4-5-055 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:

A. ADOPTION:

The “International Residential Code,” 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended by chapter 51-40 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference. (Amd. Ord. 5297, 7-2-2007; Ord. 5555, 10-11-2010)

B. APPLICABILITY:

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Unless otherwise specified, violations of this Section are civil infractions subject to RMC 1-3-2. (Ord. 5159, 10-17-2005; Ord. 5555, 10-11-2010)

C. STATE AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:

The International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, as amended by chapter 51-40 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference and as an amendment to the International Residential Code and shall supersede conflicting sections of the International Residential Code. (Ord. 5555, 10-11-2010)

D. CITY AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:

1. Certificate of Occupancy: Section R110.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended as follows.

Exception: Certificates of Occupancy shall not be required for detached one and two family dwellings.

2. Violations and Penalties: Section R113.4 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended by substituting in its stead subsection B of this Section, Applicability, and RMC 1-3-2, Civil Penalties.

3. Appeals Board: The Appeals Board for purposes of Section R112.1 of the International Residential Code shall hereafter be the Community and Economic Development Administrator. (Ord. 5085, 6-21-2004; Amd. Ord. 5157, 9-26-2005; Ord. 5450, 3-2-2009; Ord. 5676, 12-3-2012)