Chapter 12.06
BUILDING CODES

Sections:

12.06.010    Building Code.

12.06.020    International Building Code.

12.06.025    International Residential Code.

12.06.030    Additional tables and footnotes adopted.

12.06.010 Building code.

The International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted and amended by this chapter, shall collectively be called the building code.  (Ord. 07-478 § 1(part), 2007: Ord. 04-447 § 1(part), 2004)

12.06.020 International Building Code.

The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-50 of the Washington Administrative Code, as now or hereafter amended, is adopted.  (Ord. 07-478 § 1(part), 2007:  Ord. 04-447 § 1(part), 2004)

12.06.025 International Residential Code.

The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-51 of the Washington Administrative Code, as now or hereafter amended, is adopted.

A.    Table R301.2, Climate and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended to read as follows:

Ground/roof snow load

25 psf

Wind speed

85 mph

Seismic design category

D2

Subject to Damage From:

 

Weathering

Moderate

Frost line depth

12 inches

Termite

Slight to moderate

Decay

Slight to moderate

Winter design temperature

15

Ice shield underlayment req.

NO

Air freezing index

113

Mean annual temperature

51.4

B.    Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:

R105.2 Work exempt from permit.

Permits shall not be required for the following.  Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

Building:

1.    One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty square feet.

2.    Retaining walls that are not over four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

3.    Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.

4.    Like for like replacement of windows in an IRC structure.

5.    Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

6.    Prefabricated swimming pools provided they meet one of the following conditions:

a.    The pool is less than 24 inches deep.

b.    The pool walls are entirely above ground and the capacity does not exceed five thousand gallons.

7.    Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.

8.    Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than fifty four inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

9.    Sidewalks and driveways associated with residential buildings constructed under the provisions of the IRC.

10.    Decks, associated platforms and steps accessory to residential buildings constructed under the provisions of the IRC which are not more than thirty inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.

11.    In-kind re-roofing of IRC regulated structures, provided the roof sheathing is not removed or replaced.

Gas:

1.    Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

2.    Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

3.    Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical:

1.    Portable heating appliance.

2.    Portable ventilation appliances.

3.    Portable cooling unit.

4.    Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5.    Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

6.    Portable evaporative cooler.

7.    Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ten pounds or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower or less.

8.    Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

1.    A permit is not required for the replacement of a water heater with one of a similar type provided however; the Town will conduct an inspection upon request.

2.    The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

3.    The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

(Ord. 08-498 § 1, 2008; Ord. 07-478 § 1(part), 2007: Ord. 04-447 § 1(part), 2004)

12.06.030 Additional tables and footnotes adopted.

A.    1. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Plan Checker. The valuation for new construction shall be based on a factor of one hundred dollars per square foot for standard quality construction and a factor of one hundred seventy dollars per square foot for high quality construction. The town may require the permit applicant to provide proof of the actual construction cost after the project is completed. If the actual cost exceeds the valuation used to determine permit and review fees, additional fees may be required. Valuation for purposes of determining a demolition permit fee shall be based upon the contract price or the fair market value of the demolition work, with a minimum fee as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

2.    The fee for inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010. The fee for additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

3.    In addition to the above building permit fees, an operational fee shall be paid to the town for each building permit and each renewed building permit. The operational fee shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

B.    Appendix J of the 2006 International Building Code and all future amendments and revisions thereto, relating to excavation and grading is amended as follows:

1.    Subsection J103.2 item No. 2 is amended to read as follows:

An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit, unless a drainage review is required by the Building Official. This shall not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than five feet (1524 mm) after the completion of such structure.

2.    Subsection J103.1 permits required, the reference to the Building Official shall be substituted with a reference to the Town Engineer.

3.    The grading plan review fee schedule shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

4.    The grading permit fee schedule shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

C.    All references to the Board of Appeals shall be deemed to refer to the Hearing Examiner system of Chapter 2.56 of the Woodway Municipal Code. 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. (Ord. 07-478 § 1(part), 2007: Ord. 04-447 § 1(part), 2004)