Chapter 15.04
CITY CONSTRUCTION CODE*
Sections:
15.04.020 State Building Code adopted.
15.04.035 Fee schedule—Building code.
15.04.040 International codes—Copies on file.
15.04.050 Interpretation—Definitions.
15.04.136 Abatement—Definition of costs.
15.04.190 Construction board of appeals.
15.04.200 Contractor registration.
15.04.210 Compliance with zoning and environmental regulations required.
15.04.230 Notice of infraction.
15.04.250 Amendments to the International Building Code.
15.04.260 Amendments to the International Existing Building Code.
15.04.270 Amendments to the International Residential Code.
15.04.280 Amendments to the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code.
15.04.290 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
15.04.300 Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
15.04.310 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 84-16, 84-41, 85-11, 85-18, 85-28, 86-07, 86-43, 87-07 and 88-42.
15.04.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as “the city of Poulsbo construction code.” (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.020 State Building Code adopted.
A. Pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and RCW 35A.12.140, the following codes of technical regulations are hereby adopted by this reference as if set forth in full, subject to the modifications or amendments set forth in this chapter:
1. The current edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council (ICC), as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, including Appendix E, ICC/ANSI 117.1, and the International Existing Building Code, including Appendix A;
2. The current edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the ICC, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, including Appendices F, Q, and U;
3. The current edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the ICC, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, including the International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code and NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code;
4. The current edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the ICC, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, including Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D;
5. The current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, including Appendices A, B and I;
6. The current edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Commercial, as published by the ICC, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11C WAC;
7. The current edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Residential, as published by the ICC, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11R WAC;
8. The current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the ICC.
B. In the case of a conflict between the codes adopted in subsection A of this section and the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the Poulsbo Municipal Code shall prevail. In the case of a conflict between the codes enumerated in subsections (A)(1) through (8) of this section, the first named shall govern over the those following or the more stringent (greater protection) code adopted shall govern.
C. Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in errata published by the International Code Council or International Association of Plumbing Officials shall become part of this code as if contained herein. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2017-11 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2014-03 § 1, 2014: Ord. 2010-14 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2007-18 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2004-14 § 1, 2004; Ord. 98-16 § 1, 1998; Ord. 95-30 § 1, 1995; Ord. 91-24 § 1, 1991; Ord. 90-02 § 1, 1990; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.035 Fee schedule—Building code.
The permit and inspection fees that shall apply to permits and inspections required under the codes adopted in Section 15.04.020 shall be established by resolution of the Poulsbo city council establishing such fees pursuant to Section 3.12.020.
When permit fees are based on the determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code, the value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and other permanent equipment. When portions of the building are to be constructed or installed under separate permit(s), the deferred permit(s) shall have permit fees based on the valuation of the work to be done or per the permit fees established in Section 3.12.020.
Plan Review Fee. When submittal documents are required to be reviewed by Section 107 of the International Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for review. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee established by resolution of the city council per Section 3.12.020.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the building permit fees and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review per Section 107.4 or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.1 of the International Building Code, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the fee resolution adopted by the city council.
Public agencies and nonprofit organizations developing affordable housing as described in Poulsbo’s Comprehensive Plan Goal HS-4 with one plan for more than one building may elect to participate in the city’s “registered plan program.” The plan review fee for the initial registered plan review shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee as shown in the fee resolution adopted by the city council. Valuations used to compute the plan review and permit fees shall include all options submitted with the registered plan. After the initial review and approval of a registered plan, subsequent plan review fees shall be reduced by fifty percent (i.e., to thirty-two and one-half percent of the building permit fee as shown in the fee resolution adopted by the city council). Plan review fees for subsequent building permit applications attached to an approved registered plan shall be thirty-two and one-half percent of the building permit fee as shown in the fee resolution adopted by the city council. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2015-11 § 2, 2015: Ord. 2005-32 § 2, 2005: Ord. 2004-14 § 6, 2004: Ord. 99-28 § 1, 1999)
15.04.040 International codes—Copies on file.
One copy of each of the codes adopted pursuant to Section 15.04.020 of this chapter shall be available for use and examination by the public in the offices of the building department, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.050 Interpretation—Definitions.
In interpreting the provisions of any of the codes adopted by reference in Section 15.04.020, the following terms shall be given the meanings set forth in this section:
A. “City” means the city of Poulsbo.
B. “Building official” means the building official of the city or duly authorized representative.
C. “Owner” means any person, agent, firm or corporation which holds the fee title to real property or which holds a valid purchaser’s contract for purchase of real property which is filed for record with the auditor of Kitsap County.
D. “Enforcement officer” means the building official or designee, or fire chief or fire marshal, when enforcement relates to any code or provision in this title.
E. “Fire protection area” means the gross floor area within the exterior walls, including basements and mezzanines, and under projections of roof or floor above when exterior walls are not present. Buildings divided into separate buildings by fire walls complying with the provisions of Section 706 of the International Building Code may be considered separate fire protection areas. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.135 Abatement—Interest.
The city shall impose interest on all assessments levied pursuant to the abatement provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code from the date the city records the assessment on the city’s abatement assessment roll until the assessment obligation is paid in full. The city shall impose interest at the rate of ten percent per year or the rate charged to the city for obtaining the funds necessary to abate or repair buildings pursuant to said code, whichever interest is greater. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2004-14 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 90-08 § 2, 1990)
15.04.136 Abatement—Definition of costs.
The term “costs” as used in the abatement provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code shall include the cost of labor and materials utilized to repair or abate any structure or building pursuant to said abatement provisions of said code, all legal expenses and fees incurred by the city acting pursuant to the abatement provisions of said code, any interest expense incurred by the city for obtaining funds necessary to perform any actions pursuant to said abatement provisions until such interest expense is governed by the provisions of Section 15.04.135, any administrative cost incurred by the city acting pursuant to said abatement proceedings, and any other reasonable cost incurred by the city acting pursuant to said abatement proceedings. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2004-14 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 90-08 § 3, 1990)
15.04.160 Sign permit.
A sign permit is required for the erection, construction, enlargement or structural alteration of all signs located within the city limits of Poulsbo regardless of the value of the sign, except those signs specifically exempted by Section 18.170.040. The sign permit, sign variance and sign plan checking fees shall be as set forth in Section 3.12.020. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016: Ord. 2004-14 § 9 (part), 2004: Ord. 2003-16 § 34 (part), 2003: Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.190 Construction board of appeals.
A. In order to provide for final interpretation of the provisions of this chapter and all the codes adopted by this chapter and to hear appeals provided for under such codes, the hearing examiner shall serve as a construction board of appeals.
B. All appeals under this section shall be processed according to the rules and regulations of the hearing examiner and the ordinances governing the same, except that:
1. All appeals of decisions under the International Property Maintenance Code shall be held pursuant to Section 111 of that code;
2. The hearing need not be public unless the hearing examiner determines in his or her sole discretion that because of the importance of, or public interest in, the particular appeal a public hearing would be in the public interest, in which case a public hearing shall be held in accordance with the procedures set forth by ordinance for public hearings before the hearing examiner. Notice of the hearing shall be given by completion of each of the following at least ten days prior to the hearing:
a. Publication in the city’s official newspaper; and
b. Posting notice of the hearing at a conspicuous place on the property; and
c. Posting a notice of the hearing at three public places normally used by the city for posting notices; and
d. Mailing notice of the hearing to all owners of property within four hundred feet of the property to which the appeal relates, as shown by the records of the county assessor.
C. In the event that the hearing examiner shall determine, in his or her discretion, that certain tests or research would prove helpful in deciding the appeal and the issues raised thereby, the appellant shall cause such research or tests to be completed at the appellant’s own expense and within such time as may be specified by the hearing examiner. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2007-26 § 3, 2007: Ord. 2004-14 § 7, 2004; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.200 Contractor registration.
No permit shall be issued for work which is to be done by any contractor required to be registered under Chapter 18.27 RCW without proof that such contractor is currently registered as required by law. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.210 Compliance with zoning and environmental regulations required.
A. No construction permit or approval governed by this chapter or any of the codes adopted herein, including, but not limited to, any building, grading, plumbing or mechanical permit or certificate of occupancy, shall be issued unless the permit complies with any and all conditions imposed by the city of Poulsbo as part of the city’s land use approval process. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to, conditions imposed as part of any:
1. Site plan approval;
2. Rezone;
3. Variance;
4. Conditional use permit;
5. Nonresidential mobile structure permit;
6. Shoreline substantial development permit;
7. Shoreline variance;
8. Shoreline conditional use permit;
9. Subdivision;
10. Short plat;
11. SEPA mitigation measure; or
12. Any other land use approval process encompassed within the Poulsbo Municipal Code.
B. No construction permit for any property to be served by a septic system shall be issued unless and until the application for the permit has been approved by the Bremerton-Kitsap County Department of Public Health. The Health Department shall review an application to ascertain the adequacy of the sewerage systems proposed by the applicant. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.230 Notice of infraction.
Whenever the enforcement officer determines that any activity, condition, structure, construction, building or use exists or is being conducted in a manner which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, the enforcement officer may issue a notice of infraction in accordance with Chapter 1.16. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2013-05 § 4, 2013: Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.240 Enforcement.
A. Violation. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, or to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure, within the city, or to use any land, contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter, or any code adopted herein.
B. Penalty for Certain Fire Code Violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall commit any violation of Sections 107.1, 109.3.4, 901.8, 901.8.1, 1003.6 or 1010 of the International Fire Code by criminal negligence as defined in RCW 9A.08.010(1)(d) and (2) as those statutes now exist or may hereafter be amended shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, each day or portion thereof during which any such violation is committed or permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Penalty for First Offense or Other Violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall commit any violation of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, other than those specified in subsection B of this section, where such violation constitutes a first offense, shall have committed a civil infraction and, upon a finding by the Poulsbo municipal court that such infraction has been committed, shall pay a monetary penalty to the city of Poulsbo in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.
D. Penalty for Second or Subsequent Offense. Any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, where such person has been adjudged by the Poulsbo municipal court to have committed a previous violation of such provision, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety days or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, each day or portion thereof during which any violation of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, is committed or permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
E. Conflicts. The penalties provided in this section are intended to be in addition to, and not to supersede, any noncriminal and noncivil infraction penalties provided in any of the codes adopted in Section 15.04.020. In the event of a conflict between the penalty provisions of this section and the penalty provisions in any of the said codes, this section shall control.
F. Additional Remedies. In addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter, the city may initiate injunction or abatement proceedings or any other appropriate action in the courts against any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, to prevent, enjoin, abate or terminate such violation or to restore a condition which existed prior to the violation. Every violation of this chapter, or any code adopted herein, is declared to be a nuisance, and any and all remedies available to prevent or abate nuisances may be used by the city in enforcing the provisions. In all injunctions, abatement and nuisance proceedings, the violator shall be required, in addition to any other relief, to pay the costs of such action, including reasonable attorneys fees. (Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-10 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2004-14 § 8, 2004; Ord. 98-16 § 5, 1998; Ord. 95-30 § 7, 1995; Ord. 89-44 § 1 (part), 1989)
15.04.250 Amendments to the International Building Code.
The following local amendments to the International Building Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code:
A. Title. Section 101.1 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Poulsbo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Appendices. Section 101.2.1 of the International Building Code, entitled “General—Appendices,” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.2.1 Building code appendices adopted. Appendices E and J to the International Building Code is hereby adopted; however, the city engineer shall have the authority to enforce and interpret Appendix J and, accordingly, all references to the “building official” in Appendix J shall be substituted with the words “city engineer.”
C. Plumbing. Section 101.4.3 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Plumbing” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code 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.
D. Energy. Section 101.4.6 of the International Building Code, entitled “General—Energy,” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the Washington State Energy Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
E. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section 101.4 of the International Building Code, entitled “General,” is amended by adding Subsection 101.4.8 to read as follows:
Sec. 101.4.8 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), it shall mean the electrical code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
F. Corrections. Section 101.4 of the International Building Code, entitled “General,” is amended by adding the following new Subsection 101.4.9 to read as follows:
Sec. 101.4.9 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
G. Permits. Section 105.1 of the International Building Code, entitled “Permits—Required,” is amended by adding an additional section, 105.1.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 105.1.3 Permit Required Prior to Occupancy, Shell Building. When a building is constructed with future tenant spaces intended to be finished or occupied at a later date, a separate building permit is required for each tenant space prior to any tenant occupancy. Upon approval of all required inspections and completion of the scope of the permit to finish or occupy the tenant space, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued.
Exception: Individual rental units of mini-storage buildings.
H. Work Exempt from Permit. IBC Section 105.2, Building, Item #2, of the International Building Code entitled “Permits—Work exempt from permit” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 105.2, Building, Item #2. Fences not over 6 feet high per PMC 18.70.070.M.2.
I. Work Exempt from Permit. IBC Section 105.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Permits—Work exempt from permit” is amended by adding Item 4 under Electrical to read as follows:
Sec. 105.2, Electrical. 4. Electrical permits. Electrical permits, inspections and approvals shall be under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Section, under the provisions of this code.
J. Expiration. Section 105.5 of the International Building Code entitled “Permits—Expiration” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 105.5. Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Having required inspections performed and approved within every 180 days is evidence that work has commenced and is continuing. Permits that do not receive an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance, or within 180 days since the previous approved inspection, shall automatically expire and become invalid. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
K. Revised Certificate of Occupancy. Section 111 of the International Building Code entitled “Certificate of occupancy” is amended by adding Section, 111.5 to read as follows:
Sec. 111.5 Revised certificate of occupancy. A revised certificate of occupancy shall be issued upon a change of the information having to do with the business supplied in Section 111.2. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the business to inform the Building Department of the changes in order to maintain current and accurate information.
L. Construction Board of Appeals. Section 113.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Board of Appeals—General” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or designated code enforcement official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the hearing examiner shall serve as a construction board of appeals pursuant to PMC 15.04.190.
M. Address Identification. Section 502.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Building Address—Address identification” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification as regulated in PMC 12.24.
N. Supervisory Service. Section 901.6 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Supervisory service” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 901.6 Supervisory service. Where required, fire protection systems shall be monitored by an approved central station conforming to ANSI/UL Standard 827 and listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).in accordance with NFPA 72.
O. Monitoring of Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Section 901.6.1 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Automatic sprinkler systems” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 901.6.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approved central station conforming to ANSI/UL Standard 827 and listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Exceptions:
1. A U.L. listed central monitoring station is not required for automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8.
P. Monitoring of Fire Alarm Systems. Section 901.6.3 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Fire alarm systems” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 901.6.3 Fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems required by the provisions of Section 907.2 of this code, Sections 907.2 and 907.9 of the International Fire Code, and Section 15.16 shall be monitored by an approved central station conforming to ANSI/UL Standard 827 and listed by Underwriters Laboratory.
Exceptions:
1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.
2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
3. Supervisory service is not required for automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
Q. Fire Protection Areas. Section 901.7 of the International Building Code entitled “General—Fire areas” is amended to read as follows:
901.7 Fire protection areas. Where buildings, or portions thereof, are divided into fire protection areas so as not to exceed the limits established for requiring a fire protection system in accordance with this chapter, such fire protection areas shall be separated by fire walls constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code having a fire-resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Section 706.4 of the International Building Code.
R. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Section 903.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Where required” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures and in existing buildings and structures undergoing change of use in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.
S. Group A. Section 903.2.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group A” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section.
Sec. 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-1 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire protection area contains a multi-theater complex.
5. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
6. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-3 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-4 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire protection area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
(Remainder of Sec. 903.2.1 remains as adopted by the state.)
T. Group B. Section 903.2.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Ambulatory care facilities” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire protection areas containing Group B occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
3. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire fire protection area containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following conditions exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
U. Group E. Section 903.2.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group E” is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire protection areas containing Group E occupancies where the Group E fire area has an occupant load of 51 or more, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load of 50 or less calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable school classrooms does not exceed 6,000 square feet (557 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code; or
2. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load from 51 through 98, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, and provided with two means of direct independent exterior egress from each classroom in accordance with Chapter 10, and one exit from each class room shall be accessible, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable classrooms does not exceed 6,000 square feet (557 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code; or
3. Fire areas containing day care and preschool facilities with a total occupant load of 100 or less located at the level of exit discharge where every room in which care is provided has not fewer than one exit discharge door.
V. Group F. Section 903.2.4 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group F-1” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. A Group F fire protection area is located in a building that exceeds three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group F occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
4. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
(Section 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations remains as adopted by the state.)
(Section 903.2.5 Group H remains as adopted by the state.)
W. Group I-4. Section 903.2.6.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group I-4” is amended to read as follows:
903.2.6.1 Group I-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in fire protection areas containing Group I-4 occupancies where the Group I-4 fire area has an occupant load of 51 or more, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, or where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
3. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system is not required for Group I-4 day care facilities with a total occupant load of 100 or less located at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door.
2. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage.
X. Group M. Section 903.2.7 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group M” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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. A Group M fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. A Group M is located in a building that exceeds three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet.
4. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
(Sec. 903.2.7.1 High-piled storage remains as adopted by the state.)
(Sec. 903.2.8 Group R remains as adopted by the state.)
Y. Group S-1. Section 903.2.9 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group S-1” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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. A fire protection area containing a Group S-1 exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. A Group S-1 is located in a building that exceeds three stories in height or 30 feet in height above grade plane.
3. A Group S-1 fire protection area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Sec. 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet.
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire protection area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
(Sec. 903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires remains as adopted by the state.)
Z. Group S-2. Section 903.2.10 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group S-2” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 where either of the following conditions exists:
1. Where the fire protection area containing the enclosed parking garage exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other occupancy groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
(Sec. 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages remains as adopted by the state.)
AA. Openings on One Side Only. Section 903.2.11.1.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Openings on one side only” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings, the building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings shall be provided on not fewer than two sides of the story.
BB. Basements. Section 903.2.11.1.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Basements” formerly deleted from the state adopted code is hereby reinstated into this code and amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, or where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams, the building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CC. Buildings 55 Feet or More in Height. Section 903.2.11.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Buildings 55 feet or more in height” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with fire protection area exceeding 10,000 square feet or that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
DD. Monitoring. Section 903.4.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Monitoring” is amended to read as follows:
903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved U.L. Listed central supervising station.
Exceptions:
1. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
2. Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA72 and separately annunciated.
EE. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Section 907.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems – Where required” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2 Where required—new and existing buildings and structures. An approved automatic and manual fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures and in existing buildings and structures undergoing change of use in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23, and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. When required by this chapter and other adopted codes, an approved fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all structures whether occupied or not.
Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public.
An approved fire alarm system may be required in any existing building or fire protection area having greater than four thousand square foot whenever such building is remodeled, altered, or has a change in use which results in any of the following conditions:
1. Hazardous operations.
2. Hazardous contents.
3. Critical exposure problem.
4. Limited accessibility to the building.
5. Increased fire or life safety risk.
FF. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Section 907.2.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group A” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.1 Group A. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet or the occupant load of the fire protection area is 300 or more, or where the Group A occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
GG. Fire Alarm in Group B. Section 907.2.2 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group B” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.2 Group B. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group B occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet.
2. The combined Group B occupant load of all floors is 500 or more.
3. The Group B occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
4. The fire protection area contains an ambulatory care facility.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
Sec 907.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Fire protection areas containing ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and elevator lobbies.
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, provided the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler waterflow.
HH. Fire Alarm in Group E. Section 907.2.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group E” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.3 Group E. Group E occupancies shall be provided with a manual fire alarm system, and an automatic and manual fire alarm system when the fire protection area exceeds 4,000 square feet, that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing one of the following:
1. An emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6; or
2. A system developed as part of a safe school plan adopted in accordance with RCW 28A.320.125 or developed as part of an emergency response system consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.320.126. The system must achieve all of the following performance standards:
2.1 The ability to broadcast voice messages or customized announcements;
2.2 Includes a feature for multiple sounds, including sounds to initiate a lock down;
2.3 The ability to deliver messages to the interior of a building, areas outside of a building as designated pursuant to the safe school plan, and to personnel;
2.4 The ability for two-way communications;
2.5 The ability for individual room calling;
2.6 The ability for a manual override;
2.7 Installation in accordance with NFPA 72;
2.8 Provide 15 minutes of battery backup for alarm and 24 hours of battery backup for standby; and
2.9 Includes a program for annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, such as individual portable school classroom buildings; provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3. Where an existing approved alarm system is in place, an emergency voice/alarm system is not required in any portion of an existing Group E building undergoing any one of the following repairs, alteration or addition:
3.1 Alteration or repair to an existing building including, without limitation, alterations to rooms and systems, and/or corridor configurations, not exceeding 35 percent of the fire area of the building (or the fire area undergoing the alteration or repair if the building is comprised of two or more fire areas); or
3.2 An addition to an existing building, not exceeding 35 percent of the fire area of the building (or the fire area to which the addition is made if the building is comprised of two or more fire areas).
4. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
4.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
4.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
4.3 Shops and laboratories involving dust or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
5. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
5.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
5.2 The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler waterflow.
5.3 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
II. Fire Alarm in Group F. Section 907.2.4 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group F” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.4 Group F. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in fire protection areas containing Group F occupancies where any of the following conditions exist:
1. The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height.
2. The Group F occupancy has a combined occupant load of 500 or more above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
JJ. Fire Alarm in Group H. Section 907.2.5 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group H” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.5 Group H. An automatic and manual fire alarm system with occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be provided in Group H occupancies located in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet, in Group H-5 occupancies and in occupancies used for the manufacture of organic coatings. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed for highly toxic gases, organic peroxides and oxidizers in accordance with Chapters 60, 62 and 63, respectively, of the International Fire Code.
KK. Fire alarm in Group I. Section 907.2.6 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group I” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.6 Group I. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group I occupancies. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be provided in accordance with Sections 907.2.6.1, 907.2.6.2, 907.2.6.3, and 907.2.6.4. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system with occupant notification shall be provided in Group I occupancies located in fire protection areas that exceed 4,000 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Manual fire alarm boxes in resident or patient sleeping areas of Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies shall not be required at exits if located at nurses’ control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided that such manual fire alarm boxes are visible and provided with ready access, and the distances of travel required in Section 907.4.2.1 are not exceeded.
2. Occupant notification systems are not required to be activated where private mode signaling installed in accordance with NFPA 72 is approved by the fire code official and staff evacuation responsibilities are included in the fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 of the International Fire Code.
LL. Fire Alarm in Group I-4. Section 907.2.6.4 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group I-4” is amended to read as follows:
907.2.6.4 Group I-4 occupancies. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group I-4 occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 ft2.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group I-4 occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group I-4 occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
MM. Fire Alarm in Group M and Group S. Section 907.2.7 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group M” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.7 Group M and Group S. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in buildings containing Group M occupancies and Group S occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The combined occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons.
2. The occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The fire protection area exceeds 4,000 square feet.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings complying with Section 402.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
NN. Occupant Notification in Group M. Section 907.2.7.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Occupant notification” is hereby deleted from this code.
OO. Fire Alarm in Group R-1. Section 907.2.8 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group R-1” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.8 Group R-1. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.8.1 through 907.2.8.3. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system is required in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet and containing Group R-1 occupancies.
Sec. 907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R- 1 occupancies located in fire protection areas less than or equal to 4,000 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met:
2.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
PP. Fire Alarm in Group R-2. Section 907.2.9 and 907.2.9.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group R-2” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.9 Group R-2. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies located in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.9.1 through 907.2.9.3.
Sec. 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions apply:
1. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located three or more stories above the lowest level of exit discharge.
2. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located more than one story below the highest level of exit discharge of exits serving the dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
3. The building contains more than 16 dwelling units or sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height and has a fire protection area less than 4,000 square feet where all dwelling units or sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon a sprinkler water flow.
3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and monitored by an approved U.L listed central supervising station, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1027.6, Exception 3.
QQ. Initiating Device Identification. Section 907.6.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Initiating device identification” is amended to read as follows:
907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exceptions:
1. Fire alarm systems in single-story buildings less than 4,000 square feet in area.
2. Fire alarm systems that only include manual fire alarm boxes, waterflow initiating devices and not more than 10 additional alarm-initiating devices.
3. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
4. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment.
RR. Annunciation. Section 907.6.3.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Annunciation” is amended to read as follows:
907.6.3.1 Annunciation. The initiating device status shall be annunciated at an approved on-site location and be transmitted to the approved U.L. listed central supervising station.
SS. Monitoring. Section 907.6.6 of the International Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Monitoring” is amended to read as follows:
907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved U.L. listed central supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.
TT. Construction in flood areas. Section 1612.1 of the International Building Code entitled “Flood loads—General” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3, all new construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with this code and PMC 15.24 Floodplain Management. For buildings that are located in more than one flood hazard area, the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area shall apply.
UU. Establishment of Flood Area Hazards. Section 1612.3 of the International Building Code entitled “Flood loads – Establishment of flood area hazards” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study for “Kitsap County and Incorporated Areas,” dated February 3, 2017, as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.260 Amendments to the International Existing Building Code.
The following local amendments to the International Existing Building Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Existing Building Code:
A. Title. Section 101.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Poulsbo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Referenced Codes and Standards. Section 102.4 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended to read as follows:
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.4.1 through 102.4.3.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall govern.
C. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section 102.4 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended to add subsection 102.4.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.4.3 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code or NFPA 70. It shall mean the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
D. Corrections. Section 102 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Applicability” is amended by adding subsection 102.6 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.6 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
E. Expiration. Section 105.5 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Permits—Expiration” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Having required inspections performed and approved within every 180 days is evidence that work has commenced and is continuing. Permits that do not receive an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance, or within 180 days since the previous approved inspection, shall automatically expire and become invalid. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
F. Fire Protection Area. Section 202 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Definitions” is amended by adding a definition to read as follows:
FIRE PROTECTION AREA. Fire protection area is bounded by the exterior walls separated in accordance with the International Building Code for fire separation distance or shall be bounded by fire walls constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code having a fire-resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Section 706.4 of the International Building Code to create separate buildings.
G. Additional Codes. Section 302.3 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “General provisions—Additional codes” is amended to read as follows:
302.3 Additional codes. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy or relocation, respectively, in this code and the Washington State Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code and NFPA 70. Where provisions of the other codes conflict with provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall take precedence.
H. Fire Protection of Level 1 Alterations. Section 703 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Fire protection” is amended by adding Subsections 703.2 and 703.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 703.2 Fire safety in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with the minimum provisions for fire safety contained in Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code.
Sec. 703.3 Fire protection. Alterations may be required to be enhanced for the safety of the occupants or for the protection of the community. Enhancements may include the installation of exterior gypsum wallboard under exterior siding to provide exterior wall protection due to fire separation distance, fire stopping in existing walls when the framing is exposed, or other provisions as deemed necessary.
I. Fire Protection of Level II Alterations. Section 803.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Fire protection—Scope” is amended to read as follows:
803.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall apply to work areas in which Level 2 alterations are being performed, and where specified they shall apply throughout the floor, fire protection area or building in which the work areas are located, unless specified otherwise.
J. Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S. Section 803.2.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and -S-2” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 803.2.2 Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S. In buildings with occupancies in Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U work areas that have exits or corridors shared by more than one tenant or that have exits or corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 shall be provided with automatic sprinkler protection where both of the following conditions occur:
1. The work area is required to be provided with automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with the International Building Code as applicable to new construction; and
2. The work area exceeds 50 percent of the floor area.
K. Mixed Uses. Section 803.2.2.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Mixed uses” is amended to read as follows:
803.2.2.1 Mixed uses. In work areas containing mixed uses, one or more of which requires automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with Section 803.2.2, such protection shall not be required throughout the work area provided that the uses requiring such protection are separated from those not requiring protection by fire-resistance-rated construction having a minimum rating in compliance with Section 707.3.10 of the International Building Code.
L. Existing Buildings. Section 803.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems” is amended to add subsections 803.2.2.2 and 803.2.2.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 803.2.2.2 Existing buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet. Existing buildings in excess of 10,000 square feet total floor area which are not fully sprinklered shall be provided with an automatic fire-extinguishing system whenever alteration of the building results in a change in the classification of the occupancy or use of the building.
Sec. 803.2.2.3 Existing buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet. Existing buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet total floor area which are not fully sprinklered shall be provided with an automatic fire-extinguishing system whenever remodeling or alteration of the building results in any one of the following conditions: hazardous operations, hazardous contents, critical exposure problems, limited accessibility to the building, or other items which may contribute to definite fire hazards.
M. Group R. Section 803.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems” is amended to add subsection 803.2.2.4 to read as follows:
803.2.2.4 Group R. Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in all Group R-1 or R-2 buildings that contain ten or more dwelling units when, within a three-year period, there has been damage to the building that exceeds fifty percent of the assessed value of the building, or the building has been rehabilitated to an extent that exceeds fifty percent of the assessed value of the building.
N. Supervision. Section 803.2.5 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler Systems—Supervision” is amended to read as follows:
803.2.5 Supervision. Fire sprinkler systems required by this section shall be monitored by an approved central station conforming to ANSI/UL Standard 827 and listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Exceptions:
1. A U.L. listed central monitoring station is not required for automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Underground gate valve with roadway boxes.
O. Supplemental Fire Alarm System Requirements. Section 803.4.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection—Supplemental fire alarm system requirements” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 803.4.2 Supplemental fire alarm system requirements. Where the work area on any floor exceeds 50 percent of that floor area, Section 803.4.1 shall apply throughout the floor. Where the fire protection area exceeds 4,000 square feet and the work area contains a change of use, or the work area exceeds 50% of the building floor area, a full automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be provided per Section 907 of the International Building Code and the International Fire Code.
Exception: Alarm-initiating and notification appliances shall not be required to be installed in tenant spaces outside of the work area.
P. Fire Protection in Existing Buildings Classified as Level 2 Alterations. Section 803 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Fire protection” is amended by adding subsections 803.5 and 803.6 to read as follows:
Sec. 803.4 Fire safety in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with the minimum provisions for fire safety contained in Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code.
Sec. 803.5 Fire protection. Alterations may be required to be enhanced for the safety of the occupants or for the protection of the community. Enhancements may include the installation of exterior gypsum wallboard under exterior siding to provide exterior wall protection due to fire separation distance, fire stopping in existing walls when the framing is exposed, or other provisions as deemed necessary.
Q. Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S. Section 904.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems” is amended by adding subsection 904.1.5 to read as follows:
Sec. 904.1.5 Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, and S. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building or fire protection area per Section 903 of the International Building Code when the building or fire protection area contains an occupancy that would require an automatic fire sprinkler system for new construction.
R. Fire Protection in Existing Buildings Classified as Level 3 Alterations. Section 904 of the International Existing Building Code is amended by adding subsections 904.3 and 904.4 to read as follows:
Sec. 904.3 Fire safety in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with the minimum provisions for fire safety contained in Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code.
Sec. 904.4 Fire protection. Alterations may be required to be enhanced for the safety of the occupants or for the protection of the community. Enhancements may include the installation of exterior gypsum wallboard under exterior siding to provide exterior wall protection due to fire separation distance, fire stopping in existing walls when the framing is exposed, or other provisions as deemed necessary.
S. Change of Occupancy Classification Without Separation. Section 1011.1.1.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classification without separation” is amended to read as follows:
1011.1.1.1 Change of occupancy classification without separation. Where a portion of an existing building is changed to a new occupancy classification or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code, and that portion is not separated from the remainder of the building with fire walls having a fire-resistance rating as required in the International Building Code for fire protection area, the entire building shall comply with all of the requirements of Chapter 9 applied throughout the building for the most restrictive occupancy classification in the building and with the requirements of this chapter.
T. Change of Occupancy Classification with Separation. Section 1011.1.1.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classification with separation” is amended to read as follows:
1011.1.1.2. Change of occupancy classification with separation. Where a portion of an existing building is changed to a new occupancy classification or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code, and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with fire walls having a fire-resistance rating as required in the International Building Code for the fire protection area, that portion shall comply with all of the requirements of Chapter 9 of this code for the new occupancy classification and with the requirements of this chapter.
U. Fire Sprinkler System. Section 1011.2.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classification—Fire sprinkler system” is amended to read as follows:
1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code, such system shall be provided throughout the fire protection area where the change of occupancy occurs.
V. Fire Alarm and Detection System. Section 1011.2.2 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classification—Fire alarm and detection system” is amended to read as follows:
1011.2.2 Fire alarm and detection system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires a fire alarm and detection system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code, such system shall be provided throughout the fire protection area where the change of occupancy occurs. Existing alarm notification appliances shall be automatically activated throughout the building. Where the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, alarm notification appliances shall be provided throughout the fire protection area where the change of occupancy occurs in accordance with Section 907 of the International Building Code as required for new construction.
W. Fire Safety in Existing Buildings Containing Change of Use. Section 1011 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classifications” is amended by adding subsections 1011.8 and 1011.9 to read as follows:
Sec. 1011.8 Fire safety in existing buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with the minimum provisions for fire safety contained in Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code.
Sec. 1011.9 Fire protection. Alterations may be required to be enhanced for the safety of the occupants or for the protection of the community. Enhancements may include the installation of exterior gypsum wallboard under exterior siding to provide exterior wall protection due to fire separation distance, fire stopping in existing walls when the framing is exposed, or other provisions as deemed necessary.
X. Means of Egress for Change to a Higher Hazard Category. Section 1011.4.1 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Change of occupancy classifications—Means of egress for change to a higher hazard category” is amended to read as follows:
1011.4.1 Means of egress for change to a higher -hazard category. Where a change of occupancy classification is made to a higher -hazard category (lower number) as shown in Table 1011.4, the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 10 of the International Building Code.
Exceptions:
1. Stairways shall be enclosed in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 903.1.
2. Existing stairways including handrails and guards complying with the requirements of Chapter 9 shall be permitted for continued use subject to approval of the code official.
3. Any stairway replacing an existing stairway within a space where the pitch or slope cannot be reduced because of existing construction shall not be required to comply with the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth requirements.
4. Existing corridor walls constructed on both sides of wood lath and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch-thick gypsum wallboard shall be permitted. Such walls shall either terminate at the underside of a ceiling of equivalent construction or extend to the underside of the floor or roof next above.
5. Existing corridor doorways, transoms and other corridor openings shall comply with the requirements in Sections 805.5.1, 805.5.2 and 805.5.3.
6. Existing dead-end corridors shall comply with the requirements in Section 805.6.
7. An existing operable window with clear opening area not less than 4 square feet and minimum opening height and width of 22 inches and 20 inches, respectively, shall be accepted as an emergency escape and rescue opening in an existing Group R occupancy sleeping area or basement and such opening was established at the time of construction.
Y. Fire Protection Systems. Section 1102.3 of the International Existing Building Code entitled “Heights and areas—Fire protection systems” is amended to read as follows:
1102.3 Fire protection systems. Existing fire protection areas increased by the addition shall comply with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.270 Amendments to the International Residential Code.
The following local amendments to the International Residential Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Residential Code:
A. Title. Section R101.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “General – Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings of the City of Poulsbo, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
B. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section R102.4 of the International Residential Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended by adding subsection R102.4.3 to read as follows:
Sec. R102.4.3 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), it shall mean the electrical code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
C. Corrections. Section R102.4 of the International Residential Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended by adding subsection, 102.4.4, to read as follows:
Sec. 102.4.4 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
D. Work Exempt from Permit. Section R105.2 of the International Residential Code entitled “Permits – Work exempt from permit” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.2. Building Item #2: Fences not over 6 feet high as stated in PMC 18.70.070.M.2.
E. Work Exempt from Permit. Section R105.2 of the International Residential Code entitled “Permits—Work exempt from permit” is amended by adding a new sentence at the end of the Electrical section to read as follows:
Sec. R105.2 Electrical: (Add the following sentence at the end of the subsection): Electrical permits, inspections and approvals shall be under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Section.
F. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code entitled “Design Criteria—Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria” is amended by filling in the blanks of the table to reflect specific City of Poulsbo criteria as follows:
GROUND SNOW LOAD: 30 psf
WIND DESIGN
Speed (mph): Ultimate 110
Topographical Effects: NO
Special Wind Region: NO
Wind-borne Debris Zone: NO
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: D2
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 12"
Termite: Slight to Moderate
WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 26° F
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: NO
FLOOD HAZARDS:
(a) date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program: June 25, 1979
(b) date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study: February 3, 2017
(c) panel numbers and dates of the currently effective FIRM’s and FBFM’s or other flood hazard map adopted:
53035C0095F, effective 2/3/2017
53035C0094F, effective 2/3/2017
53035C0206F, effective 2/3/2017
53035C0207F, effective 2/3/2017
53035C0230F, effective 2/3/2017
53035C0209F, effective 2/3/2017
AIR FREEZING INDEX: 148
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 51.4° F
G. Location Required. Section R317.1, item number 2, of the International Residential Code entitled “Protection of wood and wood-based products against decay—Location required” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R317.1. Location required, Item #2: All wood framing members that rest directly on concrete or masonry exterior foundation walls.
H. Flood-Resistant Construction. Section R322.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Flood-resistant construction—General” is amended to read as follows:
R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas, including A or V Zones and Coastal A Zones, as established in Table R301.2(1), and substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with this code and PMC 15.24 Floodplain Management and in accordance with the provisions contained in this section. Buildings and structures that are located in more than one flood hazard area shall comply with the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area. Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE 24.
I. Electrical Requirements. Section M1305.1.2.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Appliance access—Electrical requirements” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M1305.1.2.1 Electrical Requirements. A luminaire controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be installed at or near the appliance location in accordance with the electrical code. Exposed lamps shall be protected from damage by location or lamp guards.
J. Electrical Requirements. Section M1305.1.3.3 of the International Residential Code entitled “Appliance access—Electrical requirements” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M1305.1.3.3 Electrical Requirements. A luminaire controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be installed at or near the appliance location in accordance with the electrical code. Exposed lamps shall be protected from damage by location or lamp guards.
K. Electrical Appliances. Section M1307.5 of the International Residential Code entitled “Appliance installation—Electrical appliances” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M1307.5 Electrical appliances. Electrical appliances shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 14, 15, 19, 20 and the electrical code.
L. Radiant Heating Systems. Section M1406.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Radiant heating systems—General” is amended to read as follows:
Sec M1406.1 General. Electric radiant heating systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the electrical code and shall be listed for the application.
M. Section M1406.2 of the International Residential Code entitled “Radiant heating systems—Clearances” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M1406.2 Clearances. Clearances for radiant heating panels or elements to any wiring, outlet boxes and junction boxes used for installing electrical devices or mounting luminaires shall comply with the electrical code.
N. Section M1407.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Duct heaters—General” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M1407.1 General. Electric duct heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the electrical code. Electric duct heaters shall comply with UL 1996.
O. Section M2004.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Water heaters used for space heating—General” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. M2004.1 General. Water heaters utilized both to supply potable hot water and to provide hot water for space heating shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, Chapter 24, the plumbing code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
P. Section M2005.3 of the International Residential Code entitled “Water heaters—Electric water heaters” is amended to read as follows:
M2005.3 Electric water heaters. Electric water heaters shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the plumbing code.
Q. System Drain Down. Section M2101.2 of the International Residential Code entitled “Baseboard convectors—System drain down” is amended to read as follows:
M2101.2 System drain down. Hydronic piping systems shall be installed to permit draining of the system. When the system drains to the plumbing drainage system, the installation shall conform to the requirements of the plumbing code.
Exception: The buried portions of systems embedded underground or under floors.
R. Protection of Potable Water. Section M2101.3 of the International Residential Code entitled “Baseboard convectors—Protection of potable water” is amended to read as follows:
M2101.3 Protection of potable water. The potable water system shall be protected from backflow in accordance with the provisions listed in Section 603 of the state plumbing code and PMC chapter 13.06.
S. Backflow Prevention. Section M2301.5 of the International Residential Code entitled “Solar thermal energy systems—Backflow prevention” is amended to read as follows:
M2301.5 Backflow protection. Connections from the potable water supply to solar systems shall comply with the plumbing code and PMC chapter 13.06.
T. Connections. Section G2410.2 of the International Residential Code entitled “Electrical—Connections” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. G2410.2 (309.2) Connections. Electrical connections between appliances and the building wiring, including the grounding of the appliances, shall conform to the electrical code.
U. Installation Requirements. Section G2448.1.1 of the International Residential Code entitled “Water heaters—Installation requirements” is amended to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the plumbing code.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.280 Amendments to the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code.
The following local amendments to the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code adopted in PMC 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code:
A. Section 101.1 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Poulsbo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Section 102.8 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended by adding subsections 102.8.3 and 102.8.4 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.8.3 Referenced Codes. Wherever this code states the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever this code states the International Electrical Code, ICC Electrical Code, or the Electrical Code, it shall mean the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever this code states the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
Sec. 102.8.4 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
C. Expiration. Section 106.4.3 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Permits—Expiration” is amended to read as follows:
106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Having required inspections performed and approved within every 180 days is evidence that work has commenced and is continuing. Permits that do not receive an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance, or within 180 days since the previous approved inspection, shall automatically expire and become invalid.
D. Extensions. Section 106.4.4 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Permits—Extensions” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.4.4 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under that permit when work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each, based on good and satisfactory reasons. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
E. Fee Schedule. Section 106.5.2 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Permits—Fee schedule” is amended to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work shall be as indicated in the fee schedule referenced in PMC 15.04.035.
F. Fee Refunds. Section 106.5.3 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “fee refunds” is amended to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 90 percent of the permit fee paid where work has not been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 90 percent of the plan review fee paid where 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 of fee payment.
G. Violation Penalties. Section 108.4 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Violations—Violation penalties” is 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, will be subject to enforcement actions pursuant to PMC Chapter 15.04. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
H. Stop Work Orders. Section 108.5 of the International Mechanical Code entitled “Violations—Stop work orders” is amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system 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 subject to enforcement actions pursuant to PMC Chapter 15.04.
I. Title. Section 101.1 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Poulsbo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
J. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section 102.8 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended by adding subsections 102.8.3 and 102.8.4 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.8.3 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Electrical Code, it shall mean the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
Sec. 102.8.4 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
K. Section 106.5.3 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Permits—Expiration” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Having required inspections performed and approved within every 180 days is evidence that work has commenced and is continuing. Permits that do not receive an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance, or within 180 days since the previous approved inspection, shall automatically expire and become invalid.
L. Extensions. Section 106.5.4 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Permits—Extensions” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.5.4 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which he or she will commence work under the permit when work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
M. Fee Schedule. Section 106.6.2 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Permits—Fee schedule” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work shall be as indicated in the fee schedule referenced in PMC 15.04.035.
N. Fee Refunds. Section 106.6.3 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Permits—Fee refunds” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 90 percent of the permit fee paid where work has not been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 90 percent of the plan review fee paid where 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.
O. Violation Penalties. Section 108.4 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Violations—Violation penalties” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair 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, will be subject to enforcement actions pursuant to PMC Chapter 15.04. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
P. Stop Work Orders. Section 108.5 of the International Fuel Gas Code entitled “Violations—Stop work orders” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, the owner’s authorized agent, or the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system 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 subject to enforcement actions pursuant to PMC Chapter 15.04.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.290 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
The following local amendments to the International Fire Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code:
A. Title. Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Poulsbo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. Appendices. Section 101.2.1 of the International Fire Code, entitled “General—Appendices,” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.2.1 Appendices. Fire code appendices adopted. Appendices B and D to the International Fire Code are hereby adopted.
C. Corrections. Section 101 of the International Fire Code, entitled “General—Scope and general requirements” is amended by adding Subsection 101.6 to read as follows:
Sec. 101.6 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
D. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section 102.7 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards,” is amended by adding Subsection 102.7.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.7.3 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), it shall mean the electrical code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
E. Violation Penalties. Section 110.4 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Violations – Violation penalties,” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 110.4 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, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code enforcement official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, will be subject to enforcement actions pursuant to PMC Chapter 15.04. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
F. Failure to Comply. Section 112.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “Stop work order—Failure to comply” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue 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 subject to enforcement actions pursuant to the penalties identified in PMC Chapter 15.04.
G. Fire Code Official. Section 202 of the International Fire Code entitled “General Definitions” is amended by defining the term “Fire code official” to read as follows:
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief or building official or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
H. Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire Apparatus Access Roads” is hereby adopted in its entirety.
I. Address Identification. Section 505.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Premises identification—Address identification” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification as regulated in PMC 12.24.
J. Fire Protection Areas. Section 901.4.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “General—Fire areas” is amended to read as follows:
901.4.3 Fire protection areas. Where buildings, or portions thereof, are divided into fire protection areas so as not to exceed the limits established for requiring a fire protection system in accordance with this chapter, such fire protection areas shall be separated by fire walls constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code having a fire-resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Section 706.4 of the International Building Code.
K. Additional Fire Protection Systems. Section 901.4.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “General—Additional fire protection systems” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 901.4.4 Additional fire protection systems. Additional fire protection systems or safeguards may be required for buildings in which any of the following conditions exist:
1. Building contains occupancies of a hazardous nature.
2. Special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazards of the occupancy.
3. Building or site presents critical exposure problems.
4. Building has limited accessibility for fire fighting operations.
5. Building or occupancy presents increased fire or life safety risk.
6. Access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult.
Such safeguards include, but shall not be limited to, the following: automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire-extinguishing systems, standpipe systems, or portable or fixed extinguishers. Fire protection equipment required under this section shall be installed in accordance with this code and the applicable referenced standards.
L. Supervisory Service. Section 901.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “General—Installation” is amended by adding subsection 901.4.7 to read as follows:
Sec. 901.4.7 Supervisory service. Where required, fire protection systems shall be monitored by an approved central station conforming to ANSI/UL Standard 827 and listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).in accordance with NFPA 72.
M. Group A. Section 903.2.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group A” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section.
Sec. 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-1 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire protection area contains a multi-theater complex.
5. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
6. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-3 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The occupancy is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group A-4 occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire protection area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire protection area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all enclosed Group A-5 occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes and other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet.
Sec. 903.2.1.5.1 Spaces under grandstands or bleachers. Enclosed spaces under grandstands or bleachers shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 where either of the following exist:
1. The enclosed area is 1,000 square feet or less and is not constructed in accordance with Section 1029.1.1.1.
2. The enclosed area exceeds 1,000 square feet.
Sec. 903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs. Where an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy with an occupant load exceeding 100 for Group A-2 and 300 for other Group A occupancies, all floors between the occupied roof and the level of exit discharge shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
Exception: Open parking garages of Type I or Type II construction.
Sec. 903.2.1.7 Multiple fire protection areas. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building where multiple fire areas of Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancies share exit or exit access components and the combined occupant load of theses fire areas is 300 or more.
N. Group B. Section 903.2.2 of the International Fire Code entitled “Ambulatory care facilities” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire protection areas containing Group B occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
3. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Sec. 903.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following conditions exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
O. Group E. Section 903.2.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group E” is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire protection areas containing Group E occupancies where the Group E fire area has an occupant load of 51 or more, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load of 50 or less calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable school classrooms does not exceed 6,000 square feet (557 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code; or
2. Portable school classrooms with an occupant load from 51 through 98, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, and provided with two means of direct independent exterior egress from each classroom in accordance with Chapter 10, and one exit from each class room shall be accessible, provided that the aggregate area of any cluster of portable classrooms does not exceed 6,000 square feet (557 m2); and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the building code; or
3. Fire areas containing day care and preschool facilities with a total occupant load of 100 or less located at the level of exit discharge where every room in which care is provided has not fewer than one exit discharge door.
P. Group F. Section 903.2.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group F” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. A Group F fire protection area is located in a building that exceeds three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group F occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
4. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
(Section 903.2.5 Group H remains unamended.)
Q. Group I-4. Section 903.2.6.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group I-4” is amended to read as follows:
903.2.6.1 Group I-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in fire protection areas containing Group I-4 occupancies where the fire area has an occupant load of 51 or more, calculated in accordance with Table 1004.1.2, or where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
3. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system is not required for Group I-4 day care facilities with a total occupant load of 100 or less located at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door.
2. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage.
R. Group M. Section 903.2.7 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group M” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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. A Group M fire protection area exceeds 10,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group M is located in a building that exceeds three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
4. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
(Sec. 903.2.7.1 remains as adopted by the state.)
(Sec. 903.2.8 remains as adopted by the state.)
S. Group S. Section 903.2.9 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group S-1” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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. A fire protection area containing a Group S-1 exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. A Group S-1 is located in a building that exceeds three stories in height or 30 feet in height above grade plane.
3. A Group S-1 fire protection area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Sec. 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet.
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire protection area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
(Sec. 903.2.9.2 and 903.2.9.3 remains as adopted by the state.)
T. Group S-2. Section 903.2.10 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Group S-2” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 where either of the following conditions exists:
1. Where the fire protection area containing the enclosed parking garage exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other occupancy groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
(Sec. 903.2.10.1 remains as adopted by the state.)
U. Openings on One Side Only. Section 903.2.11.1.2 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Openings on one side only” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet from such openings, the building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings shall be provided on not fewer than two sides of the story.
V. Basements. Section 903.2.11.1.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Basements” formerly deleted from the state adopted code is hereby reinstated into this code and amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, or where new walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that that increase the exit access travel distance to more than 75 feet, the building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
W. Buildings 55 Feet or More in Height. Section 903.2.11.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Buildings 55 feet or more in height” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with fire protection area exceeding 10,000 square feet or that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
X. Monitoring. Section 903.4.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Automatic sprinkler systems—Monitoring” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an U.L. listed central supervising station.
Exceptions:
1. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
2. Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
Y. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Where required—new buildings and structures” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2 Where required—new and existing buildings and structures. An approved automatic and manual fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures and in existing buildings and structures undergoing change of use in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23, and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. When required by this chapter and other adopted codes, an approved fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all structures whether occupied or not.
Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public.
An approved fire alarm system may be required in any existing building or fire protection area having greater than four thousand square foot whenever such building is remodeled, altered, or has a change in use which results in any of the following conditions:
1. Hazardous operations.
2. Hazardous contents.
3. Critical exposure problem.
4. Limited accessibility to the building.
5. Increased fire or life safety risk.
Z. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Section 907.2.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group A” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.1 Group A. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet or the occupant load of the fire protection area is 300 or more, or where the Group A occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
AA. Fire Alarm in Group B. Section 907.2.2 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group B” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.2 Group B. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet.
2. The combined Group B occupant load of all floors is 500 or more.
3. The Group B occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
4. The fire protection area contains an ambulatory care facility.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
Sec 907.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Fire protection areas containing ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and elevator lobbies.
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, provided the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler waterflow.
BB. Fire Alarm in Group E. Section 907.2.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group E” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.3 Group E. Group E occupancies shall be provided with a manual fire alarm system, and an automatic and manual fire alarm system when the fire protection area exceeds 4,000 square feet, that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing one of the following:
1. An emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6; or
2. A system developed as part of a safe school plan adopted in accordance with RCW 28A.320.125 or developed as part of an emergency response system consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.320.126. The system must achieve all of the following performance standards:
2.1 The ability to broadcast voice messages or customized announcements;
2.2 Includes a feature for multiple sounds, including sounds to initiate a lock down;
2.3 The ability to deliver messages to the interior of a building, areas outside of a building as designated pursuant to the safe school plan, and to personnel;
2.4 The ability for two-way communications;
2.5 The ability for individual room calling;
2.6 The ability for a manual override;
2.7 Installation in accordance with NFPA 72;
2.8 Provide 15 minutes of battery backup for alarm and 24 hours of battery backup for standby; and
2.9 Includes a program for annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, such as individual portable school classroom buildings; provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3. Where an existing approved alarm system is in place, an emergency voice/alarm system is not required in any portion of an existing Group E building undergoing any one of the following repairs, alteration or addition:
3.1 Alteration or repair to an existing building including, without limitation, alterations to rooms and systems, and/or corridor configurations, not exceeding 35 percent of the fire area of the building (or the fire area undergoing the alteration or repair if the building is comprised of two or more fire areas); or
3.2 An addition to an existing building, not exceeding 35 percent of the fire area of the building (or the fire area to which the addition is made if the building is comprised of two or more fire areas).
4. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
4.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
4.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
4.3 Shops and laboratories involving dust or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
5. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
5.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
5.2 The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler waterflow.
5.3 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
CC. Fire Alarm in Group F. Section 907.2.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group F” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.4 Group F. An automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in fire protection areas containing Group F occupancies where any of the following conditions exist:
1. The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height.
2. The Group F occupancy has a combined occupant load of 500 or more above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The fire protection area of the building or structure exceeds 4,000 square feet.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
DD. Fire Alarm in Group H. Section 907.2.5 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group H” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.5 Group H. An automatic and manual fire alarm system with occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be provided in Group H occupancies located in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet, in Group H-5 occupancies and in occupancies used for the manufacture of organic coatings. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed for highly toxic gases, organic peroxides and oxidizers in accordance with Chapters 60, 62 and 63, respectively, of the International Fire Code.
EE. Fire Alarm in Group I. Section 907.2.6 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group I” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.6 Group I. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group I occupancies. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be provided in accordance with Sections 907.2.6.1, 907.2.6.2, 907.2.6.3, and 907.2.6.4. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system with occupant notification shall be provided in Group I occupancies located in fire protection areas that exceed 4,000 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Manual fire alarm boxes in resident or patient sleeping areas of Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies shall not be required at exits if located at nurses’ control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided that such manual fire alarm boxes are visible and provided with ready access, and the distances of travel required in Section 907.4.2.1 are not exceeded.
2. Occupant notification systems are not required to be activated where private mode signaling installed in accordance with NFPA 72 is approved by the fire code official and staff evacuation responsibilities are included in the fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 of the International Fire Code.
FF. Fire Alarm in Group I-4. Section 907.2.6.4 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group I-4” is amended to read as follows:
907.2.6.4 Group I-4 occupancies. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group I-4 occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 ft2.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group I-4 occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group I-4 occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
GG. Fire Alarm in Group M and Group S. Section 907.2.7 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group M” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.7 Group M and Group S. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies and Group S occupancies where any of the following conditions exists:
1. The combined occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons.
2. The occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
3. The fire protection area exceeds 4,000 square feet.
4. The building exceeds three stories in height above grade plane.
5. The building exceeds 30 feet in height above grade plane.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings complying with Section 402.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
HH. Occupant Notification in Group M. Section 907.2.7.1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Occupant notification” is hereby deleted from this code.
II. Fire Alarm in Group R-1. Section 907.2.8 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group R-1” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.8 Group R-1. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.8.1 through 907.2.8.3. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system is required in Group R-1 occupancies located in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet.
Sec. 907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R- 1 occupancies located in fire protection areas less than or equal to 4,000 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met:
2.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
JJ. Fire Alarm in Group R-2. Section 907.2.9 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Group R-2” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.2.9 Group R-2. A full automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies located in fire protection areas exceeding 4,000 square feet. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.9.1 through 907.2.9.3.
Sec. 907.2.9.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where any of the following conditions apply:
1. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located three or more stories above the lowest level of exit discharge.
2. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located more than one story below the highest level of exit discharge of exits serving the dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
3. The building contains more than 16 dwelling units or sleeping units.
Exceptions:
1. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height and has a fire protection area of 4,000 square feet or less where all dwelling units or sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon a sprinkler water flow.
3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and monitored by an approved U.L listed central supervising station, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1027.6, Exception 3.
KK. Initiating Device Identification. Section 907.6.3 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems—Initiating device identification” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exceptions:
1. Fire alarm systems in single-story buildings less than 4,000 square feet in area.
2. Fire alarm systems that only include manual fire alarm boxes, waterflow initiating devices and not more than 10 additional alarm-initiating devices.
3. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
4. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment.
Sec. 907.6.3.1 Annunciation. The initiating device status shall be annunciated at an approved on-site location and be transmitted to the approved U.L. listed central supervising station.
LL. Monitoring. Section 907.6.6 of the International Fire Code entitled “Fire alarm and detection systems – Monitoring” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved U.L. listed central supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception: Monitoring by a supervising station is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.300 Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
The following local amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Uniform Plumbing Code:
A. Title. Section 101.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code entitled “Title—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Poulsbo, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
B. Washington State Referenced Codes. Section 102.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code entitled “Applicability—Conflicts between codes” is amended by adding subsection 102.1.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.1.1 Washington State Referenced Codes. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code or NFPA 70, it shall mean the electrical code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
C. Corrections. Section 102.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code entitled “Applicability—Conflicts between codes” is amended by adding subsection 102.1.2 to read as follows:
102.1.2 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
D. Fees. Section 104.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code entitled “Permits—Fees” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 104.5 Fees. The fees for permits and inspections under the Uniform Plumbing Code shall be as set forth pursuant to PMC 15.04.040.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)
15.04.310 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.
The following local amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code adopted in PMC15.04.020 are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Property Maintenance Code:
A. Title. Section 101.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “General—Title” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Poulsbo, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
B. Application of Other Codes. Section 102.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Applicability—Application of other codes” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, Washington State Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and NFPA 70. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City of Poulsbo Zoning Code.
C. Referenced Codes and Standards. Section 102.7 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that have been adopted pursuant to PMC 15.04.020 and are considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes state the National Electrical Code or NFPA 70, it shall mean the electrical code as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. Wherever the adopted codes state the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply.
D. Corrections. Section 102.7 of the International Property Maintenance Code, entitled “Applicability—Referenced codes and standards” is amended by adding subsection 102.7.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.7.1 Corrections. Publishing or typographical error corrections as identified in Errata published by the International Code Council shall become part of this code as if contained herein.
E. Fees. Section 103.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Department of property maintenance inspection—Fees” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be set forth pursuant to PMC 15.04.040.
F. Failure to Comply. Section 112.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Stop work order—Failure to comply” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue 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 subject to enforcement actions pursuant to the penalties identified in PMC Chapter 15.04.
G. Weeds. Section 302.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Exterior property areas—Weeds” is not adopted by the City of Poulsbo.
H. Address Identification. Section 304.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Exterior structure—Premises identification” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 304.3 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification as regulated in PMC 12.24.
I. Insect Screens. Section 304.14 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Exterior structure—Insect screens” is not adopted by the City of Poulsbo.
J. Heat Supply. Section 602.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Heat supply” is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from January 1 to December 31 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exception: When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in the Washington State Energy Code.
K. Occupiable Work Spaces. Section 602.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code entitled “Occupiable work spaces” is amended to read as follows:
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from January 1 to December 31 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
(Ord. 2021-09 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)