Chapter 15.04
INTERNATIONAL AND UNIFORM CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE

Sections:

15.04.010    International Building Code.

15.04.020    International Residential Code.

15.04.030    International Mechanical Code.

15.04.040    International Fire Code.

15.04.050    Uniform Plumbing Code.

15.04.060    Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code.

15.04.070    International Existing Building Code.

15.04.080    Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

15.04.090    Washington State Energy Code.

15.04.100    Basis of hourly charges.

15.04.110    Adjustment of fee tables.

15.04.120    Board of Appeals.

15.04.130    Copies of codes.

15.04.140    Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.

15.04.150    Conflict among codes.

15.04.160    Re-inspections.

15.04.170    Violation – Penalty.

15.04.010 International Building Code.

The most current version of the International Building Code, including Appendix J (Grading), published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-50 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference. Building permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. Land disturbance (grading) fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.020 International Residential Code.

The most current version of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-51 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference. Permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.030 International Mechanical Code.

The most current version of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-52 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference. Permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.040 International Fire Code.

The most current version of the International Fire Code, including Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), published by the International Code Council as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapter 51-54 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.050 Uniform Plumbing Code.

The most current version of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the state of Washington and published as Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state, is hereby adopted by reference. Permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.060 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code.

The most current version of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference. Permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.070 International Existing Building Code.

The most current version of the International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. Permit fees shall be as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.080 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.090 Washington State Energy Code.

The most current version of the Washington State Energy Code, adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapter 51-11 WAC, including any subsequent amendments or editions thereto, is hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.04.100 Basis of hourly charges.

Costs are based on per hour for each hour worked or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of all the employees involved. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.132)

15.04.110 Adjustment of fee tables.

The fee tables contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code may be revised at any time by official action of the City Council. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.134)

15.04.120 Board of Appeals.

The City Council shall serve as a Board of Appeals. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said Board. The Building Official shall have no vote on said Board of Appeals. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.140)

15.04.130 Copies of codes.

Two copies of the International and Uniform Codes shall be available for inspection and review in the Planning and Building Department. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.150)

15.04.140 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.6.1 and 3406.2.4.4 of the International Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted are hereby established as those zones designated residential single-family, residential office, residential multifamily, and central business as designated by FMC Title 18, Zoning. These limits shall not apply to storage facilities for public use, nor to those utility, telecommunications, and other communications facilities for general public use that are privately owned, which the City Council has determined to be compatible with existing uses and located in a manner which will have no significant adverse effects on the environment or safety of properties in the vicinity. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.160)

15.04.150 Conflict among codes.

In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in FMC 15.04.010 through 15.04.050, the first named code shall govern over those following. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.170)

15.04.160 Re-inspections.

A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card (or equivalent) is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the Official, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from approved plans. To arrange for a re-inspection, the applicant shall contact the City at least 24 hours in advance of the requested inspection date and time, and pay the re-inspection fee. No additional inspection of the work will be performed until all required fees have been paid.

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.180)

15.04.170 Violation – Penalty.

Any person, firm, corporation, association, other entity or agent thereof who violates the provisions of this chapter or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter or the terms of any permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine as contained in the City’s most current approved Fee Code or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. (Ord. 1643 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006. Formerly 15.04.190)