Chapter 15.04 TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES

Chapter 15.04
TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES

Sections:

15.04.005 General provisions.

15.04.010 State Building Code – Designated portions adopted by reference.

15.04.020 Penalties designated.

15.04.005 General provisions.

A. Conflict Between Codes. Whenever there is a conflict between a referenced code in Section 15.04.010 of this code and these general provisions, these general provisions shall apply. In the event of conflict between the following identified codes, the code first listed shall have priority over those latter listed: the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, and, then, the International Plumbing Code.

B. Design Requirements. The following design requirements apply:


Ground Snow Load *	Wind Speed**	Seismic Design Category	Weathering	Frost line depth	Termites	Decay	Winter Design Temp	Ice Shield Underlay	Flood Hazard	Air Freeze Index	Mean Annual Temp
30 lbs./ft.2	70 mph	C	Severe	24"	Slight to Moderate	None to slight	10°	Yes	2003 1992 FIRM	1000	50.2°

* Minimum roof snow load to be thirty lbs./ft.2 in the city of Walla Walla.

** Three-second gust = eighty-five mph

C. Flood Plain Development. All development within a designated flood plain located in the city of Walla Walla’s jurisdiction shall comply with Section 20.02.050 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code and the construction specifications detailed in Section R323 of the International Residential Code as incorporated by Section 15.04.010, as amended.

D. Professional Preparation of Plans. The city of Walla Walla shall require a Washington design professional, licensed under the provisions of Chapter 18.08 RCW, Chapter 308-12 WAC or Chapter 18.43 RCW, to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building or structure containing five or more residential dwelling units or doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a building of any occupancy over four thousand square feet of construction.

E. Construction Plans. All submitted construction documents must be of sufficient detail to show the entire project with emphasis on the following:

1. Structural integrity;

2. Life safety;

3. Architectural barriers (ADA handicap compliance);

4. Compliance with all codes having jurisdiction;

5. Scope of work;

6. Special inspection requirements and protocols;

7. Deferred submittal schedule.

The amount of detail required will vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the project.

F. Permit Issuance. City of Walla Walla development permits shall be issued only to the property owner or the property owner’s authorized agent.

G. Expiration of Permits. All permits shall expire by limitation and be declared void if:

1. Work is not started within one hundred eighty days of obtaining a permit;

2. Work is abandoned for one hundred eighty days or more after beginning work; or

3. After two years from the date of permit issuance, regardless of whether the work is finished.

If a permit is expired for time, a new permit shall be obtained for one-half the permit fee or based on the value of the remainder of the work to finish the original permit, whichever is less. When an applicant has been notified that their permit application has been approved and is ready to purchase, the applicant shall obtain the permit within thirty days of notification or said permit application shall become void.

H. Valuation Table. For purposes of calculating permit fees, the city of Walla Walla adopts by reference the most recent building valuation data table and regional cost modifier for the state of Washington published by the International Code Council, as amended. Any changes in the building valuation data table or regional cost modifier for the state of Washington published by the International Code Council shall be deemed to be adopted by the city of Walla Walla without additional amendment to this subsection.

I. Reinspection Fees. A reinspection fee shall be assessed when an initial inspection cannot be approved due to required corrections and when a reinspection of the original corrections, for whatever reason, still cannot be approved by the inspector. The fee shall be paid by the permit holder prior to any further inspections being scheduled.

J. Work Without a Permit.

1. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

2. Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fees set forth in Section 15.04.030. This fee is an additional penalty, and shall not apply to reduce any fee that may apply to any permit subsequently issued. Payment of the investigative fee does not vest the illegal work with any legitimacy, nor does it establish any right to a permit for continued development of that project. If the work done remains illegal for ninety days after service of the stop work order, it shall be considered hazardous.

3. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

K. Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of:

1. One hundred percent of any fee erroneously paid or collected.

2. Up to eighty percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

3. Up to eighty percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty days after the date of fee payment.

L. References to Boards of Appeal. All references to boards of appeal in the codes, regulations, and statutes adopted by Section 15.04.010, and any amendment or addition thereto, shall be deemed amended to refer to the city of Walla Walla hearing examiner. (Ord. 2008-37 § 2, 2008: Ord. 2006-45 § 2, 2006: Ord. 2004-08 § 2, 2004).

15.04.010 State Building Code – Designated portions adopted by reference.

There are adopted by the city the following codes, regulations, and statutes which are adopted by reference:

A. The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including the following appendices: Appendix A, Employee Qualifications, Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, Appendix F, Rodentproofing, Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction, Appendix H, Signs, Appendix I, Patio Covers, and Appendix J, Grading, as amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC, and as further amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 105.2 entitled “Work exempt from permit” under the heading “Building,” paragraph number 1, to read as follows: “One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.”

2. Amend Section 112 to read as follows:

SECTION 112

APPEALS

112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

112.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the City of Walla Walla Development Services Department by mail, personal delivery or fax before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.

112.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

B. The 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be the 2004 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and the 2006 Edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), as amended by Chapter 51-52 WAC, and as further amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 106.5.2 to read as follows:

106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in subsection 15.04.030(B) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

2. Remove Section 106.5.3.

3. Amend Section 109 to read as follows:

SECTION 109

MEANS OF APPEAL

109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

109.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

109.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the City of Walla Walla Development Services Department by mail, personal delivery or fax before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.

109.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

C. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; provided, that any provisions of such code affecting fuel gas piping are not adopted; as amended by Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, and as further amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 103.4.1 to read:

103.4.1 Permit Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in subsection 15.04.030(C) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

2. Amend Section 103.4.2 to read:

103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.

The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to permit fees.

When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate shown in subsection 15.04.030(C) of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

3. Adopt Sections 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, and 723, Tables 7-7 and 7-8, and such other sections related to building sewers needed to implement the sections enumerated herein.

D. The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including the following appendices: Appendix B (IFGC), Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems, Appendix E, Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings, Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, Appendix H, Patio Covers, Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures, and Appendix K, Sound Transmission, as amended by Chapter 51-51 WAC, and as further amended as follows:

1. Add Section R310.1.5 to read:

R310.1.5 Replacement of Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. If emergency escape and rescue openings are replaced or renewed, except for glazing replacement or renewal, the opening sizes shall be as required for new construction.

2. Amend Section R324.1.3 to read:

R324.1.3 Establishing the design flood elevation. The design flood elevation is equal to base flood elevation plus one foot. The design flood elevation shall be used to define areas prone to flooding, and shall describe, at a minimum, the base flood elevation at a depth of peak elevation of flooding (including wave height) which has a 1 percent (100-year flood) or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

3. Amend Section R324.2.1, paragraph 1, to read:

1. Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above base flood elevation plus one foot.

4. Amend Section R324.2.1, paragraph 3, to read:

3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to or above base flood elevation plus one foot.

5. Amend Section R324.3.6 to read:

R324.3.6 Construction documents. The construction documents shall include documentation that is prepared and sealed by a registered design professional that the design and methods of construction to be used meet the applicable criteria of this section. The documents shall include a verification of foundation elevation prior to footing inspection approval and a verification of lowest floor elevation to be base flood elevation plus one foot prior to framing inspection approval.

6. Amend Section R112 to read as follows:

SECTION R112

APPEALS

R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

R112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding. When the building official provides a finding required in Section R105.3.1.1, the Hearing Examiner shall determine whether the value of the proposed work constitutes a substantial improvement. A substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started. If the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, all repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not include:

1. Improvements of a building or structure required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or

2. Any alteration of an historic building or structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the continued designation as an historic building or structure. For the purpose of this exclusion, an historic building is:

2.1 Listed or preliminarily determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; or

2.2 Determined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined to qualify as an historic district; or

2.3 Designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program that is approved by the Department of the Interior.

R112.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for areas prone to flooding. A variance shall only be issued upon:

1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards in Section R324 inappropriate.

2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the lot undevelopable.

3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, nor create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.

4. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood hazard.

5. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and the elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor elevation, and stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property.

R112.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the City of Walla Walla Development Services Department by mail, personal delivery or fax before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.

R112.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

R112.5 The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Hearing Examiner.

E. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, amended as follows:

1. Add paragraphs 19 and 20 to section 302 to read as follows:

19. Drug Properties and Structures. It is hereby declared that any building, structure and/or associated property, identified by the City of Walla Walla Chief of Police, wherein or upon which the manufacture, distribution, production or storage of illegal drugs or the precursors to create illegal drugs has taken place in a manner which could endanger the public, such building, structure and/or associated property is not only a dangerous property as defined herein, but is also a property calling for the special procedures set forth in this section. The Building Official is authorized to abate such dangerous buildings, structures, and/or associated properties in accordance with the dangerous building procedures set forth in this code and Washington statute, RCW 64.44.010, with the following modifications:

19.1. Due to public safety hazard in drug production facilities, the utilities shall be disconnected;

19.2. Building(s) and structures shall be inspected to determine compliance with all city ordinances and codes;

19.3. Building(s) and any entry gates to the property shall be secured against entry in the manner set forth in this code;

19.4. No reconnection of utilities or occupancy of the building(s), structures or property shall be allowed until all violations have been successfully addressed, all dangerous conditions abated and a notice of release for re-occupancy has been received from the Health Department and Police Department; and

19.5. If dangerous conditions cannot be abated, occupancy shall be prohibited. Resolution of said property shall be in conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, Condemnation of blighted property.

20. Blighted Property. It is hereby declared that any blighted property is not only a dangerous property as defined herein, but is also a property calling for the special procedures set forth in this section. In conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, the City of Walla Walla may acquire by condemnation, in accordance with the notice requirements and other procedures for condemnation provided in Title 8 RCW, any property, dwelling, building, or structure which constitutes a blight on the surrounding neighborhood. A “blight on the surrounding neighborhood” is any property, dwelling, building, or structure that meets any two of the following factors:

20.1 If a dwelling, building, or structure exists on the property, the dwelling, building, or structure has not been lawfully occupied for a period of one year or more;

20.2 The property, dwelling, building, or structure constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare as determined by the executive authority of the City of Walla Walla or the designee of the executive authority; or

20.3 The property, dwelling, building, or structure is or has been associated with illegal drug activity during the previous twelve months.

Prior to condemnation of a blighted property, the City of Walla Walla City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary to eliminate neighborhood blight. Condemnation of property, dwellings, buildings, and structures for the purposes described in this chapter is declared to be for a public use.

2. Amend Section 501.1, paragraph 1, to read as follows:

1. A heading in the words: Before the Hearing Examiner of the City of Walla Walla.

3. Amend Section 501.1, paragraph 7 to the end of the section, to read as follows:

7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.

The appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the date of the service of such order or action by the building official; provided, however, that if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the building official.

4. Amend Section 501.2 to read as follows:

501.2 Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section, the building official shall present it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Examiner.

5. Amend Section 501.3 to read as follows:

501.3 Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Examiner shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall not be less than 10 days nor more than 60 days from the date the appeal was filed with the building official. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.

6. Remove Section 601.1.

7. Amend Section 601.2 to read as follows:

601.2 Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Hearing Examiner.

8. Remove Section 601.3.

9. Amend Section 601.4 to read as follows:

601.4 Continuances. The Hearing Examiner may grant continuances for good cause shown.

10. Amend Section 601.5 to read as follows:

601.5 Oaths – Certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the Hearing Examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.

11. Amend Section 601.6 to read as follows:

601.6 Reasonable Dispatch. The Hearing Examiner and his or her representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before the Hearing Examiner. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.

12. Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:

603.1 Subpoenas. The Hearing Examiner may obtain the issuance and service of a subpoena for the attendance of witnesses or the production of other evidence at a hearing sua sponte or upon written demand of any party. The issuance and service of such subpoena shall be obtained upon the filing of an affidavit therefor which states the name and address of the proposed witness; specifies the exact things sought to be produced and the materiality thereof in detail to the issues involved; and states that the witness has the desired things in possession or under control. A subpoena need not be issued when the affidavit is defective in any particular.

13. Remove Section 603.2.

14. Amend Section 604.7.1 to read as follows:

604.7.1 What may be noticed. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for decision, of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state or of official records of the City of Walla Walla and of ordinances of the city or rules and regulations of the Hearing Examiner.

15. Amend section 605.1 to read as follows:

605.1 Decision. The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be sent to the appellant and to other parties of record not later than ten (10) days following the hearing at which the appeal is considered unless the Hearing Examiner extends the time for good cause shown and gives notice to the parties.

16. Remove Section 605.2.

17. Remove Section 605.3.

18. Remove Section 605.4.

19. Remove Section 605.5.

20. Remove Section 605.6.

21. Amend the title of Chapter 7 to read as follows: “ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR THE HEARING EXAMINER.”

22. Amend Section 701.1 to read as follows:

701.1 General. After any order of the building official or the Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code shall become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor.

23. Amend Section 701.2 to read as follows:

701.2 Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the building official or Hearing Examiner made pursuant to this code has become final, the person to whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such order, the building official may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under Section 701.1, or (ii) institute any appropriate action to abate such building as a public nuisance, or (iii) both.

24. Amend Section 401.2, paragraph 5, to read as follows:

5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the building official to the City of Walla Walla Hearing Examiner, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the building official within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.

25. Amend Section 403 to read as follows:

SECTION 403 – REPAIR, VACATION AND DEMOLITION

The following standards shall be followed by the building official (and by the City of Walla Walla Hearing Examiner if an appeal is taken) in ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of any dangerous building or structure:

1. Any building declared a dangerous building under this code shall be made to comply with one of the following:

1.1 The building shall be repaired in accordance with the current building code or other current code applicable to the type of substandard conditions requiring repair; or

1.2 The building shall be demolished; or

1.3 If the building does not constitute an immediate danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public it may be vacated, secured and maintained against entry.

2. If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated.

26. Amend Section 905.3 to read as follows:

905.3 Special Assessment. If the legislative body of this jurisdiction orders that the charge shall be assessed against the property, it shall confirm the assessment, cause the same to be recorded, and said assessment shall constitute a special assessment against and a lien upon the property.

27. Amend Section 906 to read as follows:

SECTION 906 – CONTEST

The validity of any assessment made under the provisions of this chapter shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the same is commenced within 30 days after passage of the ordinance or resolution imposing such assessment. Any appeal from a final judgment in such action or proceeding must be perfected in the manner provided by law.

28. Amend Section 907 to read as follows:

SECTION 907 – AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENT WITH PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS WITH INTEREST

The legislative body of this jurisdiction, in its discretion, may determine that assessments in amounts of $500.00 or more shall be payable in not to exceed five equal installments. The legislative body’s determination to allow payment of such assessment in installments, the number of assessments, whether there shall be interest, and the rate thereof shall be stated in the ordinance or resolution imposing such assessments.

29. Amend Section 908 to read as follows:

SECTION 908 – LIEN OF ASSESSMENT

908.1 Immediately upon its being recorded with the county auditor, the assessment shall be deemed to be complete, the several amounts assessed shall be payable, and the assessments shall be liens against the lots or parcels of land assessed, respectively. The lien shall be subordinate to all existing special assessment liens previously imposed upon the same property and shall be paramount to all other liens except for state, county and property taxes with which it shall be upon a parity. The lien shall continue until the assessment and all interest due and payable thereon are paid.

908.2 Interest and penalties. All such assessments remaining unpaid after 30 days from the date of recording with the county auditor shall be deemed delinquent. Delinquent assessments are subject to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum computed on a monthly basis on the full year amount of assessment unpaid from the date of delinquency until paid. Interest shall be calculated at the rate in effect at the time of payment of the assessment, regardless of when the assessments were first delinquent. In addition, delinquent assessments under this section are subject to penalties as follows:

1. A penalty of three percent of the full year amount of tax unpaid shall be assessed on the assessment delinquent on June 1st of the year in which the assessment is due.

2. An additional penalty of eight percent shall be assessed on the amount of assessment delinquent on December 1st of the year in which the assessment is due.

30. Amend Section 910 to read as follows:

SECTION 910 – FILING COPIES OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

A certified copy of the assessment shall be recorded with the county auditor and copies shall be filed with the county assessor and county tax collector on or before December 31st. The descriptions of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same parcels on the county assessor’s map books for the current year.

31. Amend Section 205 to read as follows:

SECTION 205 – HEARING EXAMINER

205.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

205.2 Limitations on authority. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

F. The 2006 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 112 to read as follows:

SECTION 112

APPEALS

112.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

2. Amend Section 116.6 to read as follows:

116.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the hearing examiner, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.

3. Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:

603.1 General. Alterations shall be done in a manner that maintains the level of fire protection provided.

Exception: Basements of existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.10.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.10.1.

4. Amend Section 704.1 to read as follows:

704.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall be limited to work areas in which Level 2 alterations are being performed, and where specified they shall apply throughout the floor on which the work areas are located or otherwise beyond the work area.

Exception: Basements of existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.10.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.10.1.

5. Amend Section 804.1 to read as follows:

804.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 704.2 shall be provided in all work areas.

804.1.1 High-rise buildings. In high-rise buildings, work areas shall be provided with automatic sprinkler protection where the building has a sufficient municipal water supply system to the site. Where the work area exceeds 50 percent of floor area, sprinklers shall be provided in the specified areas where sufficient municipal water supply for design and installation of a fire sprinkler system is available at the site.

804.1.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. Rubbish and linen chutes located in the work area shall be provided with sprinklered protection where protection of the rubbish and linen chute would be required under the provisions of the International Building Code for new construction and the building has sufficient municipal water supply available to the site.

804.1.3 Basements of existing buildings over 1,500 square feet shall comply with the International Building Code Section 903.2.10.1 and International Fire Code Section 903.2.10.1.

G. The 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code, including the following appendices: Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings, Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Appendix E, Hazard Categories, Appendix F, Hazard Ranking, and Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids – Weight and Volume Equivalents, as amended by Chapter 51-54 of the Washington Administrative Code (except amendments listed in WAC 51-54-0500), and as further amended as follows:

1. Amend Appendix C, Section C105.1, to read:

C105.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table C105.1.

Exception: The fire chief is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service.

Exception: The fire chief is authorized to reduce the number of required hydrants by up to 50% when the building is equipped with an approved, automatic fire sprinkler system and the fire chief has approved the location of those required fire hydrants.

Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table C105.1.

2. Amend Section 108 to read as follows:

SECTION 108

APPEALS

108.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

108.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

108.3 An appeal must be filed within fourteen days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to both the City of Walla Walla Development Services Department and the Walla Walla City Fire Department by mail, personal delivery or fax before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.

108.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

3. Amend Section 503.1.1 to read as follows:

503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

4. Add Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for bathrooms regardless of size in dwelling units.

5. Add Section 903.3.1.2.2 to read as follows:

903.3.1.2.2 Bathrooms. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for bathrooms regardless of size in dwelling units.

H. Chapter 51-11 WAC, the Washington State Energy Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and as further amended as follows:

1. Section 1140.1 is added to the Washington State Energy Code as follows:

1140.1 Plan Review Fees. A plan review fee shall be required of each set of plans and specifications submitted for review by the Building Official as required by this section. The fees shall be as set forth in the current edition of the Policies and Procedures Handbook as published by the Utility Code Group.

2. Section 1143.1.1 is added to the Washington State Energy Code as follows:

1143.1.1 Inspection Fees. An inspection fee shall be required for all work completed under a permit as required by this section. The fees shall be as set forth in the current edition of the Policies and Procedures Handbook as published by the Utility Code Group.

I. The 2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be the 2004 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases Code) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 109 (IFGC) to read as follows:

SECTION 109 (IFGC)

MEANS OF APPEAL

109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

109.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

J. The 2006 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., amended as follows:

1. Amend Section 109.6 to read as follows:

109.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the Walla Walla Hearing Examiner, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.

2. Amend Section 111 to read as follows:

SECTION 111

MEANS OF APPEAL

111.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, an aggrieved party may appeal to a Hearing Examiner appointed pursuant to section 20.10.070 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

111.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

111.3 An appeal must be filed within twenty days following issuance of the order, decision, or determination for which the party is aggrieved. Appeals must be delivered to the City of Walla Walla Development Services Department by mail, personal delivery or fax before 5:00 PM on the last business day of the appeal period.

111.4 Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 20.38 of the Walla Walla Municipal Code.

K. Chapter 51-13 WAC, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.

L. Chapter 51-19 WAC, Washington State Historic Building Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and as further amended as follows:

1. WAC 51-19-280 is amended to read as follows:

WAC 51-19-280 Appeals. The Hearing Examiner of the City of Walla Walla shall have authority to provide for final interpretation of the provision of the HBC and to hear appeals.

M. The amendment, addition or repeal of any section of any of the adopted codes, regulations, or statutes shall be deemed to amend this section, and the codes, regulations, and statutes contained in this section are adopted by reference in conformity with the amendment, addition or repeal, and it shall not be necessary for the legislative authority of this city to take any action with respect to such addition, amendment or repeal as provided by RCW 35A.12.140. (Ord. 2008-37 § 3, 2008: Ord. 2004-11 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2004-08 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2003-43 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2000-17 § 2, 2000: Ord. 98-36 § 1, 1998; Ord. 98-7 § 1, 1998; Ord. 98-2 § 1, 1998; Ord. 97-44 § 1, 1997; Ord. 96-50 § 1, 1996; Ord. 94-44 § 1, 1994: Ord. A-3684 § 1, 1991: Ord. A-3609 § 1, 1989: Ord. A-3453 § 1, 1986: Ord. A-3287 § 1, 1983; Ord. A- 3260 § 1, 1983: Ord. A-3126 § 1, 1980: Ord. A-2914 § 1, 1977).

15.04.020 Penalties designated.

Wilful violation of, wilful failure to perform any act required by, or wilful creation or maintenance of any condition which violates any provision of the State Building Code or the Technical Building Codes adopted by reference in Section 15.04.010 shall be a misdemeanor unless another criminal penalty is expressly provided by law in the State Building Code or in the Technical Building Codes and statutes adopted by reference in Section 15.04.010. (Ord. 2004-34 § 1, 2004: Ord. A-3711 § 1, 1992).

15.04.030 Fees.

The following fees shall apply.

A. Building Permits.

1. Basic building permit fees shall be calculated based upon valuation as provided in Section 15.04.005(H) as follows:


Valuation	Permit Fee
$0.01 to $500.00	$28.00
$500.01 to $2,000	$28.00 for the first $500 plus $3.47 for each additional $100 or increment thereof
$2,000.01 to $25,000	$79.98 for the first $2,000 plus $16.03 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$25,000.01 to $50,000	$448.57 for the first $25,000 plus $12.06 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$50,000.01 to $100,000	$737.95 for the first $50,000 plus $8.19 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$100,000.01 to $500,000	$1,139.33 for the first $100,000 plus $5.12 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000	$3,707.48 for the first $500,000 plus $5.45 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$1,000,000.01 and above	$6,430.41 for the first $1,000,000 and $4.36 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof

2. The following fees shall apply to roofing-only permits:


Type	Amount
Garage, single-family, duplex, and all other	Fees shall be calculated in accordance with the schedule provided in subsection (A)(1) of this section; however, valuation shall be calculated as follows: Valuation is based upon number of squares (100 sq. ft.). If removal (tear-off) of existing roof is involved, the valuation amount is $200.00 per square or portion thereof. For roofing over an existing roof, the valuation amount is $100.00 per square or portion thereof.

3. Manufactured Home Placement Fees. Placement of manufactured homes requires a set-up manual, snow load verification, and the following permit fees shall apply:


Type	Amount
Single wide	$106.00
Double wide	$212.00
Triple wide	$318.00
Quadruple wide	$424.00

4. Demolition Permits. A fifty-three-dollar permit fee shall apply for demolition of each residential or commercial building. A twenty-four-dollar permit fee shall apply for demolition of each outbuilding.

5. In addition to the permit fees, plan review fees in the amount of sixty-five percent of the applicable permit fee, plus state surcharges which may apply, shall be due and payable upon filing of permit application.

6. Additional State Surcharge Fees. In addition to the above stated fees, state surcharge fees shall apply. Without limitation, the following state surcharge fees shall apply:


Type	Fee
Building permits	$4.50
For each additional unit in a multifamily complex	$2.00

7. Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:


Other Inspections	Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)	$61.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees	$61.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$61.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)	$61.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both	Actual costs2

1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

B. Mechanical Permits.

1. Permit Issuance. For issuing each permit: $24.00.

2. Additional fees (in addition to subsection (B)(1) of this section):


Item Inspected	Fee
Furnace < 100,000 BTU	$16.00
Furnace > 100,000 BTU	$19.00
Gas Piping	$7.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler < 4 ton	$16.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 4 – 15 ton	$29.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 15 – 30 ton	$39.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler 30 – 50 ton	$58.00
Air Conditioner/Boiler > 50 ton	$98.00
Gas Water Heater	$11.00
Miscellaneous Gas Appliance	$11.00
Wood Stove/Insert	$12.00
Vent Fan/Exhaust Fan	$7.00
Gas Fireplace	$16.00
Appliance Vent	$7.00
Range Hood (Residential)	$11.00
Range Hood (Commercial)	$11.00
Miscellaneous Duct Work	$11.00
Evaporative Cooler	$11.00

3. Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:


Other Inspections	Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)	$61.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees	$61.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$61.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)	$61.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both	Actual costs2

1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

C. Plumbing Permits.

1. Permit Issuance.

a. For issuing each permit: $21.00.

b. For issuing each supplemental permit: $11.50.

2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to subsection (C)(1) of this section):


Unit Description	Fee
Water Closet	$7.00
Lavatory	$7.00
Shower	$7.00
Bathtub	$7.00
Kitchen Sink	$7.00
Laundry Sink	$7.00
Floor Drain	$7.00
Clothes Washer	$7.00
Dishwasher	$7.00
Disposal	$7.00
Building Sewer	$16.00
Water Piping	$7.00
Lawn Irrigation (Backflow)	$7.00
Drinking Fountain	$7.00
Hose Bib(s)	$7.00
Water Heater (Electric)	$7.00
Sump Pump	$7.00
Miscellaneous Sink	$7.00
Gas Piping	$7.00
Urinal	$7.00
Miscellaneous Fixtures	$7.00
Drain/Waste/Vent Piping	$7.00
Grease Trap	$7.00

3. Additional Inspection Fees. Additional fees shall be charged as follows:


Other Inspections	Fee
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours)	$61.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees	$61.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated	$61.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-half hour)	$61.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both	Actual costs2

1 Or the total hourly cost to the city of Walla Walla, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

2 Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

D. Fire Inspections. In addition to all other permits and fees required, permits must be obtained for installing, altering, or repairing fire protection and/or fire detection equipment. All applications shall be made to the fire department in such form and detail as required by the fire chief. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by the fire chief.

1. The fees for installing, altering, or repairing fire protection and/or fire detection equipment are based on the value of the proposed work. The permit fee is calculated pursuant to the following table.

PERMIT FEES
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS
Value of System	Permit Fee
$0.01 to $500.00	$28.00
$500.01 to $2,000	$28.00 for the first $500 plus $3.47 for each additional $100 or increment thereof
$2,000.01 to $25,000	$79.98 for the first $2,000 plus $16.03 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$25,000.01 to $50,000	$448.57 for the first $25,000 plus $12.06 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$50,000.01 to $100,000	$737.95 for the first $50,000 plus $8.19 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$100,000.01 to $500,000	$1,139.33 for the first $100,000 plus $5.12 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000	$3,707.48 for the first $500,000 plus $5.45 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof
$1,000,000.01 and up	$6,430.41 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.36 for each additional $1,000 or increment thereof

2. In addition to the permit fees, plan review fees in the amount of sixty-five percent of the applicable permit fee shall be due and payable upon plan submittal.

3. Penalty. Whenever any work for which a fire equipment permit is required is started without first obtaining a permit, except in the case of an emergency, the permit fees specified above are doubled.

4. Fee Refunds. The fire official may authorize the refund of any fee erroneously paid or collected. The fire official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent of the paid permit fee when no work has been done under an issued permit.

5. Valuation. The valuation of the work proposed must be submitted at the time of application for a permit. The valuation is the value of the work which includes all labor, materials, equipment, etc., supplied and installed by the permittee to complete the work. The permittee may be asked to verify the valuation placed on the work. When the cost of any proposed work is unknown, an estimate of the cost shall be made and used to compute the permit fee. Upon completion of the work a fee adjustment is made in favor of the city or permittee, if requested by either party. (Ord. 2008-31 § 2, 2008: Ord. 2007-44 § 2, 2007: Ord. 2006-45 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2004-08 § 3, 2004).