Chapter 15.08A
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.08A.011 Adoption of International Building Code.
15.08A.021 Appendices adopted.
15.08A.031 Section 501.2 amended – Premises identification.
15.08A.041 Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
15.08A.051 Section 903.1 amended – General.
15.08A.061 Repealed.
15.08A.071 Section 3408.1 amended – Conformance.
15.08A.011 Adoption of International Building Code.
The 2009 International Building Code as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council, and included in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is adopted as the building code of the city; provided, that the amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in this chapter shall govern over the published provisions of the International Building Code. (Ord. 6310 § 10, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 9, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.021 Appendices adopted.
International Building Code Appendix Chapter E, “Supplementary Accessibility Requirements,” Appendix Chapter H, “Signs,” Appendix Chapter J, “Grading,” and Appendix Chapter M, “2009 International Existing Building Code,” are hereby adopted. (Ord. 6310 § 11, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 10, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.031 Section 501.2 amended – Premises identification.
International Building Code Section 501.2 is amended to read as follows:
Premises identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided as required by ACC Chapter 15.52.
(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.041 Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
A new Section 516 and Table No. 5-F are added to Chapter 5 of the International Building Code to read as follows:
A. Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste Storage.
1. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply: Recycled Materials means those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse, such as papers, metals and glass.
2. All new buildings shall provide space in accordance with Table No. 5-F for the storage of recycled materials and solid waste; EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies.
3. The storage area shall be designed to meet the needs of the occupancy, efficiency of pick-up, and shall be available to occupants and haulers.
4. Storage and Handling of Recyclables and Solid Waste shall comply with the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 304.
TABLE NO. 5-F – RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENT
OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
RETAIL 5 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
WHOLESALE
WAREHOUSE
INDUSTRIAL 3 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONAL 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
RESIDENTIAL Min. 12 SF Plus 1.5 SF Per Unit; One Collection Area Per 30 Units located within 200 feet.
(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.051 Section 903.1 amended – General.
International Building Code Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 903.1 General. Fire extinguishing systems required in this code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. See Auburn City Code 15.38A.
Fire hose threads used in connection with fire-extinguishing systems shall be national standard hose thread or as approved by the fire department.
The location of fire department hose connections shall be approved by the fire department.
In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.061 Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems.
Repealed by Ord. 6310. (Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.071 Section 3408.1 amended – Conformance.
International Building Code Section 3408.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 3408.1 Conformance. Buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code, the International Residential Code (WAC 51-51), the International Mechanical Code (WAC 51-52), the International Fire Code (WAC 51-54), the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards (WAC 51-56 and 51-57), the Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11) and the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (WAC 51-13) for new buildings or structures.
Exception: Group R-3 buildings or structures are not required to comply if:
1. The original occupancy classification is not changed, and
2. The original building is not substantially remodeled or rehabilitated.
For the purposes of this section a building shall be considered substantially remodeled when the costs of remodeling exceed 60 percent of the value of the building exclusive of the costs relating to preparation, construction, demolition or renovation of foundations.
Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. Prior to issuance of a permit to move a structure into the jurisdiction, the applicant shall provide a performance bond to the City Treasurer for an amount to be determined by the City Council. Structures moved into the jurisdiction shall be completed within 90 days.
(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)