Chapter 17.15
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.15.010 Adoption by reference.
17.15.020 Construction codes – Defined.
17.15.030 Enforcement.
17.15.040 Fees.
17.15.050 References to codes not adopted.
17.15.060 Applicability of codes.
17.15.070 Summary of action and authorities.
17.15.010 Adoption by reference.
All codes, standards, rules and regulations adopted by this chapter are adopted by reference, as now existing or hereafter adopted or amended, and as though fully set forth herein. The codes, appendices, and standards set forth in this chapter shall be filed with the city clerk and a copy made available for use and examination by the public, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140. (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.020 Construction codes – Defined.
“Construction codes” means the codes, appendices and referenced code standards adopted by reference, as amended, which include:
International Building Code (IBC)
International Residential Code (IRC)
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Washington State Energy Code (WSEC)
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ)
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB)
Uniform Housing Code (UHC)
National Electrical Code (NEC). (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.030 Enforcement.
A. Authority.
1. Development Services Group. The development services group of the city of Mercer Island shall be responsible for enforcement of the construction codes, under the administrative and operational control of the building official, who shall be designated by the code official (as defined by MICC 19.16.010); provided, the fire marshal or his or her designee shall be responsible for enforcement of the International Fire Code.
2. Building Official. The building official is responsible for administration and interpretation of the Construction Administrative Code and the construction codes; provided, the fire marshal or his or her designee shall be responsible for administration and interpretation of the fire code.
Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “building official,” “chief inspector,” “code enforcement officer” or other similar designation is used in this title or in any of the construction codes, it shall be construed to mean the building official designated by the code official; provided, with regard to the International Fire Code, it shall mean the fire marshal or his or her designee.
B. Procedures. Enforcement of Chapter 17.14 MICC, the Construction Administrative Code, and the construction codes adopted in Chapters 17.01 through 17.13 MICC, shall be in conformance with the procedures set forth in MICC 19.15.030; provided, that references to the development code shall be deemed to refer to the Construction Administrative Code and the construction codes. The director of development services group (code official) may delegate enforcement authority to the building official. (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.040 Fees.
Fees shall be recommended by the building and/or code official and established by resolution of the Mercer Island city council for each permit required under the construction codes. No permit shall be issued until the required fees have been paid. (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.050 References to codes not adopted.
A. Corresponding Codes. Where codes and standards adopted in this title make reference to codes and standards not adopted in this title, the codes and standards not adopted shall be deemed to refer to adopted codes or standards as follows:
1. References to the International Plumbing Code shall be deemed to refer to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
2. References to the International Electrical Code shall be deemed to refer to the National Electrical Code.
3. References to the International Property Maintenance Code shall be deemed to refer either the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as set forth in Chapter 17.14 MICC, the Construction Administrative Code, subsection 101.5.7.
4. References to the International Energy Conservation Code shall be deemed to refer to the Washington State Energy Code and corresponding requirements of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.
B. Codes and Standards Not Referenced – Coordination of Section References. In the event of references in a code, standard, or section that do not correlate accurately to adopted codes, standards, or sections, the building official shall determine the code, standard or section that most closely correlates. (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.060 Applicability of codes.
For mechanical, electrical or plumbing permit applications submitted after the ordinance codified in this title has taken effect, but related to the scope of work identified in a building permit application that was complete prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, all applicable construction codes adopted and in force at the time of filing of the complete building permit application will apply. (Ord. 04C-12 § 4).
17.15.070 Summary of action and authorities.
The table below sets forth actions that the city may take under its construction codes, the criteria upon which those decisions are to be based, and which boards or city staff have authority to make the decisions and to hear appeals of those decisions.
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ACTION |
DECISION AUTHORITY |
CRITERIA |
APPEAL AUTHORITY |
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Building Permit |
Building official |
Chapter 17.14 MICC, Section 105 |
Building board of appeals |
|
Grading and Clearing Permit |
Building official |
Chapter 17.14 MICC, Section 105 |
Building board of appeals |
|
Construction Code Interpretations |
Building official (fire code official for International Fire Code) |
Chapter 17.14 MICC, Section 104; IFC Section 108 and MICC 17.07.020(F), (G), and (H) |
Building board of appeals |
(Ord. 04C-12 § 4).