HomeMy WebLinkAbout6104ORDINANCE NO. 6104
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington; amending Sections 15.06.010, 15.07.010,
15.07.020, 15.07.050, 15.07.080, 15.07.130, 15.07.160,
15.07.090, 15.08A.011, 15.08A.021, 15.36A.011 and
15.36A.041 of the Auburn City Code; creating new Sections
15.36A.081 and 15.36A.091 of the Auburn City Code; and
repealing Chapter 15.12 and Section 15.36A.051 of the
Auburn City Code; relating to adoption of the state building
codes
WHEREAS, the State of Washington establishes the State Building Code as set
forth in RCW 19.27.031; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has adopted by reference
numerous building codes for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens as set forth in
ACC Chapter 15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend ACC Title 15 in order to adopt by
reference the updated State Building Codes.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION ONE. That Section 15.06.010 ACC, relating to adoption of state codes, is
amended to read as follows:
15.06.010 International codes adopted
There is adopted by reference, upon the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this chapter and upon filing with the city clerk one copy thereof, the
following described chapters of the Washington Administrative Code,
International Codes and standards, and Uniform Plumbing Code and standards
together with appendix chapters, amendments, deletions and additions as set
forth in this section or in the appropriate chapters in this code.
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A. The 2883 2006 edition of the International Building Code, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as
published by the International Code Council, excluding chapter 1 "Administration," is
adopted, by reference with amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in
Chapter 15.08A ACC, entitled "Building Code."
B. International Residential Code adopted
The 2803 2006 edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by
the International Code Council, excluding chapter 1 "Administration", chapter 11
"Energy Efficiency" and chapters 25 through 42 "Plumbing and Electrical" is adopted
with the following amendments;
a. Appendix Chapter G "Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs" is hereby adopted.
C. International Mechanical Code adopted
The 2803 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-42 WAC, as published by
the International Code Council, excluding chapter 1 "Administration" is adopted.
D. International Fire Code adopted
The 2003 2006 edition of the International Fire Code as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, as published by
the International Code Council, excluding chapter 1 "Administration" by reference with
amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC,
entitled "Fire Code."
E. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) adopted
The 2006 edition of ANSI 2223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted
and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as
published by NFPA is adopted.
F. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) adopted
The 2004 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by
NFPA is adopted.
G. International Fuel Gas Code adopted
The 2003 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by
the International Code Council, excluding chapter 1 "Administration" is adopted.
H. Uniform Plumbing Code adopted
The X083 2006 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, as
published by the International Code Council, excluding chapters 1 "Administration",
chapter 12 "Fuel Piping", chapter 15 "Firestop Protection" and those requirements of
Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances
as found in chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers, is
adopted with the following amendments;
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1. Amend Section 906.1: Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its
flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than six inches (142 mm) above
the roof nor less than one (1) foot (305 mm) from any vertical surface;
Exception: Air admittance valves (AAV) may be permitted for use on vent
terminals provided that AW is installed per its listing and that the required vent
cross-sectional area required by Section 904.1 is provided.
2. Appendix chapter A, "Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply
System" and;
3. Appendix chapter B, "Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and
Vent Systems" and;
4. Appendix chapter I, "Installation Standards" and;
5. Appendix chapter H, "Grease Interceptors" and;
6. Appendix chapter L, "Alternate Plumbing Systems" excluding sections
L5 through L7 and "Lawn Sprinkler Head" from table 6-4 of Appendix L are
hereby adopted.
I. Washington State Energy Code adopted
The Washington State Energy Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC, is adopted.
J. Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code adopted
The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-13 WAC, is
adopted.
K. International Property Management Code adopted
The 2006 edition of the International Property Management Code, as published by the
International Code Council excluding Chapter 1, section 111 "Means of Appeal" is
hereby adopted.
SECTION TWO. That Section 15.07.010 ACC, relating to construction administration,
is amended to read as follows:
15.07.010 General
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Construction Administrative
Code of the City of Auburn, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the administration of the
technical codes as adopted by the State of Washington and as listed:
2006 2~ International Building Code -WAC 51-50
2006 ~AA~ International Residential Code -WAC 51-51
2006 ~AB~ International Mechanical Code -WAC 51-52
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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) -WAC 51-52
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) -WAC 51-52
2006 ~A9~ International Fuel Gas Code -WAC 51-52
2006 ~AA~ International Fire Code -WAC 51-54
2006 ~AA~ Uniform Plumbing Code -WAC 51 -56 and WAC 51-57
101.2.1 Exceptions The provisions of this code shall not apply to work
located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and hydraulic
flood control structures.
101.2.2 Definitions For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms,
phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this
section. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted
meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's Third
International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged latest edition, shall
be considered as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the
singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the
masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
1. "Action" means a specific response complying fully with a specific request by
the jurisdiction.
2. "Addition" means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building
or structure.
3. "Alter" or "alteration" means a change or modification of a building, structure
or building service equipment.
4. "Approved" as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems,
means and refers to approval by the building official as the result of
investigation and tests conducted by the building official, or by reason of
accepted principals or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific
organizations.
5. "Approved agency" means an established and recognized agency regularly
engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the
agency has been approved by the building official.
6. "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering a
use or occupancy.
7. "Existing building" means a building erected prior to the adoption of this code,
or one for which a legal building permit has been issued and approved.
8. "Building official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with
the administration and enforcement of this code, or regularly authorized
deputy thereof.
9. "Building service equipment" means and refers to the plumbing, mechanical
and electrical equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures, and other
accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling,
refrigeration, firefighting, and transportation facilities essential to the
occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use.
10. "Complete response" means an adequate response to all requests from city
staff in sufficient detail to allow the application to be processed.
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(i f)
x-:11. "Energy code" means the Washington State Energy Code promulgated by
the Washington State Building Code Council as adopted by the jurisdiction.
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~-4.12. "IBC" means the latest edition of the International Building Code
promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
X13. "IFC" means the latest edition of the International Fire Code promulgated
by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
X14. "IMC" means the latest edition of the International Mechanical Code
promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
X15. "IRC" means the latest edition of the International Residential Code
promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
X16. "Listed" and "listing" are terms referring to equipment or materials included
in a list by an approved testing laboratory, inspection agency or other
organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic
inspection of current production of listed equipment or materials. The
published list shall state that the material or equipment complies with
approved nationally recognized codes, standards, or tests and has been
tested or evaluated and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
X17. "LPG" means Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
2~?-:18. "NEC" means the latest edition of the National Electrical Code
promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association.
2x-19. "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.
X20. "Occupancy" means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is
used or intended to be used.
2-21. "Owner" means any person, agent, firm, or corporation having legal or
equitable interest in the property.
2422. "Permit" means an official document or certificate issued by the building
official authorizing performance or specified activity.
2-x:23. "Person" means a natural person, heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns and includes a firm, partnership, or corporation, its or their
successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
2€x.24. "Repair" means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing
building, structure, or building service equipment for the purpose of its
maintenance.
225. "SBCC" means the Washington State Building Code Council as appointed
by the governor of the State of Washington.
226. "Shall" as used in this chapter, is mandatory.
2-x:27. "Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building
of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts
joined together in some definite manner.
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30-28. "Structural observation" means the visual observation of the structural
system, for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, at
significant construction stages and at completion of the structural system.
Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the
inspections required by the building code or residential code or other sections
of this code.
3x-29. "Technical codes are the codes, appendices and referenced code
standards adopted by the jurisdiction.
3~?30. "UPC" means the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code
promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials as adopted
by this jurisdiction.
33:31. "Valuation" or "value" as applied to a building or building service
equipment, means and shall be the estimated cost to replace the building and
its building service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs. It
shall also include the contractor's overhead and profit.
32. "VIAQ" means the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code
promulgated by the Washington State Building Code Council, as adopted by
the jurisdiction.
33. "Fire Code Official" means the officer charged with the administration and
enforcement of the International Fire Cade, or regularly authorized deputy
thereof.
34 "Fire Department" and any reference thereto in this Title or the Code's
adopted hereunder shall be understood to include the Valley Regional Fire
Authority.
101.3 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless
specifically adopted.
101.4 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements
to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength,
means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy
conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the
built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders
during emergency operations.
101.5 Referenced codes. The codes listed in Sections 15.07.010.101.5.1
through 15.07.010.101.5.10 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.5.1 International Building Code. The provisions of the International
Building Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance,
removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances
connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade in
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height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures
shall comply with the International Residential Code.
101.5.2 International Residential Code. The provisions of the
International Residential Code For One And Two-Family Dwellings shall apply to
the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition
of detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of
egress and their accessory structures.
101.5.3 Mechanical. These provisions of the International Mechanical
Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of
mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy- related systems.
Exceptions:
1. The International Fuel Gas Code -for all installations utilizing
natural gas except those regulated by the IRC and those utilizing
LPG
2. International Residential Code -for all structures regulated by the
IRC except LPG installations
3. NFPA 54 & 58 -for all LPG installations
101.5.4 Liquid Propane Gas. The provisions of the National Fuel Gas
Code and Liquid Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 54 and 58) shall apply to the
installation of all materials and equipment utilizing liquid propane gas.
101.5.5 Natural Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code
shall apply to the installation of all materials and equipment utilizing natural gas
except those regulated by the International Residential Code.
101.5.6 Fire Prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code
shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises
from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of
structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or
public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the
construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and
alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy
or operation.
101.5.7 Plumbing. The provisions of the ~98~ 2006 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 or medical vacuum system.
101.5.8 Energy. The provisions of the Washington State Energy Code
shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for
energy efficiency.
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101.5.9 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality. The provisions of the
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code shall apply to all
matters governing the design and construction of buildings for ventilation and
indoor air quality..
101.5.10 Electrical. The provisions of the ?00~ 2005 National Electrical
Code (NEC) as adopted by the State of Washin tq on shall apply to the installation
of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. Wit#i ''
Was-k>~~ts~
101.5.11
International Property Maintenance Code. The provisions of the ~~9~klr~ifer-rte
2006 International Property
Maintenance Gode promulgated by the
O~#fivials-International Code Council shall apply to the maintenance of buildings
and private property.
SECTION THREE. That Section 15.07.020 ACC, relating to construction
administration, is amended to read as follows:
15.07.020 Applicability
102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code
specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most
restrictive shall govern except that the hierarchy of the codes named in RCW 19.27
shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law.
102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or
to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such
chapter, section or provision of this code.
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. Where differences occur between provisions of this code
and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of this code is
held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the
other parts or provisions.
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the
date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this code, the International Building Code, the International Fire
Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and
welfare of the occupants and the public.
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SECTION FOUR. That Section 15.07.050 ACC, relating to construction administration,
is amended to read as follows:
15.07.050 Permits
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or
structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by
this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit.
105.1.1 Fire Code Permits Required. The fire code official is authorized
to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in IFC Sections 105.6.1
through 105.6.46 and is further authorized to issue construction permits for work
as set forth in IFC Sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.13.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this
code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner
in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, tree
supported play structures, playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed ~A8 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to
1.
6. Sidewalks, decks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade
and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible
route or means of egress.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a one or two family dwelling or Group R-
3 occupancy, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000
gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed and used solely for nursery or agricultural
purposes and not including service systems.
11. Swings, slides and other similar playground equipment.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54
inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of
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Group R-3, as applicable in Section IBC 101.2, and Group U occupancies or in
buildings regulated by the International Residential Code.
13. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in
height.
14. Satellite earth station antennas 6-1/2 feet (2 m) or less in diameter or diagonal in
zones other than residential zones.
15. Satellite earth station antennas 3-1/4 feet (1m) or less in diameter in residential
zones; and
16. Video programming service antennas 3-1/4 feet (1 m) or less in diameter or
diagonal dimension, regardless of zone.
Mechanical
1. Portable heating, cooking, or clothes drying appliances.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated
by this code.
5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or make it unsafe..
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system Containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping and/or repairing of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or
vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the
same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit
shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages.
3. Reinstallation or replacement of pre-fabricated fixtures that do not involve or require
the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes.
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and
equipment repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit
application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the
building official.
105.2.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not
required for ordinary repairs to structures. Such repairs shall not include the
cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any
structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any
required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the
egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of,
replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain
leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or
other work affecting public health or general safety.
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105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the building department for that
purpose. Applications determined by the building official to be in compliance with this
section shall be deemed as complete. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description,
street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the
proposed building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in
Section 106.3.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
8 In addition to information in items 1-8 above applications far permits governing
construction projects costinq_$5,000.00 or more shall also contain the following
information:
a) The legal description or the tax parcel number assigned pursuant to RCW
84.40.160 and the street address if available, and may include any other
identification of the construction site by the prime contractor;
(b) The property owner's name, address, and phone number;
~c) The prime contractor's business name address, phone number, current state
contractor registration number; and
~d~ Either:
(i} The name address and phone number of the office of the lender
administering the interim construction financing, if any; or
(ii) The name and address of the firm that has issued a payment bond, if any, on
behalf of the prime contractor for the protection of the owner, if the band is for an
amount not less than fifthpercent of the total amount of the construction project.
iii) The information required an the building permit application by subsection
~2)(a) through (d) of this section shall be set forth on the building permit document
which is issued to the owner and on the inspection record card which shall be
posted at the construction site.
(iv) The information required by subsection t2) of this section and information
supplied by the applicant after the permit is issued under subsection (5} of this
section shall be kept on record in the office where building permits are issued and
made available to any person on request. If a copy is requested, a reasonable
charge may be made.
L If any of the information required b~subsection r*2~(d) of this section is not
available at the time the application is submitted, the applicant shall so state and the
application shall be processed forthwith and the permit issued as if the information
had been supplied and the lack of the information shall not cause the application to
be deemed incomplete for the purposes of vesting under subsection (1) of this
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section. However the applicant shall provide the remaining information as soon as
the applicant can reasonably obtain such information.
(vii The limitations imposed by this section shall not restrict conditions imposed
under chapter 43.21 C RCW (State Environmental Policy}.
105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or
cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a
reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do
not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject
such application in writing, stating the reasons therefore. If the building official is
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and
laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit
therefore as soon as practicable.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
1. Applications for which no permit is issued within one year following the date of
application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for
review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed in accordance
with state law by the building official. The building official may extend the
time for action by the applicant for period not exceeding 180 days.
2. Applications may be canceled for inactivity, if an applicant fails to respond to
the department's written request for revisions, corrections, actions or
additional information within 90 days of the date of request. The building
official may extend the response period beyond 90 days if within the original
90 day time period the applicant provides and subsequently adheres to an
approved schedule with specific target dates for submitting the full revisions,
corrections or other information needed by the department.
3. The building official may extend the life of an application if any of the following
conditions exist:
a. Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act is in progress; or
b. Any other city review is in progress; provided the applicant has
submitted a complete response to city requests or the building official
determines that unique or unusual circumstances exist that warrant
additional time for such response, and the building official determines
that the review is proceeding in a timely manner toward final city
decision; or
c. Litigation against the city or applicant is in progress, the outcome of
which may affect the validity or the provisions of any permit issued
pursuant to such application.
105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be
construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of
this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the
jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction
documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the
correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is
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also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this
code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
105.5 Expiration.
1. Every permit issued shall expire ~2 years from the date of issuance;: °~^°^+ +-,.~+
There shall be no extensions allowed.
2. Every permit shall become null and void by limitation if the work on the site
authorized by such permit has not commenced within 180 days after issuance.
3. Every permit shall become null and void 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. The building official shall determine that work has been suspended or
abandoned if more than 180 days have passed from the approval date of a required
inspection and work has not legitimately progressed to the point of calling for the next
listed required inspection noted under Section 15.07.010.109.4 of this code.
105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend
or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. Conditional
permits may be revoked for failure to comply with applicable conditions.
105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the
site of the work until the completion of the project.
SECTION FIVE. That Section 15.07.080 ACC, relating to construction administration, is
amended to read as follows:
15.07.080 Fees
108.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by
law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional
fee, if any, has been paid.
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical, a~
plumbing systems1 er alterationsLautomatic fire protection and alarm systems requiring
a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the
schedules as established by the applicable governing a-~t~yauthorities.
108.3 Plan Review Fees: When submittal documents are required by section
106 of this code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal
documents for plan review. The building official and/or the fire code official may have
the option to charge deposit, in lieu of the full plan review fee if the full amount is not
known at the time. Any plan review deposit shall be applied toward the total plan review
fee owed. The actual permit fees and related plan review fee shall be determined upon
completion of the plan review and the balance owing shall be paid at the time of permit
issuance. The plan review fee shall be a separate fee from the permit fees specified in
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this section and are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are
incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project
involves deferred submittal items as defined in section 15.07.010.106, an additional
plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the fee code established by the
jurisdiction.
108.3.1 Registered Plan Program. When plans are submitted under the
jurisdiction's "Registered Plan Program," a plan review fee shall be paid at the
time of application for a registered plan. The building official may have the option
to charge a partial deposit, in lieu of the full plan review fee. All portions of fees
paid as a deposit amount shall be applied to the total plan review fees owed. The
applicant shall be required to pay the balance of amount owed for the plan
review. Valuations used to compute the permit fees shall include all- options
submitted with a registered plan. When a registered plan consists of a number of
plan options that can produce any number of similar but different buildings, the
building official may charge plan review fees based on each different building
configuration. Plan review fees shall be paid for at the time of application for a
building permit. The building official may have the option to charge a partial
deposit, in lieu of the full plan review fee. All portions of fees paid as a deposit
amount shall be applied to the total plan review fees owed. The applicant shall be
required to pay the balance of amount owed for the plan review. The plan review
fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified
in Fee Code, and are in addition to the permit fees.
108.4 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an
estimated permit value at time of application. The determination of value or valuation
under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official.
108.5 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who
commences any work on a building, structure, gas, mechanical or plumbing system
before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a special investigation fee
established by the building official and/or the fire code official that shall be in addition to
the required permit fees.
108.6 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration,
removal or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work
authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit
from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
108.7 Performance Bonds. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the
applicant or agent shall post a cash bond with the Building Department in the amount of
$300, which sum shall be refundable upon inspection and final approval. However, if a
permanent bond is on file with the Finance Director, the applicant or agent shall post a
cash bond in the amount of $200.
108.8 Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80
percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code. The building official may authorize refunding of not more
than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a
plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is
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done. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of
application.
SECTION SIX. That Section 15.07.090 ACC, relating to construction administration, is
amended to read as follows:
15.07.090 Inspections
109.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be
subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of
an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of
this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the
work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building
official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or
replacement of any material required to allow inspection. The fire code official is
authorized to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or
premises in accordance with Section 15.07.010.104.6 for the purpose of enforcing this
code.
109.2 Preliminary inspections Before issuing a permit, the building official is
authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which
an application has been filed.
109.3 Manufacturer's installation instructions. Manufacturer's installation
instructions, as required by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of
inspection.
109.4 Required inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make
the inspections set forth in Sections 15.07.010.109.4.1 through 15.07.010.109.4.10.
109.4.1 Footing and foundation inspection. Footing and foundation
inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any
required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required
forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on
the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94,
the concrete need not be on the job.
109.4.2 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and
under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel
and building service equipment, conduit, slab insulation, piping accessories and
other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or
floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
109.4.3 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of
the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction,
the elevation certification required in IBC Section 1612.5 or IRC Section R323
shall be submitted to the building official.
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109.4.4 Exterior wall sheathing inspection. Exterior wall sheathing shall
be inspected after all wall framing is complete, strapping and nailing is properly
installed but prior to being covered.
109.4.5 Roof sheathing inspection. The roof sheathing shall be
inspected after all roof framing is complete. No roof coverings shall be installed
until inspections are made and approved.
109.4.6 IMC/tUPC/GAS/NEC rough in inspection. Rough in mechanical,
gas piping, plumbing and electrical shall be inspected when the rough in work is
complete and if required, under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be
made until the rough in work is inspected and approved.
109.4.7 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the
roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and
pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough
electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
109.4.8 Flashing and exterior weather barrier inspection Flashing and
exterior weather barrier inspections shall be made after all materials have been
installed, but prior to any of the work being covered.
109.4.9 Lath inspection and gypsum board inspection. Lath and
gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior
and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board
joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of afire-resistance rated assembly or
a shear assembly.
109.4.11 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and
penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view
until inspected and approved.
109.4.12 Energy efficiency inspection
109.4.12.1 Envelope
1. Wall Insulation Inspection: To be made after all wall
insulation and air vapor retarder sheet or film materials are in place, but
before any wall covering is placed.
2. Glazing Inspection: To be made after glazing materials are
installed in the building.
3. Exterior Roofing Insulation: To be made after the installation
of the roof insulation, but before concealment.
4. Slab/Floor Insulation: To be made after the installation of the
slab/floor insulation, but before concealment.
109.4.12.2 Mechanical
1. Mechanical Equipment Efficiency and Economizer: To be
made after all equipment and controls required by this Code are installed
and prior to the concealment of such equipment or controls.
2. Mechanical Pipe and Duct Insulation: To be made after all
pipe and duct insulation is in place, but before concealment.
109.4.12.3 Lighting and Motors
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1. Lighting Equipment and Controls: To be made after the
installation of all lighting equipment and controls required by this Code, but
before concealment of the lighting equipment.
2. Motor Inspections: To be made after installation of all
equipment covered by this Code, but before concealment.
109.4.13 Reinspection: The building official may require a structure or
portions of work to be re-inspected. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each
inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete, when corrections called for are not made, when the
approved plans and permit are not on site, or when the building is not accessible.
109.4.14 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified
above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of
any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code
and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.
109.4.15 Special inspections. In addition to the inspections specified
above, the building official is authorized to make or require special inspections for
any type of work related to the technical codes by an approved agency at no cost
to the jurisdiction.
109.4.16 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all
work required by the building permit is completed.
109.5 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports
of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
qualifications and reliability.
109.6 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building
permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for
inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for
inspections of such work that are required by this code.
109.7 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in
each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall
either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify
the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be
covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.
SECTION SEVEN. That Section 15.07.130 ACC, relating to construction
administration, is amended to read as follows:
15.07.130 Appeals -Hearing examiner
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official or fire code official relative to the application and interpretation if
this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of the City
of Auburn's appointed Hearing Examiner.
A. Appeal to Hearing Examiner.
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1. Appointment and Term. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, except as provided in Chapter 70.92 RCW, a hearing
examiner shall be appointed by the Mayoras provided elsewhere in this code.
2. Duties. The examiner shall conduct an appeal hearing as provided herein,
enter findings of fact, and conclusions of law based upon those facts and a decision
which is final action subject to appeal as provided herein.
3. Conflict of Interest. The examiner shall not conduct or participate in any
hearing or decision in which the examiner has a direct or indirect personal interest
which might exert such influence upon the examiner that might interfere with his
decision-making process. Any actual or potential conflict of interest shall be disclosed
by the Hearing Examiner to the parties immediately upon discovery of such conflict.
Participants in the hearing process have the right, insofar as possible, to have the
examiner free from personal interest or pre-hearing contacts on issues considered by
him/her. It is recognized that there is a countervailing public right to free access to
public officials on any matter. If such personal or pre-hearing interest contact impairs
the examiner's ability to act on the matter, the hearing examiner shall state and shall
abstain therefrom to the end that the proceeding is fair and has the appearance of
fairness, unless all parties agree in writing to have the matter heard by said examiner. If
all parties do not agree and the hearing examiner must abstain, the Mayor shall be
notified and the Mayor shall appoint a hearing examiner pro tem to sit in the hearing
examiner's stead.
4. Freedom from Improper Influence. No council member, City official, or any
other person shall attempt to interfere with, or improperly influence the examiner or
examiner pro tempore in the performance of his/her designated duties.
5. Duties of the Examiner -Applications and Decisions. For cases and actions as
prescribed by ordinance, the Examiner shall receive and examine available information,
conduct public hearings, prepare a record thereof, and enter findings of fact,
conclusions based upon those facts, and a decision. As provided herein, such decision
is final action subject to appeal as provided herein.
6. Application of Appeal and Filing Fee.
a. Form of Appeal. Any person receiving a decision or determination made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
may appeal such determination or decision under this code by paying the filing
fee as set forth in the City of Auburn Fee Schedule and filing at the office of the
building official a written application of appeal containing:
1. A heading in the words: "Before the Hearing Examiner of the City
of Auburn".
2. A caption reading: "Appeal of Building Official or Fire Code
Official Decision or Determination," giving the names of all appellants
participating in the appeal.
3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the
appellants in the building or the land involved in the determination or
decision.
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4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the
specific action protested, together with any material facts claimed to
support the contentions of the appellant.
5. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief
sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested action should be
reversed, modified or otherwise set aside.
6. The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their
official mailing addresses.
7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at
least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
7. Processing Application of Appeal. Upon receipt of any application of appeal
filed pursuant to this section together with the filing fee in the amount as set forth in the
City of Auburn Fee Schedule, the building official or fire code official shall within two (2)
working days of receipt of an application determine whether the application is complete.
If complete, the application shall be accepted. If not complete, the building official or fire
code official shall request that the applicant provide additional information as necessary
to complete the application. The applicant shall be advised of the date of acceptance of
the application.
8. Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after
acceptance of the written application of appeal, the examiner shall fix a date, time and
place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall be not less than 10 days nor more
than 90 days from the date the application of appeal was filed with the building official or
fire code official. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at
least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the examiner either by
causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a
copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at his address shown on the
appeal.
9. Effect of Failure to Appeal. Failure of any person to file an appeal in
accordance with provisions of this section shall constitute a waiver of any right to an
administrative hearing and adjudication of the building official's or fire code official's
decisions or determinations.
10. Scope of Hearing on Appeal. Only those matters or issues specifically raised
by the appellant shall be considered in the hearing of the appeal.
11. Hearing Procedures:
a. Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape
recording or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be
appropriate by the examiner.
b. Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall also be reported by a
phonographic reporter if requested by any party thereto. A transcript of the
proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon
payment of the fee prescribed therefor. Such fees may be established by the
examiner, but shall in no event be greater than the cost involved.
c. Continuances. The examiner may grant continuances for good cause
shown.
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d. Oaths -Certification. In any proceedings under this section, the
examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to
official acts.
e. Reasonable Dispatch. The examiner shall proceed with reasonable
dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the
convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.
f. Notice of Hearing. The notice to appellant shall be substantially in the
following form, but may include other information:"You are hereby notified that a
hearing will be held before (name of hearing examiner) at
on the day of , 20_ at the hour of ,upon the notice and order
served upon you. You may be present at the hearing. You may present any
relevant evidence and will be given full opportunity to cross-examine all
witnesses testifying against you. You may request the issuance of subpoenas to
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents or
other things by filing an affidavit therefor with (name of hearing examiner)."
g. Subpoenas.
1. The examiner may issue subpoenas for the attendance of
witnesses or the production of other evidence at a hearing upon the
written demand of any party. The issuance and service of such subpoena
shall be obtained upon the filing of an affidavit therefor which states the
name and. address of the proposed witness; specifies the exact things
sought to be produced and the materiality thereof in detail to the issues
involved; and states that the witness has the desired things in his
possession or under his control. A subpoena need not be issued when the
affidavit is defective in any particular.
2. Penalties. Any person who refuses without lawful excuse to
attend any hearing or to produce material evidence in his possession or
under his control as required by any subpoena served upon such person
as provided for herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as
provided in ACC 1.24.010.
h. Conduct of Hearing.
1. Rules. Hearings need not be conducted according to the
technical rules relating. to evidence and witnesses.
2. Oral Evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or
affirmation.
3. Hearsay Evidence. Hearsay evidence may be used for the
purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence, but shall not
be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over
objection in civil actions in courts of competent jurisdiction in this state.
4. Admissibility of Evidence. Any relevant evidence shall be
admitted if it is the type of evidence on which responsible persons are
accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the
existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper
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the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in courts of
competent jurisdiction in this state.
5. Exclusion of Evidence. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence
shall be excluded.
6. Rights of Parties. Each party shall have these rights among
others:(a) To call and examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the
issues of the hearing;(b) To introduce documentary and physical
evidence;(c) To cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant
to the issues of the hearing;(d) To impeach any witness regardless of
which party first called him to testify;(e) To rebut the evidence against
him;(f) To represent himself or to be represented by anyone of his choice
who is lawfully permitted to do so.
7. Official Notice.(a) What may be noticed. In reaching a decision,
official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case
for decision, of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of
this state or official records of departments and ordinances of the
city.(b) Parties to be notified. Parties present at the hearing shall be
informed of the matters to be noticed, and these matters shall be noted in
the record, referred to therein, or appended thereto.(c) Opportunity to
refute. Parties present at the hearing-shall be given a reasonable
opportunity, on request, to refute the official noticed matters by evidence
or by written or oral presentation of authority, the manner of such
refutation to be determined by the hearing examiner.(d) Inspection of the
premises. The hearing examiner may inspect any building or premises
involved in the appeal during the course of the hearing, provided that (i)
notice of such inspection shall be given to the parties before the inspection
is made, (ii) the parties are given an opportunity to be present during the
inspection, and (iii) or the hearing examiner shall state for the record upon
completion of the inspection the material facts observed and the
conclusions drawn therefrom. Each party then shall have a right to rebut
or explain the matters so stated by the hearing examiner.
8. Limitation of Testimony. The examiner has the right to limit the
time a witness may testify.
12. Form and Effective Date of Decision. The decision shall be in writing and
shall contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, a determination of the issues
presented, and the requirements to be complied with. A copy of the decision shall be
delivered to the appellant personally or sent to him by certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested. The effective date of the decision shall be as stated therein.
13. Rights Granted -Right to Appeal. Nothing in this Section shall be construed
as granting any right of judicial review which does not previously exist in law. The
decision of the examiner or examiner pro tem shall be final and exclusive. A writ of
review must be sought in the Superior Court of King or Pierce County, if at all, by an
aggrieved party or person.
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14. Limitations of Authority. The examiner shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code or the technical codes nor
shall the examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code or the technical
codes.
SECTION EIGHT. That Section 15.07.160 ACC, relating to construction administration,
is amended to read as follows:
15.07.160 Unsafe structures and equipment
116.1 General. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become
unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities,
inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper
occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe
structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official
deems necessary and as provided for in the
. 2006 International Property Maintenance Cade. A vacant
structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
116.1.1 Evacuation. The fire code official or the fire ~'°~°~*m°^~ official in
charge of an incident shall be authorized to order the immediate evacuation of
any occupied building deemed unsafe when such building has hazardous
conditions that present imminent danger to building occupants. Persons so
notified shall immediately leave the structure or premises and shall not enter or
re-enter until authorized to do so by the fire code official or the fire ~'°
official in charge of the incident.
SECTION NINE. That Section 15.08A.011 ACC, relating to the International Building
Code, is amended to read as follows:
15.08A.011 Adoption of 2~3--International Building Code.
The 20036 International Building Code as adopted and hereafter amended
by the State Building Code Council, and included in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is
adopted as the building code of the city; provided, that the amendments,
deletions and additions thereto as provided in this chapter shall govern over the
published provisions of the International Building Code.
SECTION TEN. That Section 15.08A.021 ACC, relating to the International Building
Code, is amended to read as follows:
15.08A.021 Appendices adopted
X883-International Code appendix Chapter E, "Supplementary Accessibility
Requirements", Appendix Chapter H, "Signs"1 a-nd-Appendix Chapter J, "Grading" and
Appendix Chapter M, "2006 International Existing Building Code" are hereby adopted.
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SECTION ELEVEN. That Section 15.36A.011 ACC, relating to the International Fire
Code, is is amended to read as follows:
15.36A.011 Adoption.
The International Fire Code 2006 Edition, as published by the International
Code Council, as amended in chapters 51-44 and 51-45 WAC, effective July 1, 20074,
together with amendments, additions, and deletions adopted in this chapter, including
Appendix B, "Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings, Appendix C, "Fire Hydrant
Locations and Distribution", and Appendix E, "Hazard Categories". The provisions of
ACC Chapter 15.07 together with Chapter 15.38A ACC and this chapter shall be
controlling within the jurisdiction of the city. The manufacture, storage, handling, sale,
and use of fireworks shall be governed by Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212-17
WAC and ACC Chapter 8.24 "Fireworks" consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC.
SECTION TWELVE. That Section 15.36A.041 ACC, relating to the International Fire
Code, is is amended to read as follows:
15.36A.041 Section 903 and 2305 Amended Housekeeping and
Maintenance.
A. Automatic sprinkler systems -Speculative use warehouses. Section 903
of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by
adding the following new subsections 903.2.8.3 and 903.7:
Sec. 903.2.8.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant, tenant, or
use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is
otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler
system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following:
1. The design area shall be not less than 2,000 square feet.
2. The density shall be not less than that for class IV non-encapsulated
commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and
with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height.
3. Sprinkler piping that is 4 inches and larger in width shall be used and
the structural engineer of record shall provide written verification approving of the
point and dead loads.
Sec. 903.7. Automatic sprinkler riser rooms. All automatic sprinkler svstem
risers shall be located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, lighting and
heat. This requirement shall include any NFPA 13, 13R and 13D systems which
serve more than one (1) dwelling unit or unit of occupancies
EXCEPTION: 13D single family dwellings or Townhomes defined within the IRC.
B. International Fire Code Section 2305 is amended to read as follows:
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2305.8 -Signage
Facilities designed in accordance with this section shall include the appropriate
signage (as shown below) and shall be properly posted.
Example of approved signage required for use of Section 2305.8, as amended:
BLACK LETTERS (TWO INCH HIGH)
5" NO STACKING ABOVE THIS LINE
3" ~
5.. BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL WHITE
ENAMEL
PAINT
RED LETTERS RED STRIPE 12'
(TWO INCH) A.A.F.
1
1. This sign must be posted prior to building being fixtured and occupied.
2. Mount signs at 50'0" O.C. on all walls starting 25'0" from any exterior corner;
also on two sides of each column.
3. Signage required on end of racks, if installed.
4. In accordance with the International Fire Code as amended.
SECTION THIRTEEN. That Section 15.36A.081 ACC, relating to the International Fire
Code, is added to the Auburn City Code to read as follows:
15.36A.081 Definitions.
Addressable -The capability of a fire alarm system and associated devices that
have discrete identification so that system devices can have their status individually
identified within the fire alarm system.
Common Use -Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces or elements
that are not available for public use and are made available for the shared use or two or
more people.
Employee Work Area -All or any portion of a space used only by employees
and only for work purposes. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes, conference rooms and
break rooms are not employee work areas.
Public Use Areas - Interior or exterior rooms or spaces that are made available
to the general public.
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SECTION FOURTEEN. That Section 15.36A.091 ACC, relating to the International Fire
Code, is added to the Auburn City Code to read as follows:
15.36A.091 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
International Fire Code Chapter 9 is amended to read as follows:
907.1.2 Equipment. Equipment systems and their components shall be listed
and approved for which they were installed. All new systems shall be addressable. Each
device shall have it's own address and annunciate individual device addresses at a UL
Central Station.
907.1.3 Fire Detection Systems. In addition to any requirement of 907.2 or
907.3, all occupancies exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area as defined in
section 15.38A.011(G) shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire detection
system. Fire walls as defined in 15.38A.011(A) shall not be considered to separate a
building to enable deletion of the required fire detection system.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Group "U" Occupancies
2. Occupancies protected throughout by an approved monitored automatic sprinkler
system may delete heat and smoke detectors from the system.
3. One and Two Family residences
907.10.1 Visible Alarms. Visible alarm notification shall be provided in
accordance with sections 907.10.1.1 through 907.10.1.4.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Visible alarm appliances are not required in alterations, except where an existing
fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced or a new fire alarm system is installed.
2. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in exits defined in
section 1002.1.
3. Visible alarm notification shall not be required in non-public accessable storage
areas in S1 and S2 occupancies or other approved areas.
907.10.1.1 Public and Common Areas. Visible and audible alarm notification
appliances shall be provided in public and common areas as defined in section
15.36A.081.
907.10.1.2 Employee Work Areas. Visible and audible alarm notification
appliances shall be provided in employee work areas as defined in section
15.36A.081.
SECTION FIFTEEN. That Chapter 15.12 ACC, relating to the Uniform Housing Code is
hereby repealed.
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SECTION SIXTEEN. That Section 15.36A.051 ACC, relating to fire safety during
construction is hereby repealed.
SECTION SEVENTEEN. GENERAL SEVERABILITY.
That if any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation
or the application thereof to other person or circumstances shall not be affected.
SECTION EIGHTEEN. IMPLEMENTATION.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as
may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
SECTION NINETEEN. EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication of the
Ordinance Summary.
INTRODUCED: ~UL 2 2007
PASSED: JUL 2 2007
APPROVED: JUL 2 2007
ATTEST:
Da ~ Ile E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO
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PUBLISHED: C7 "i -~-~ -3vz1
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PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR