Chapter 15.84
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
15.84.012 Amendments – Addition – Building code.
15.84.014 Amendments – Addition – Residential code.
15.84.020 Duties of the building inspector.
15.84.040 Building permit fees.
15.84.060 Only construction in compliance with approved plans authorized.
15.84.070 Accessory buildings.
15.84.110 Repairs and maintenance.
15.84.120 Inspection of improvements.
15.84.130 Penalties and enforcement.
15.84.010 Adopted.
All building and building-related codes as currently adopted, or as shall be adopted in future enactments by the state of Washington pursuant to RCW 19.27.031, together with all amendments as currently enacted, or as shall be enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted as, and are herein referred to as, the building codes for the city of Raymond; provided, that all additions, deletions, and amendments as set forth in this title are also adopted.
A. International Building Code, 2012 Edition, as amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC.
B. International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, as amended by Chapter 51-51 WAC.
C. Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, as amended by Chapters 51-56 WAC; provided, that any provisions of such code affecting fuel gas piping are not adopted.
D. International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, as amended by Chapter 51-52 WAC.
E. International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).
F. International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council.
G. International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council.
H. International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council.
I. Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51-11 WAC.
J. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
These codes are adopted as the building code and standards of the city of Raymond; provided, that those sections of the International Building Code set forth in RMC 15.84.012 and those sections of the International Residential Code set forth in RMC 15.84.014 are amended to read as set forth in said sections. (Ord. 1850 § 1, 2016)
15.84.012 Amendments – Addition – Building code.
The following sections of the International Building Code as adopted in RMC 15.84.010 are amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Raymond, Washington, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Section 101.4.1. Electrical. The provisions of RCW 19.28 as adopted by the State of Washington shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Section 101.4.4. Plumbing. The provisions of the City of Raymond Plumbing Code as adopted by Raymond Municipal Code Chapter 15.84 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. The provisions of the State of Washington requirements for private sewage disposal shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 101.4.5. Property Maintenance. The provisions of the City of Raymond Property Maintenance Code adopted by Raymond Municipal Code Chapter 15.84 shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards, responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
Section 101.4.7. Energy. The provisions of the State of Washington Energy Code adopted by City of Raymond Chapter 15.84 and the State of Washington Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code adopted by Raymond Municipal Code Chapter 15.84 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Section 108.3 shall have a new sentence added to the end of the paragraph as follows:
The value for commonly built structures shall be determined by using the valuation table adopted by the Building Official by policy.
(Ord. 1691 § 2, 2005)
15.84.014 Amendments – Addition – Residential code.
The following sections of the International Residential Code as adopted in RMC 15.84.010 are amended to read as follows:
Table 1001.2(a), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, to be filled in as follows:
Ground Snow Load: 25 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 100
Seismic Design Category: D2
Subject to Damage From Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 12"
Termite: Slight to Moderate
Decay: Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp: 28° F
Ice Shield Underlayment Req.: No
Air Freezing Index: 97
Mean Annual Temperature: 51° F
(Ord. 1691 § 3, 2005)
15.84.020 Duties of the building inspector.
The duties of the building inspector are described in the model codes listed above. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.030 Building permit.
A. No building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the building inspector. No building permit may be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this code.
B. When required by the building inspector, all applications for building permits must be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing:
1. The actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon;
2. The exact sizes and location of existing buildings on the lot, if any; and
3. The location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration.
C. The application must include such other information as lawfully may be required by the building inspector, including:
1. Existing or proposed building or alteration;
2. Existing or proposed uses of the building and land;
3. The number of families, housekeeping units, or rental units the building is designed to accommodate;
4. Conditions existing on the lot; and
5. Other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with and provide for the enforcement of this code.
D. One copy of the plans will be returned to the applicant by the building inspector after marking the copy approved or disapproved and signing the copy. The second copy of the plans will be retained by the building inspector.
E. If work described in any building permit has not begun within 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit, the permit will expire, the permit will be canceled by the building inspector, and written notice that the permit has expired will be given to the applicant. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.040 Building permit fees.
Building permit fees are set by resolution. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.050 Side sewer permit.
No building permits for primary use structures will be issued without the applicant having first secured a side sewer permit per RMC 15.76.110. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.060 Only construction in compliance with approved plans authorized.
A. Building permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the building inspector authorize only the construction set forth in such approved plans and application and no other construction.
B. Construction different than that authorized will be considered a violation of this code and punishable as provided by RMC 15.02.130. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.070 Accessory buildings.
Accessory buildings may not be constructed before construction of the main building. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.080 Fences.
A. Building permits are required for all fence construction six feet and over in height.
B. No fence on a corner lot may interfere with a driver’s ability to see at an intersection. Fences on corner lots may not be more than 42 inches above street grade. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.090 Retaining walls.
A. Building permits are required for all retaining walls over four feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing.
B. All retaining walls over eight feet in height must be designed, stamped and acknowledged by a professional engineer licensed by the state of Washington. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.100 Signs.
Sign permits are required for sign installations and must comply with the regulations of Chapter 15.80 RMC. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.110 Repairs and maintenance.
Nothing in this code prevents the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or structure declared unsafe by any official charged with protecting public safety. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.120 Inspection of improvements.
A. Before signing off the final inspection, the building inspector will inspect all improvements installed as a requirement of this code or as a condition of permit on or adjacent to the site.
B. Any improvements found to be damaged by the builder must be repaired before receiving final inspection sign-off. (Ord. 1593, 1998)
15.84.130 Penalties and enforcement.
A. A person who violates the provisions of this chapter or who fails to comply with any of its requirements shall be subject to the procedures and sanctions set forth in the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ), or any amendments thereto. The first violation within a 12-month period shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000, of which $100.00 cannot be suspended or waived. A second violation within a 12-month period shall be subject o a civil penalty of up to $1,000, of which $150.00 cannot be suspended or waived. A third or subsequent violation within a 12-month period shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000, of which $250.00 cannot be suspended or waived.
B. In addition to the civil penalty provisions provided in the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction or any amendments thereto, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each day or portion thereof during which a violation is committed, continued, or not permitted shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty for each violation is a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both. The principles of liability contained in Chapter 9A.08 RCW, including but not limited to, liability for conduct of another shall apply to the enforcement of this title as shall all judicial interpretations thereof.
C. When a court determines that a person has committed a civil infraction under this title and the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction or any amendments thereto, the city of Raymond may collect penalties, assessments, costs, and or fines by any procedure established for the collection of debts that are owed to the city.
D. Any disposition of a violation pursuant to this chapter and the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction or any amendments thereto shall not absolve a person from correcting or abating a violation and shall not prevent the prosecuting authority from pursuing criminal prosecution, other civil action including but not limited to, injunctive relief, license revocation, and abatement, or all of the above. If the city of Raymond prevails in a separate civil action, the court may award the city reasonable costs, including but not limited to, the costs of the responsible official’s time, witness fees, attorney fees, court costs, and the costs to the city of abatement or of enforcement of an injunction, or both.
E. Any or all of the remedies articulated in this section may be used by the city to enforce this chapter. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. (Ord. 1743, 2008)