Chapter 15.02
UNIFORM CODES
Sections:
15.02.010 Adopted.
The City hereby adopts by reference the State Building Code and all of the codes of State-wide application which are adopted by the State Building Code Council, as currently published, and all future changes or additions thereto in order that such changes and additions shall be implemented by the City concurrently with the effective date of the adoption of any addition or amendment of such code by the State Building Code Council, including, but not limited to:
A. The International Building Code (including ICC A117.1 amendments), together with all standards referenced therein, all as amended and codified in the Washington Administrative Code (hereafter “State amendments”). Amend IBC Section 113, Board of Appeals, to read as follows:
113.1 General. The City’s Hearing Examiner shall act as the board of appeals under the International Building Code. The Hearing Examiner may adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
113.2 Limitations on Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
113.3 Appeals. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be the final City decision on the matter. The Land Use Petition Act, RCW 36.70C, shall govern appeals of hearing examiner decisions as to appellate procedure and deadlines.
B. The International Residential Code, all as amended by State amendments. Amend IRC Section R112, Board of Appeals, to read as follows:
R112.1 General. The City’s Hearing Examiner shall act as the board of appeals under the International Residential Code. The Hearing Examiner may adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
R112.2 Limitations on authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
R112.3 Appeals. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be the final City decision on the matter. The Land Use Petition Act, RCW 36.70C, shall govern appeals of hearing examiner decisions as to appellate procedure and deadlines.
C. The International Mechanical Code (including 2012 IFGC, 2009 NFPA 54 and 2004 NFPA 58), all as amended by State amendments. Amend IMC Section 109, Means of Appeal, to read as follows:
109.1 General. The City’s Hearing Examiner shall act as the board of appeals under the International Mechanical Code. The Hearing Examiner may adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
109.2 Limitations on authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
109.3 Appeals. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be the final City decision on the matter. The Land Use Petition Act, RCW 36.70C, shall govern appeals of hearing examiner decisions as to appellate procedure and deadlines.
D. The Uniform Plumbing Code (including Appendices A, B, and I), all as amended by State amendments. Add the following as UPC Section 104, Board of Appeals:
104.1 General. The City’s Hearing Examiner shall act as the board of appeals under the Uniform Plumbing Code. The Hearing Examiner may adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
104.2 Limitations on authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
104.3 Appeals. Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be the final City decision on the matter. The Land Use Petition Act, RCW 36.70C, shall govern appeals of hearing examiner decisions as to appellate procedure and deadlines.
E. The International Energy Conservation Code, all as amended by State amendments.
F. The International Fire Code, together with Sections 503.1.1, 503.2, 503.3 and 503.4, and Appendices B, C, D, and E and all standards referenced therein, as amended by State amendments. Also Section 109.4, penalties; violators can be cited as a civil infraction up to $250.00 fine or a misdemeanor for repeated or willful violations. Amend Section 108 of the International Fire Code, Board of Appeals, to read as follows:
108.1 General. The City’s hearing examiner shall act as the board of appeals under the International Fire Code. The hearing examiner may adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the building official. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted shall be delivered to the building official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
108.2 Limitations on Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
108.3 Appeals. Decisions of the hearing examiner shall be the final City decision on the matter. The Land Use Petition Act, RCW 36.70C, shall govern appeals of hearing examiner decisions as to appellate procedure and deadlines.
It is provided, however, that any duties, obligations or responsibilities for the enforcement of any and all codes, standards and amendments thereto, referenced and adopted above, shall be owed to the public at large and not to any individual member or members of the public. [Ord. 2016-8 § 2, 2016.]