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prohibited from holding an in-person meeting at this time.
City of Auburn R esolution No. 5533, designates City of A uburn meeting locations
f or all C ouncil B oard and Commission meetings as virtual. A ll meetings will be
held virtually and telephonically until King C ounty enters into P hase 3 of Governor
I nslee’s S af e S tart — Washington’s Phased Reopening plan.
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A.P ledge of Allegiance
B.Roll Call
I I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS , AND P RE S E NTAT IO NS
I V.AP P O INT M E NT S
V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
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V I .NE W B US INE S S
V I I .C I T I ZE N INP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A.P ublic Hearings - (No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B.Audience P articipation
Thi s i s the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Counci l on any issue.
1.Virtual Participation
P articipants can submit written comments via mail, fax or email. All written
comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
P lease mail comments to:
City of Auburn
A ttn: S hawn Campbell, C ity C lerk
25 W Main St
A uburn, W A 98001
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A ttn: S hawn Campbell, C ity C lerk
F ax number: 253-804-3116
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C .C orrespondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
V I I I .C O UNC IL AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
C ouncil Ad Hoc C ommittee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
C ommittees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
C ity Council, if any.
1.F inance A d Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
I X.C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters l isted on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and wi ll be enacted by one moti on in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the D ecember 14, 2020 Study Session
B.Minutes of the D ecember 21, 2020 R egular C ouncil Meeting
C .C laim Vouchers (T homas)
C laim voucher list dated J anuary 4, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 461953
through 462122 in the amount of $1,676,176.36 and two wire transfers in the amount of
$173,772.98
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D .P ayroll Vouchers (Thomas)
P ayroll check numbers 539054 through 539058 in the amount of $577,002.41, manual
payroll check numbers 539059 through 539082 in the amount of $12,675.29, and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,489,707.38, for a grant total of
$3,079,385.08 for the period covering D ecember 16, 2020 to December 29, 2020
E.S etting date f or P ublic Hearing f or the T I P (Gaub)
S et date f or P ublic Hearing to Modify the 2021-2026 Transportation I mprovement
P rogram
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to approve the C onsent Agenda.)
X .UNF I NI S HE D B US I NE S S
X I .O RD I NANC E S
A.Ordinance No. 6763 (Tate)
A n Ordinance amending sections of A uburn City Code Title 15 relating to building
codes
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6763.)
X I I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A.R esolution No. 5575 (Gaub)
A R esolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a state grant from the Washington State
Transportation I mprovement B oard (T I B) in the amount of $1,747,572 for the 4th
S treet S E Preservation Project
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5575.)
X I I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this ti me the Mayor and City Council may report on significant i tems associated with
their appoi nted positions on federal, state, regional and local organi zations.
A.Fr om the Council
B.Fr om the M ayor
X I V.AD J O URNM E NT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail . Complete agenda packets are available for revi ew
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the December 14, 2020 Study Session
Date:
December 22, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
12-14-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council S tudy Session P W CD S FA
December 14, 2020 - 5:30 P M
Virtual
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I .C A L L TO O R D E R
D eputy Mayor D aCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I I .V I RT UA L PA RT I C I PAT I O N L I NK
A.Virtual P articipation L ink
The City Council Meeting was held virtually.
B.R oll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: D eputy Mayor Claude D aCorsi, B ob
B aggett, L arry Brown, J ames J eyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris S tearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staf f
members were present: Director of I nnovation and Technology David
Travis, I nnovation and Technical S upport S pecialist Danika O lson, C hief
of P olice D an O’Neil and City Clerk S hawn Campbell.
T he following department directors and staf f members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney K endra C omeau, Director of A dministration
Dana Hinman, Director of Community D evelopment J eff Tate, D irector of
P ublic Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation Daryl
F aber, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management C andis
Martinson, Community Services Manager J oy Scott, Right of Way
S pecialist Amber P rice, Planning S ervices Manager J ef f D ixon,
Development Services Manager J ason K rum, S enior P roject E ngineer
Matt L arson, Capital and Construction Engineering Manager Ryan
Vondrak, E conomic D evelopment Manager Doug L ein, Real Property
A nalyst J osh Arndt, A rts & E vents Manager J ulie Krueger and Assistant
Director of I nnovation and Technology A shley R iggs.
I I I .A NNO UNC E ME NT S , R E P O RT S , A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS
T here were no announcements, reports or presentations.
I V.A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O N
T here were no modif ications to the agenda.
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V.A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A.Facility Needs A ssessment and Master P lan - Draft Recommendations B riefing
(Gaub)(40 Minutes)
P roject E ngineer L arson provided Council with a brief explanation of the
purpose of the F acility Needs assessment and Master P lan. He
introduced J ulie Bassuk, B eth B atchelder and C ecilia R oussel from
Makers C onsulting. T hey provided C ouncil with a project overview,
including the project goals, the progress made to date on the project, a
recap of the needs assessment, review of the initial draf t
recommendations, the current draf t recommendations and the impact of
the draf t recommendations on the General F und.
Council discussed the various buildings in the plan and expected years of
use, building locations, current uses in the P olice D epartment, B ond
F unding and the risk of not investing into the properties.
B.A uburn Symphony Update (F aber)(20 Minutes)
Director F aber introduced A uburn Symphony B oard Chair Cindy L ein and
E xecutive Director R achel P erry. T hey provided C ouncil with the 2020
update including how C O V I D has affected the Symphony, explained
how the S ymphony has offered all of their content at no charge to the
public, how the S ymphony has provided educational opportunities and will
begin in-person concerts starting in f all of 2021. T hey also thanked the
Mayor and C ouncil f or their continued support.
Council thanked the A uburn S ymphony f or their continued work.
C .2021 S pecial F ocus Area Chair and Vice C hair Selections (C ouncil)(15 Minutes)
Deputy Mayor D aCorsi shared the Councilmembers provided the C ouncil
S ecretary with the Special Focus Area Boards they would like to C hair
and/or Vice-Chair. The appointments to the Special Focus A reas are:
Community Wellness:
Chair Councilmember Mulenga
Vice-Chair Councilmember Trout-Manuel
F inance, Technology and Economic D evelopment:
Chair Councilmember B aggett
Vice-Chair Councilmember J eyaraj
P ublic Works and Community Development:
Chair Councilmember S tearns
Vice-Chair Councilmember B rown
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Municipal S ervices:
Chair Councilmember J eyaraj
Vice-Chair Deputy Mayor DaC orsi
D .Ordinance No. 6808 (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
A n O rdinance amending section of Chapter 2.07 of the A uburn C ity C ode relating to
A uburn J unior City Council membership nominations and meetings
Director Hinman introduced A uburn J unior C ity C ouncil C hair Menzia and
Vice C hair Mulenga. T hey presented the Council with the proposed
changes to the membership and meeting f requency of the A uburn J unior
City Council.
Council discussed the changes to the date and time of the meetings,
membership from the Muckleshoot Tribe, the members and alternate
recruitment plans, history of principal and teacher recommendations,
promotion of the J unior City C ouncil membership, their motivation f or
joining the J unior C ity C ouncil and requested the J unior C ity C ouncil
provide City Council with a quarterly report.
E.R esolution No. 5563 (Tate)(20 Minutes)
A R esolution adopting the 2021 Community D evelopment B lock Grant Action P lan f or
the Consolidated P lan Years 2020-2024
Manager Scott presented Council with R esolution No. 5563. She
reviewed the difference between General F und funding and C ommunity
Development Block Grant (C D B G) f unding. S he reviewed the C D B G
F unding requirements, types of projects that can be funded through
C D B G funding and the 2021 A nnual A ction Plan.
Council discussed administrative f unds and the Eviction P revention
P rogram.
F.R esolution No. 5567 and 5568 (Tate)(20 Minutes)
This presentation will provide an overview of two proposed substantial amendments to
existing Community D evelopment Block Grant Annual Action Plans, making $746,197
available for public service and planning activities related to Coronavirus response
Manager Scott presented Council with an overview of the proposed
amendments to the C ommunity D evelopment B lock Grant (C D B G) A ction
P lan and funding related to C O V I D -19. S he reviewed the background for
the C A R E S Act funding, the dif f erence between the regular C D B G
F unding and the C D B G Coronavirus f unding, the regulations for the
additional funding, the process for the action plan amendments, the
recommendation for the Human S ervices Committee and the application
process.
T he C ouncil discussed the funding is only allowed to serve households in
A uburn.
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Deputy Mayor D aCorsi recessed the meeting at 7:46 p.m. for 9 minutes.
He reconvened the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
V I .P UB L I C W O R K S A ND C O MMUNI T Y D E V E L O P ME NT D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A.E nd of Year Capital P rojects S tatus Report (Gaub)(10 Minutes)
C ouncilmember B rown presided over this section of the meeting.
Manager Vondrak provided Council with the annual year-end report for
Capital P rojects. He provided the 2020 statistics for the 23 projects
entered into or continued in 2020, he reviewed how the City keeps the
public informed about the projects and the status f or the current C apital
P rojects. He reviewed C P2003 the 2nd Street S E Preservation project,
C P 2011 L akeland Hills Way P reservation project, C P2012 M S treet S E
S idewalk improvements, C P 2007 L ea Hill R oad Bridge Deck
P reservation project, C P2006 3rd S treet S W B ridge Decks Preservation
project, the 4th S t S E from A uburn Way S outh to L S treet S E project, the
Regional Growth C enter Access I mprovements project and the R Street
S E /29th St S E intersection improvements.
Council discussed the project locations and the sidewalks on M S treet.
B.Ordinance No. 6763 (Tate)(30 Minutes)
S taf f to present a brief overview of signif icant updates to the I nternational and S tate
building codes that have been adopted by Washington S tate and are scheduled to be
in effect F ebruary 1, 2021. S taf f will also present proposed A C C Title 15 updates
recommended by the P lanning C ommission for adoption and amendment of updated
building codes in preparation for the effective date
Manager Krum provided Council with the proposed updates to the
I nternational and Washington S tate B uilding C odes and recommendations
from the A uburn P lanning Commission.
Council discussed regulation requirements if a house is sold and F ire
Code integration with the City Design S tandards.
C .Ordinance No. 6799 (Tate)(15 Minutes)
A n O rdinance amending and repealing language of the A uburn City Code relating to
regulation of underground utilities, inf rastructure conduit, and wireless communication
facilities
Manager D ixon provided Council with the F ranchise and W ireless C ode
changes. He explained this Ordinance requires a recommendation from
the P lanning C ommission. He provided a brief background of the City's
W ireless C ommunication Facilities and reviewed the proposed changes to
two of the Titles of City Code, Titles 17, (L and Divisions and A djustments)
and Title 18, (Z oning). He also reviewed the public comments received to
the P lanning C ommission.
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Council discussed the eligible f acilities request requirements,
concealments, compliance with FA A f acilities and existing cell tower
locations.
V I I .O T HE R D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
T here were no other discussion items.
V I I I .NE W B US I NE S S
T here was no new business.
I X.A D J O UR NME NT
T here being no f urther business to come before the C ouncil, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 4th day of J anuary, 2021.
_______________________________ ____________________________
C L A UD E D A C O R S I , D E P UT Y MAYO R S hawn Campbell, C ity C lerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail . Complete agenda packets are available for revi ew
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the December 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
Date:
December 22, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
12-21-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Meeting
December 21, 2020 - 7:00 P M
Virtual
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1.Virtual Participation L ink
T he C ity C ouncil Meeting was held virtually.
A.P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy B ackus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led
those in attendance in the P ledge of Allegiance.
B.Roll Call
C ouncilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor C laude DaC orsi, Bob
B aggett, L arry B rown, J ames J eyaraj, C hris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-
Manuel. Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was unexcused.
Mayor Nancy B ackus and the f ollowing department directors and staff
members were present: I nnovation and Technical Support S pecialist
D anika O lson, and C ity Clerk S hawn Campbell.
The f ollowing department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: C ity A ttorney K endra Comeau, D irector of A dministration
D ana Hinman, D irector of P ublic Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of
C ommunity Development J ef f Tate, P lanning S ervices Manager J ef f
D ixon, Right of Way Specialist A mber P rice, A ssistant Director of F inance
K evin F uhrer, Police Commander Mike Hirman, C ommunity S ervices
Manager J oy S cott, D irector of I nnovation & Technology D avid Travis and
A ssistant Director of I nnovation and Technology A shley Riggs.
I I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS , AND P RE S E NTAT IO NS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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I V.AP P O INT M E NT S
A.R eappointments to Boards & C ommissions
C ity C ouncil to reappoint the following boards and commission members. A ll
appointees will serve a new three-year term to expire on D ecember 31, 2023
C emetery Board
J eanne Hicks
Tr ansportation Advisory Board
S arah S haw - Transit User Position
P amela Gunderson - S enior Citizen Position
White River Valley Historical S ociety
L eRoy J ones
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember Trout-
Manuel seconded to reappoint board and commission members to a three
year term to expire on D ecember 31, 2023.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V I .NE W B US INE S S
A.2021 Deputy Mayor Selection
C ity C ouncil to nominate and select a C ouncilmember to serve as Deputy Mayor for
2021
Mayor B ackus asked f or nominations for D eputy Mayor.
C ouncilmember J eyaraj Nominated D eputy Mayor DaCorsi.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor B ackus called for the vote on Deputy Mayor DaCorsi as D eputy
Mayor starting J anuary 1, 2021.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
V I I .C I T I ZE N INP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A.P ublic Hearings - (No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B.Audience P articipation
Thi s i s the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Counci l on any issue.
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1.Virtual Participation
B ob Z immerman, 33029 46th Place South, A uburn
Mr. Z immerman expressed his concern with enforcement of C ity
C ode violations.
K im Allen, 1420 W. Gilman B lvd, I ssaquah
Ms. A llen works f or Verizon W ireless she expressed concern about
proposed wireless facilities code amendments and provided new
proposed language.
L inda A tkins, 929 108th Avenue NE , B ellevue
Ms. A tkins works for T-Mobile, she expressed concerns about
proposed wireless facilities code amendments and provided new
proposed language.
Greggory Busch, 1420 NW G ilman Blvd, I ssaquah
Mr. B usch works for AT &T, he expressed concerns about proposed
wireless facilities code amendments.
C .C orrespondence
The Council received correspondence f rom Verizon W ireless, New
C ingular W ireless (AT &T ) and T-Mobile regarding proposed changes to
the wireless f acilities code.
V I I I .C O UNC IL AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
C ouncil Ad Hoc C ommittee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
C ommittees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
C ity Council, if any.
1.F inance A d Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
Councilmember B aggett, Chair of the F inance ad hoc committee, reported he and
Councilmember S tearns have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers
described on the C onsent A genda this evening and recommended their approval.
I X.C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters l isted on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and wi ll be enacted by one moti on in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the D ecember 5, 2020 S pecial C ity C ouncil
Meeting
B.Minutes of the D ecember 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
C .C laim Vouchers (T homas)
C laim voucher list dated December 21, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 461763
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through 461952 in the amount of $5,002,555.77 and two wire transfers in the amount of
$437,488.53
D .P ayroll Vouchers (Thomas)
P ayroll check numbers 539048 through 539053 in the amount of $75,214.24, manual
payroll check numbers 10119 through 10126 in the amount of $11,374.70, and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,212,516.33, for a grand total of
$2,299,105.27 for the period covering D ecember 2, 2020 to D ecember 15, 2020
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X .UNF I NI S HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
X I .O RD I NANC E S
A.Ordinance No. 6790 (Gaub, Tate)
A n O rdinance amending Chapters 3.42, 3.84, 3.88 and 5.84 of the A uburn City Code
C ity A ttorney Comeau provided Council with inf ormation and history for
Ordinance No's 6790, 6797, 6798 and 6799. S he explained the
Ordinances are all interconnected.
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6790.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
B.Ordinance No. 6797 (Gaub, Tate)
A n O rdinance amending Chapters 12.24, 12.32 and 13.32A of the A uburn City Code
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6797.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
C .Ordinance No. 6798 (Gaub, Tate)
A n O rdinance repealing Chapters 13.36, 13.44 and amending Title 20 of the A uburn
C ity C ode
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6798.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
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D .Ordinance No. 6799 (Gaub, Tate)
A n O rdinance amending and repealing language of the A uburn City Code related to
updating provisions for wireless telecommunication facilities
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Councilmember S tearns seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6799.
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
amend O rdinance No. 6799 to :
4. T he carrier applicant shall provide evidence that the F ederal Aviation
A dministration (FA A ) has approved the location of the primary support
structure and the city shall condition the same of any future increases in
height or other modifications that would otherwise be permissible as an
eligible f acilities request (E F R) f or any tower relative to the A uburn
Municipal A irport.
MO T I O N TO A ME ND. 6-0
MO T I O N A S A ME ND E D. 6-0
E.Ordinance No. 6808 (Hinman)
A n O rdinance amending sections of Chapter 2.07 of the A uburn C ity C ode relating to
A uburn J unior City Council membership nominations and meetings
C ouncilmember J eyaraj moved and D eputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to
adopt O rdinance No. 6808.
C ouncil expressed their appreciation for the members of the A uburn J unior
C ity C ouncil.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A.R esolution No. 5566 (Gaub)
A R esolution setting the date of the Public Hearing for R O W Vacation No. V2-20
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5566.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
B.R esolution 5563 (Tate)
A R esolution adopting the 2021 Community D evelopment B lock Grant Action P lan f or
the Consolidated P lan Years 2020-2024
C ouncilmember Trout-Manuel moved and C ouncilmember B rown
seconded to adopt R esolution No. 5563.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
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C .R esolution 5567 (Tate)
A R esolution adopting the substantial amendment to the 2019 Community
D evelopment B lock Grant A nnual Action P lan to incorporate additional C D B G-C V
Funds
C ouncilmember Trout-Manuel moved and C ouncilmember B rown
seconded to adopt R esolution No. 5567.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
D .R esolution 5568 (Tate)
A R esolution adopting the substantial amendment to the 2020 Community
D evelopment B lock Grant A nnual Action P lan
C ouncilmember Trout-Manuel moved and C ouncilmember B rown
seconded to adopt R esolution No. 5568.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
E.R esolution No. 5569 (Tate)
A R esolution endorsing use of the 2021 Valley Regional F ire A uthority F ee Schedule
as adopted by the V R FA B oard O f Governance
C ouncilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5569.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
F.R esolution No. 5570 (Tate)
A R esolution endorsing the 2021 Watershed R esource I nventory Area (W R I A) 9
S tate L egislative Priorities
C ouncilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt R esolution No. 5570.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this ti me the Mayor and City Council may report on significant i tems associated with
their appoi nted positions on federal, state, regional and local organi zations.
A.Fr om the Council
D eputy Mayor DaC orsi thanked his fellow C ouncilmembers f or electing
him f or a second term as Deputy Mayor.
C ouncilmember Trout-Manuel encouraged everyone to stay saf e and wear
their masks.
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C ouncilmember Baggett reported he attended the South C ounty Area
Transportation Board (S C AT bd) meeting.
C ouncilmember Brown wished everyone a safe and happy holiday.
C ouncilmember Stearns thanked the residents of Auburn f or voting and
practicing social distancing.
C ouncilmember J eyaraj expressed his condolences for those who have
lost their lives to C O V I D -19 and shared his hope f or 2021.
B.Fr om the M ayor
Mayor B ackus expressed her appreciation of staff to enable remote
C ouncil Meetings. S he thanked each Department D irector for their
continued work and recognized the community for their continued support.
X I V.AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come bef ore the Council, the meeting
was adjourned a 8:10 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 4th day of J anuary, 2021.
__________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US , MAYO R Shawn C ampbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail . Complete agenda packets are available for revi ew
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
December 22, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background Summary:
Claim voucher list dated January 4, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 461953 through
462122 in the amount of $1,676,176.36 and two wire transfers in the amount of $173,772.98.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Numb er:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
December 22, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background Summary:
P ayroll check numbers 539054 through 539058 in the amount of $577,002.41, manual
payroll check numbers 539059 through 539082 in the amount of $12,675.29, and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,489,707.38, f or a grant total of $3,079,385.08 f or
the period covering December 16, 2020 to December 29, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Numb er:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Setting date for Public Hearing for the TI P (Gaub)
Date:
December 23, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council set the date of the Public Hearing to Modify the 2021-2026 Transportation
I mprovement Program on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
Background Summary:
Changes to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TI P) require a public hearing and adoption
of the change by resolution of the City Council. This TI P modification is needed to update the
TI P to reflect recent grant awards as f ollows:
Additions:
T IP P-14: 4th Street SE Preservation ($2.91M) – This project will replace pavement and
utilities on 4th Street SE from Auburn Way South to L Street SE. A pavement grind and
overlay is planned between Auburn Way South and D Street SE. Full depth pavement
reclamation is planned from D Street SE to L Street SE. T he project will also include
replacement of City utilities, removal of sidewalk obstructions, replacement of sidewalk and
curb ramps as needed to address ADA requirements, and other improvements.
T ransportation Improvement Board (T IB) grant funding for the project was awarded in
November of 2020.
TIP R-10: High Friction Surface Treatment ($0.42M) – The project will install a high
friction surf ace treatment (HFST) at six different curved roadway segments throughout
the City. The HFST involves the application of fine/rough aggregate to the pavement
using a polymer binder to increase pavement f riction. The higher pavement f riction
helps motorists maintain better vehicle control in both dry and wet driving conditions,
reducing the potential f or a crash. WSDOT administered grant f unding for the project
was awarded in November of 2020.
Modifications:
TIP P-1: Arterial Street Preservation Program ($2.2M/year) – a portion of the 2021 and
2022 f unds f rom this program were reallocated to P-14, above, to provide the required
local match for the new grant funds.
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NEXT STEPS:
Staf f will provide project information and discuss the proposed TIP modifications with Council
at the January 11th Council study session. The public hearing and adoption are scheduled f or
the January 19th City Council meeting.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Number:CA.E
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6763 (Tate)
Date:
December 29, 2020
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 6763
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6763.
Background Summary:
The Washington State Building Code Council has adopted updated 2018 building codes and
related standards and associated State amendments. This is a recurring update that typically
occurs every three (3) years in response to the publication of updated codes and standards
by the International Code Council and associated organizations. The 2018 codes were
scheduled to go into ef f ect on July 1, 2020. Due to COVID 19 the implementation date was
delayed to February 1, 2021.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 20, 2020 and provided
recommendation to adopt amendments. No public comments were raised related to the
proposed amendments. Staf f presented a brief overview of signif icant updates to the
I nternational and State building codes as well as proposed updates to ACC Title 15 to City
Council at the December 14, 2020 Study Session.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 6763 by City Council will ensure that adoption of the new codes
and associated amendments occurs in conjunction with the effective date as adopted by the
Washington State Legislature.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Numb er:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6763
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ORDINANCE NO. 6763
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUILDING
CODES, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.080, 15.04.090,
15.06.010, 15.07.010, 15.07.20, 15.07.030, 15.07.050,
15.07.080, 15.07.090, 15.07.100, 15.07.110, 15.07.130,
15.08A.011, 15.08A.041, 15.08A.051, 15.36A.011,
15.36A.031, 15.36A.041, 15.36A.045, 15.36A.063,
15.36A.091, 15.48.040, AND 15.74.050, ADDING NEW
SECTIONS TO CHAPTERS 15.36A AND 15.20, AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 15.06.020, 15.06.040, 15.06.050
15.36A.025, 15.36A.041 AND CHAPTER 15.38A OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code includes a variety of chapters adopting various
codes related to the building of structures;
WHEREAS, the State of Washington promulgates some of these codes, updates
them periodically, and requires, through RCW 19.27, that local jurisdictions to adopt and
implement the standard codes;
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has promulgated updated codes and has
approved them for adoption by local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, city staff and VRFA staff have reviewed the city’s building-related
codes, have identified amendments to update or supplemented these codes, and have
identified desired amendments to the provisions of the State -adopted codes; and
WHEREAS, in Ordinance No. 6744, the city council removed from Chapter 15.20
the amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code and moved them to
Chapter 15.06. However, later revisions to the code revealed that relocating the
amendments back into Chapter 15.20 is more consistent with the overall organization of
title 15 and clearer.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Sections 15.04.080 and 15.04.090 of
Chapter 15.04, General Provisions, of the Auburn City Code are amended to read as
follows.
15.04.080 Violation – Penalty.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by the chapters of this title, the
codes adopted by this title, or other law, any violation of this chaptertitle shall be
enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.25 ACC. (Ord. 6601 § 3, 2016;
Ord. 4502 § 14, 1991; Ord. 3609 § 4, 1981.)
15.04.090 Enforcement.
Pursuant to ACC 15.07.030 and 15.07.040 the building official is authorized to
enforce the provisions of this title.
Recognizing the authority and responsibility vested in the director under the
codes adopted by this title, the building official is authorized to promulgate such
rules, policies and/or procedures as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of
this title and provide for the efficient operation of the permit process as it may be
administered by the building official and staff. In so doing, the building official
may, from time to time, and notwithstanding other provisions of this title:
A. Record with the county auditor’s office notices of building permit
and/or land use compliance related activity regarding a specific site,
which, after reasonable efforts in working with a property owner, is not
brought into conformance with the provisions of this title, or notices and
orders as called for under the dangerous buildings code; and/or
B. Call upon the auburn police chief to assist in the enforcement of this
title. The chief or designee is authorized to issue criminal citations for
violations of this title when criminal sanctions are appropriate under the
Auburn City Code. (Ord. 5874 § 2, 2004.)
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Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.06.010 of Chapter 15.06,
International Codes, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows.
15.06.010 International codes and other standards 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. International Building Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the International
Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is
adopted by reference with amendments, deletions and additions thereto as
provided in Chapter 15.08A ACC, Building Code.
B. International Residential Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council,
as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in
Chapter 51-51 WAC, is adopted by reference, including excluding Chapter 11,
“Energy Efficiency,” Chapters 25 through 33, “Plumbing,” and Chapters 34
through 43, “Electrical.”
C. International Mechanical Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code Council,
as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in
Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by reference.
D. International Fire Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the International Fire
Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, is
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adopted 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 20185 Edition of ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, as published by NFPA, as adopted
and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52
WAC, is adopted by reference.
F. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as published by NFPA, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted
by reference.
G. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the International
Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is
adopted by reference.
H. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, as adopted and hereafter amende d by the State Building
Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, is adopted by reference, including Chapter
12, “Fuel Piping,” Chapter 15, “Firestop Protection,” Appendix A, “Recommended
Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System,” Appendix B, “Explanatory Notes on
Combination Waste and Vent Systems,” Appendix C, “Alternate Plumbing
Systems,” Appendix I, “Installation Standards,” 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.
I. International Energy Conservation Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code
Council, as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-11C
and 51-11R WAC. The most current Washington State Energy Code as
established under Chapter 19.27A RCW (most recently amended in 2012). The
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Washington State Energy Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, is adopted.
J. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code
Council, is adopted by reference subject to the following deletions, exceptions
and conditions in Chapter 15.20 ACC.
1. Code Official. For the purposes hereof, where the International Property
Maintenance Code references the code official, that shall refer to and be
construed to mean the building official as used in the city code. Unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms “code official” and “building
official” shall be synonymous.
2. Appendices Adopted. International Property Maintenance Code
Appendix Chapter A, Boarding Standard, is hereby adopted. A copy of the
International Property Maintenance Code Appendix Chapter A, Boarding
Standard, shall be on file in the office of the city clerk.
3. Sections 103.1 and 103.5 amended. Sections 103.1 and 103.5 of the
International Property Maintenance Code are amended to read as follows:
103.1 Department of property maintenance inspection. The department of
community development and public works is responsible for implementation
and enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code.
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the city in
carrying out its responsibilities under this code, including hearings
conducted by the hearing examiner, shall be as indicated in the City of
Auburn Fee Schedule.
4. Sections 107.2 and 107.3 amended. Sections 107.2 and 107.3 of the
International Property Maintenance Code are amended to read as follows:
107.2 Notices and orders. Such notice prescribed in Section 107.1 shall be
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.25 regarding the form of
notices.
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107.3 Method of service. Notices shall be deemed to be property served if
delivered in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.25 regarding the
method of services of notices.
5. Section 110 amended – Demolition. International Property Maintenance
Code Section 110.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner or owner’s
authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure,
which in the code official’s or owner’s authorized agent judgment after
review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as
to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation
or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the s tructure, to
demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being
made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up
and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option;
or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure
for a period of more than two (2) years, the code official shall order the
owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure,
or board up until future repair. Unless the code official determines that other
measures are appropriate based on the circumstances, boarding the
building up for future repair shall comply with appendix A and the structure
shall not remain boarded beyond thirty (30) days, except where a non -
opaque material is used that provides the same level of security as provided
by the requirements of Appendix A, the boarding may remain in place for
no more than one year. Timeframe extensions may be approved by the
code official.
6. Section 111 amended – Means of appeal. Section 111 of the
International Property Maintenance Code is deleted in its entirety and is
replaced with the following:
111 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code
official or a notice or order issued under the international property
maintenance code shall have the right to appeal the decision, notice, or
order, accept notices to correct and the notices described in section 107.
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The means for appealing shall be that provided in ACC 15.07.130, as
hereafter amended.
7. Sections 112.2 and 112.4 amended – Stop work order. Sections 112.2
and 112.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code are amended to
read as follows:
112.2 Issuance. The provisions of Auburn City Code Chapter 1.25 regarding
stop work orders shall govern the issuance of a stop work order under this
code.
112.4 Failure to comply. The provisions of Auburn City Code Chapter 1.25
shall govern the enforcement of stop work orders and the penalty for failing
to comply with an order.
8. Sections 302.4 and 304.14 amended – General requirements. Sections
302.4 and 304.14 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from
weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches. Noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and
vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and
destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to
prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the
authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of
violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired
by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation
and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, according to the abatement
process contained in ACC 8.12, and the costs of such removal shall be paid
by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from April 1 to October 31, every
door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habit able
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rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where
products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are
processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with
approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per
25 mm) and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self -
closing device in good working condition.
9. Sections 602.3 and 602.4 amended – Mechanical and electrical
requirements. Sections 602.3 and 602.4 of the In ternational Property
Maintenance Code are amended to read as follows:
602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents,
leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either
expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply
heat during year-round to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)
in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
a. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design
temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature
shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full
design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall
be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
b. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a
minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be
supplied with heat year-round to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F
(18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
a. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special
temperature conditions.
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b. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical
activities.
K. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International
Code Council, excluding Chapter 4, “Public Swimming Pools,” Chapter 5, “Public
Spas and Public Exercise Spas,” and Chapter 6, “Aquatic Recreation Facilities,”
is adopted by reference.
L. International Existing Building Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code
Council, and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in WAC 51-
50-480101, is adopted.
M. International Green Construction Code Adopted. The 20185 Edition of the
International Green Construction Code, as published by the International Code
Council, is adopted by reference as an optional reference for developers who
choose to utilize elements of the code for guidance.
N. National Healthy Housing Standard Adopted. The 2014 edition of the
National Healthy Housing Standard, as published by the National Center for
Healthy Housing, is adopted by reference as a guideline and expression of intent
to assist interpretation of the codes adopted in this Chapter.
(Ord. 6744; Ord. 6615 § 17, 2016; Ord. 6601 § 4, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 1, 2013;
Ord. 6310 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5184 § 2,
1998; Ord. 4754 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4566 § 5 (Exh. A), 1992.)
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Sections 15.07.010, 15.07.020,
15.07.030, 15.07.050, 15.07.80, 15.07.090, 15.07.100, 15.07.110, and 15.07.130 of
Chapter 15.07, Construction Administrative Code, of the Auburn City Code are amended
to read as follows.
15.07.010 General.
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A. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Construction Administrative
Code of the city of Auburn.
B. Scope. The provisions of this codechapter shall apply to the administration of
the technical codes as adopted in ACC 15.06 and by the state of Washington,
and as listed:
1.
a. 20185 International Building Code – Chapter 51-50 WAC;
b. 20185 International Residential Code – Chapter 51-51 WAC;
c. 20185 International Mechanical Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
d. 20185 International Fire Code – Chapter 51-54A WAC;
e. 20185 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) – Chapter 51-52
WAC;
f. 20185 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) – Chapter 51-
52 WAC;
g. 20185 International Fuel Gas Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
h. 20185 Uniform Plumbing Code – Chapter 51-56 WAC;
i. 20185 International Energy Conservation Code – Chapters 51-
11C and 51-11R WAC;
j. 20185 International Property Maintenance Code;
k. 20185 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
l. 20185 International Existing Building Code;
m. 20185 International Green Construction Code;
n. 2014 ed. National Healthy Housing Standard.
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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, they shall have their ordinary
accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster’s
Third International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabrid ged, 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; provided, that any reference to “fire department”
in this title or the codes adopted hereunder shall be understood to include
the Valley Regional Fire Authority. (Ord. 6601 § 5, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 2,
2013; Ord. 6310 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 2, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 4(101),
2004.)
15.07.020 Conflicts between codes and Aapplicability.
A. General. In case of conflict between codes referenced in ACC
15.07.010,W 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 Chapter
19.F27 RCW shall govern. Otherwise, the most restrictive provision shall govern,
or W where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. In the case of a
conflict between the International Green Construction Code and the City of
Auburn design standards, surface water manage manual, or construction
standards, the City of Auburn standards shall govern.
B. Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law.
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C. 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.
D. Referenced Codes and Standards – Conflict with chapter. 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 d ifferences
occur between 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. (Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 3, 2010; Ord. 6104
§ 3, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 4(102), 2004.)
15.07.030 Enforcement agency.
A. Enforcement agency. The department of community development and public
works department is hereby designated as the agency responsible for
enforcement of building codes, and the official in charge thereof shall be known
as the building official, and Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the 20182 International
Building Code is hereby amended consistent therewith.
B. Venue. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or
failures to comply with any of the codes referenced by this chapter shall be
prosecutable in the court of limited jurisdiction authorized to hear cases of the
city.
C. Penalties by class and category of offenses. Unless a different city penalty is
specifically provided for a violation of or failure to comply with any of the codes
adopted by the chapters of this title, violations of and failures to comply with the
requirements of the codes adopted by this chapter shall constitute offenses of the
same description, class and category of offense as are indicated in the adopted
code. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a
misdemeanor for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by
imprisonment in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to 90 days
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and a fine of up to $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Th e penalty
for any such offense identified or identifiable as a gross misdemeanor for which
no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the
appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to one year and a fine of up to
$5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense
identified or identifiable as an infraction for which no penalty is specifically
provided shall be punishable in accordance with ACC 1.25.050.
D. Non-exclusive remedy. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other
enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by the chapters of this
title. (Ord. 6601 § 6, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 5874 § 4(103), 2004.)
15.07.050 Permits.
A. Application for Permit. Applicants shall file an application in writing on a form
furnished by the building department of community development 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 with the
tax parcel number assigned pursuant to RCW 84.40.160, and the street
address, when available.
3. Indicate the use, occupancy, and construction type for which the
proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information a s
required in this code.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
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7. Give such other data and information as required by the building
official.
8. Include the property owner’s name, address, and phone number.
9. Include the prime contractor’s business name, address, phone
number, current state contractor registration number and city business
license.
B. The information required on the building permit application of this section
shall be set forth on the building permit, approved construction documents, or
which is issued to the owner, and on the inspection record card which shall be
posted at the construction site;
1. The information required by this section and information supplied by
the applicant after the permit is issued shall be kept on record in the office
where building permits are issued and made available to any person on
request in a manner consistent with public disclosure requirements of the
state.
2. If any of the information required by this section is not available at the
time the application is submitted, the applicant shall note what information
is not available. The unavailability of that information shall not cause the
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 applicant can reasonably obtain such
information. (Ord. 6601 § 7, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 4,
2010; Ord. 6266 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6104 § 4, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 4(105),
2004.)
15.07.080 Fees.
A. Work Performed without a Permit. An investigation fee, in addition to the
permit fee, may be collected. The investigation fee shall be equal to either the
amount of the permit fee required by this code or the cost of the labor to perform
the investigation. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any
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person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any
penalty prescribed by law.
B. Plan Review and Permit Fees.
1. When submittal documents are required by ACC 15.07.050, 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
IBC Section 107.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at
the rate shown in the fee code established by the jurisdiction.
2. Stock Plan Program. When plans are submitted under the “stock plan
program,” a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of application for
each stock 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 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.
C. Refunds.
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1. Application Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may
authorize refunding of not more than the full amount of the application or
plan review fee paid, less the current rate of the additional re-submittal fee
adopted by the city of Auburn fee schedule in effect at the time of
request80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a
permit for which sucha plan review fee 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 filed by
the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of application.
2. Permit Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize
refunding of not more than the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the
current rate of the additional re-submittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn
fee schedule in effect at the time of request when an application for a
permit for which such fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled prior to
issuance. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid
except on written application filed by the original permittee no later than
180 days after the date of payment.
32. Permit Fee After Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize
refunding of any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid or
collected. 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 the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the current rate
of the additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee
schedule; except that no refunds will be processed for permits 360 180
days from date of expiration issuance where no work has been done.
(Ord. 6601 § 9, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 6, 2010; Ord.
6104 § 5, 2007; Ord. 5874 § (108), 2004.)
15.07.090 Inspections.
The city will conduct inspections as prescribed in the latest adopted copy of the
International Building Code with the exceptions as noted below:
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A. IMC/UPC/IFGCGas/NEC Rough – in Inspection. Rough-in mechanical, gas
piping, plumbing and electrical shall be inspected when the rough-in work is
complete and under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be made until
the rough-in work is inspected and approved.
B. Energy Efficiency Inspection – 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.
C. Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the
building official is authorized to make or require special inspections above
the requirements as stated in Chapter 17 of the 2015 International
Building Code for any type of work related to the technical codes by an
approved agency at no cost to the jurisdiction. (Ord. 6601 § 10, 2016; Ord.
6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 7, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 6, 2007; Ord. 5874
§ 4(109), 2004.)
15.07.100 Certificate 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 of the building or structure shall be made until the building official has
issued a certificate of occupancy as provided for 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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B. Exception. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from
permits under Section 105.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and 2015
International Residential Code or for R-3 and U occupancies.
C. The building official is authorized under ACC 12.66.080 to evaluate the
condition of public improvements that service and/or are adjacent to the lot upon
which the building has been constructed. For development projects that require
public improvements and the improvements remain incomplete or whenIf the
building activity has damaged adjacent public sidewalks, landscaping, streets or
utilities the building official is authorized to withhold final inspection
approvalcertificate of occupancy until the facilities are corrected and completed.
The building official with the city engineer’s approval may accept a bond or other
financial security to guarantee of repair or completion of required public
improvements under special circumstances as determined by the city.
D. Section 111 of Chapter 1 of the 2015 International Building Code and
International Residential Code is hereby amended consistent therewith. (Ord.
6601 § 11, 2016; Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 8, 2010; Ord. 5874 § 4(110),
2004.)
15.07.110 Maintenance.
A. Maintenance of Safeguards. Whenever or wherever any device, equipment,
system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is
required for compliance with the provisions of this code, or otherwise installed,
such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or
other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with this
code and applicable referenced standards. Such device, equipment, system,
condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any o ther feature shall be
maintained in accordance with the currently adopted International Property
Maintenance Code and associated adopted codes.IFC Sections 107.1 through
107.6. (Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013; Ord. 5874 § 4(111), 2004.)
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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 of 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.
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 mayor as
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 their 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 them. 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 ma yor
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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 their 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 – 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 within 20 calendar days of
receipt of the decision, or by the end of the following business day when
the 20th day falls on a non-business day, by paying the filing fee as set
forth in the city of Auburn fee schedule and filing at the office of the
building officialwith the department of community development a written
application of appeal containing:
a. A heading in the words: “Before the Hearing Examiner of the
City of Auburn.”
b. A caption reading: “Appeal of Building Official or Fire Code
Official Decision or Determination,” giving the names of all
appellants participating in the appeal.
c. 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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d. 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.
e. 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.
f. The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their
official mailing addresses.
g. 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 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 their address shown on the appeal.
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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.
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 _______,
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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.
i. 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 their possession or under their control. A subpoena need
not be issued when the affidavit is defective in any particular.
ii. Penalties. Any person who refuses without lawful excuse
to attend any hearing or to produce material evidence in their
possession or under their 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.
i. Rules. Hearings need not be conducted according to the
technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses.
ii. Oral Evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath
or affirmation.
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iii. 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.
iv. 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 the admission of
such evidence over objection in civil actions in courts of
competent jurisdiction in this state.
v. Exclusion of Evidence. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious
evidence shall be excluded.
vi. 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 them to testify;
(E) To rebut the evidence against them;
(F) To represent themself or to be represented by
anyone of their choice who is lawfully permitted to do
so.
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vii. 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 (1) notice of such inspection
shall be given to the parties before the inspection is
made, (2) the parties are given an opportunity to be
present during the inspection, and (3) 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.
viii. Limitation of Testimony. The examiner has the right to
limit the time a witness may testify.
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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 th em
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.
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. (Ord. 6469 § 2, 2013;
Ord. 6104 § 7, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 4, 2004.)
Section 4. Amendment to City Code. Sections 15.08A.011, 15.08A.041 and
15.08A.051 of Chapter 15.08A, Building Code, of the Auburn City Code are amended to
read as follows.
15.08A.011 Adoption of international building code.
The 20185 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. (Ord. 6601 § 12, 2016; Ord. 6469
§ 3, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 10, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 9, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
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15.08A.051 Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste
storage.
A new Section 516 and Table No. 5-F are added to Chapter 5 of the International
Building Code to read as follows:
A. Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste Storage.
1. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply:
Recycled Materials means those solid wastes that are separated for
recycling or reuse, such as papers, metals and glass.
2. All new buildings shall provide space in accordance with Table No. 5-F
for the storage of recycled materials and solid waste; EXCEPTION: Group
R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies.
3. The storage area shall be designed to meet the needs of the
occupancy, efficiency of pick-up, and shall be available to occupants and
haulers.
4. Storage and Handling of Recyclables and Solid Waste shall comply with
the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 304.
TABLE NO. 5-F – RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE
STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENT
OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
RETAIL 5 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
WHOLESALE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
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WAREHOUSE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
INDUSTRIAL 3 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
EDUCATIONAL 2 SF per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
INSTITUTIONAL 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area
RESIDENTIAL Min. 12 SF Plus 1.5 SF Per Unit; One
Collection Area Per 30 Units located
within 200 feet
(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
15.08A.051 Section 903.1 amended – General.
International Building Code Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 903.1 General. Fire extinguishing systems required in this code shall
be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section and. See
Auburn City Code 15.368A.
Fire hose threads used in connection with fire-extinguishing systems shall be
national standard hose thread or as approved by the fire department.
The location of fire department hose connections shall be approved by the
fire department.
In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in
accordance with the Fire Code.(Ord. 5874 § 6, 2004.)
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. Sections 15.36A.011, 15.36A.031,
15.36A.041, 15.36A.045, 15.36A.063, and 15.36A.091 of Chapter 15.36A, Fire Code, of
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the Auburn City Code are amended and new sections 15.36A.015, 15.36A.031 (E),
15.36A.051 and 15.36A.67 are created to read as follows.
15.36A.011 Adoption.
The 20185 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the
International Code Council, and as adopted and hereafter amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC including Appendix D, “Fire
Apparatus Access Roads,” Appendix E, “Hazard Categories,” and Appendix H,
“Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions,” and Appendix L, “Requirements for
Fire Fighter Air Replenishment,” is adopted by reference with the amendments,
additions, and deletions thereto as provided in this chapter. 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 Chapter 8.24 ACC,
Fireworks, consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC. (Ord. 6601 § 17, 2016; Ord.
6469 § 5, 2013; Ord. 6310 § 13, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 11, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 10,
2004.)
NEW SECTION 15.36A.015 Section 105.3.2 Extensions amended
Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code entitled “Scope and Administration” is
adopted with the following amendment:
A. Section 105.3.2 Extensions. is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the
following:
105.3.2 Extensions. The fire code official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or
more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension
shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
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15.36A.031 Fire service features.
Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire Service Features,” is
adopted with the following amendments:
A. Fire Apparatus Access Roads – Marking. Section 503 of the International
Fire Code, entitled “Fire Apparatus Access Roads,” is amended by adding
substituting subsections 503.2, 503.3 and 503.4 with the following subsections:
Sec. 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed
and arranged in accordance with the City of Auburn Engineering Design
Standards as applicable based on the type of access.
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 202 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 fFire 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 shall be identified in accordance with ACC 10.36.175.
Means of identification shall be maintained in clean and legible
condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to
provide adequate visibility.
Sec. 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus
access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the
parking of vehicles. Widths and clearances established by the City of
Auburn Engineering Design Standards shall be maintained at all
times.
Sec. 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. This section is not
adopted.
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B. Fire Apparatus Access Roads – Marking. Section 503 of the International
Fire Code, entitled “Fire Apparatus Access Roads,” is amended by adding the
following subsection:
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 alternative.
B. Premises Identification. Section 505 of the International Fire Code, entitled
“Premises Identification” is amended by substituting subsection 505.1 with
the following subsection:
Sec. 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be
provided with approved address identification in accordance with ACC
15.52.
C. Fire Protection Water Supplies – Where Required. Section 507 of the
International Fire Code, entitled “Fire Protection Water Supplies,” is amended by
substituting subsection 507.5.1 with the following:
Sec. 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the a building or
structures hereafter constructed or moved into the city is more than
150 feet in vehicular travel from a hydrant, as measured by an
approved route, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided
where required by the fire code official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
requirement shall be 450-feet.
D. Clear Space around Hydrants. Section 507 of the International Fire
Code, entitled “Clear Space Around Hydrants,” is amended by substituting
subsection 507.5.5 with the following:
Sec. 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 5-foot clear space shall
be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as
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otherwise required or approved. (Ord. 6601 § 18, 2016; Ord. 6310
§ 14, 2010; Ord. 5874 § 10, 2004.)
NEW SECTION E. Section 510 amended - Emergency Responder Radio
Coverage
E. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage. Section 510 of the International
Fire Code, entitled “Emergency Responder Radio Coverage” is amended by
substituting the following:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Approved
radio coverage for emergency responders shall be provided within the
buildings meeting any of the following conditions:
1. High rise buildings;
2. The total building area is 50,000 square feet or more;
3. The total basement area is 10,000 square feet or more; or
4. There are floors used for human occupancy more than 30 feet
below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge.
5. Buildings or structures where the Fire or Police Chief
determines that in-building radio coverage is critical because of
its unique design, location, use or occupancy.
The radio coverage system shall be installed in accordance with Sections
510.4 through 510.5.5 of this code and with the provisions of NFPA 1221
(2019). This section shall not require improvement of the existing public
safety communication systems.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio
coverage signal strength levels of the King County Regional 800
MHz Radio System within the building in accordance with
Section 510.4.1 without the use of a radio coverage system.
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2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is
required and such systems, components or equipment required
could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that
facility, the fire marshal shall have the authority to accept an
automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage
system.
3. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
510.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing
buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for emergency
responders as required in Chapter 11.
510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the installation of or
modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and related
equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance
performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification
and does not require a permit.
510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment
required to provide the emergency responder radio coverage system shall
comply with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8.
510.4.1 Emergency responder communication enhancement system
signal strength. The building shall be considered to have acceptable
emergency responder communications enhancement system coverage
when signal strength measurements in 95 percent of a ll areas on each
floor of the building meet the signal strength requirements in Sections
510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3.
Exception: Critical areas, such as the fire command center(s),
the fire pump room(s), interior exit stairways, exit passageways,
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elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve
locations, and other areas required by the fire marshal, shall be
provided with 99 percent floor area radio coverage.
[W]510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum
inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice
communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire
marshal. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of -95dBm in 95%
of the coverage area and 99% in critical areas and sufficient to provide not
less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 or an equivalent Signal-
to-Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for
either analog or digital signals.
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum
outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice
communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire
marshal. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less
than a DAQ of 3.0 or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology for
either analog or digital signals. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm
shall be received by the King County Regional 800 MHz Radio System
when transmitted from within the building.
510.4.1.3 System performance. Signal strength shall be sufficient to meet
the requirements of the applications being utilized by public safety for
emergency operations through the coverage area as specified by the radio
system manager in Section 510.4.2.2.
510.4.2 System design. The emergency responder radio coverage system
shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through
510.4.2.8 and NFPA 1221 (2019).
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510.4.2.1 Amplification systems and components. Buildings and structures
that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped
with systems and components to enhance the public safety radio signals
and achieve the required level of radio coverage specified in Sections
510.4.1 through 510.4.1.3. Public safety communications enhancement
systems utilizing radio-frequency-emitting devices and cabling shall be
allowed by the Public Safety Radio System Operator. Prior to installation,
all RF-emitting devices shall have the certification of the radio licensing
authority and be suitable for public safety use.
510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. The Public Safety Radio System Operator
shall provide the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites,
the effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation
delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting
technical information necessary for system design upon request by the
building owner or owner’s representative.
510.4.2.3 Power supply sources. Emergency responder radio coverage
systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided
with 2-hour standby batteries and connected to the facility generator
power system in accordance with Section 1203. The standby power
supply shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio
coverage system at 100-percent system capacity for a duration of not less
than 12 hours.
[W]510.4.2.4 Signal booster requirements. If used, signal boosters shall
meet the following requirements:
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1. All signal booster components shall be contained in a National
Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) 4, IP66-type
waterproof cabinet or equivalent.
Exception: Listed battery systems that are contained in
integrated battery cabinets.
2. Battery systems used for the emergency power source shall be
contained in a NEMA 3R or higher-rated cabinet, IP65-type
waterproof cabinet or equivalent.
3. Equipment shall have FCC or other radio licensing authority
certification and be suitable for public safety use prior to
installation.
4. Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained
between the donor antenna and all inside antennas to not less
than 20dB greater than the system gain under all operating
conditions.
5. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in emergency responder
radio coverage systems shall be fitted with anti-oscillation
circuitry and per-channel AGC.
6. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in emergency responder
radio coverage systems shall be fitted with anti-oscillation
circuitry and per-channel AGC.
7. The installation of amplification systems or systems that operate
on or provide the means to cause interference on any
emergency responder radio coverage networks shall be
coordinated and approved by the Public Safety Radio System
Operator.
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8. Unless otherwise approved by the Public Safety Radio System
Operator, only channelized signal boosters shall be permitted.
Exception: Broadband BDA’s may be utilized when specifically
authorized in writing by the Public Safety Radio System
Operator.
510.4.2.5 System monitoring. The emergency responder radio
enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble
signals that are monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated
by the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA The following
conditions shall be separately annunciated by the fire alarm system, or, if
the status of each of the following conditions is individually displayed on a
dedicated panel on the radio enhancement system, a single automatic
supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm system indicating
deficiencies of the radio enhancement system:
1. Loss of normal AC power supply.
2. System battery charger(s) failure.
3. Malfunction of the donor antenna(s).
4. Failure of active RF-emitting device(s).
5. Low-battery capacity at 70-percent reduction of operating
capacity.
6. Active system component malfunction.
7. Malfunction of the communications link between the fire alarm
system and the emergency responder radio enhancement system.
510.4.2.6 Additional frequencies and change of frequencies.
The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be capable of
modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by
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the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are
made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authorit y.
510.4.2.7 Design documents. The fire marshal shall have the authority to
require “as-built” design documents and specifications for emergency
responder communications coverage systems. The documents shall be in
a format acceptable to the fire marshal.
510.4.2.8 Radio communication antenna density. Systems shall be
engineered to minimize the near-far effect. Radio enhancement system
designs shall include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gain
conditions.
Exceptions:
1. Class A narrow band signal booster devices with independent
AGC/ALC circuits per channel.
2. Systems where all portable devices within the same band use
active power control.
[W]510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the public safety
radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and
Sections 510.5.1 through 510.5.7.
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of
operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC
or other radio licensing authority shall not be installed without prior
coordination and approval of the Public Safety Radio System Operator.
510.5.2 Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum qualifications
of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of
the following:
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1. A valid FCC-issued general radio telephone operators license.
2. Certification of in-building system training issued by an
approved organization or approved school, or a certificate
issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed.
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency responder radio
coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the
building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two -way
coverage on each floor of the building is in accordance with Section
510.4.1. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows:
1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20
approximately equal test areas, with a maximum test area size
of 6,400 square feet. Where the floor area exceeds 128,000
square feet, the floor shall be divided into as many
approximately equal test areas as needed, such that no test
area exceeds the maximum square footage allowed for a test
area.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a
calibrated spectrum analyzer for each of the test grids. A
diagram of this testing shall be created for each floor where
coverage is provided, indicating the testing grid used for the test
in Section 510.5.3(1), and including signal strengths and
frequencies for each test area. Indicate all critical areas.
3. Functional talk-back testing shall be conducted using two
calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by
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the agency’s radio communications system or other equipment
approved by the fire marshal. Testing shall use Digital Audible
Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3 or
higher. Communications between handsets shall be tested and
recorded in the grid square diagram required by section
510.5.3(2): each grid square on each floor; between each
critical area and a radio outside the building; between each
critical area and the fire command center or fire alarm control
panel; between each landing in each stairwell and the fire
command center or fire alarm control panel.
4. Failure of more than 5% of the test areas on any floor shall
result in failure of the test.
Exception: Critical areas shall be provided with 99 percent
floor area coverage.
5. In the event that two of the test areas fail the test, in order to be
more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be
divided into 40 equal test areas. Failure of not more than two
nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the
system fails the 40-area test, the system shall be altered to
meet the 95-percent coverage requirement.
6. A test location approximately in the center of each test area
shall be selected for the test, with the radio enabled to verify
two-way communications to and from the outside of the building
through the public agency’s radio communications system.
Once the test location has been selected, that location shall
represent the entire test area. Failure in the selected test
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location shall be considered to be a failure of that test area.
Additional test locations shall not be permitted.
7. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured, and the test
measurement results shall be kept on file with the building
owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual
tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost,
the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test
to reestablish the gain values.
8. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable
test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations
are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test
shall be conducted at the time of installation and at subsequent
annual inspections.
9. Systems incorporating Class B signal booster devices or Class
B broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two
portable radios simultaneously conducting subjective voice
quality checks. One portable radio shall be positioned not
greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the indoor antenna. The
second portable radio shall be positioned at a distance that
represents the farthest distance from any indoor antenna. With
both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different
frequencies within the same band, subjective audio testing shall
be conducted and comply with DAQ levels as specified in
Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2.
10. Documentation maintained on premises. At the conclusion of
the testing, and prior to issuance of the building Certificate of
Occupancy, the building owner or owner’s representative shall
place a copy of the following records in the DAS enclosure or
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the building engineer’s office. The records shall be available to
the fire marshal and maintained by the building owner for the life
of the system:
a. A certification letter stating that the emergency responder
radio coverage system has been installed and tested in
accordance with this code, and that the system is
complete and fully functional.
b. The grid square diagram created as part of testing in
Sections 510.5.3(2) and 510.5.3(3).
c. Data sheets and/or manufacturer specifications for the
emergency responder radio coverage system equipment;
back up battery; and charging system (if utilized).
d. A diagram showing device locations and wiring
schematic,
e. A copy of the electrical permit.
11. Acceptance test reporting to fire marshal. At the conclusion
of the testing, and prior to issuance of the building Certificate of
Occupancy, the building owner or owner’s representative shall
submit to the fire marshal a report of the acceptance test by way of
the department’s third-party vendor thecomplianceengine.com.
510.5.4 FCC compliance. The emergency responder radio coverage
system installation and components shall comply with all applicable
federal regulations including, but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part 90.219.
WS 510.5.5 Mounting of the donor antenna (s). To maintain proper
alignment with the system designed donor site, donor antennas shall be
permanently affixed on the highest possible position on the building or
where approved by the fire marshal. A clearly visible sign shall be placed
near the antenna stating, “movement or repositioning of this antenna is
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prohibited without approval from the fire marshal.” The antenna
installation shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements in the
International Building Code for weather protection of the building
envelope.
510.5.6 Wiring. The backbone, antenna distribution, radiating, or any fiber -
optic cables shall be rated as plenum cables. The backbone cables shall
be connected to the antenna distribution, radiating, or copper cables using
hybrid coupler devices of a value determined by the overall design.
Backbone cables shall be routed through an enclosure that matches the
building’s required fire-resistance rating for shafts or interior exit stairways.
The connection between the backbone cable and the antenna cables shall
be made within an enclosure that matches the building’s fire -resistance
rating for shafts or interior exit stairways, and passage of the antenna
distribution cable in and out of the enclosure shall be protected as a
penetration per the International Building Code.
510.5.7 Identification Signs. Emergency responder radio coverage
systems shall be identified by an approved sign located on or near the Fire
Alarm Control Panel or other approved location stating “This building is
equipped with an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
System. Control Equipment located in room_____”.
A sign stating “Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Equipment” shall be placed on or adjacent to the door of the room
containing the main system components.
510.6 Maintenance. The emergency responder radio coverage system
shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections
510.6.1 through 510.6. 7.
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[W]510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. The owner of the building or
owner’s authorized agent shall have the emergency responder radio
coverage system inspected and tested annually or where structural
changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially
change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the
following items (1) through (7):
1. In-building coverage test as required by the fire marshal as
described in Section 510.5.3 “Acceptance test procedure” or
510.6.1.1 “Alternative in-building coverage test”.
Exception: Group R Occupancy annual testing is not required
within dwelling units.
2. Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that the gain/output
level is the same as it was upon initial installation and
acceptance or set to optimize the performance of the system.
3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load
of a period of 1 hours to verify that they will properly operate
during an actual power outage. If within the 1-hour test period
the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be
extended for additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the
battery can be determined.
4. If a fire alarm system is present in the building, a test shall be
conducted to verify that the fire alarm system is properly
supervising the emergency responder communication system
as required in Section 510.4.2.5. The test is performed by
simulating alarms to the fire alarm control panel. The
certifications in Section 510.5.2 are sufficient for the personnel
performing this testing.
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5. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation
within the manufacturer’s specifications.
6. At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify
compliance with Section 510.6.1, shall be submitted to the fire
marshal by way of the department’s third-party vendor
thecomplianceengine.com
7. At the conclusion of testing, a record of the inspection and
maintenance along with an updated grid diagram of each floor
showing tested strengths in each grid square and each critical
area shall be added to the documentation maintained on the
premises in accordance with Section 510.5.3.
510.6.1.1 Alternative In-building coverage test. When the comprehensive
test documentation required by Section 510.5.3 is available, or the most
recent full five-year test results are available if the system is older than six
years, the in-building coverage test required by the fire marshal in Section
510.6.1(1), may be conducted as follows:
1. Functional talk-back testing shall be conducted using two
calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by
the agency’s radio communications system or other equipment
approved by the fire marshal. Testing shall use Digital Audible
Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3 or
higher. Communications between handsets in the following
locations shall be tested: between the fire command center or
fire alarm control panel and a location outside the building;
between the fire alarm control panel and each landing in each
stairwell.
2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be conducted using a
calibrated spectrum analyzer for:
(a) Three grid areas per floor. The three grid areas to be
tested on each floor are the three grid areas with poorest
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performance in the acceptance test or the most recent
annual test, whichever is more recent; and
(b) Each of the critical areas identified in acceptance test
documentation required by Section 510.5.3, or as modified
by the fire marshal, and
(c) One grid square per serving antenna.
3. The test area boundaries shall not deviate from the areas
established at the time of the acceptance test, or as modified by the
fire marshal. The building shall be considered to have acceptable
emergency responder radio coverage when the required signal
strength requirements in 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2 are located in 95
percent of all areas on each floor of the building and 99 percent in
Critical Areas, and any non-functional serving antenna are repaired
to function within normal ranges. If the documentation of the
acceptance test or most recent previous annual test results are not
available or acceptable to the fire marshal, the radio coverage
verification testing described in 510.5.3 shall be conducted.
510.6.2 Additional frequencies. The building owner shall modify or expand
the emergency responder radio coverage system at his or her expense in
the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio
licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the
FCC public safety radio system operator or FCC license holder. Prior
approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous frequencies
does not exempt this section.
510.6.3 Nonpublic safety system. Where other nonpublic safety
amplification systems installed in buildings reduce the performance or
cause interference with the emergency responder communications
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coverage system, the nonpublic safety amplification system shall be
corrected or removed.
510.6.4 Field testing. Agency personnel shall have the right to enter onto
the property at any reasonable time to conduct field testing to verify the
required level of radio coverage or to disable a system that due to
malfunction or poor maintenance has the potential to impact the
emergency responder radio system in the region.
15.36A.041 Section Chapter 903 amended – Automatic sprinkler
systemsFire protection and life safety systems.
Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire Protection and Life Safety
Systems,” is adopted with the following amendments:
A. Construction documents. Section 901.2 of the International Fire Code,
entitled “Construction documents,” is amended by adding the following new
subsection:
Section 901.2.2 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 certified sprinkler
contractor through the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, or as
approved by the fire code official.
B. Fire Areas. Section 901.4.3 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Fire
areas,” is amended by adding the following new subsection:
Sec. 901.4.3.1 Fire Area Applicability. For purposes of this chapter, a “fire
wall,” “fire barrier,” or “horizontal assembly” shall only be considered to
separate a building so as to not exceed the limits established for requiring
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an automatic fire extinguishing system and only upon approval of the
building official and/or the fire code official.
C. General. Section 903.1 of the International Fire Code, entitled “General,” is
amended by substituting with the following:
903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section.
Systems shall be installed and maintained in an operable condition as
specified in this chapter in the following locations as determined by the
building and fire code official:
a. All new buildings that do not have adequate fire flow to achieve
the minimum fire flows required by the city of Auburn design
standards or do not have adequate emergency fire vehicle access
as required in the fire code and as determined by the fire code
official. Additional fire suppression or other safety measures may
be required when additional fire flows are required by the fire code
official as referenced in Appendix B of the International Fire Code.
b. All new buildings except those classed as Group R-3 and Group
U, when any of the following occur:
1. The building has more than 10,000 square feet of floor
area, or is higher than 30 feet, or requires more than 2,500
gallons per minute of fire flow.
c. All new buildings that contain more than 8,000 square feet of
Group A occupancies.
d. All buildings which undergo any alteration, or repair which
changes the character of the occupancy or use and which
increases the fire or life safety or structure hazard.
e. All buildings which undergo any additions that increase the floor
area of a building beyond the thresholds above. For such additions,
exiting building areas shall comply with this chapter.
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AD. Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Speculative Use Warehouses. Section
903.2.11 of the International Fire Code, entitled “Specific buildings areas and
hazardsAutomatic Sprinkler Systems,” is amended by adding the following
new subsections: 903.2.11.1.4 and 903.7:
Sec. 903.2.11.1.4 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.
E. Automatic sprinkler riser rooms. Section 903 of the International Fire
Code, entitled “Automatic Sprinkler Systems,” is amended by adding the
following new subsection:
Sec. 903.7. Automatic sprinkler riser rooms. All automatic sprinkler
system risers shall be located in a dedicated room. The room
enclosure shall meet minimum code requirements for applicable fire
resistive ratings and be provided with an exterior door, lighting, and
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heat, and a smoke barrier ceiling. This requirement shall include any
NFPA 13, and 13R fire sprinkler systems.
EXCEPTION: Fire sprinkler systems installed according to the IRC
shall have an approved location for the riser13D single family
dwellings or Townhomes defined within the IRC.
15.36A.045 Section 3205 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 903.2.9.3 and 903.7:
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 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
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.
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EXCEPTION: 13D single family dwellings or Townhomes defined
within the IRC.
B. International Fire Code Section 3205 is amended to read as follows:
3205.6.1 – 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 3205.6.1, as
amended:
1. This sign must be posted prior to building being stocked and/or
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 or other location
approved by the fire marshal.
3. Signage required on end of racks, if installed.
4. In accordance with the International Fire Code as amended. (Ord.
6601 § 19, 2016.)
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NEW SECTION 15.36A.051 Section 6107 amended – Safety Precautions and
Devices
International Building Code Section 6107 is amended by adding the following
new subsections:
Sec. 6107.5 Protecting containers from displacement. LP-gas containers
greater than or equal to 125-gallons must be anchored or strapped to
prevent lateral displacement. Anchors or straps must be an approved,
listed device. Methods of securing LP-gas containers 2,000-gallons or
greater must be designed by a licensed professional.
Sec. 6107.6 Earthquake shut-off valves. LP-gas containers greater than or
equal to 125-gallons must be protected with an approved, listed
earthquake shut-off device.
6107.7 Non-compliant installed LP-gas containers. Existing, non-compliant
LP-gas containers must be upgraded to comply with sections 6107.5 and
6107.6 when accessory to a building undergoing a change in use or when
tank is replaced or modified.
15.36A.063 Appendix D amended – Fire apparatus access roads.
A. Sections, D104, D105, D106 and D107 of Appendix D of the International Fire
Code, entitled “Fire Apparatus Access Roads,” is are adopted with the following
amendments: additions to sections D104, D106 and D107:
Sec. D104.3.1 Where the area to be served is adjacent to only one public
access road or remoteness distance is not feasible due to topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades, existing improvements or other similar
conditions, secondary fire apparatus access roads shall be located as
distant as possible or waived.
Sec. D106.3.1 Where the area to be served is adjacent to only one public
access road or remoteness distance is not feasible due to topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades, existing improvements or other similar
conditions, secondary fire apparatus access roads shall be located as
distant as possible or waived.
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Sec. D107.2.1 Where the area to be served is adjacent to only one public
access road or remoteness distance is not feasible due to topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades, existing improvements or other similar
conditions, secondary fire apparatus access roads shall be located as
distant as possible or waived.
B. In case of conflict between the requirements contained in Appendix D of
the 20158 International Fire Code, and the City of Auburn Design Standards, the
requirements of the City of Auburn Design Standards shall govern.
NEW SECTION 15.36A.067 Appendix L amended – Requirements for Fire
Fighter Air Replenishment Systems
Appendix L of the International Fire Code entitled “Requirements for Fire Fighter
Air Replenishment Systems” is adopted with the following amendment:
A. Section L101.1 Scope. is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the
following:
L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be
provided in accordance with this appendix in all new buildings meeting the
IBC definition of a high-rise building.
15.36A.091 Fire alarm and detection systems.
A. International Fire Code Chapter 9 is amended to read as follows:
907.1.3 Equipment. Equipment systems and their components shall
be listed and approved for the purposes for which they were installed.
All new systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own
address and annunciate individual device addresses at a UL Central
Station.
907.1.4 Approved Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. In addition to
any requirement of 907.2 or 907.3, all new buildingsoccupancies
exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area or additions increasing
the total area to greater than 5,000 square feet shall be required to
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provide an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system. Fire
walls 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.
32. One and Two Family residences.
907.5.2.3.1 Employee Work Areas. Visible and audible alarm
notification appliances shall be provided in employee work areas.
B. For purposes of this chapter, a “fire wall,” “fire barrier,” or “horizontal
assembly” shall not be considered to separate a building so as to avoid the
required automatic fire alarm and detection system. A building shall have a
minimum distance of five feet from any point of the building to any point of
another building and from the property line in order to be considered a
separate building. (Ord. 6601 § 21, 2016; Ord. 6310 § 16, 2010; Ord. 6104
§ 14, 2007.)
Section 6. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.48.40 of Chapter 15.48,
Moving Buildings, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows.
15.48.040 Permit – Application – Form.
The application shall be made in writing, upon forms provided by the department
of community development and public works department, and shall be filed with
the department of community development and public works department. (Ord.
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6601 § 24, 2016; Ord. 6310 § 22, 2010; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code
§ 2.14.030(A).)
Section 7. Amendment to City Code. Chapter 15.20, Vacant Property
Management, of the Auburn City Code is amended by adding new sections 15.20.010,
15.20.020, 15.20.030, 15.20.040, 15.20.050 , 15.20.060, 15.20.070, 15.20.080,
15.20.090 and amending the chapter title to read as follows.
Chapter 15.20
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND VACANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Sections:
15.20.010 Vacant property registration Adoption of international property
maintenance code.
15.20.020 Appendices adopted.
15.20.030 Sections 103.1 and 103.5 amended.
15.20.040 Sections 107.2 and 107.3 amended.
15.20.050 Section 110 amended – Demolition.
15.20.060 Section 111 amended – Means of appeal.
15.20.070 Sections 112.2 and 112.4 amended – Stop work order.
15.20.080 Sections 302.4 and 304.14 amended – General requirements.
15.20.090 Sections 602.3 and 602.4 amended – Mechanical and electrical
requirements.
15.20.100 Vacant property registration.(Ord . 6744, 6708 § 6, 2018.)
NEW SECTIION 15.20.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance
Code.
The International Property Maintenance Code adopted in Chapter 15.06 shall be
on file in the office of the City Clerk. The code as amended in this chapter shall
govern over the published provisions of that code. W here the International
Property Maintenance Code references the code official, that shall refer to and be
construed to mean the building official as used in the city code. Unless the context
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clearly indicates otherwise, the terms “code official” and “building official” shall be
synonymous.
NEW SECTION 15.20.020 Appendices Adopted.
International Property Maintenance Code Appendix Chapter A, Boarding
Standard, is hereby adopted. A copy of the International Property Maintenance
Code Appendix Chapter A, Boarding Standard, shall be on file in the office of the
city clerk.
NEW SECTION 15.20.030. Sections 103.1 and 103.5 amended.
Sections 103.1 and 103.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
103.1 Department of property maintenance inspection. The department of
community development and public works is responsible for implementation
and enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code.
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the city in
carrying out its responsibilities under this code, including hearings
conducted by the hearing examiner, shall be as indicated in the city of
Auburn fee schedule.
NEW SECTION 15.20.040 Sections 107.2 and 107.3 amended.
Sections 107.2 and 107.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
107.2 Notices and orders. Such notice prescribed in Section 107.1 shall be
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.25 regarding the form of
notices.
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107.3 Method of service. Notices shall be deemed to be property served if
delivered in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.25 regarding the
method of services of notices.
NEW SECTION 15.20.050 Section 110 amended – Demolition.
International Property Maintenance Code Section 110.1 is amended to read as
follows:
Section 110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner or owner’s
authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure,
which in the code official’s or owner’s authorized agent judgment after
review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as
to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation
or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to
demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being
made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up
and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option;
or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure
for a period of more than two (2) years, the code official shall order the
owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure,
or board up until future repair. Unless the code official determines that other
measures are appropriate based on the circumstance s, boarding the
building up for future repair shall comply with appendix A and the structure
shall not remain boarded beyond thirty (30) days, except where a non -
opaque material is used that provides the same level of security as provided
by the requirements of Appendix A, the boarding may remain in place for
no more than one year. Timeframe extensions may be approved by the
code official.
NEW SECTION 15.20.060. Section 111 amended – Means of appeal.
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Section 111 of the International Property Maintenance Code is deleted in its
entirety and is replaced with the following:
111 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code
official or a notice or order issued under the international property
maintenance code shall have the right to appeal the decision, notice, or
order, accept notices to correct and the notices described in section 107.
The means for appealing shall be that provided in ACC 15.07.130, as
hereafter amended.
NEW SECTION 15.20.070. Sections 112.2 and 112.4 amended – Stop work
order.
Sections 112.2 and 112.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
112.2 Issuance. The provisions of Auburn City Code Chapter 1.25 regarding
stop work orders shall govern the issuance of a stop work o rder under this
code.
112.4 Failure to comply. The provisions of Auburn City Code Chapter 1.25
shall govern the enforcement of stop work orders and the penalty for failing
to comply with an order.
NEW SECTION 15.20.080. Sections 302.4 and 304.14 amended – General
requirements.
Sections 302.4 and 304.14 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from
weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches. Noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and
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vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and
destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to
prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the
authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of
violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired
by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation
and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, according to the abatem ent
process contained in ACC 8.12, and the costs of such removal shall be paid
by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from April 1 to October 31, every
door, window and other outside opening required fo r ventilation of habitable
rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where
products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are
processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with
approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per
25 mm) and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self -
closing device in good working condition.
NEW SECTION 15.20.090. Sections 602.3 and 602.4 amended – Mechanical
and electrical requirements.
Sections 602.3 and 602.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
amended to read as follows:
602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents,
leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either
expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply
heat during year-round to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)
in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
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a. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design
temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature
shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full
design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall
be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
b. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a
minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be
supplied with heat year-round to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F
(18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
a. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special
temperature conditions.
b. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical
activities.
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Section 8. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.74.040 of Chapter 15.74,
Land Clearing, Filling and Grading, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as
follows.
15.74.050 Exemptions.
A. The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs, or ground cover.
2. EE Clearing and grading not to exceed 6,999 square feet of area
within individual lots, for the purpose of the construction of a single -family
home or duplex, provided a building permit has been issued by the city
prior to commencing the clearing and grading activities and construction of
the structure starts within 90 days of commencing clearing and grading
activities.
4. The removal of up to six trees per lot within any 12-month period, or for
lots greater than one acre, up to six trees per acre within any 12-month
period, with fractional acres of one-half acre or more considered to be a
whole acre.
5. Clearing and grading for the construction and maintenance of public
facilities as approved by the city engineer to include water, sanitary sewer,
streets, highways, storm drainage and related facilities.
6. Removal of trees, shrubs, and ground cover in emergency situations
involving immediate danger to life or property.
7. Routine landscape maintenance and minor repair.
8. Removal of trees and vegetation consistent with an approved surface
mining permit.
9. Removal of a tree from property zoned residential that endangers a
permanent structure by being closer to the structure than the distance
from the base of the tree to its top, regardless of whether the tree is
located on the same property as the structure.
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10. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, clearing and grading
not to exceed 500 cubic yards consisting of excavations of less than five
feet in vertical depth and/or fills less than eight inches of vertical depth.
11. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary
stockpiling of less than 500 cubic yards, combined, of topsoils, crushed
rock, sawdust, mulch, bark, chips, or similar materials on a lot, tract, or
parcel of land for a period not to exceed 12 months; provided, that the
stockpile has adequate coverage to prevent erosion.
12. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary
stockpiling of organic or inorganic materials used in an approved
construction project, provided the use, location, duration, and extent of the
stockpile was disclosed through the environmental or development review
process. In no case shall a temporary stockpile remain beyond a 24 -
month period.
13. The New plus replaced hardcreation of impervious surfaces which
have a surface area less than 2,000 square feet.
14. Emergency temporary sandbagging, diking, ditching, filling or similar
work during or after periods of extreme weather conditions when done to
protect life or property, provided such measures do not adversely impact
adjacent properties or public facilities.
B. An exemption from clearing, filling, and grading permit requirements does not
exempt a property owner from the policies, criteria, and standards contained in
this chapter or other applicable local, state, or federal regulations or permit
requirements.
C. The property owner is responsible to ensure that clearing of any trees that are
within striking distance of a structure or have the potential to cause damage to
others is performed by a licensed and bonded contractor. (Ord. 6617 § 20, 2016;
Ord. 6601 § 33, 2016; Ord. 6283 § 14, 2009; Ord. 6146 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4861 § 1,
1996; Ord. 4266 § 1, 1988.)
1 Note: This section identifies exceptions internal to this chapter. The listed
exceptions set forth herein do not preclude the application of requirements of
other chapters of the city code thereto.
Section 9. Repealing City Code. Sections 15.06.020, 15.06.040, 15.06.050,
15.36A.025, 15.36A.041 and Chapter 15.38A of the Auburn City Code are repealed.
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Section 10. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 11. Severability. 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 12. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law, but no
earlier than February 1, 2021.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5575 (Gaub)
Date:
December 23, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5575
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5575.
Background Summary:
The City was awarded State Grant funds in November of 2020 f rom the Transportation
I mprovement Board to replace pavement and utilities on 4th Street SE from Auburn Way
South to L Street SE. Resolution 5575, authorizes the Mayor to enter into and administer the
grant agreement to accept these funds.
T he specific scope of this project includes a pavement grind and overlay between Auburn Way
South and D Street SE, full depth pavement re-construction from D Street SE to L Street SE,
replacement of City utilities, removal of sidewalk obstructions, replacement of sidewalk and curb
ramps as needed to address ADA requirements, and other improvements.
It is anticipated that this project will begin construction in late summer of 2022.
The estimated required City match required to f ully f und the project is $1,165,048 and is
available within the Arterial Street Preservation Program (105 Arterial Street Preservation
Fund).
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:January 4, 2021 Item Numb er:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5575
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RESOLUTION NO. 5575
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER AN
AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE
WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR THE 4th STREET SE
PRESERVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City’s Arterial Street Preservation program restores and preserves
classified streets throughout the City with the implementation of preservation projects;
and
WHEREAS the 4th Street SE Preservation Project (“Project”) includes restoration
and preservation of pavement on 4th Street SE, a classified street, from Auburn Way
South to L Street SE; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for, and has been awarded, a competitive grant in the
amount of $1,747,572 from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board
(“TIB”) to help fund the Project (“TIB grant”); and
WHEREAS, the TIB grant requires the City to provide matching funds in the
estimated amount of $1,165,048; and
WHEREAS, the required matching funds have been made available in the approved
City budget; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to use grant monies to help finance
the City’s street preservation programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute and administer a grant agreement
with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for $1,747,572 or any other
amount authorized by the Board for the 4th Street SE Preservation Project as long as
matching City funds are available.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to negotiate, enter, and administer
agreements to spend the grant funds for the Project, and to implement other
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force on passage
and signatures.
Dated and Signed this _____ day of ______________, 2021.
CITY OF AUBURN
___________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Kendra R. Comeau, City Attorney
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