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Chapter 14.80
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
Part I. Washington State Building Codes Adopted
14.80.010 Washington State Building Codes Adopted
Part II. Building Official
14.80.020 Building Official
Part III. Building Code
14.80.030 Building Permits
14.80.040 Fees
14.80.050 Building Sewer Permits
14.80.060 Construction and Use
14.80.070 Accessory Buildings
14.80.080 Docks and Over-Water Structures
14.80.090 Fences
14.80.100 Retaining Walls
14.80.110 Signs
14.80.120 Repairs and Maintenance
14.80.130 Certificate of Occupancy
14.80.140 Inspection of Improvements
14.80.150 Repealed
14.80.160 Repealed
14.80.170 Repealed
14.80.180 Repealed
Part I. Washington State Building Codes Adopted
14.80.010 Washington State Building Codes Adopted.
The below listed model codes, as approved, adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council (SBCC) are hereby adopted by this reference. These codes shall apply to all new construction, remodeling, or repairs. Copies of the codes are on file in the offices of the City Clerk and the Building Official.
(a) 2006 edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council including Appendix E with the exceptions noted in Chapter 51-50 WAC (WAC 51-50-003); excluding Section 903 (Automatic Sprinkler Systems), which is replaced in its entirety by Section 14.84.140.
(b) 2006 edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council with additions, deletions and exceptions noted in Chapter 51-51 WAC; provided, that Chapters 11 and 25 through 42 of this code are not adopted (WAC 51-51-003).
(c) 2006 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with additions, deletions and exceptions noted in Chapter 51-56 WAC; provided, that Chapters 12 and 15 of this code are not adopted; provided further, that those requirements relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted (WAC 51-56-003).
(d) 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Conference with exceptions noted in Chapter 51-52 WAC (WAC 51-52-003).
(e) 2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code regulated by WAC 51-52-21000.
(f) 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as published by the International Code Conference.
(g) 2006 edition of the Washington Energy Code (WSEC) regulated by Chapter 51-11 WAC.
(h) Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (WSVIAQC) as regulated by Chapter 51-13 WAC.
(i) Washington State Historic Building Code as regulated by Chapter 51-19 WAC. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008; Ord. 746, Sec. 7, 2007)
Part II. Building Official
14.80.020 Building Official.
It shall be the duty of the Building Official to administer and enforce the code. If the Building Official shall find that any of the provisions of this code are being violated, the person responsible for such violations shall be notified in writing indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. The Building Official shall order discontinuance of illegal use of buildings or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of additions, alterations or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by this code to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
Part III. Building Code
14.80.030 Building Permits.
(a) No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a permit issued by the Building Official. No building permit shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this code.
(b) All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; the exact sizes and location of existing buildings on the lot, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the Building Official, including existing or proposed building or alteration; existing or proposed uses of the building and land; the number of units, or rental units, the building is designed to accommodate; conditions existing on the lot; and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of this code. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Building Official after marking such copy approved or disapproved and attest to same by having signed such copy. The second copy of the plans shall be retained by the Building Official for 180 days.
(c) If work described in any building permit has not begun within 180 days from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire. It may be cancelled by the Building Official, and written notice shall be given to the applicant. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008; Ord. 746, Sec. 8, 2007)
14.80.040 Fees.
The City shall collect fees for all services rendered and activities performed in reviewing and issuing building permits. Said fees shall be set by resolution. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.050 Building Sewer Permits.
No building permits for primary use structures shall be issued without the applicant having first secured a sewage disposal permit per Chapter 14.60 (Utilities). (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.060 Construction and Use.
Building permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Building Official authorize only the construction set forth in such approved plans and applications and no other construction. Nor does the issuance of building plans authorize use or arrangement of structures or property. Authorization of use of property or arrangement of structures is authorized by the issuance of either a zoning, special use, or conditional use permit per Chapter 14.16 (Permits and Final Plat Approval). Construction different than that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this code and punishable as provided by Chapter 14.28 (Enforcement and Review). (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.070 Accessory Buildings.
Accessory buildings shall not be constructed prior to the commencement of construction of the main building and shall comply with Section 14.48.050 (Density and Dimensional Regulations). (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.080 Docks and Over-Water Structures.
Building permits shall be required for all docks, bridges or other over-water structures and shall comply with the regulations of this title. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.090 Fences.
(a) Building permits shall be required for all fence construction in the WR zone or for fences over six feet in height from median grade.
(b) Height and setbacks shall comply with Section 14.48.050(e) (Density and Dimensional Regulations). (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008; Ord. 746, Sec. 11, 2007)
14.80.100 Retaining Walls.
Building permits shall be required for all retaining walls over three feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing. All retaining walls over four feet in height from the bottom of the footing shall be engineered by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008; Ord. 746, Sec. 12, 2007)
14.80.110 Signs.
Building permits shall be required for sign installations and shall comply with the regulations of Chapter 14.68 (Signs). (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.120 Repairs and Maintenance.
Nothing in this code shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting public safety, upon order of such official, or to prevent the improvement of a single-family house without expanding its exterior dimensions. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.130 Certificate of Occupancy.
No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy except for accessory structures. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy all completed projects shall be accepted by the Planning and Public Works Departments. No certificate of occupancy may be issued for any dwelling units in a subdivision until all improvements required by a permit or this title have been completed, even where a completion security has been posted. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008; Ord. 746, Sec. 13, 2007)
14.80.140 Inspection of Improvements.
Prior to signing off the final inspection, the Building Official shall inspect all improvements on or adjacent to the site installed as a requirement of this title or as a condition of a permit. Any improvements found to be damaged by the builder shall be repaired prior to receiving final inspection sign-off. (Ord. 778, Sec. 2, 2008)
14.80.150 Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Repealed by Ord. 778.
14.80.160 Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems Required.
Repealed by Ord. 778.
14.80.170 Installation.
Repealed by Ord. 778.
14.80.180 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms.
Repealed by Ord. 778. (Ord. 694, Sec. 1, 2004; Ord. 657, Sec. 2, 2001; Ord. 501, 1995; Ord. 468, 1995)