Chapter 15.04 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Chapter 15.04
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Sections:

15.04.010 International Building Code adopted.

There is adopted, and by this reference made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein at length, that certain code known as the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, as amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC, which includes adoption of and amendments to the International Existing Building Code, 2009 Edition, and ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003, including Appendix Chapters E, Sections 101 through 106; G, Flood resistant construction; H, Signs; I, Patio Covers; and J, Grading, therein, as the building code and standards of the city of Tumwater; provided Sections 105.3.2, 105.5, 109.2, 109.6, 113 and Appendix H, Sections H108, H109, H110 and H112 of the International Building Code are not adopted and that those sections of the International Building Code set forth in TMC 15.04.015 are amended to read as follows.

(Ord. O2010-017, Amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. O99-035, Amended, 12/07/1999; Ord. O96-027, Amended, 10/15/1996; Ord. O95-025, Amended, 10/17/1995; Ord. 1350, Amended, 12/01/1992; Ord. 1256, Amended, 09/04/1990; Ord. 1209, Added, 02/06/1990)

15.04.015 Amendments.

The following sections of the International Building Code as adopted by TMC 15.04.010 are amended to read as follows:

A. Section 101.1. These regulations shall be known as the building code of the city of Tumwater, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the “building code” or “this code.”

B. Section 101.4.3, Plumbing. The provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by TMC Chapter 15.12 shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.

C. Section 101.4.6, Energy. The provisions of the Washington State Energy Code adopted by TMC Chapter 15.20 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.

D. Section 105.2 shall be amended to read as follows:

1. Item 2. Fences not over 6 foot 6 inches (1981 mm) high. Fences not over eight foot high used for agriculture purposes that are for a common deer fence design as described in TMC 18.46.030.

E. Section 109.3 shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 109.3 shall have a new sentence added to the end of the paragraph as follows:

The value for commonly built structures shall be determined by using the valuation table adopted by the Building Official by policy.

F. Section 903.2, Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, shall be amended to read as follows:

1. Section 903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be installed in all buildings and locations where the total floor area meets or exceeds 7,500 square feet, and shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.1 through 903.2.12.

2. EXCEPTION: Portions of buildings which are separated to less than 7,500 square feet by a four-hour area separation wall(s), constructed without openings and provided with a thirty-inch-high parapet.

G. Section 1702.1, Approved Agency, shall be amended to read as follows:

Approved Agency. An established and WABO registered agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the agency has been approved by the Building Official.

H. Section 1704, Special Inspections, shall be amended as follows:

1. 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 approved agencies to perform inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704. These inspections are in addition to the inspections identified in Section 110.

2. The special inspector shall be a WABO registered person working for an approved agency who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for the inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. The special inspector shall provide written documentation to the Building Official demonstrating his or her competence and relevant experience or training. Experience or training shall be considered relevant when the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of this code.

3. Exceptions:

a. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as determined by the Building Official.

b. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by applicable State statutes and regulations governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects.

c. Unless otherwise required by the Building Official, special inspections are not required for Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in IBC Section 312.1.

(Ord. O2010-029, Amended, 06/07/2011; Ord. O2010-017, Added, 12/21/2010)