Chapter 16.06
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.06.010 Adoption of 2009 International Building Code.
16.06.020 Appendices adopted.
16.06.030 Section 501.2 – Premises identification.
16.06.040 Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
16.06.050 Section 903.1 amended – General.
16.06.060 Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems.
16.06.010 Adoption of 2009 International Building Code.
The 2006 International Building Code 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. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2401, 2008).
16.06.020 Appendices adopted.
2009 International Building Code Appendix Chapter J, Grading, is hereby adopted. (Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2401, 2008).
16.06.030 Section 501.2 – Premises identification.
2009 International Building Code Section 501.2 is amended to read as follows:
Premises identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided as required by Chapter 16.18 EMC.
(Ord. 2457 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2401, 2008).
16.06.040 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 other than townhouses 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 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 304 and are subject to the modifications and amendments set forth in EMC 19.06.050.
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TABLE NO. 5-F – RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENT |
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OCCUPANCY |
AREA REQUIREMENTS |
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OFFICE |
2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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EDUCATIONAL |
2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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INSTITUTIONAL |
2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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WHOLESALE |
3 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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WAREHOUSE |
3 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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INDUSTRIAL |
3 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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RETAIL |
5 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area |
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RESIDENTIAL |
Min.12 SF Plus 1.5 SF Per Unit; One Collection Area Per 30 Units located within 200 feet. |
(Ord. 2401, 2008).
16.06.050 Section 903.1 amended – General.
International Building Code Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.1 General. Fire extinguishing systems required in this code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. See Chapter 16.30 EMC.
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. 2401, 2008).
16.06.060 Section 1704.12 amended – Exterior insulation and finish systems.
International Building Code Section 1704.12 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1704.12 Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). Special inspections shall be required for all EIFS applications.
Exceptions:
A. Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) shall be certified by the manufacturer as having been installed per the manufacturer’s installation recommendations. The building official is authorized to approve alternate agencies in lieu of the manufacturer to certify installation of EIFS.
(Ord. 2401, 2008).