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"WASHINGTON AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject Date:
Ordinance No. 6310 - Title 15 (Building and Construction )/2009 July 13, 2010
Intemational Codes Amendments
Department: Planning 8 Attachments: Ordinance No. 6310 Budget Impact: N/A
Develo ment
Administrative Recommendation: Ci , Council introduce and ado t Ordinance No. 6310.
Background Summary:
RCW 19.27.031(State building code - Adoption - Conflicts - Opinions) directs the adoption of
specified codes pertaining to building and fire regulations standards issued by International Code Council, .
Inc (ICC). ICC develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings,
including homes and schools. ICC was established in 1994 as a non-profit organization by the Building
Officials and Code Administrators Intemational, Inc. (BOCA), Intemational Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress Intemational, lnc: (SBCCI).The International Codes, or I-
Codes, published'6y ICC, provide minimum safeguards for people at; home, at school and in the
workplace. To date, fifty states and the District of Columbia have adopted the 1-Codes at the state or
jurisdicfional level. The ICC issues updated versions of the I-Codes eyery three years.
' The Washington State Building Code Council is a state agency created by the legislature to provide
independent analysis and objective advice to the legislafure and the Govemor's Office on stafe building
code issues. The Council establishes #he minimum building, mechanical, fire, plumbing and energy code
requirements necessary to promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state of
Washington, by reviewing, developing and adopting the state 6uilding code. The Council has recently
adopted and issued the 2009 I-Codes for the State of Washington inclusive of the Jnternational Building
Code, the Intemational Residential Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical
Code, the International Fire Code, and the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC). The
Council's adoption of the I-Codes will be effective on July 1, 2010. The Council is recommending local
governments adopt the 2009 I-Codes along with any administrative changes to chapter 1(Administration)
of each code prior to or around July 1s`.
Title 15 (Building and Construction) of the Aubum City Code compnses the referenced adoption of the I-
Codes together with the adoption of regulations that are specific to the City of Aubum that are commonly
referred to as "local amendments". Building staff, togetFier with the Valley Regional Fire Authority as
appropriate, have analyzed and incorporated the 2009 1-Codes together with recommended Iocal
amendments to update Title 15 as appropriate.
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Reviewed by Council 8 Committees: Reviewed' by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: p Building ❑ M&0
❑ Airport 0 Finance O Cemetery ❑ Mayor
0 Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Services ❑ Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services 0 Planning & CD ❑ Fire ED Planning
❑ Park Board ❑ Public Works 0 Legal ❑ Police
0 Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources
Action•
Comm'ittee Approval: DYes ONo
Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until
Tabled Until
Gouncilmember: Norman Staff: Ho kins/Sn der
Meetin Date: Jul 19, 2010 Item Number: VIII.A:1
AUBURN 'k MORE `THAN YOt7 IMAGINED
CITY OF
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
The Planning Commission conducted a duly advertised public hearing"on June 8, 2010 for the proposed
amendments. There was no public testimony. Following the close of the public hearing and deliberations,
the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approVal to the City Council of the proposed
amendments to Title 15. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for the City initiated
amendments to Title 15 of the Au6um City Code on May 27, 2010 under city file SEP10-0012. The
Determination of Non-Significance was published in the May27, 2010 edition of the Seattle'fimes. The
proposed amendments to Title 15 were submitted to the Growth Management Services Division of the
Washington State Commerce Department and other state agencies as required for expedited review on
May 26, 2010. Commerce transmitted a receipt and acknowledgment letter (Material ID # 15735) on May
27, 2010 to the City indicating that the procedural requirement of RCW 36.70A.106 had been complied
with. On June 2, 2010, the Growth Management Services Division notified the City that it had been
granted expedited review for the proposed amendments.
The Planning and Community Development Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6310 at its regular June
28, 2010 meeting. The Planning and Community Development at'its regular July 12, 2010 meeting, on an
unanimous motion; recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6310 to the Aubum Citjr Council. Ordinance 'No. 6310 is scheduled for discussion by the Finance Committee at its regular July 19, 2010 meeting and
for potential action by the City Council on July 19, 2010.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 3 10
AN ORDINANCE- OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 15.06.01; 15.07.010; 15.07:020;
15.07.050; 15.07.060; 15.07.080; 15.07.090; '
15.07.100; 15.07.160; 15.08A.11; 15.08A.21 f
15.32.010; 15.36A.011; 15.36A.031; 15.,36A.00
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15.36A.091;; 15.38A.021; 15.38A.041; 15.38A.051;
15.40.020; 15,40.030; 15.48.040; 15.48.080;
15.48.110; 15.48.120; 15.48.130; 15.48.140; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15:07.040; 15.07.070;
15.07.120; 15.07.140; 15.07.150; 15.08A.061;
15. 36A.021; 15.36A.061; 15.38A.011; 15.40. 050;
15.40.060; 15.56.010 0F THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
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 Aubum has adopted by
reference several building codes in order fo profect. the healfh, safety, and
welfare of the residents of the City, which are codified in Title 15 of the Aubum
City Code; and WHEREAS, staff recommends amending Title 15 to incorporate updates
to the referred codes, eliminate redundant language, and improve efficient
enforcement of the codes.
NOW, THEREFORE,-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.06.01 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
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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.
A. The 20069 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 Internafional Code Council, ,
" is adopted, by. reference with amendments, deletions and
additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.08A ACC, Building Code.
B.Intemational Residential Code Adopted. The 20069 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 Intemational
Code Council, , " ' Chapter 11, "Energy
Efficiency," and Chapters 25 through 42, "Plumbing and Electrical," is adopted
with the following amendments:
1. Appendix Chapter G, "Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs," is hereby
adopted.
C.International Mechanical Code Adopted. The 20069 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the Infernational
Code Council, , " ' is adopted.
D. International Fire Code Adopted. The 20069 Edition of the Intemational 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, eXGIWdiF;g
°^t°F 1"ed^n6^*°*FPtie; " by reference with amendments, deletions and
additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC, Fire Code.
E. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Adopted. The 20069 Edition of ANSI
Z223.1/ 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 20039 Edition of the
Infernational 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, , " ' is adopted.
H. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted. The 20069 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code
Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, as published by the International
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Code Council, exn1iin1°^^ Gha^+eF «Mm,.,,s+..a+;,,.,," Chapter 12, "Fuel Piping,"
Chapter 15, "Firestop Protection;" and those requirements of the 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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24Appendix Chapter A, "Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water
Supply System"; and 3.2 Appendix Chapter B, "`Ezplanatory Notes on Combination Waste and
Vent Systems"; and
4=3 Appendix Chapter I, "Installation Standards"; and
5.4 Appendix Chapter H, "Grease Interceptors"; and
6.5 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.
1. 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.
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K. International Property Management Code Adopfed. The 20069 Edition of
the International Property Management Code, as published by the International
Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, Section 111, 4Means of Appeal," is hereby
adopted. (Ord. 61.04 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5184 § 2, 1998; Ord.
4754 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4566 § 5(Exh. A), 1992.)
Section 2. Arnendrnent to Citv Code. Section 15.07.010 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.010 General.
A. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Construction Administrative
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Code of the city of Auburn, he~ a
B. Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to fhe administration of fhe
technical codes as adopted by the state of Washington and as listed:
1. a. 20069 International Building Code - Chapter51-50 WAC;
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b. 20069 International Residential Code = Chapter 51-51 WAC;
c. 20069 Intemational Mechanical Code - Chapter 51-52 WAC;
d. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) - Chapter 51-52 WAC;
e. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) - Chapter 51-52 WAC;
f. 20069 International.Fuel Gas Code - Chapter 51-52 WAC;
g. 20069 International Fire Code - Chapter 51-54 WAC;
h. 20069 Uniform Plumbing Code - Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC.-i
i. 2008 National _Electrical Code (NEC) -RCW 19.28, and Chapter
296-46B WAC.
2. 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.
3. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this subsection.
Where terms are not defined, ttiey shall have their ordinary accepted meanings
within the context with which they, are used. Webster's Third lnternational
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.
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Section 3. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15,07.020 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.020 Applicability.
A. General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of th_is code specify
different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most
resfrictive shall govern except that the hierarchy of the codes named in Chapter
19.27 RCW shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general
requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable.
B. Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
_ provisions of local, state or federal law.
C. Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, or to
provisions not specifically identified by numbec, shall be construed to refer to
such chapter, section or provision of this code.
D. 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 befinreen
provisions of this code and'referenced codes and standards, the provisions of
this code shall apply.
E. 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.
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Section 4. Amendment;to Citv Code. Section 15.07.050 of the
Auburn City Code is arnended as follows:
15.07.050 Permifs.
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A. Application for Permif. T^ ^h+°;^ °^°^r;+ t"° aApplicants shall fifs~file an
application }h°rF in writing on a form furnished by the building department for
that purpose. Applications determined by the building officiaf 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 prioposed work is
intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as
required in ' . this code.
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 subsections (GN(1) through (7) of this
section, applications for permits governing construction projecfs costing $5,000
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 identffication of the consfruction 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 bond is for an amount not less than 50 percent of the total amount of the
construction project.
e. The information required on the building permit application by
subsection (SA)(8)(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.
f. The information required by subsection (GN(8) of this section and
information supplied by the applicant after the permit is issued under subsection
(C~A)(8)(g) of this section shall be kept on record in the office where building
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permits are issued and made :available to any person on request. If a copy is
requested, a reasonable charge may be made.
g. If any of the information required by subsection (G6)(8) of this
section is not available at the time the application is submitted, the applicant shall
se-statenote what information is not available. T
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application to be deemed incomplete for the purposes of vesting under this
section. However, the applicant shall provide the remaining information as soon
as the applicanf can reasonably obtain such information.
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Section S. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.07.060 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.060 Use of Consultants.
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3--Use of Consultants. Whenever review of a building permit application
requires retention by this jurisdiction for professional consulting services, the
applicant shall reimburse this jurisdiction the cost of such professional consulting
services. This fee shall be in addition to the normal plan review and building
permit fees. This jurisdiction may require the applicant to deposit an amount with
this jurisdiction estimated in the discretion of the building official to be sufficient to
cover anticipated costs to retaining professional consultant services and to
ensure reimbursement for such cosfs.
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Section 6. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.07.080 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows
15.07.080 Fees.
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A. Plan Review Fees.
1. When submittal documents are required by ACC 15A7.060, 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 a 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 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 T*w-IBC section 107.3.4.2 , an additional plan -AGG review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the fee code established by the
jurisdiction.
42. 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 oificial may have the option to
charge a par#ial 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 the fee code, and are in addition to the permit fees.
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B. 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 $300.00, which sum shall be refundable upon inspection and final
approval. However, if a permanent bond is on file with the finance d'irector, the
applicant or agent shall post a cash bond in the amount of $200.00.
C. 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 reviewfee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before
any plan reviewing is done.. The building official shall not authorize refunding of
any fee paid except on written application fled by the original permittee not later
than 180 days after the date of application. (Ord. 6104 § 5, 2007; Ord. 5874
§ (108), 2004.)
Sectiore 7. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.07.090 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.0901nspections.
A. The City will conduct inspections Aas set-prescribed in the latest adopted
copv of the International Building Code with the exceptions as noted below.
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complete and under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be made until
the rough-in work is inspected and approved.
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exterior weather barrier inspections shall be made after all materials have been
installed, but prior to any of the work being covered.
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44-43. Energy Efficiency Inspection.
a. Envelope.
i. 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. -
ii. Glazing Inspection. To be made after glazing materials are
installed in the building.
iii. Exterior Roofing Insulation. To be made after the installation of
the roof insulation, but before concealment.
iv. Slab/Floor Insulation. To be made after the installation of the
slab/floor insulation, but before concealment:
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building official is authorized to make or require special inspections above the
reQUirements as stated in Chapter 17 for any type of work related to the fechnical.
codes by an approved ageney at no cost to the jurisdiction.
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, Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.100 Cectificate of occupancy.
A. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and
no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or
portion *'~°~f the building or structure shall be made until the building official
has issued a certificate of occupancy *"°f-as provided_-#efeiRfor in this
Section. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an
approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
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Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.07.160 Unsafe structures and equipment.
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4-. Evacuation. The fire code official or the #Ere-buildin 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 fife-buildin official in charge of
the incident. (Ord. 6104 § 8, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 4(116), 2004.)
Section 10. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.08A.11 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.08A.011 Adoption of International Building Code.
The 20069 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 govecn over the published
provisions of the International Building Code. (Ord. 6104 § 9, 2007; Ord. 5874 §
6, 2004.)
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Section 11. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.08A.021 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.08A.021 Appendices adopted.
International Building Code Appendix Chapter E, "Supplementary Accessibility
Requirements," ' Appendix Chapter H, "Signs," Appendix Chapter J, "Grading,"
and Appendix Chapter M, "20069 Intemational Existing Building Code;" are
hereby adopfed. (Ord. 6104 § 10, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
Section 12. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.32.010 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.32.010 Additional provisions adopted.
In addition to the provisions of the latest adopted Uniform Sign Code, 1994-7
€d+fien, there is adopted by reference and incorporated in this chapter by this.
reference Chapter 18.56 ACC entitled Signs. (Ord. 4777 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4569 § 2
(Exh. A),.1992; Ord. 4368 § 2, 1990; Ord. 4189 § 10, 1986.)
Section 13. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.36A.011 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.36A.011 Adoption.
The International Fire Code, 20069 Edition, as published by the International
Code Council, as amended in Chapter 51-54 WAC, effective July 1, 209710,
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," Appendix D, "Fire. Apparatus Access Roads"
and Appendix E, "Hazard Categories." .
tegeth F 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 242-17 WAC
and Chapfer 8.24 ACC, Fireworks, consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC. (Ord..
6104 § 11, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 10, 2004.)
Section 14. Amendment to City Code: Section 15.36A.031 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.36A.031 Fire service features.
Chapter 5 of the Intemational Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features," is
adopted with the following amendments
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Fire Code, entitled '`Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by subst+tuting
subseGt*GR . i addinq the following subsection:
Sec. 503.3 Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked
whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed minimum required
width of roadways. Subject to the fire code official's prior written
approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire lanes" as
defined in section.502.1 of the code, may be established or relocated
at the time of plan review, pre-construction site . inspection, and/or
post construction site inspection as well as any time during the life of
the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads established
by the fire code official can utilize yellow marking paint and the term
"fire lane." Fire lanes shall be marked as directed by the fire code
official in accordance with ACC 10.36.175.
BG. Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Marking, Section 503 of the International
Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by suIbstitu#ing
subsen-fien addin4 the followinq subsection with the following:
Sec. 503.3.1 Alternate materials and methods. The fire code official
may modify, on a case-by-case basis, any of the marking provisions
in this subsection 503.3 where practical difficulties exist. Modification
requests shall be submitted in writing to the fire code official setting
forth a suggested altemative.
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IC. Fire Protection Water Supplies - Where Required. Section 5087 of the
International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by
substituting subsection $087.5.1 with the following:
Sec. 5087.5.1 Where required. All buildings or structures shall be
located so that there is at least 1 hydrant within 150 feet, and no
portion of the building or structure is more than 300 feet from a
hydrant, as measured by an approved route.
JD. Clear Space Around Hydrants. Section 5087 . of the Intemational Fire
Code, entitled "Clear Space Around Hydrants," is amended by substituting
subsection 5097.5.5 with the following:
- Sec. 5087.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 5-foot clear space .
shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except
as otherwise required or approved.
(Ord. 5874 § 10, 2004.)
Section 15. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.36A.041 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.36A.041 Secfions 903 and 2305 amended - Biousekeeping and
maintenance.
A. Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Speculative Use Warehouses. Section 903
of the International Fire Code; entitled "Aufomatic Sprinkler Systems," is
amended by adding the'following newsubsections 9032,99.3 and 903.7:
Sec. 903.2.89.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant,
tenant, or use of fhe building or storage com_modity 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.
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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 sptinkler riser rooms. All automatic sprinkler
system,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:
2305.8.6.1 - 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 2305.86_1, as amended:
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occupied.
2. Mount signs at 50'0" O.C. on all walls starting 260" 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.
(Ord. 6104 § 12, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 10, 2004.)
Section 16. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.36A.091 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.36A.091 Fire alarm and detection systems. '
A_International Fire Code Chapter 9 is amended to cead as follows:
907.1.23 Equipment. Equipment systems and their components shall
be listed and approved for which they were installed. All new systems ,
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shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own address and
annunciate individual device addresses at a UL Central Station.
907.1.34 Fice Detection Systems. In addition to any requirement of
907.2 or 907.3, all occupancies exceeding 5,000 square feet gross
. floor area shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire
detection system. Fire walls as defined in 15.38A.01 1 (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.
907.6:2.3 Visible Alarms. Visible alarm notification shall be provided
in accordance with Sections 907.6.2.3.1 through 907.6.2.3.4
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Visible alarm notification shall not be required in non-
public accessible storage areas in S1 and S2 occupancies
or other approved areas.
907.1-94,1-6.2.3.1 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.
907.48.4-2-6.2.3.2 Employee Work Areas. Visible and audible
alarm notification appliances shall be - provided in employee work
areas as defined in Section 15.36A.081.
B. For purposes of this Chapter, a"fire wall," "fire barrier," or "horizontal
assembly" shall not be considered to separate a buildinq so as to avoid the
required automatic fire alarm and detection svstem. A buildinq shaU have a
minimum distance of `five feet from anv point of the building to anv point of
another buildinq and from the praqerty line in order to be considered a
separate buildinq.
(Ord. 6104 § 14, 2007.)
Section 17. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.38A.021 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.38A.021 General .
A. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with
this chapter and/or as approved by both the building official and fire s4+e~code
officiaL
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B. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic fire extinguishing
systems shall be national standard hose threads or as approved by the fire Get
code official.
C. The location of fire department hose connections shall be located within 50
feet of and no closer than five feet of an approved water supply and the
connection shall be located on the same side of the fire access roadway as the
approved water supply and must be approved by the fire Ghie#-code official.
0. Buildings used for high piled combustible storage shall comply with the fire
protection requirements of the fire code and Chapter 15.36A ACC.
E. For additional provisions on special hazards see the fire code and building
code for requirements. (Ord. 5874 § 12, 2004.)
Section 18. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.38A.041 ofi the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.38A.041 Application.
An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed and maintained in an
operable condition as specified in this, chapter in the following locations:
A. All buildings that do not have adequate fire flow or do not have adequate
emergency fire vehicle access as required in the fire code and as determined by
the fire code official-s#ie€.
B. All buildings except those classed as Group R, Division 3 and Group U,
when:
1. The building has more than 10,000 square feet of floor area, or is higher
than 30 feet, or requires more than 2,8500 gallons per minute of fire flow in
accordance with International Fire Code Appendix "B".
6-C_All buildings that contain more than 8,000 square feet of Group A
occupancies and in:
1. All A-2 assembly rooms used primarily for entertaining occupants who
are consuming alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages or dining in unseparated
areas where the total floor area is more than 5,000 square feet. For uses to be
considered 1 separated, the separation shall not be less than a one-hour
occupancy separation as defined in the building code.
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2_All enciosed usable space below or over a stairway in Group A,
Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 occupancies.
3. All amusement buildings except those that are both less than 1,000
square feet of floor area and have an exit travel distance from any point that is
less than 50 feet.
4_Areas under roof and gridiron, in the tie and fly galleries, and in all
places behind the proscenium wall of stages; over and within the permanent
platForms that are more than 500 square feet in area; and in dressing rooms,
workshops and storerooms accessory to such stages or platforms, with the
exceptions noted below.
Exceptions:
a. Sprinklers are not required for stages 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2)
or less in area and 50 feet (15,240 mm) or less in height where curtains, scenery
or other combustible hangings are nof retractable vertically. Combustible
hangings shall be limited to a single main curtain, borders, legs and a single
backdrop.
b: Under stage areas less than four feet (1,219 mm) in clear height
used exclusively for chair or table storage and lined on the inside with five-
eighths-inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard or an approved equal.
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AA-E_ Additions, Alterations and Repairs. For the purpose of this chapter, any
alteration or repair which changes the character of the occupancy or use, and
which increases the fire or life safety or structural hazards, shall comply with the
requirements of this chapter and:
1. Any additions that increase the floor area of a building shall require that
the entire building comply with this chapter; and
2. These determinations shall 'be made by the building official and the fire
sh+e code official#.
~F. For purooses of this Chapter, a"fire. wall," "fire barcier," or "horizontal
assembly" shall not be considered to separate a buildinq so as to avoid the
~ required automatic fire extinguishing system. A buildinq shall have a minimum
distance of five feet from anv point of the building to anv point of another buildinq
and from the property line in order to be considered a separate building.
G. Plans. In addition to the requirements in the building and fire codes, all
plans for automatic fire extinguishing systems, including sprinkler system
underground piping, shall bear the stamp and signature of a Washington State
professional engineer who is registered as qualified in fire protection engineering,
or registered as a certifed sprinkler contractor #hrough the Washington State Fire
Marshal's Office, or as approved by the fire code sNe#official.
9-G_ Conflict. In case of conflict between fhe requirements contained in
Chapter 15.08A ACC and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall
govem and prevail. (Ord. 5874 § 12, 2004.)
Section 19. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.38A.051 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.38A.051 Automatic sprinkBer systems - Speculative use warehouses.
Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler
Systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.89.3:
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Sec. 903.2.$9.3 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 feef.
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 thaf 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.
(Ord. 5874 § 12, 2004.)
Section 20. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.40.020 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15:40.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the words set out in this sectio.n shall have the
following meanings:
A. "Combination photoelectric/ionization detector" means a smoke detection
device containing both an ionization and a photoelectric element.
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housing" is considered as any structure designed primarily for human occupancy
other than a mobile home, the structure of any room of which is either entirely or
substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than a building site, and
which is subject to regulation by the Washington Department of Labor and
Industries pursuant to RCW 43.22.450 through 43.22.490,
€C. Group R Occupancies. "Group R occupancies" shall have the following
meanings:
1. Group R, Division 1 of the LJRi#sFM lnternational Building Code, guest
rooms and dwelling units, i.e., hotels, motels, aparfinenfs and condominiums;
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2. Group R, Division 3 of the Ufl+#er-M-International Building Code, dwelling
units, i.e., duplexes, single-family dwellings and lodging houses;
3. Mobile home dwelling units.
F-D. "lonization detector" means a smoke detector device which activates in
response to invisible particles created by combustion. Sensitive to open flame
fire.
6E. Mobile Home. For the purpose of these rules, a"mobile home" is
considered as a factory-assembled structure or structures assembled with the
necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit
or units on its (their) own running gear and designed to be used as a dwelling
unit without a permanent foundation, and which is subject- to regulation by the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to' RCW 43.22.340
thcough 43.22.434.
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JF: "Smoke detection device~ means a self-contained alarm for detecting
visible or invisible particles of combustion, which consists of an assembly of
electrical components including a smoke chamber, alarm sounding appliance,
and provision for connection to a power supply source, either by splice leads or a
cord and plug arrangement or containing integral batteries. A supplemenfal heat
detector may be included as part of the appliance. Terminals may be included for
connection to a remote, audible signaling appliance or, accessory. An integral
transmitter may also be included to energize a remote audible signaling
appliance. The smoke defection device may be of the photoelectric and/or
ionization type. (Ord. 4270 § 2, 1988.)
Section 21. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.40.030 of the
Auburn City Code is amended.as follows:
15.40.030 Conformance with nationally accepted standards.
All smoke detection deyices shall be designed and manufactured in
conformance with the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard
UL 217 : , and
shall be approved or listed for the purposes for which they are intended. (Ord:
4270 § 3, 1988.)
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Section 22. Amendmenf to Citv Code. Section 15.48.040 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.48.040 Permit - Appiication - Form.
The application shall be made in writing, upon forms provided by the Planninq
& Development Deqartment , and shall be filed with the
Planning & Development Department' . (Ord.
2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.03U(A).)
Section 23. Amendment $o Citv Code. Section 15.48.080 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.48.080 Permit - Application -'Jnsurance certificate accompanying.
The applicant shall file with the Planning & Development Department bukknq
+nsyeste a certificate stating that the e*Citv is included as an additional insured
on the applicant's protective public liability insurance, providing for a limit of not
less than $50,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injuries to or death of one
person in any one accident; $100,000 for two or more persons injured in any one
accident, subject to $50,000 for each one; and shall also provide for property.
damage liability insurance providing for a limif of not less than $50,000 for all
damages arising out of injury to or destruction of property in any one accident.
(Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.030(C)(3).)
Section 24. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.48.110 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.48.110 Peronit- Grounds for refusal.
The building official~es~eF shall. refuse to issue a permit if the officaly -he
finds that:
A. Any application requirement or any fee or deposit requirement has not been
complied with;
6. The building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the city;
C. The building is in such a state of deterioration, disrepair or is otherwise so
structurally unsafe that it could nof be moved without endangering persons and
property in the city;
D. The building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved,
if the removal location is in the city;
E. The applicant's equipment is unsafe and persons and property would be
endangered by its use;
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F. The zoning or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new
location;
G. For any other reason persons or property in the city would be endangered
by the moving of the building. (Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.040(B).)
Secfion 25. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.48.120 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15.48.120 Permit- Fees, deposits and insurance filed with city clerk.
A. Deposits. The Planninq & Development Department buildiRg-iASyesAeF shall
deposit all fees; and deposits and all insurance policies with the city clerk.
B. Retum upon Nonissuance. Upon their his refusal to issue a permit, the
Planning & Development Department bu+Id+ag-*Rspeste~ shall return to the
applicant all insurance policies submitted. Permit fees filed with the application
. shall not be retumed. (Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.040(C).)
Section 26: Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.48.130 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows: 15.48.130 Designations of streets.
The PlanninQ & Development Department bu4d+Rg-wspestoF shall procure from
the engiReeF's-Public Works dDepartment a list of designated streets over which
the building may be moved. The Planning & Development Department bu"
+nspeshall have the list approved by the sChief of $Police and shall
reproduce the list upon the permit in writing. In making their determinations, the
Public Works dDepartment .and the eChief of pPolice shall act to
eF;q assure maximum safety to, persons and property in the city and to minimize
congestion and traffic hazards on public streets. (Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code
§ 2.14.040(D).)
Sectiore 27. Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.48.140 of the
Aubum City Code is amended as follows:
15:48.140 Permittee's duties.
Every permittee under this chapter shall:
A. Move a building only over streets designated for such use in the written
permit;
B. Notify the i Planninq and Development Department in_
writing of a desired change in moving date and hours as proposed in the
application;
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C. Notify the Plannina & Development Deqartment-buildiRg-i~syes~ef in writing
of any and all damage done to property belonging to the cify within 24 hours after
the damage or injury has occurred;
D. Cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the
building, while standing on a street, in such a manner as to wam the public of the
obstruction, and shall at all times erect and maintain barricades across the
streets in such manner as to protect the public from damage or injury by reason
of the removal ofthe building;
E. Comply with the building code, the fire zone, the zoning ordinance and all
other applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the city;
F. Pay the expense of a traffic officer if ordered by the Planning &
Devetopment Department ba+{d iflg-ipspesWF to accompany the movement of the
building to protect the public from injury;
G. Remove all rubbish and materials and fill all excavations to existing grade at
the original building site so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary
condition;
H. See that the sewer line is plugged with a concrete stopper and the water
shut off. Permittee shall notify the gas and electric service companies to remove
their services. (Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.050.)
Section 28: Amendment to Citv Code. Section 15.48.150 of the
Auburn City Code is amended as follows:
15.48.150 Enforcement agencies.
The building official, or the+r- h+s official's designee, pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 1.25 ACC shall enforce and carry out the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 4502 § 16, 1991; Ord. 2856 §2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.14.060(A).)
Section 29. Reaealed Sections of Citv Code. Sections 15.07.040;
15.07.070; 15.07.120; 15.07.140; 15.07.150; 15.08A.061; 15.36A.021;
15.36A.061; 15.38A.011; 15.40.050; 15.40.060; and 15.56.010 of the Aubum
City Code are hereby repealed in their entirety.
Section 30. Imalementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
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Section 31. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity ofi
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 32. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED: CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
AP V A TO FORM: niel B.. ' , itY tt
Published:
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