Chapter 15.10
BUILDING CODES
Sections:
15.10.010 Adopted.
15.10.020 Building permits issued on or after June 11, 1986 – Revised Washington State Building Code – Applicability – Contents.
15.10.030 Energy code adopted.
15.10.040 Copies on file.
15.10.050 Enforcement and administration authority.
15.10.060 Enforcement intent.
15.10.070 Violation – Penalty.
15.10.080 Further violations separate offenses – Revocation or suspension of permit.
15.10.090 Continued violations – Penalty.
15.10.100 Continued violations – Abatement actions additional to other remedies.
15.10.110 Uniform Building Code amendment – Section 3207.
15.10.120 Uniform Building Code – Chapter 9 adopted – Section 904.2 amended.
15.10.010 Adopted.
(1) There shall be in effect within the corporate limits of the town of Cathlamet the Washington State Building Code which shall consist of the following codes which are hereby adopted by reference:
(a) Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, 1994 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials;
(b) Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, including Chapter 22, Fuel Gas Piping, Appendix B, published by the International Conference of Building Officials;
(c) Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1994 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association; provided, that notwithstanding any wording in said code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles;
(d) The Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; provided, that Chapters 11 and 12 of such code are not adopted; and
(e) The rules and regulations adopted by the council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160.
(2) In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections (1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following. (Ord. 375 § 1, 1996; Ord. 334 § 1, 1987; Ord. 329 § 1, 1986)
15.10.020 Building permits issued on or after June 11, 1986 – Revised Washington State Building Code – Applicability – Contents.
(1) With respect to buildings for which a building permit was issued on or after June 11, 1986, the revised Washington State Building Code shall be in effect within the corporate limits of the town of Cathlamet. Said building code shall consist of the following codes which are hereby adopted by reference:
(a) The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, with the following additions:
(i) The following definition shall be added to Section 420, Chapter 4 of the Uniform Building Code: "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING is a dwelling containing only one dwelling unit."
(ii) The following definition shall be added to Section 414, Chapter 4, of the Uniform Building Code: "MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING is a common wall dwelling or apartment house that consists of four or fewer dwelling units that do not exceed two stories in height and that are less than five thousand square feet in total area."
(iii) The following paragraph shall be added to Section 1202(b) of the Uniform Building Code: "Residential structures containing four or fewer dwelling units shall be provided with one-hour fire resistive occupancy separation between units."
Provided, however, in the case of a conflict between the ventilation requirements of Chapter 51-11 of the Washington Administrative Code (Washington State Energy Code), or where applicable, the town of Cathlamet’s energy code as set forth in CMC 15.10.030, the provisions of such energy codes shall govern.
(b) The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including Chapter 22, Fuel Gas Piping, Appendix B, published by the International Conference of Building Officials with the following exception: In the case of conflict between the duct insulation requirements of Section 1005 of said Uniform Mechanical Code and the duct insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11 of the Washington Administrative Code (Washington State Energy Code), or where applicable, the town of Cathlamet’s energy code as set forth in CMC 15.10.030, the provisions of such energy codes shall govern.
(c) The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association; provided, however, notwithstanding any wording in said code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles.
(d) The 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; provided, however, Chapters 11 and 12 of said Uniform Plumbing Code are not adopted.
(e) The rules and regulations adopted by the State Building Code council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160.
(2) In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following. (Ord. 375 § 2, 1996; Ord. 334 § 2, 1987; Ord. 329 § 2, 1986)
15.10.030 Energy code adopted.
There shall be in effect within the corporate limits of the town of Cathlamet an energy code as follows:
(1) Upon the effective date of this chapter there shall be in full force and effect within the town of Cathlamet the revised Washington State Energy Code as approved and adopted by the State Building Code council on November 15, 1985, which Code is hereby adopted by reference.
(2) Upon the effective date of this chapter there shall be in effect within the town of Cathlamet the revised Washington State Energy Code as approved and adopted by the State Building Code which as to residences only shall be the 1987 Edition of the Northwest Energy Code Standards published by the Bonneville Power Administration and Standards listed in Chapter 8 of said 1987 code. (Ord. 335 § 1, 1988; Ord. 334 § 3, 1987; Ord. 329 § 3, 1986)
15.10.040 Copies on file.
Prior to the final adoption of this chapter, not less than one copy of each of the codes adopted by reference in CMC 15.10.010, 15.10.020 and 15.10.030 shall be filed in the office of the town clerk as required by RCW 35.21.180. The codes so filed shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 334 § 4, 1987; Ord. 329 § 4, 1986)
15.10.050 Enforcement and administration authority.
The public works superintendent of the town of Cathlamet, or his designees, is hereby appointed and designated as the official responsible for the enforcement and administration of this chapter; provided, however, that the chief of the fire department shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code pursuant to the powers and duties vested in him by Ordinance No. 170 of the town of Cathlamet. (Ord. 334 § 5, 1987; Ord. 329 § 5, 1986)
15.10.060 Enforcement intent.
Enforcement of this chapter shall not be construed for the particular benefit of any individual person or group of persons, other than the general public. Nothing in this chapter or the codes adopted by reference herein shall be construed to impose any legal duty, directly or indirectly, upon the town of Cathlamet or any of its officials, employees, firefighters, or contractors, to protect the individual persons or property in individual circumstances. In the event of a conflict between the intent of this section and any other section or subsection of this chapter, this section shall govern insofar as applicable. (Ord. 334 § 6, 1987; Ord. 329 § 6, 1986)
15.10.070 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, including the provisions of any code adopted by reference herein, or failing to comply therewith, or violating or failing to comply with any order issued or made pursuant to its provisions, shall severally and for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person so convicted shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 334 § 7, 1987; Ord. 329 § 7, 1986)
15.10.080 Further violations separate offenses – Revocation or suspension of permit.
The imposition of one penalty for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Any person, firm or corporation shall be required to correct such violations or defects. Each week after notice of violation to such person, firm, or corporation shall constitute a separate offense unless time for correction is otherwise expressly extended in writing by the official enforcing this chapter; provided, that where such official has ordered any work, occupancy, or condition stopped or corrected immediately, or, has revoked or suspended any permit or certificate, each and every day that such work, occupancy, or condition continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 334 § 8, 1987; Ord. 329 § 8, 1986)
15.10.090 Continued violations – Penalty.
The owner, lessee, or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, or any employee, agent or other person, who commits, authorizes, participates in, assists in, or who maintains after notice, a violation of this chapter may be found guilty of a separate offense and be punished as provided in CMC 15.10.070. (Ord. 334 § 9, 1987; Ord. 329 § 9, 1986)
15.10.100 Continued violations – Abatement actions additional to other remedies.
In addition to any criminal proceedings brought to enforce this chapter, and in addition to any fine or imprisonment provided for herein, continuing violations of this chapter may be enjoined or ordered abated in a civil proceeding for injunction or for abatement commenced in the Superior Court for Wahkiakum County. For purposes of abatement actions, such violations are hereby declared to be public nuisances. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for all costs of such proceedings, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of abatement. The provisions of this section are in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity. (Ord. 334 § 10, 1987; Ord. 329 § 10, 1986)
15.10.110 Uniform Building Code amendment – Section 3207.
UBC amendment – Section 3207 is amended as follows:
Single-family dwellings, boarding houses and bed and breakfast establishments shall have roofs sloped a minimum of 3-12 pitch. Other roof systems shall be sloped a minimum of 1/4 inch in 12 inches for drainage. See Section 2305(f).
(Ord. 351, 1993)
15.10.120 Uniform Building Code – Chapter 9 adopted – Section 904.2 amended.
(1) Chapter 9 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, is hereby adopted except as hereinafter amended.
(2) Chapter 9, Section 904.2.1 and 904.2.2 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read as follows:
904.2. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
904.2.1 An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this section.
904.2.2
1. In new construction, in every story or basement of all commercial buildings and each building constructed by, or financed in whole or in part by a municipal corporation, or other governmental entity, including but not limited to a Housing Authority, County, Town, Utility District, Port District, or School District, where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet.
2. In new construction, in every story or basement of a residential dwelling exceeding 2,500 square feet. R3 and Group U.
3. In new construction, in every story or basement of a multifamily residence, including, but not limited to, apartments and duplexes. R1 and Group U.
4. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
5. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
6. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code.
7. Throughout all buildings with a floor used for human occupancy that is located 24 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Airport and control towers.
2. Open parking structures.
3. Group F, Division 2 Occupancies.
8. Existing buildings shall comply with subsection 904.2.2.
(i) When an addition is made and the size of the addition exceeds 1,000 square feet;
(ii) When an addition is made and the size of the addition plus the existing building exceeds 2,500 square feet;
(iii) When the value of a structural alteration or repair of an existing building exceeds 25% of the assessed valuation of the existing building or exceeds 25% of the recognized replacement cost of the structure, without consideration of depreciation, as determined under the Marshall Valuation Service Cost Handbook.
(iv) Compliance with subsection 904.2.2 1. shall mean, in cases falling under (i), (ii) and (iii) above, the installation of sprinklers on the entire floor to which an addition, alteration or repair is made, and to each floor or basement below the addition, alteration or repair.
(Ord. 401 §§ 2, 3, 1999)