Chapter 15.05
CONSTRUCTION CODES

Sections:

15.05.010    Purpose.

15.05.015    Definitions.

15.05.020    Copies of codes on file.

15.05.030    Fees.

15.05.035    Appeals.

15.05.040    Building code adoption.

15.05.050    Residential code adopted.

15.05.060    Existing building code adopted.

15.05.070    Plumbing code.

15.05.080    Mechanical code.

15.05.090    International Fuel Gas Code.

15.05.100    National Fuel Gas Code.

15.05.110    Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

15.05.120    Washington State Energy Code.

15.05.130    Ventilation and indoor air quality code.

15.05.135    Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

15.05.140    Fire code.

15.05.150    Development guidelines and public works standards.

15.05.160    International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

15.05.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter as adopted 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.

A. The purpose of the international codes adoption chapter is to regulate construction and/or development of site work within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Milton. Further, it is the purpose of this chapter to adopt locally state-mandated laws and codes regulating construction in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or users of buildings and structures and the general public as a whole by enforcement of building codes throughout this jurisdiction.

B. It is also the purpose of this title, through enforcement of referenced codes, to regulate the safe and proper function of elements of a site or site improvement work and essential systems of a building including structural framing, plumbing, and sanitation, water conservation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, energy efficiency, safe and equal access, fire suppression systems, alarm systems, and fire department access. (Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.015 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 of Milton and its 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” shall mean “building official.”

B. “Fire chief” shall mean either “fire code official” or “fire marshal” as the context requires.

C. “Corporation counsel” shall mean “city attorney or designee.”

D. “City treasurer” shall mean “finance director.”

E. “Local zoning code” shall mean MMC Title 17, Zoning.

F. “Municipality,” “city” and “jurisdiction” shall mean the “city of Milton.” (Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.020 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 adopted 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. (Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.030 Fees.

Unless otherwise specified herein, fees associated with the implementation of these codes shall be established as set forth in Resolution 15-1857 or as set forth in the city’s most recently adopted fee schedule. (Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1702 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.035 Appeals.

Where the adoption of these codes requires a certain appeal body, requirement or process, the city hearing examiner shall serve as the hearing and decision-making appeal authority for those codes, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 17.71 MMC (Permit Decision and Appeals Processes), Process Type II administrative decisions. (Ord. 1741 § 14, 2009; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.040 Building code adoption.

A. The current edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix Chapters H, Signs, and J, Grading, unless superseded by Chapters 13.27 and 17.50 MMC, or sections of the Milton Municipal Code specifically addressing these topics.

B. IBC Section 1013, Guards, shall be amended to read as follows:

1013.2 Where required. Upon issuance of a building permit, guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, equipment platforms, stairs, ramps, landings and the top edge of any rockery, retaining wall or structure that is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below. Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with Chapter 16.

(Ord. 2083 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1708 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1705 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1702 §§ 4, 5, 6, 2007; Ord. 1669 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.050 Residential code adopted.

A. The current edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-51 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. The following appendix is adopted in its entirety: Appendix Chapter J, Existing Buildings and Structures.

B. IRC Table R301.2(1) Amended. Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

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

Ground Snow Load: 25 psf

Wind Speed (mph): 85

Topographic Effects: No

Seismic Design Category: D1

Subject to Damage from Weathering: Moderate

Frost Line Depth: 12 inches

Termite: Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp: 19°F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Req.: No

Flood Hazard: Most current Flood Insurance Rate Map

Air Freezing Index: 160

Mean Annual Temperature: 51°F

C. IRC 327.2 Barrier Height. IRC 327.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

327.2 The barrier height around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be not less than 72 inches.

(Ord. 2083 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 3, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1705 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1702 §§ 7, 8, 9, 2007; Ord. 1669 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.060 Existing building code adopted.

The current edition of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendix A, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 3, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 4, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1702 § 10, 2007; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.070 Plumbing code.

The current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, I, and M, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-56 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 4, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 5, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 4, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1702 § 10, 2007; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.080 Mechanical code.

The current edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 5, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 6, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 5, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1702 § 10, 2007; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.090 International Fuel Gas Code.

The current edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 6, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 7, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 6, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1702 § 10, 2007; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.100 National Fuel Gas Code.

The current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code published by the NFPA, as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 7, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 8, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 7, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.110 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

The current edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code published by the NFPA, as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 8, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 9, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 8, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.120 Washington State Energy Code.

The current edition of the Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 9, 2024; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1758 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.130 Ventilation and indoor air quality code.

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 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-13 WAC. (Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.135 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

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 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB), 1997 Edition, issued by the International Conference of Building Officials. (Ord. 1662 § 4, 2006).

15.05.140 Fire code.

A. The current edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-54A WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings, Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Location and Distribution, and Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

B. IFC Sections Amended. The following sections of the IFC are hereby modified or amended as provided below:

(1) Definitions. As used in the 2021 International Fire Code:

1. “Fire Chief” shall mean the Fire Chief of East Pierce Fire & Rescue or his/her designee.

2. “Fire Code Official” shall mean the Fire Chief of East Pierce Fire & Rescue or his/her designee.

3. “Corporation counsel” shall mean the City Attorney of the City of Milton.

4. “Jurisdiction” shall mean within the city limits of the City of Milton.

5. “Municipality” shall mean the City of Milton.

(2) Buildings and Facilities.

IFC 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 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. Driveways for up to two (2) single family residence or a duplex shall be a minimum of 15’.

IFC 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.

IFC 503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus (see Appendix D of the International Fire Code).

IFC 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the Fire Code Official and City Engineer based on the fire department’s apparatus.

IFC 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.

IFC 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, Knox key override system 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 ingress and egress of emergency vehicles.

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

6. Gates shall follow Pierce County Gate Standards.

IFC 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. Address numbers on existing buildings which do not meet the requirements of this section and which are plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property need not be replaced. Where address numbers on existing building are missing or removed, they shall be replaced with numbers complying with this section. These numbers shall contrast with their background and be retroreflective. 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.

a. 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

b. 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

(3) Fire Protection Systems – General.

C. IFC Section 901.2 Construction documents. The Fire Code Official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall be submitted in such form and detail as required by the Fire Code Official. In the case of fire protection systems, a minimum of four sets of construction documents shall be submitted unless submitted electronically. Only plans approved by the Washington State Survey and Rating Bureau or certified and stamped by a fire protection engineer shall be accepted. Registered design professionals shall have licenses and credentials as required by the state of Washington.

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. No building shall be occupied prior to the installation and approval of any required fire protection system as set forth in this code.

(5) Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

IFC 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, 2018 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 or greater in height or three or more stories.

For purposes of this chapter, gross floor area shall be as defined in Chapter 2, International Building Code, 2018 edition.

IFC 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 IFC Section 903.2.1.5.

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 903 Additionally, 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.

4. As required by Washington State Amendments.

IFC 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies where the following conditions exists:

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

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with IFC 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 and duplexes under 5,000 square feet.

IFC 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.

IFC 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.

IFC 903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet and 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.

IFC 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.

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

Exceptions:

1. Airport control towers

2. Open parking structures

3. Occupancies in Group F-2

IFC 903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Where possible, fire department connections shall be located not less than 50 feet from the protected building and not more than 50 feet from a fire hydrant.

IFC 903.4.3 Indicating valves. All automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with a listed and approved indicating valve as meeting NFPA-13 in an approved remote location. When possible, such valve shall be located not less than 50 feet from the protected structure. A sign shall be provided under the indicating valve to identify the specific building by address or letter/number or portion of specific building served.

IFC 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with IFC Section 901. A copy of the annual inspection report shall be signed by the individual conducting the inspection, and a copy forwarded to the fire department in the approved manner.

IFC 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 2018 International Building and Fire Code.

(6) Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.

IFC 907.1.3 Equipment. Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are intended. In addition to those requirements found in Section 907.2 of the 2018 International Fire Code, the following shall apply.

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

• Addressable fire alarm control panel and components

• Interior audible/visual alarm devices for the notification of the building occupants throughout. WAC. 51.50 and IBC Chapter 11.

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

• Visible devices in restrooms

• Manual pull stations at each exit

• Smoke detection in corridors

• Monitoring of the automatic fire sprinkler systems/fire alarm systems

• 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.

• 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.

IFC 907.2 Where required – New buildings and structures. An approved manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with this section, and in all structures exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area. In addition to the requirements of this section an approved addressable fire alarm system shall be provided in all buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor area or greater.

IFC 907.9 Existing Buildings and Structures. 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/manual fire alarm system in all existing structures with a gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet that are altered 50% or more of the floor area as defined by the 2018 International Building and Fire Code.

(Ord. 2083 § 10, 2024; Ord. 2078 § 10, 2023; Ord. 2050 § 9, 2022; Ord. 1861 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1759 § 1, 2010).

15.05.150 Development guidelines and public works standards.

A. There is adopted and by this reference made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein, at length, development guidelines and public works standards prepared by Gray & Osborne, Inc., for the city of Milton, a copy of which can be viewed at the public works department during business hours.

B. The public works director shall amend and update these guidelines and standards as needed to reflect changes in standards and to ensure that the standards used by the city reflect current engineering practices and serve the public interest. Notice of amendments shall be posted on the city’s website and shall specify an effective date, which shall be no less than five days after issuance of the notice except in case of emergency. All amendments shall be incorporated or appended to the development guidelines and public works standards.

C. In case of conflict between adopted standards, the more restrictive standard, as determined by the public works director, shall apply, unless otherwise required by law. (Ord. 1681 § 1, 2006).

15.05.160 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

The current edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Code Council and published in Chapter 51-55 WAC, is adopted by reference. This adoption by reference shall include any amendments or successive editions hereto, upon adoption by the state of Washington. (Ord. 2083 § 11, 2024).