Chapter 16.05
CONSTRUCTION CODES
Sections:
16.05.010 Short title.
16.05.020 Purpose.
16.05.030 Hours of construction.
16.05.040 Referenced codes.
16.05.050 Earthquake shutoff valve required.
16.05.060 Automatic sprinkler systems required.
16.05.070 International Building Code adopted.
16.05.080 International Residential Code adopted.
16.05.090 Mechanical code adopted.
16.05.100 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) adopted.
16.05.110 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) adopted.
16.05.120 International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
16.05.130 International Fire Code adopted.
16.05.140 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
16.05.150 Washington State Energy Code adopted.
16.05.160 Documents to be filed and available for public inspection.
16.05.170 Violation.
16.05.180 Adoption of additional state codes.
16.05.190 Code conflicts resolution.
16.05.200 Liability.
16.05.010 Short title.
This chapter shall constitute the City building code and may be cited as such. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the codes and regulations adopted by this title is to regulate building and construction within the City and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the general public, and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected by the terms of these codes and regulations. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.030 Hours of construction.
Except as approved by the City manager, or designee, to minimize overall public impact and/or inconvenience or otherwise provided in this chapter, the activities and construction noise regulated by this chapter shall be limited to the following hours:
(1) Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(2) Saturdays and holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(3) Sundays: no construction.
When an exception is granted by the City manager, or manager’s designee, a notice that an exception has been granted shall be provided to affected property owners/residents and to the police department. Notice may be provided by one or more of the following methods: verbal; written; or by posted signage. The method or methods used shall depend upon the scope and duration of the exception. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2008-247; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.040 Referenced codes.
Specific codes referenced in the general codes adopted by this chapter shall be as follows:
(1) Any and all reference to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced with the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted in SMC 16.05.140.
(2) Any and all reference to the International Property Maintenance Code shall be replaced with the Sammamish Building and Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Chapter 16.25 SMC.
(3) Any and all reference to the International Electrical Code shall be replaced with the National Electrical Code. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.050 Earthquake shutoff valve required.
All new gas services and existing services that are expanded shall have an approved earthquake shutoff valve installed in the building supply line immediately after the gas meter. The valve shall be located outside of the structure and be readily accessible. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.060 Automatic sprinkler systems required.
(1) All newly constructed buildings with a gross square footage of 5,000 square feet, regardless of type or use, as well as zero lot line townhouses with an aggregate area of 5,000 square feet or greater must be sprinklered.
(2) Additions to existing buildings that are 50 percent or more of the assessed building valuation and would result in a gross floor area greater than 5,000 square feet must be retrofitted with an automatic sprinkler system. Subject to the approval of the fire chief, a phasing plan of up to five years is permitted.
(3) Floor Area, Gross. For the purpose of this section, “gross floor area” shall be defined as the floor area whether above or below grade within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration, exclusive of vent shafts, attics, crawl spaces and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, closets, the thickness of the interior walls, columns or other features. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts.
(4) For the purposes of this section, fire barriers of any type do not constitute separate buildings. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.070 International Building Code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendix Chapter E (Accessibility), ICC A117.1-2003 (Accessible Standards), Appendix Chapter H (Signs), excluding Chapter 1, Administration, is adopted, together with the following amendments and additions.
The 2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is included in the adoption of the International Building Code as provided by IBC Section 3401.5 and amended in WAC 51-50-480000, excluding Chapter 1, Part 2, Administration. The Construction Administrative Code, as set forth in Chapter 16.20 SMC, shall be used in place of IEBC Chapter 1, Part 2, Administration.
Exceptions. The provisions of this code shall not apply to temporary growing structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits. “Temporary growing structure” means a structure that has the sides and roof covered with polyethylene, polyvinyl, or similar flexible synthetic material and is used to provide plants with frost protection or increased heat retention. A temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this code.
The provisions of this code shall not apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rule adopted under Chapter 70.114A RCW. “Temporary worker housing” means a place, area, or piece of land where sleeping places or housing sites are provided by an employer for his or her employees or by another person, including a temporary worker housing operator, who is providing such accommodations for employees, for temporary, seasonal occupancy, and includes “labor camps” as defined and regulated by state law (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code.
(1) Add new stand-alone section as follows:
Design Criteria shall be as follows:
GROUND AND ROOF SNOW LOAD: 25 PSF
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: D
WIND SPEED: 70 mph sustained with 85 mph gust
WIND EXPOSURE: Site Specific. See IBC Section 1609.4
SOIL BEARING: Site specific. See IBC Chapter 18
WEATHERING: Moderate
FROST LINE DEPTH: 12 inches
TERMITE: Slight to moderate
DECAY: Slight to moderate
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE: 26 degrees Fahrenheit
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: No
FLOOD HAZARDS: See SMC 15.10
AIR FREEZING INDEX: 145 MEAN
ANNUAL TEMPERATURE: 50 degrees Fahrenheit
(2) New Section 107.2.5.1, Design Flood Elevations.
Where design flood elevations are not specified, they shall be established in accordance with Section 1612.3.1.
(3) IBC Section 403.2.1.1 No. 2 is amended as follows:
403.2.1.1 Type of construction. The following reductions in the minimum fire-resistance rating of the building elements in Table 601 shall be allowed as provided in Section 403.3:
(a) For buildings not greater than 420 feet (128 m) in height, the fire-resistance rating of the building elements in Type IA construction shall be allowed to be reduced to the minimum fire-resistance ratings for the building elements in Type IB.
Exception: The required fire-resistance rating of columns supporting floors shall not be permitted to be reduced.
(b) In other than Groups F-1, M and S-1 occupancies, the fire-resistance rating of the building elements in Type IB construction shall be permitted to be reduced to the fire-resistance ratings in Type IIA.
(c) The building height and building area limitations of a building containing building elements with reduced fire-resistance ratings shall be permitted to be the same as the building without such reductions.
(4) Section 403.4.7, Standby power, is amended as follows:
A standby power system complying with Chapter 27 shall be provided for standby power loads specified in Section 403.4.7.2.
(5) New Section 403.4.7.1, Special requirements for standby power systems.
If the standby system is a generator set inside a building, the system shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 403.4.7.1.1 and Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both. System supervision with manual start and transfer features shall be provided at the fire command center.
(6) New Section 403.4.7.1.1, Penetrations.
Penetrations into and openings through a room containing a standby power system are prohibited except for required exit doors, equipment and ductwork necessary for heating, cooling or ventilation, sprinkler branch line piping, or electrical raceway serving the standby power system or being served by the standby power system. Such penetrations shall be protected in accordance with Section 713.
Exception allowed for: Metallic piping with no joints or openings where it passes through the standby power system room.
(7) Amend Section 403.15, Smoke control, as follows:
403.15 Smoke control. A smoke control system meeting the requirements of Section 909 shall be provided in buildings on occupied floors more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(8) Section 405.8, Underground Buildings, standby power, is amended as follows:
Section 405.8 – Standby power system complying with Section 2702 shall be provided for standby power loads specified in Section 405.8. Fuel-fired emergency generator sets and associated fuel storage, including optional generator sets, located more than 30 feet below the lowest level of exit discharge requires the approval of the fire code official.
(9) Table 508.4, Required Separation of Occupancies (Hours), is amended as follows:
Add footnote reference superscript “fg” to R and group I-1 Occupancy Classification row and column headings. Add footnote fg. to read: See Section 419 for Live/Work Unit separations. See Section 419.420 for Dwelling Unit separation requirements.
(10) Amend Section 903.2, Where required, delete exception, to read as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
(11) Amend Section [F] 903.2.3, Group E, by deleting exception:
903.2.3. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
(a) Throughout all group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet in area.
(b) Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.
(12) Amend Section [F] 903.4.2, Alarms, to read as follows:
Approved audible and visible alarm notification devices to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided for every automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire Code Official. 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 provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
Exceptions:
1. Approved domestically supplied local systems with 10 heads or less per building, or,
2. Approved residential sprinkler systems for 1 or 2 dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.
(13) Amend Section [F] 903.4.3, Floor control valves, to read as follows:
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor. Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official in NFPA 13D and NFPA13R systems.
(14) Add new Section [F] 905.3.8, High rise building standpipes, to read as follows:
[F] 905.3.8 High Rise Building Standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 inches. Two 2-1/2 inch hose connections shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway. Where pressure reduction valves (PRV) are required, each hose connection shall be provided with its own PRV. The system shall be designed to provide a minimum flow of 300 gpm at a minimum pressure of 150 psi (maximum 200 psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.
(15) Add new Section [F] 907.14.1, Monitoring, to read as follows:
When required by the Fire Code Official, all fire detection systems shall be monitored and shall meet the following requirements:
1. Current NFPA Article 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
2. The current International Fire and Building Code.
3. The system shall be supervised.
4. All signals from the fire alarm control panel shall be transmitted to an approved central station conforming to UL Standard 827, listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by the Fire Code Official.
5. The building owner must provide the fire department with proof of monitoring service.
6. The installer shall provide written certification to the Fire Department that the system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
7. The system must have a signed maintenance agreement prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
(16) Amend Section 1608.1, General, to read as follows:
Design snow loads shall not be less than 25 PSF uniform roof snow load, nor less than that determined by IBC Section 1607.
(17) Add new section 2702.1.1, Location, to read as follows:
2702.1.1 Location. Location of stationary generators, fuel piping and storage tanks are subject to the approval of the Building Official and/or Fire Code Official.
(18) Amend Section 2902.3.1 to add second exception as follows:
2902.3.1 Requirements
Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for each sex.
Exceptions:
(1) In occupancies serving 15 or fewer persons, one toilet facility designed for use by no more than one person at a time shall be permitted for use by both sexes.
(2) In B and M occupancies with a total floor area of 1500 square feet or less, one toilet facility designed for use by no more than one person at a time shall be permitted for use by both sexes.
(19) Amend Section 3002.4 to read as follows:
3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher.
Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above grade plane; or four or more stories below grade plane; or in any R or I occupancy building provided with an elevator regardless of the number of stories; at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24-inches by 84-inches (610 mm by 1930 mm) with not less than 5-inch radius corners in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame.
(Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.080 International Residential Code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendix Chapter G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, Appendix R, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, and excluding Chapters 1, 11 and 25 through 42, is adopted, together with the following amendments:
Add design values for Table R-302.2(1) as follows:
GROUND AND ROOF SNOW LOAD: 25 psf
WIND SPEED: 70 mph sustained with 85 mph gust
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: D2
WEATHERING: Moderate
FROST LINE DEPTH: 12 inches
TERMITE: Slight to moderate
DECAY: Slight to moderate
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE: 26 degrees Fahrenheit
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: No
FLOOD HAZARDS: See SMC 15.10
AIR FREEZING INDEX: 145
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPERATURE: 50 degrees Fahrenheit
SOIL BEARING (Assumed): 1500 PSF
(Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.090 Mechanical code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, Administration, is adopted. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.100 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) adopted.
The 2009 Edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by NFPA, is adopted. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.110 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) adopted.
The 2008 Edition of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by NFPA, is adopted. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.120 International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, Administration, is adopted. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.130 International Fire Code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendix Chapters B, Fire-flow requirements for buildings; C, Fire hydrant locations and distribution; and D, Section 106 as amended, is adopted, together with the following amendments:
(1) Amend Section 102.6 to read as follows:
Section 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45. Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as determined or modified by the fire code official.
(2) Amend Section 104.10.1 to read as follows:
Section 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires or the enforcement of this code as requested by the fire code official.
(3) Delete Section 105.2 and replace with the following:
Section 105.2 Application for Permit. Application for permits shall be made to the City of Sammamish in such form and detail as required by the fire department. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. All applications for fire department permits shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for consideration of approval.
(4) Add new Section 105.2.5, Permit Fees, to read as follows:
105.2.5 Permit Fees. Any fees for fire code permits, plan check or any other fire service shall be as listed in the City of Sammamish Fee resolution.
(5) Delete Section 108 and replace with the following:
Section 108.1 General. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretations of this code shall be heard and decided by the Hearing Examiner following an open record hearing. Following review of the evidence, the Examiner shall issue final decisions, including findings and conclusions, based on the issues and evidence in the record.
The Hearing Examiner’s final decision shall be the final decision of the City Council on the appeal and shall be conclusive unless proceedings for review of the decision are properly commenced in superior court within the time period specified by state law.
Section 108.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of either this code or the technical codes which are the codes, appendices and referenced code standards adopted by the City of Sammamish.
(6) Amend Section 307.1 to read as follows:
Section 307.1 Open Burning and Recreational fires – General.
Exception: Barbecue and other fires in accordance with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
(7) Add new exception to Section 308.3 to read as follows:
Section 308.3 Group A Occupancies.
Exception 4: Where approved by the Fire Code Official.
(8) Adopt new Sections 503.1 through 503.4 to read as follows:
Sections 503.1 through 503.4 – Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads in the International Fire Code section 503.1 through 503.4 shall be retained by the City of Sammamish.
(9) Amend Section 503.2.1 to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), 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).
Emergency Vehicle access roads shall be constructed in accordance with City of Sammamish Public works standards.
(10) Amend Section 503.2.7 to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be no more than 15% slope. Access roads may be permitted to exceed 15% with approval of the fire official, where all buildings are provided with an approved fire sprinkler system.
(11) Amend Section 503.3 to read as follows:
Section 503.3. Markings. When required by the Fire Chief, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
1. All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked by the property owner in the following manner: Vertical curbs shall be painted six (6'') inches in height and shall be painted red on the top and side, extending the length of the designated fire lane with four inch (4'') white block lettering stenciled on the face “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” The stenciling shall be spaced every fifty feet (50'). Rolled curbs or surfaces without curbs shall have a six inch (6'') wide red stripe painted extending the length of the designated fire lane with four inch (4'') white block lettering stenciled on the stripe “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” The stenciling shall be spaced every fifty feet (50').
2. Signs may be substituted for curb painting when approved in writing by the fire marshal.
3. Signs shall be not less than eighteen inches (18'') in height by twelve inches (12'') in width, with block lettering of not less than three inches (3'') high brush stroke, reading: “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE.” Such signs shall be reflective in nature, with red lettering on a white background, and spaced at intervals of not less than fifty feet (50') apart. The top of such signs shall not be less than four feet (4'), or more than six feet (6') from the ground. Signs may be placed on buildings when approved in writing by the fire marshal. When posts are required, they shall be constructed of either two inch (2'') or greater galvanized steel, or four inch by four inch (4'' x 4'') or greater pressure treated wood.
4. The fire marshal may approve deviations from any of the specifications in writing.
5. Existing signs may be allowed to remain until the fire marshal determines that a need for replacement exists based on the legibility or other deterioration of the existing signs. Such replacement shall occur within 30 days of receiving written notification of the deficiency.
6. Fire lanes shall be established and maintained as often as required by the fire marshal to clearly identify the designated area as a fire lane, at the sole expense of the property owner. The property owner shall have completed the required establishment or maintenance of fire lanes within 30 days of receiving written notification that such is necessary.
7. At the entrance to the property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location, and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded, and the name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.
8. The owner, manager, or person in charge of any property upon which any designated fire lane has been established shall be responsible to prevent the parking of vehicles in such fire lanes by informing the appropriate towing company of the violation. If the lane is blocked by any other obstructions, the owner, manager, or person in charge of the property shall attempt to remove the obstruction, and if unable, shall inform the fire department that the obstruction exists.
9. All criminal violations of the International Fire Code and obstruction of a fire apparatus road may be enforced by any regular or reserve police officer of the Police Department.
10. The Police Department, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and other such personnel of the Fire Department as designated by the Fire Chief and approved by the City Manager shall have the authority to issue infractions for violations of the International Fire Code on forms provided by the Chief of Police for such purposes.
11. Any violation of this Section shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of SMC 17.05.010.
(12) Amend Section 506.1 as follows:
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
All occupancies equipped with an automatic sprinkler system or fire alarm system shall have a key box mounted in a location approved by the fire code official.
Exception: One and two family dwelling.
(13) Add new definition in Section 602:
Section 602 Definitions: Power Tap. A listed device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end, and has over-current protection.
(14) Amend the first sentence of Section 901.7, System out of service, to read as follows:
Section 901.7 System out of service. Where a fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned.
(15) Amend Section 903.2, Where required, as follows:
903.2 Where required. Delete the exception.
(16) Amend Section 903.4.2, Alarms, to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visible alarm notification devices to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided for every automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 907 and throughout areas designated by the Fire Code Official. 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 provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Exception: With approval of the Fire Code Official, audible and visible alarm notification appliances may be omitted for approved residential sprinkler systems in 1 or 2 family dwelling units if not otherwise specifically required.
(17) Amend Section 903.4.3 to read as follows:
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor. Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official in NFPA 13D and NFPA13R systems.
(18) Add new section to read as follows:
905.3.8 High Rise Building Standpipes. Standpipe risers shall be combination standpipe/sprinkler risers using a minimum pipe size of 6 inches. Two 2-1/2 inch hose connections shall be provided on every intermediate floor level landing in every required stairway. Where pressure reduction valves (PRV) are required, each hose connection shall be provided with its own PRV. The system shall be designed to provide a minimum flow of 300 gpm at a minimum pressure of 150 psi (maximum 200 psi) at each standpipe connection, in addition to the flow and pressure requirements contained in NFPA 14.
(19) Amend Section 905.8 to read as follows:
905.8 Dry Standpipes. Dry standpipes, may be installed in other than high rise buildings when approved by the fire code official.
(20) Amend Section 906.1, Where required, as follows:
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R1, R-s, R-4, and S occupancies.
(21) Amend Section 907.2 to read as follows:
907.2 Where required – new buildings and structures. An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 or where required by the Fire Code Official and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.6, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Where automatic sprinkler protection 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. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors. Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection shall be allowed.
(22) Add new Section 907.7.5.2 to read as follows:
907.7.5.2. Monitoring. When required by the Fire Code Official, all fire detection systems shall be monitored and shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Current NFPA Article 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
(b) The current International Fire and Building Code.
(c) The system shall be supervised.
(d) All signals from the fire alarm control panel shall be transmitted to an approved central station conforming to UL Standard 827, listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by the Fire Code Official.
(e) The building owner must provide the fire department with proof of monitoring service.
(f) The installer shall provide written certification to the Fire Department that the system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
(g) The system must have a signed maintenance agreement prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
(23) Amend Section 1404.5 to read as follows:
1404.5 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for building construction or demolition that is hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their sole duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire.
(24) Amend Section 3304.1 to read as follows:
Section 3304.1 Explosive Materials Storage and Handling – General. The storage of explosive materials is prohibited within the City Limits.
Exceptions:
1. Materials listed and stored in accordance with IFC 3301.1 “Exceptions 1-5, and 7-9.”
2. Model rocket motors, as defined by NFPA 1122, stored in accordance with NFPA 1122 Sections 4.20.1 and 4.20.2. Quantities of more than one pound shall be stored in accordance with NFPA 1127 Sections 4.19.1 through 4.19.2.4.
3. When approved by the Fire Marshall, high power rocket motors as defined by NFPA 1127 and rocket motor reloading kits, stored in accordance with NFPA 1127 Sections 4.19.1 through 4.19.2.4, 4.19.4 and 4.19.5.
(25) Amend Section 3305.1 to read as follows:
Section 3305.1 Manufacturing, assembly and testing of explosives, explosive materials, ammunition, blasting agents, and fireworks – General. The manufacturing of explosives, explosive materials, ammunition, blasting agents, and fireworks is prohibited within the City limits.
(26) Amend Section 3404.2.9.5.1 to read as follows:
3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.
Locations where Class I and Class II liquids are stored in above-ground tanks outside of buildings shall be regulated in accordance with SMC 21A.50.280: “Critical aquifer recharge areas.”
(27) Amend Section 3404.2.11.2, Location, to add new item No. 4 as follows:
3404.2.11.2 Location. Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks located underground, either outside or under buildings, shall be in accordance with all of the following:
1. Tanks shall be located with respect to existing foundations and supports such that the loads carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the tank.
2. The distance from any part of a tank storing liquids to the nearest wall of a basement, pit, cellar, or lot line shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm).
3. A minimum distance of 1 foot (305 mm), shell to shell, shall be maintained between underground tanks.
4. Tank location shall be in accordance with the limitations of SMC 21A.50.280: “Critical aquifer recharge areas.”
(28) Amend Section 3406.2 as follows:
3406.2 Storage and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids. Permanent and temporary storage and dispensing of Class I and II liquids for private use on farms and at Public Maintenance facilities owned by the City of Sammamish or other Public agencies shall be in accordance with Sections 3406.2.1 through 3406.2.8.1.
Exception: Storage and use of fuel oil and containers connected with oil-burning equipment regulated by Section 603 and the International Mechanical Code.
(29) Amend Section 3406.2.4.4 to read as follows:
Section 3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Locations where Class I and II liquids are stored in above-ground tanks shall be regulated in accordance with SMC 21A.50.280: “Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.”
(30) Amend Section 3804.2 to read as follows:
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The aggregate capacity for the storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) of any one installation shall not exceed 2,000 gallons water capacity, except that in particular installations this capacity limit may be altered at the discretion of the chief after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of the occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the fire department.
(31) Amend Appendix D, Section D106, to read as follows:
SECTION D106 SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Single family and Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having more than 100 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, or 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code.
D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
(Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-165 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.140 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, excluding Chapter 1, Administration, is adopted, together with the following amendments:
(1) Amend UPC Section 312.0, Independent Systems, as follows:
312.0 Independent Systems.
The drainage system of each new building and of new work installed in any existing building shall be separate and independent from that of any other building, and, when available, every building shall have an independent connection with a public or private sewer.
Swimming pools shall be provided with a separate and independent drainage system, which shall connect with a public or private sewer. The drainage pipe for the pool, floor drain, and similar fixtures shall be connected either to the side sewer downstream of the main building or structure or to the building sewer downstream of the last plumbing fixture. The main building drain shall be equipped with an accessible backwater valve outside of the building or structure and upstream of the pool drain connection.
(2) Amend UPC Chapter 6, Table 6-5, deleting “Lawn Sprinkler, each head” from the table.
(3) Amend UPC Section 708.0, Grade of Horizontal Drainage Piping, as follows:
Horizontal drainage piping shall be run in practical alignment and a uniform slope of not less than one fourth (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) or two (2) percent toward the point of disposal provided that, where it is impractical due to the depth of the street sewer or to the structural features or to the arrangement of any building or structure to obtain a slope of one-fourth (1/4) of an inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) or two (2) percent. Any such pipe or piping four (4) inches (100 mm) or larger in diameter may have a slope of not less than one-eighth (1/8) of an inch per foot (10.5 mm/m) or one (1) percent, only when first approved by the Code Official. Horizontal drainage piping connected to any dual flush gravity tank water closet shall slope a minimum of one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot.
(4) Adopt and amend UPC Section 713.1, Sewers Required, as follows:
713.1 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and every premises having drainage piping thereon shall have a connection to a public or private sewer.
Exceptions:
1. When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such lot or premises, or as otherwise approved under SMC 21A.60.030, drainage piping from any building or works shall be connected to an approved private sewage disposal system. The public sewer may be considered as not being available when such public sewer or any building or any exterior drainage facility connected thereto is located more than two hundred (200) feet (60.8 m) from any proposed building or exterior drainage facility on any lot or premises that abuts and is served by such public sewer.
2. No change shall be required in any portion of a plumbing drainage system in or on an existing building or lot when such work was installed and is maintained in accordance with law in effect prior to the effective date of this code, except when any such plumbing or drainage system or other work regulated by this code is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to be in fact dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance and a menace to life, health, or property.
(5) Adopt UPC Sections 713.3, 713.6, 714.2 and 722 pertaining to building sewers to read as follows:
Section 713.3, 713.6, 714.2 and 722 pertaining to building sewers shall be retained by the City of Sammamish.
(6) Amend UPC Section 713.3 as follows:
713.3 Within the limits prescribed by UPC Section 713.1 hereof, the rearrangement or subdivision into smaller parcels of a lot that abuts and is served by a public sewer shall not be deemed cause to permit the construction of a private sewage disposal system, and all plumbing or drainage systems on any such smaller parcel or parcels shall connect to the public sewer.
(7) Amend UPC Section 1101.11.2.2.2 to read as follows:
Combined System. The secondary roof drains shall connect to the vertical piping of the primary storm drainage conductor downstream of any horizontal offset below the roof. The primary storm drainage system shall connect to the building storm water that connects to an underground public storm sewer. The combined secondary and primary roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106.0 based on double the rainfall for the local area. A relief drain shall be connected to the vertical drain piping using a wye type fitting piped to daylight on the exterior of the building. The piping shall be sized as required for a secondary drain with a 4" minimum.
(8) Adopt Appendix Chapter A, “Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.”
(9) Adopt Appendix Chapter B, “Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.”
(10) Adopt Appendix Chapter I, “Installation Standards.”
(11) Adopt Appendix Chapter H, “Grease Interceptors.”
(12) Adopt Appendix Chapter L, “Alternate Plumbing Systems,” excluding Sections L5 and L6. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.150 Washington State Energy Code adopted.
The 2009 Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC, is adopted. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2007-214 § 1; Ord. O2004-148 § 2)
16.05.160 Documents to be filed and available for public inspection.
At least one copy of the codes, regulations, and standards adopted by reference in this chapter, in the form in which they were adopted, shall be filed in the office of the City clerk and shall be available for use and examination by the public pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140. The City clerk may elect to have these copies kept in the permit center office for use by the public. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2. Formerly § 16.05.170)
16.05.170 Violation.
Any person, firm, corporation or organization violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of SMC Title 23, Code Enforcement. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2. Formerly § 16.05.180)
16.05.180 Adoption of additional state codes.
The following chapter of the Washington Administrative Code, as presently existing and as may be subsequently amended, is adopted by reference: Chapter 51-19 WAC, Washington State Historic Building Code. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2. Formerly § 16.05.190)
16.05.190 Code conflicts resolution.
(1) In case of conflict among the building code, the mechanical code, the fire code and the plumbing code, the first named code shall govern over those following.
(2) In case of conflict between other codes and provisions adopted by this chapter, the code or provision that is the most restrictive, as determined by the building official, shall apply. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2. Formerly § 16.05.200)
16.05.200 Liability.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation owning, building, altering, constructing, or moving any building or structure as defined in the building code, nor shall the City or any officer, employee, or agent of the City assume such liability by reason of any inspection authorized in this chapter or certificate of inspection issued by the City or any of its officers, employees or agents. This chapter shall not create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be specially protected by the terms of this chapter. (Ord. O2010-283 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. O2004-148 § 2. Formerly § 16.05.210)