Chapter 15.05 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES*

Chapter 15.05
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES*

Sections:

15.05.010 Purpose.

15.05.020 Definitions.

15.05.025 Fees.

15.05.030 Copies of codes on file.

15.05.040 National Electrical Code.

15.05.050 Building code.

15.05.060 Residential building code – Adopted – Amendments.

15.05.080 Plumbing code.

15.05.090 Mechanical code.

15.05.100 International Property Maintenance Code.

15.05.110 International Fire Code.

*Prior legislation: Ord. 99-127.

15.05.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, and not to create or to otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.020 Definitions.

Whenever reference is made to local authority, codes, jurisdiction, and similar concepts, within the codes adopted by reference in this chapter, interpretations rendered by such reference shall apply to the city jurisdiction and authority. Whenever the following words appear in the codes adopted by reference in this chapter, they are to be interpreted as follows:

A. “Administrative authority” as “building official”;

B. “Building official” and “code official” as “city manager or designee”;

C. “Chief,” “fire chief,” or “fire marshal” for the purpose of Section 104.11 of the International Fire Code means the fire chief of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 8, and for all other purposes in the codes, the “fire code official”;

D. “Corporation counsel” or “corporate counsel” as “city attorney or designee”;

E. “City treasurer” as “city manager or designee”;

F. “Local zoning code” as the “city of Edgewood zoning code”; and

G. “Municipality,” “city” and “jurisdiction” as the “city of Edgewood.” (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.025 Fees.

Fees not otherwise identified within this chapter are assessed in accordance with the city’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.030 Copies of codes on file.

The city shall at all times keep on file with the city clerk, for reference by the general public, not less than one copy of the following codes and resolutions, or parts thereof, as herein adopted by reference, together with the amendments and supplements thereto herein made a part of this chapter. The copy of codes on file may be placed by the city clerk in the custody of the office of the building official in order to make them more readily available for inspection and use by the general public:

A. The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

B. The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

C. The International Mechanical Code and Standards, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

D. The International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

E. The International Fire Code and Standards, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

F. The Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2009 Edition;

G. The National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54, published by the American Gas Association and the National Fire Protection Association, 2009 Edition;

H. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 2008 Edition;

I. The International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition;

J. The current edition of the Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC;

K. All amendments, supplements, modifications, exclusions, exemptions, and additions to the codes identified in subsections (A) through (J) of this section adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, and published in WAC Title 51, including, but not limited to, Chapters 51-11, 51-50, 51-51, 51-52, 51-54, 51-56 and 51-57 WAC. (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.040 National Electrical Code.

The city will require compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition (NEC), in conformance with regulations enforced by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.050 Building code.

The International Building Code and Standards published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, and Appendix C (Group U – Agricultural Buildings) and Appendix J (Grading), together with amendments and/or additions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference. The 2009 Edition of the International Building Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IBC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IBC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.

A. International Building Code Defined. The terms “International Building Code” and “IBC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

B. IBC Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. Section 101.4.3 of the IBC is hereby deleted in its entirety.

C. IBC Section 101.4.6 Energy. Section 101.4.6 of the IBC is hereby deleted in its entirety.

D. IBC Section 102.6 Amended. Section 102.6 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 102.6.1 to read as follows:

102.6.1 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this Code. A 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this Code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety.

E. IBC Section 105.2 Amended. Exemption 1 deleted and exemption 11 to Section 105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

11. Swings and other playground equipment.

F. IBC Section 113.1 Amended. Section 113.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

113.1 General. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the IBC, as amended, in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. References made to board of appeals, 113.2 and 113.3, shall mean hearing examiner.

G. IBC Section 105.3 Amended. Section 105.3 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph 105.3(8), to read as follows:

8. Supply as much information as required to provide an accurate environmental disclosure pursuant to adopted land use, zoning and environmental regulations.

H. IBC Section 105.3.2 Amended. Section 105.3.2 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period of 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

I. IBC Section 107.1 Amended. Section 107.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

107.1 Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, environmental data pertaining to any Critical Area designation as required per EMC Title 14, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by a licensed architect, engineer, or geologist, the Building Official may require that the applicant submitting such plans or other data demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect, engineer or geologist. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer, geologist, or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law.

Each sheet of plans must bear the seal and signature of the architect, engineer, or geologist who prepared the plans and specifications. Such architect, engineer, or geologist must be qualified in the proposed work and authorized for such practice in the state of Washington. Further, plans, computations, and specifications for all structural design work must bear the seal and signature of and be prepared and designed by (or under the direct supervision of) an architect, structural engineer or geologist authorized to practice as such in the state of Washington. However, the Building Official may accept the design of the engineer for assembly line products or designed specialty structural products.

J. IBC Section 109.2 Amended. Section 109.2 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 109.2.1 to read as follows:

109.2.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the adopted City of Edgewood Fee Schedule.

K. IBC Section 109.2 Amended. Section 109.2 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 109.2.2 to read as follows:

109.2.2 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 70% of the building permit fee as set forth in Table 1-A of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials.

The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2.1 and are in addition to the permit fees.

L. IBC Section 109.3 Amended. Section 109.3 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.3 Building permit valuations. The determination of the value or valuation under any of the provisions of Chapter 15.05 EMC will be made on the basis of the Building Valuation Data published annually in the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Journal. The valuation to be used in computing the plan review and permit fees will be the fair market value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguisher systems or any other permanent work or permanent equipment.

The “gross area” used in conjunction with the ICC building valuation means the total areas of all floors – measured from the exterior face, outside dimensions, or exterior column line of a building – including basements, cellars, and balconies but not including unexcavated areas. Where walls and columns are omitted in the construction of a building, such as an open shed or marquee, the exterior wall of the open side or sides will be the edge of the roof.

109.3.1 Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC) Fees. In addition to the fees established here, a fee will be levied and collected by the City to defray costs of plan review and inspection related to those state codes. This fee is payable whenever a plan review fee is required by Chapter 15.05 EMC for proposed construction of new buildings and additions other than those structures or areas which are neither heated, cooled, nor supplied with artificially illuminated floor space. The fee as established in the City’s current fee schedule is due at issuance.

109.3.2 State Building Council Surcharge. The state Building Code fee is collected for the state on all building permits at the rate of $4.50 each. The fee for new multifamily building permits is $4.50 for the first unit and $2.00 for each additional unit.

M. IBC Section 109.4 Amended. Section 109.4 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure, or where a permit is otherwise required by this Code, before obtaining the necessary permits, shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever is greater. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

N. IBC Section 110 Amended. Section 110 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 110.3.1.2 to read as follows:

110.3.1.2 Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area or Buffer Identification Inspection. Temporary erosion control, critical area and buffer identification inspection shall be made after all required temporary erosion control is in place, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers located on site have been identified by markers, flagging or other approved method. This inspection shall be approved prior to any site work or other construction activities.

O. IBC Section 110.6 Amended. Section 110.6 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

110.6 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.

There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy or use. Buildings that have not received a final approval shall not be occupied without written approval of the Building Official and Fire Chief.

P. IBC Section 110.3.1 Amended. Section 110.3.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

110.3.1 Footing and Foundation Inspection. A footing and foundation inspection shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official.

Notwithstanding the authority of the Building Official to administer and enforce the Building Code, the Building Official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by Chapter 15.05 EMC, and none shall be implied. The location of lot lines and/or setback lines at a development and construction related thereto shall be the responsibility of the applicant/owner.

Q. IBC Section 111.3 Amended. Section 111.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

111.3 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. The Building Official may, in his sole discretion, impose such conditions of approval upon a temporary certificate of occupancy as may be reasonably required to ensure the timely completion of the unfinished work, and/or the protection of public health, safety, and/or welfare.

R. IBC Section 111.6 Added, Violation of Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy. Section 111.6 is hereby added to read as follows:

111.6 Violation of requirements of certificate of occupancy. The City Council affirms that the issuance of any certificate of occupancy is of vital importance in the safeguarding of life safety, property safety and health of occupants of any structure; and further, that the enforcement of all City development regulations is of vital importance to the City’s economic vitality and the public good. Any person allowing a building to be occupied without a certificate of occupancy first being issued as required by this Chapter shall be in violation of this Chapter and shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Such person shall also be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a criminal penalty not to exceed $5,000 and/or one year imprisonment. Each day that a building is occupied without a certificate of occupancy shall be a separate violation.

S. IBC Section 115.3 Amended. Section 115.3 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:

115.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who continues any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Such person shall also be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a criminal penalty not to exceed $5,000 and/or one year imprisonment. Each day that work continues after a person has been served with a stop work order shall be a separate violation.

T. IBC Section 202 Amended. Section 202 of the IBC is hereby amended to include the added definition:

Bedroom. A room, other than a bathroom or a kitchen, within a dwelling with at least 80 square feet, a window, a door, and a closet. This presumption shall not apply to the first family room in a residence or to both one family room and one den in a residence with more than three bedrooms.

U. IBC Chapters 9 and 10 are amended to incorporate International Fire Code (IFC) Chapters 9 and 10 as set forth in EMC 15.05.110.

V. IBC Section 1704.1 Amended. Section 1704.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1704.1 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704. The special inspector shall be certified by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO), or shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competency to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 110.

W. IBC Section 1805.4.2 Amended. Section 1805.4.2 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1805.4.2 Foundation Drain. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface or standing water around buildings in the manner prescribed in the City’s currently adopted stormwater regulations (see also Section 1805.3.4), and in accordance with provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code chapter 11 Storm Drainage.

Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure that under-floor spaces remain free of running or standing water by the installation of drains. At a minimum, such drains shall be installed around the perimeter of the building at the footings. Additional drains may be required in the under-floor space. The drainpipes shall be of sufficient size to adequately convey water to an approved location, but shall be a minimum size of four inches. Provisions shall be made to prevent the drainage system from becoming blocked with soil. The Building Official may waive the provisions of this section when soils appear to adequately drain the site and no water will stand or run under the building and the project is in compliance with adopted stormwater requirements.

X. IBC Section 1805.4.3 Amended. Section 1805.4.3 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1805.4.3 Drainage discharge. The floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity into an approved drainage system that complies with the requirements of EMC Title 13 Storm Drainage.

Y. IBC Section 3107.1 Amended. Section 3107.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:

3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with EMC Section 18.90.160. All structural elements shall comply with this Code in its entirety.

Z. IBC Section 3109 Amended. Section 3109 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding new subsections 3109.6 through 3109.6.4 to read as follows:

3109.6 Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub Waste Water Disposal. Waste water shall be disposed of as set forth in this section and the type of disposal proposed shall be approved by the Building Official. Swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs up to 10,000 gallons shall be exempt, except in critical areas or buffers per EMC Title 14.

3109.6.1 No direct connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer, drainage system, sub-soil drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming pool, spa or hot tub.

3109.6.2 Except as provided herein, when a public sewer or storm drain of adequate capacity is available for use, waste water shall be discharged thereinto and approval shall be obtained in writing from the proper authority. A copy of such approval stating maximum size of the waste line between the receptor and the sewer, and other specific requirements and approved plans, shall accompany the applications for a permit.

3109.6.3 No waste water from any swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall discharge into a private sewage disposal system.

AA. IBC Section J104 Amended. Section J104, Permit Application and Submittals, is amended by adding new subsections J104.5 and J104.6 to read as follows:

J104.5 Grading Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid as set forth in the City’s adopted fee schedule.

J104.6 Grading Plan Review Fees. A fee for each grading plan review shall be paid at time of submitting the grading plan for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City’s adopted fee schedule.

(Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.060 Residential building code – Adopted – Amendments.

The International Residential Building Code and Standards, issued by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is hereby adopted by reference. Chapter 11 and Chapters 25 through 43 are specifically not adopted. Appendix G (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), Appendix H (Patio Covers), and Appendix R (Technical Installation Standards) are hereby adopted in their entirety. Appendix S (Fire Sprinklers) is hereby adopted as amended. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IRC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IRC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.

A. International Residential Code Defined. The terms “International Residential Code” and “IRC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

B. IRC Section R102.7.1 Amended. Section R102.7.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R102.7.1 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this Code. A 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this Code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.

C. IRC Section R105.2 Amended. Section R105.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2) except on lots that are less than one-half acre accessory structures shall not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).

D. IRC Section R105.3 Amended. Section R105.3 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph R105.3(8) to read as follows:

8. Supply as much information as required to provide an accurate environmental disclosure pursuant to adopted land use, zoning and environmental regulations.

E. IRC Section R106.1 Amended. Section R106.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R106.1 Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, environmental data pertaining to any Critical Area designation as required per EMC Title 14, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by a licensed architect, geologist, or engineer, the Building Official may require that the applicant submitting such plans or other data demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect, geologist, or engineer. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer, geologist, or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law.

Each sheet of plans must bear the seal and signature of the architect, geologist, or engineer who prepared the plans and specifications. Such architect, geologist or engineer must be qualified in the proposed work and authorized for such practice in the state of Washington. Further, plans, computations, and specifications for all structural design work must bear the seal and signature of and be prepared and designed by (or under the direct supervision of) an architect, geologist, or structural engineer authorized to practice as such in the state of Washington. However, the Building Official may accept the design of a professional engineer for assembly line products or designed specialty structural products.

F. IRC Section R108.2 Amended. Section R108.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subsection R108.2.1 to read as follows:

R108.2.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the adopted city of Edgewood fee schedule.

G. IRC Section R108.2 Amended. Section R108.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subsection R108.2.2 to read as follows:

R108.2.2 Plan Review Fees. A plan review fee shall be paid at the time plan documents are submitted for review as required by Section 106.1. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as calculated in the city’s adopted fee schedule.

The plan review fees specified in this section are separate from and in addition to the permit fees specified in Section R108.2.1.

H. IRC Section R108.3 Amended. Section R108.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.3 Building permit valuations. The determination of the value or valuation under any of the provisions of Chapter 15.05 EMC will be made on the basis of the Building Valuation Data published annually in the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Journal. The valuation to be used in computing the plan review and permit fees will be the fair market value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguisher systems or any other permanent work or permanent equipment.

The “gross area” used in conjunction with the ICC building valuation means the total areas of all floors – measured from the exterior face, outside dimensions, or exterior column line of a building – including basements, cellars, and balconies, but not including unexcavated areas. Where walls and columns are omitted in the construction of a building, such as an open shed or marquee, the exterior wall of the open side or sides will be the edge of the roof.

R108.3.1 Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC) Fees. In addition to the fees established here, a fee will be levied and collected by the City to defray costs of plan review and inspection related to those state codes. This fee is payable whenever a plan review fee is required by the Edgewood Building Code for proposed construction of new buildings and additions other than those structures or areas which are neither heated, cooled, nor supplied with artificially illuminated floor space. The fee as established in the City’s current fee schedule is due at issuance.

R108.3.2 State Building Council Surcharge. The state Building Code fee is collected for the state on all building permits at the rate of $4.50 each. The fee for new multifamily building permits is $4.50 for the first unit and $2.00 for each additional unit.

I. IRC Section R109.1.1 Amended. Section R109.1.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. A foundation inspection shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official.

J. IRC Section R109.1.1.2 Added. A new subsection R109.1.1.2, Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area and Buffer Identification Inspection, is hereby added to the IRC to read as follows:

R109.1.1.2 Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area and Buffer Identification Inspection. Temporary erosion control, critical area and buffer identification inspection shall be made after all required temporary erosion control is in place, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers located on site have been identified by markers, flagging or other approved method. This inspection shall be approved prior to any site work or other construction activities.

K. IRC Section R109.4 Amended. Section R109.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R109.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.

L. IRC Section R112.1 Amended. Section R112.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R112.1 General. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the IRC as amended in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. References made to the board of appeals or decision of the board, R112.2 through R112.4, shall mean hearing examiner or decision of the hearing examiner.

M. IRC Section R113.4 Amended. Section R113.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure before obtaining the necessary permits, or fails to obtain a permit when otherwise required by this Code, shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever may be greater. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

N. IRC Section 114.2 Amended. Section 114.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:

114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who continues any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Such person shall also be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a criminal penalty not to exceed $5,000 and/or one year imprisonment. Each day that work continues after a person has been served with a stop work order shall be a separate violation.

O. IRC Section R202 Amended. Section R202 of the IRC is hereby amended to include the added definition:

P. IRC Table R301.2.(1) Added, Climate and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2.(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table R301.2.(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:


Ground Snow Load:	25 psf
Wind Speed (mph):	85 @ 3 second gust, Exposure=B
Seismic Design Category:	D1
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering:	Moderate
Frost Line Depth:	12 inches
Termite:	Slight to Moderate
Decay:	Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp:	24deg F
Ice Barrier Underlayment Req.:	N/A
Flood hazards:	In accordance with EMC 14.70 and 15.10
Air Freezing Index:	1500
Summer Design Temp:	83deg F

Q. IRC Section R405.1 Amended. Section R405.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

R405.1 Foundation Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface or standing water around buildings in accordance with the requirements of EMC Title 13 Storm Drainage, and in accordance with the provisions of Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 11 Storm Drainage.

Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure that under-floor spaces remain free of running or standing water by the installation of drains. At a minimum, such drains shall be installed around the perimeter of the building at the footings. Additional drains may be required in the under-floor space. The drainpipes shall be of sufficient size to adequately convey water to an approved location, but shall be a minimum size of four (4) inches. Provisions shall be made to prevent the drainage system from becoming blocked with soil. The Building Official may waive the provisions of this section when soils appear to adequately drain the site and no water will stand or run under the building and the project is in compliance with adopted storm water requirements.

R. IRC Appendix G Amended. Appendix G of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subsections AG109 through AG109.3 to read as follows:

AG109 Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub Waste Water Disposal. Waste water shall be disposed of as set forth in this section and the type of disposal proposed shall be approved by the Building Official. Swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs up to 10,000 gallons shall be exempt, except in critical areas or buffers per EMC Title 14.

AG109.1 No direct connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer, drainage system, sub-soil drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming pool, spa or hot tub.

AG109.2 Except as provided herein, when a public sewer or storm drain of adequate capacity is available for use, waste water shall be discharged thereinto and approval shall be obtained in writing from the proper authority. A copy of such approval stating maximum size of the waste line between the receptor and the sewer, and other specific requirements and approved plans, shall accompany the applications for a permit.

AG109.3 No waste water from any swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall discharge into a private sewage disposal system.

S. IRC Appendix S Amended. Appendix S subsection AS107.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:

AS107.1 Fire sprinklers. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one-family and two-family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with Appendix R.

Exception: Detached one-family dwellings with less than 5,000 square feet of livable space; provided, any new addition to an existing residential structure shall only be required to sprinkle the new area when the total livable space exceeds 5000 square feet and the percentage of new area is 40% or more of the original square feet of livable space.

(Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.080 Plumbing code.

A. Plumbing Code Adopted. The following chapters of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2009 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, are adopted by reference, as amended herein; provided, that nothing in this section shall apply to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5, and those portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the UPC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the UPC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.


Chapter 1	Administration
Chapter 2	Definitions
Chapter 3	General Regulations
Chapter 4	Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
Chapter 5	Water Heaters
Chapter 6	Water Supply and Distribution
Chapter 7	Sanitary Drainage
Chapter 8	Indirect Wastes
Chapter 9	Vents
Chapter 10	Traps and Interceptors
Chapter 11	Storm Drainage
Chapter 13	Medical Gas Systems
Chapter 14	Mandatory Referenced Standards

B. Uniform Plumbing Code Defined. The terms “Uniform Plumbing Code” and “UPC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

C. UPC Section 102.3.2 Amended. Section 102.3.2 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

102.3.2 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a Civil Infraction as specified in EMC Title 18.

D. UPC Section 102 Amended. Section 102 of the UPC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph 102.4 to read as follows:

102.4 Appeals. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of UPC as amended in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of UPC as amended or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the UPC as amended 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 the UPC as amended.

E. UPC 103.4.1 Amended. Section 103.4.1 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.4.1 Fee Schedule. The fees for plumbing work shall be as indicated in the City of Edgewood fee schedule.

F. UPC Section 305.3 Amended. Section 305.3 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

305.3 Sewers Required. In areas not served by sanitary sewers as specified by Section 305 of the UPC, septic tanks and drain fields conforming to the most currently adopted rules and regulations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department shall be installed. Approval of such systems must be obtained from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department prior to installation. All on site systems must conform to Chapters 11.55 and 13.15 EMC.

G. UPC Section 1101.1 Amended. Section 1101.1 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1101.1 Where Required. All roof drainage and other impervious surface, as defined by 2005 Edition, Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, shall comply with EMC Chapter 13.05.

H. UPC Section 1101.5 Amended. Section 1101.5 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1101.5 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be provided around the perimeter of all buildings having basements, cellars, or crawl spaces or floors below grade. Such subsoil drains shall be positioned outside the footing, and placed in a trenched depression along the bottom edge of the footing. Subsoil drains shall be perforated pipe not less than four (4) inches in diameter, and shall be laid in gravel, slag, crushed rock, or other approved porous material with a minimum (4) inches surrounding the pipe on the top and side. Subsoil drains shall be provided with a positive slope to allow for gravity drainage. Mirafi 140N or equal, nonwoven filter media shall be provided.

I. UPC Section 1101.5.2 Amended. Section 1101.5.2 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:

1101.5.2 Subsoil drains shall be piped to approved storm water facilities in accordance with EMC Chapter 13.05.

J. UPC Section 1101.5.4 Deleted. Section 1101.5.4 of the UPC is specifically not adopted as part of the UPC.

K. UPC Section 1101.5.6 Deleted. Section 1101.5.6 of the UPC is specifically not adopted as part of the UPC. (Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.090 Mechanical code.

A. Mechanical Code Adopted. The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted in its entirety by reference; provided, however, that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).

B. International Mechanical Code Defined. The terms “International Mechanical Code” and “IMC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

C. IMC Section 106.5.2 Amended. Section 106.5.2 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the City of Edgewood fee schedule.

D. IMC Section 106.5.3 Amended. Section 106.5.3 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.5.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of these fees as follows:

1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

2. Not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

3. Not more than 80% 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 review effort has been expended.

The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date for the fee payment.

E. IMC Section 108.4 Amended. Section 108.4 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.4 Violation – Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a civil infraction, as specified in EMC Title 18.

F. IMC Section 109 Amended. Section 109 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.1 Application for Appeal. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code as amended in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this Code as amended or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code as amended 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 as amended. References made to the board of appeals or decision of the board, IMC 109.2 through 109.6.2, shall mean hearing examiner or decision of the hearing examiner.

(Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.100 International Property Maintenance Code.

A. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The International Property Maintenance Code, issued by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted by reference. The 2009 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IPMC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IPMC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.

B. International Property Maintenance Code Defined. The terms “International Property Maintenance Code” and “IPMC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

C. IPMC Section 103.5 Amended. Section 103.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be in accordance with the fees and rates established in the City’s adopted fee schedule.

D. IPMC Section 106.4 Amended. Section 106.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever may be greater. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

E. IPMC Section 109.6 Amended. Section 109.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person may request an appeal using the procedures specified in Chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall first file an appeal with the required processing fee with the Department of Community Development, whereupon a hearing date will be scheduled. The Hearing Examiner will render his decision within 10 days of the closing of the hearing.

F. IPMC Section 302.4 Amended. Section 302.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth as specified in EMC Title 8.

G. IPMC Section 403 is specifically not adopted.

H. IPMC Sections 604 and 605 are specifically not adopted.

I. IPMC Sections 111.1 through 111.8 Amended. Sections 111.1 through 111.8 are hereby amended to read as follows:

111.1 Application for Appeal. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by city officials relative to the application and interpretation of the IPMC as amended in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).

15.05.110 International Fire Code.

A. Fire Code Adopted. The International Fire Code (IFC) and Standards, issued by the International Code Council, 2009 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted by reference. Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) are hereby adopted in their entirety. The 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IFC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IFC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.

B. International Fire Code Defined. The terms “International Fire Code” and “IFC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.

C. Amendments.

Section 101.1 Title.

These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Edgewood, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

1. Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the City of Edgewood.

2. Wherever the term “corporate counsel” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the attorney for the city.

3. “Fire Department” means Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22.

4. “Fire Chief”, for the purpose of Section 104.11 means the fire chief of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22. For all other purposes in the code, “fire chief” means the fire code official.

5. Whenever the term “livable space” is used in this chapter, it shall have the same definition as the term “conditioned space” as defined in the International Building Code.

Section 102.13 Additions, alterations or repairs.

Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all the requirements of this code except that a 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety.

Section 103.1 General.

The department of fire prevention, also known as the Fire Marshal Office, is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

Section 105.1.1. Permits required.

Permits required by this code shall be obtained through the City of Edgewood on behalf of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22. Permit fees, if any shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit and shall be consistent with the City of Edgewood adopted fee schedule. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official and the building code official.

Section 105.4.1 Submittals.

Submittals shall be made to the City of Edgewood on behalf of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22. Construction documents shall be submitted in one or more sets and in such form and detail as required by the fire code official. More specifically, for fire alarm systems three sets are required and for automatic sprinkler systems four sets are required. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed and have licenses and credentials as required by the state of Washington. All companies installing fire protection systems within the City of Edgewood shall have a City of Edgewood business license.

In addition to the requirements of this section fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained by individuals who are in compliance with the Revised Code of Washington 19.28 and the Washington Administrative Code 296-401-060 as approved by the electrical authority having jurisdiction. All companies installing fire alarm systems shall have a state electrical contractor’s license.

No building shall be occupied prior to the installation and approval of required fire alarm/detection and fire suppression systems as set forth in this chapter.

Section 105.7.4

Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.

A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

Exception:

Household fire warning equipment installed in Group R-3 occupancies.

Section 108.1 Board of Appeals established.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there is hereby created an appeals process for administrative decisions consisting of the hearing examiner as appointed by the city. The hearings examiner and appellant will use the procedures already specified in chapter 2.40 EMC, and shall render his decision within 10 days of the closing of the hearing. The applicant or aggrieved party shall first file an appeal, including the required processing fee, to the Department of Community Development.

Section 109.3 Violation penalties.

Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a civil infraction as specified in Edgewood Municipal Code (EMC) 18.30.130.

Section 111.1 Order.

Whenever the fire code official or building code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official or building code official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

Section 111.4 Failure to comply.

Any person who continues any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Such person shall also be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a criminal penalty not to exceed $5,000 and/or one year imprisonment. Each day that work continues after a person has been served with a stop work order shall be a separate violation.

Section 202 General Definitions.

FIRE APPARATUS. See Section 502.1.

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The designated authority charged with the administration of the code, or a duly authorized representative.

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features

Section 502.1 Definitions.

FIRE APPARATUS. Fire apparatus is a vehicle such as a fire pumper, aerial ladder truck, fire tender, elevated platform, rescue squad, fire ground support vehicle or similar fire-fighting or reserve equipment, including emergency medical response vehicles.

Section 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 (45,720 mm) 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.

Exception:

The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimensions of 150 feet (45,720 mm) where:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code.

2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.

3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. This exception does not apply to Adult Family Homes.

In addition to the provision of Exception “3” of this section, adult family homes shall be served by fire apparatus access roads as if new construction.

Section 503.2.1 Dimensions.

Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet with no parking on either side or 28 feet with parking allowed on one side, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).

Exception:

Fire apparatus access roads serving not more than 2 group R-3 dwellings or gated access roads built exclusively to meet the intent of Section 503.1.2.1 shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet (4572mm).

503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30 feet.

503.3 Marking. Where required by the Fire Code Official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary for adequate visibility.

In accordance with the Washington State Highway Commission Sign Fabrication Manual M240-70 HT and the Manual of International Traffic Control Devices issued by the Federal Highway Administration, per illustration:

Entrance Signs: The chief may allow the use of entrance signs for multi-family dwelling occupancies. When allowed, the signs shall be placed at each entrance to the property. Signs shall be in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state “Notice, All Roads Are Emergency Vehicle Lanes, and Park in Marked Stalls Only”.

Section 503.6 Security gates.

The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall meet the following requirements:

1. Locked gates shall have an approved key box or key override system installed.

2. Gates serving 10 or more dwelling units shall have an Opticom activation system with a Knox key override or an equivalent and compatible system approved by the Fire Chief.

3. All electrically-activated gates shall have default capabilities to the unlock position.

4. The minimum clearance width of a gate shall be compatible with the required width of the fire apparatus access road. Gate posts, keypads and other gate appurtenances shall be located in such a manner that they will not obstruct or restrict the ingress and egress of emergency vehicles.

5. A vehicular turn-around sufficient to allow a car to maneuver must be provided in front of the gate.

6. Gates shall not be permitted over private roads that provide access to existing or proposed public facilities.

7. The security gate and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times.

All residential developments with greater than 10 dwelling units, commercial, or industrial developments which are to be constructed with their access points containing gates shall be constructed in a manner which includes the installation of an emergency vehicle preemption system to open all such gates to allow for immediate entry of emergency vehicles into the development. The design and final installation of the system must be approved by the City of Edgewood. Further, such system must be maintained in proper working order by the owners of the development or the proper homeowners or business owners association, whichever shall be the case.

Section 503.7 Enforcement.

Enforcement of Section 503.4 of the International Fire Code shall be the responsibility of the city police department which shall have the authority to impound or otherwise cause such obstruction to be removed, and said remedies shall be in addition to the criminal penalties provided by the Edgewood Municipal Code.

505.1 Premises identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. In addition, new and existing buildings located 100' or more from the street right of way shall have the same 6 inch address dimension on the building and at the street.

1. Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, or Small Business:


Amount of Setback	Number/Letter Size
50 Feet or less	6 inches
51 Feet to 100 Feet	12 inches
100 Feet or more	18 inches
Individual Apartment Units	4 inches

2. Large Commercial or Industrial Complexes:


Amount of Setback	Number/Letter Size
50 Feet or less	12 inches
51 Feet to 100 Feet	18 inches
100 Feet or more	24 inches

Section 507.5.1 Where required.

Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

Exception:

For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). Adult family homes shall be provided with fire flow as if new construction for a Group R-3 occupancy.

Section 507.5.7 Fire hydrant locations and distribution.

Public and private fire hydrants shall be provided as required in Sections 508.5.7.1 through 508.5.7.9. Fire hydrants shall be placed in locations approved by the code official and along fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.

Section 507.5.7.1 Spacing on public and private roads. Fire hydrants shall be placed on public and private roads every 500 feet when serving all occupancies other than Group Use R-3 and U. For Group Use R-3 and U occupancies fire hydrants shall be placed every 600 feet.

507.5.7.2 Fire department connections.

A fire hydrant shall be located within 50 feet of a fire department connection.

507.5.7.3 On-site hydrants.

Buildings or structures having a water flow requirement of 2,500 gpm or more shall be protected by hydrants spaced an average of 300 feet or as required by Appendix C of the IFC.

Exception:

Group R-3 and Group U occupancies.

507.5.7.4 Hydrants on principal roads.

In no case shall hydrants which are located across any roadway designated as an arterial by the Department of Public Works be considered available.

507.5.7.5 Existing fire hydrants.

Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads.

507.5.7.6 Approved type.

All new hydrants and replaced hydrants shall be provided with a 5-inch Storz fitting. Two port village hydrants will not be accepted as an approved type.

Section 903 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

903.1 General.

Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section.

For structures with unknown tenants, the sprinkler density of .39 per 5,600 square feet shall be used for design purposes where required by the Fire Chief.

903.1.1 Alternative Protection.

Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in lieu of automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official.

903.2 Where Required.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.

All buildings hereinafter constructed or enlarged as defined by the International Fire Code, 2009 edition, shall be equipped with a fully automatic sprinkler system designed, installed, maintained and tested per NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, or 25, the edition currently adopted by the city, where the gross floor area or occupant load exceeds those listed below, or the building is 35 feet in height or three or more stories.

Buildings protected by a fire sprinkler system. Canopies 4 feet or more in width shall be protected by a fire sprinkler system.

For purposes of this chapter, gross floor area shall be as defined in Chapter 10, International Building Code, 2009 edition.

903.2.1 Group A.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the gross floor area where the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy is located, and in all floors between the Group occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section 903.2.1.5.

903.2.1.1 Group A-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. The gross floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more;

3. The gross floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or

4. The gross floor area contains a multi-theater complex.

903.2.1.2 Group A-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. The gross floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or

3. The gross floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.

903.2.1.3 Group A-3.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. The gross floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or

3. The gross floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.

Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.

903.2.1.4 Group A-4.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. The gross floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or

3. The gross floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.

Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit.

903.2.1.5 Group A-5.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Chapter 02 - Group B.

Business as described in chapter 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Where the gross floor area of a Group B occupancy exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. Where the gross floor area of a Group B occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or

3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group B occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.

903.2.3 Group E.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout all Group E occupancies where the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet or as required by Washington State amendments.

903.2.4 Group F-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Where the gross floor area of a Group F-1 occupancy exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. Where the gross floor area of a Group F-1 occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or

3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group F-1 occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.

903.2.4.1 Woodworking Operations.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet in gross floor area which generate finely divided combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible materials.

903.2.5 Group H.

Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in high-hazard occupancies as required in Sections 903.2.5.1 through 903.2.5.3.

903.2.5.1 General.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group H occupancies.

903.2.5.2 Group H-5 Occupancies.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group H-5 occupancies. The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required under the International Building Code for the occupancy hazard classifications in accordance with Table 903.2.5.2.

Where the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is 13.

TABLE 903.2.5.2

GROUP H-5 SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA
LOCATION	OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Fabrication areas	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Service corridors	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms without dispensing	Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms with dispensing	Extra Hazard Group 2
Corridors	Ordinary Hazard Group 2

903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin Plastics.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds.

903.2.6 Group I.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area.

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 or 903.2.1.3 shall be allowed in Group I-1 facilities.

903.2.7 Group M.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Where the gross floor area of a Group M occupancy exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. Where the gross floor area of a Group M occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or

3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group M occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.

903.2.7.1 High-Piled Storage.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided as required in Chapter 23 in all buildings of Group M occupancy where storage of merchandise is in high-piled or rack storage arrays. Permits may be required.

903.2.8 Group R.

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

1. Or as required by the International Fire Code and/or Washington State Amendments.

Exception: Detached one-family dwellings with less than 5,000 square feet of livable space and in accordance with AS107.1 as amended under EMC 15.05.060 (Q).

For residential fire-flow requirements, see Section B105.1 One family dwellings.

903.2.9 Group S-1.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. Where the gross floor area of a Group S-1 occupancy exceeds 5,000 square feet;

2. Where the gross floor area of a Group S-1 occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or

3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group S-1 occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.

903.2.9.1 Repair Garages.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the International Building Code, as follows:

1. Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a gross floor area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

2. One-story buildings with a gross floor area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

3. Buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles parked in the basement.

903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of Tires.

Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 20,000 cubic feet shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

903.2.10 Group S-2.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as an enclosed parking garage in accordance with the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups.

Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.

903.2.10.1 Commercial Parking Garages.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

903.2.11.3 Building height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings 35 feet in height or three or more stories.

Exceptions:

1. Airport control towers

2. Open parking structures

3. Occupancies in Group F-2

903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations.

Subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, automatic sprinklers may be omitted in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.

2. Safe deposit or other vaults of fire-resistive construction, when used for the storage of record files and other documents, when stored in metal cabinets.

3. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official.

4. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

5. In rooms or areas that are of non-combustible construction with wholly non-combustible contents.

6. Fire service access elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces.

Section 903.3.7 Fire department connections.

The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. A fire department connection shall be located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant, and not closer than 50 feet from the protected structure.

903.4.2 Alarms.

Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be installed on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

903.4.3 Indicating valves.

All automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with a listed and approved indicating valve. Such valve shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location to be determined by the Fire Chief. When possible, such valve shall be located not less than 50 feet from the protected structure. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high-rise buildings.

903.5 Testing and maintenance.

Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901 of the fire code. A copy of the annual inspection report shall be signed by the individual conducting the inspection, and a copy of the report shall be forwarded to the fire department.

903.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety in existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code by requiring the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in all existing structures with a gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet that are altered 50% or more of floor area as defined by the 2009 International Building and Fire Code.

Section 907.1.3 Equipment.

Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed.

In addition to the requirements found in Section 907.2, the following shall apply.

The fire alarm control panel, remote annunciator panel and access keys to locked fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained in locations approved by the fire code official.

The automatic/manual fire alarm system shall consist of a minimum of the following:

1. Addressable fire alarm control panel and components.

2. Interior audible/visual alarm devices for the notification of the building occupants throughout. WAC 51.50.1101 and IBC Chapter 11.

3. Visible devices in restrooms.

4. Exterior horn/strobe shall be located on the address side of the building.

5. Manual pull stations at each exit.

6. Smoke detection in corridors.

7. Monitoring of the automatic fire sprinkler systems/fire alarm systems.

8. Buildings containing multiple tenants shall have an addressable fire alarm system capable of monitoring and sending notification of all protection systems and the individual suite address within the building to an approved central station.

9. Multiple story buildings shall have an addressable system capable of monitoring and sending notification of all protection systems within the building to an approved central station.

Section 907.2 Where required – new buildings and structures.

An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23.

Fire alarm systems required by Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 shall be of an addressable type. In addition to the requirements of this section an approved addressable fire alarm system shall be provided in all buildings containing 5,000 square feet of gross floor area or greater.

Exceptions:

1. Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies.

2. Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. Automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall be monitored by central station, with central station service as defined in NFPA 72.

[The remainder of this section is as printed in the International Fire Code and as amended by Chapter 15.05.110 of the Edgewood Municipal Code.]

Section 912.2 Location.

With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the building for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connection shall be approved and shall not be greater than 50 feet from a fire hydrant.

[The remainder of this section is as printed in the International Fire Code.]

Section 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.

The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.5.1 of the International Fire Code in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids outside in above-ground storage tanks is prohibited are established as all areas of the city, except for tanks that comply with Section 3404.2.8 Vaults.

Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.

The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code in which liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are established as all areas of the city with the zoning designation other than that of light industrial when referring to above-ground containers.

Section B105.1 One and two-family dwellings.

The minimum fire-flow requirements for detached one-family dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet of livable space (344.5 m2) shall be 1000 gallons per minute for each hydrant providing fire flow. Fire-flow and flow duration for detached one-family dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 (344.5 m2) square feet livable space shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.

Exception:

The required fire flow may be reduced when using the City of Edgewood one-family dwelling fire flow credit worksheet hereby referred to as Table B105.2

Section B105.2 Buildings other than detached one-family dwellings.

The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than detached one-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1 of the International Fire Code.

Section D103.7 Curbs and Striping.

Where required by the fire code official, curbs along fire apparatus access roads shall be painted red, with the words “No Parking—Fire Lane—Tow Away Zone” stenciled in 4-inch tall letters in white. Such curb painting shall be provided at the beginning and end of the fire lane as determined by the fire code official. Where no curb is provided, the traffic surface may be painted with high-visibility red diagonal striping of not less than 4-inches in width with an unpainted clear space of 12-inches between the painted stripes. High visibility white painted words indicating “No Parking—Fire Lane—Tow Away Zone” shall be painted within the striped area as determined by the fire code official.

Table B105.2

One- and Two-Family Dwellings (R-3) and Private Garages (U-1) Fire Flow Worksheet

Permit #: __________________________ Date: ________________________________

Project Address: __________________________________________________________________

Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________


Credit Options1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	% of Credit	Items Selected
NFPA 13 Monitored Sprinkler System (1)	60%
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System (1)	50%
Building < 2000 square feet	25%
Monitored Fire Alarm	25%
30 Ft Minimum Setback from Property Lines (6)	20%
Modified 1-Hr Construction (2)	15%
Class A or B Roofing Material	15%
60% Brick/Stone Exterior	15%
Paved Access within 150 Ft of Building	10%
Existing Hydrant (see 3, 4 and 5 below)	____%

1. Some credits may not be taken together.

2. One-hour construction shall be a minimum of 1/2-inch type “X” drywall throughout the interior for one-family residence (R-3) occupancies and garage (U-1) occupancies. All other occupancy groups shall meet the requirements for one-hour construction per the International Building Code and International Residential Code.

3. Existing hydrants located within 600 feet of the furthest point of structure, but not meeting minimum fire flow requirements, may take a 50 percent credit so long as the existing fire flow is greater than 500 gpm.

4. Existing hydrants located farther than 600 feet from the furthest point of the structure, but not more than 1,000 feet and meeting minimum fire flow requirements may take a 50 percent credit.

5. No hydrant credits will be given for hydrants located farther than 1,000 feet from the furthest point of the structure regardless of fire flow. One hundred percent credit must be obtained from the above table.

6. The 30-foot setback is from the side and rear property lines. Front setbacks may be that allowed by the zoning of the property.

7. The minimum fire flow requirements for private garages (U-1) shall be 750 gpm for 45 minutes; however, fire flow is not required for private garages meeting all of the following criteria:

a) It does not exceed 1,000 square feet;

b) It is accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling (R-3) that meets the requirements of this section;

c) It has setbacks from side and rear lot lines of at least 20 feet, and at least 10 feet from other buildings on the same lot;

d) It has modified, one-hour construction throughout the interior consisting of one layer 1/2-inch type “X” drywall.

e) Residential Fire Flow Requirements. Table 105-B applies to two lots or less.

8. The minimum fire flow requirements for detached one-family dwellings having a fire flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet of livable space shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for each hydrant providing fire flow. Fire flow and flow duration for detached one-family dwellings having a fire flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.

(Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).