Chapter 19.04 BUILDING CODE

Chapter 19.04
BUILDING CODE

Sections:

19.04.010 International Building Code (I.B.C.) adopted.

19.04.020 Climatic and geographic design criteria.

19.04.030 Site development.

19.04.060 Board of appeals – Term of office.

19.04.090 Building permits – Expiration.

19.04.100 Demolition permit fee.

19.04.010 International Building Code (I.B.C.) adopted.

(a) The International Building Code (I.B.C.) Chapters 1 through 12, 14 through 28, 30 through 35, and Appendices A, J, and K (2012 Edition, Second Printing) published by the International Code Council (I.C.C.) is expressly referred to and adopted as the building code of the city, and by this reference and adoption made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein, save and except those specific deletions, amendments, and additions made in subsection (b) of this section. One copy of said International Building Code and Appendices shall be filed and kept in the office of the city clerk.

(b) The following provisions designated “deletion” are deleted and excepted from the International Building Code chapters and appendices adopted in subsection (a) of this section. The following provisions designated “addition” are added to the International Building Code chapters and appendices adopted in subsection (a) of this section. The following provisions designated “amendment” are amendments to the International Building Code chapters and appendices adopted in subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Amendments to Cross-References. The I.B.C. is amended by deleting all the references to the “ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70” and replacing them with “National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition” as adopted under Chapter 19.12 KMC, by deleting all references to the “International Fuel Gas Code” and all references to the “International Plumbing Code” and replacing them with “Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition” as adopted under Chapter 19.14 KMC, and by deleting all the references to the “International Property Maintenance Code” and replacing them with the “Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings” as adopted under Chapter 19.28 KMC.

(2) Amendment. Chapter 1, Section 109.2 (Schedule of permit fees) of the I.B.C. is amended as follows:

109.2 Fee schedule. Building permit and plan review fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.

109.2.1 Alterations, additions, changes in occupancies, and new R-3 (one- and two-family dwellings). The base permit fee for each permit application for alterations, changes in occupancy, and new R-3 (detached one- and two-family dwellings) shall be computed based on Table 109.2.1.

Table 109.2.1 Building Permit Fees
TOTAL VALUATION	FEE
$0.00 to $500.00	$23.50
$500.01 to $2,000.00	$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00	$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00	$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00	$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7,00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00	$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00	$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.01 and up	$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two (2) hours)		$57.00 per hour 1
2. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge one-half hour)		$57.00 per hour 1
3. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge one-half hour)		$57.00 per hour 1
4. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both		Actual amount paid2

1. Or the total hourly cost to the city, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employee involved.

2. Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

109.2.2 New construction valuation schedule, excluding new R-3 (one- and two-family dwellings). Valuation for new construction other than new R-3 (detached one- and two-family dwellings) will be computed based on the Valuation Schedule set out below times a regional multiplier of 1.3. The valuation shall be calculated using the dollar per square foot method. The area of the building shall be the gross floor area; the total horizontal area of all floors of a building, measured between exterior faces of exterior walls, including interior balconies, mezzanines, stairwells, elevator shafts, ventilation shafts, etc., but excluding area without floor structure in atria. The building official shall then use the valuation determined under this Section 109.2.2 or Sections 109.2.2.1 or 109.2.2.2 to determine the base permit fee based on the Fee Schedule set out below.

VALUATION SCHEDULE a, b, c, d
Group (2012 International Building Code)	IA	IB	IIA	IIB	IIIA	IIIB	IV	VA	VB
A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage	218.43	211.06	205.70	197.03	185.03	179.84	190.46	169.17	162.46
A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage	199.96	192.59	187.22	178.56	166.57	161.38	171.98	150.70	144.00
A-2 Assembly, nightclubs	170.48	165.64	161.01	154.54	145.16	141.23	148.83	131.55	127.83
A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls	169.48	164.64	159.01	153.54	143.16	140.23	147.83	129.55	126.83
A-3 Assembly, churches	201.93	194.56	189.19	180.53	168.68	163.49	173.95	152.81	146.11
A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums	168.94	161.57	155.21	147.54	134.66	130.47	140.97	118.80	113.09
A-4 Assembly, arenas	198.96	191.59	185.22	177.56	164.57	160.38	170.98	148.70	143.00
B-Business	175.94	169.50	163.74	155.73	141.26	135.99	149.30	124.14	118.20
E Education	183.47	177.15	171.88	164.04	152.79	144.62	158.31	132.93	128.42
F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard	105.35	100.40	94.40	90.74	80.87	77.38	86.70	66.73	62.58
F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard	104.35	99.40	94.40	89.74	80.87	76.38	85.70	66.73	61.58
H-1 High Hazard, explosives	98.69	93.74	88.74	84.08	75.41	70.92	80.04	61.27	N.P.
H234 High Hazard	98.69	93.74	88.74	84.08	75.41	70.92	80.04	61.27	56.12
H-5 HPM	175.94	169.50	163.74	155.73	141.26	135.99	149.30	124.14	118.20
I-1 Institutional, supervised environment	172.59	166.52	161.68	154.82	142.07	138.32	154.51	127.48	123.05
I-2 Institutional, hospitals	298.73	292.30	286.54	278.52	263.00	N.P.	272.10	245.87	N.P.
I-2 Institutional, nursing homes	206.05	200.06	194.30	186.29	171.80	N.P.	179.86	154.67	N.P.
I-3 Institutional, restrained	200.40	193.96	188.20	180.19	167.24	160.97	173.76	150.11	142.18
I-4 Institutional, day care facilities	172.59	166.52	161.68	154.82	142.07	138.32	154.51	127.48	123.05
M Mercantile	127.05	122.21	116.58	111.11	101.45	98.53	105.40	87.85	85.12
R-1 Residential, hotels	173.90	167.83	162.99	156.13	143.63	139.89	155.05	129.05	124.61
R-2 Residential, multiple family	145.89	139.82	124.98	128.12	116.31	112.56	127.81	101.72	97.29
R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities	172.59	166.52	161.68	154.82	142.07	138.32	154.51	127.48	123.05
S-1 Storage, moderate hazard	97.69	92.74	86.74	83.08	73.41	69.92	79.04	59.27	55.12
S-2 Storage, low hazard	96.69	91.74	86.74	82.08	73.41	68.92	78.04	59.27	54.12
U Utility, miscellaneous	73.21	69.14	64.71	61.11	54.84	51.28	58.17	42.89	40.62

a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous

b. Unfinished basements (all use group) = $15.00 per sq. Ft.

c. For shell only buildings deduct 20 percent

d. N.P. = not permitted

FEE SCHEDULE
New Commercial Construction Valuation per Valuation Schedule times 1.3 regional multiplier	Base Building Permit Fee Established By:
$1.00 to $500,000	Valuation x $0.015
$500,001 to $1,000,000	Valuation x $0.010
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000	Valuation x $0.008
$5,000,000 and up	Valuation x $0.006

109.2.2.1 Fabric structures. The valuation for base permit fees for temporary and permanent fabric structures shall be calculated at $30 per square foot.

109.2.2.2 Other valuations. Valuations used to determine base permit fees for projects not included in the Valuation Table or Sections 109.2.1 or 109.2.2.1, including decks, shall be determined by the permittee and verified by the building official. The building official may require additional documentation to verify valuation.

109.2.3 Plan review fees. In addition to the base permit fee, a plan review fee equal to 65% of the base permit fee shall be paid except that there is no plan review fee for detached one- and two-family dwellings. If plans are so incomplete or are revised to the extent that requires a new plan review, the plan review fee will be the same as for new plans. Where there are phased approvals under Section 107, the plan review fee for such phased work shall be equal to 65% of the base permit fee for the value of the phased work.

(3) Amendment. Chapter 1, Section 109.3 (Building permit valuations) of the I.B.C. is amended as follows:

109.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a building permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and other permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the city building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. The valuation for all new construction, other than new R-3 (detached one- and two-family dwellings), must be based on the Valuation Schedule established in Section 109.2. The valuation for fabric structures must be based on the valuation established by Section 109.2.2.1.

(4) Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Group E, day care facilities) of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:

305.2 Group E, day care facilities. The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision, or personal care services for more than five children older than two and one-half years of age, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.

(5) Addition. Chapter 3, Section 305.2 (Group E, day care facilities) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new exception to read as follows:

Exception: Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements of this regulation (Group E, Occupancy), except for smoke detectors and alarms as described in Section 907.2.11.2, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms as specified in Section 908, means of egress requirements of Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1003, including emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1029, in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in the International Fire Code, including children related to the staff.

(6) Addition. Chapter 3, Section 308.3 (Institutional Group I-1) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new sentence between the second and third sentences to read as follows:

Facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situation must comply with Section 427.

(7) Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 308.4.1 (Five or fewer persons receiving care) of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:

308.4.1 Five or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons including persons related to the staff who are receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code.

(8) Addition. Chapter 3, Section 308.6 (Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 308.6.4 to read as follows:

308.6.4. Child care provided on a 24-hour basis. A child care facility that provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than five children of two and one-half years of age or less, including children related to the staff, shall be classified as Group I-2.

(9) Addition. Chapter 3, Section 310.1 (Residential Group R) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:

For facilities within this occupancy classification that have occupants needing physical assistance to respond in emergency situation, see Section 427.

(10) Addition. Chapter 3, Section 310.6 (Residential Group R-4) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 310.6.1 between the second and third paragraph to read as follows:

310.6.1 Foster homes. Once a provider takes in six or more (non-related) children, the occupancy is defined as a R-4, otherwise the occupancy is R-3.

(11) Amendment. Paragraph 1 of Chapter 4, Section 406.3.4 (Separation) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting “1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board” and replacing it with “5/8 inch (15.88 mm) Type X gypsum board.”

(12) Addition. Chapter 5, Section 501 (General) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 501.3 to read as follows:

501.3 Location on property. Buildings must adjoin or have access to a permanent public way or yard on not less than one side. Required yards by this section must be permanently maintained.

(13) Addition. Chapter 5, Section 504 (Building height) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 504.4 to read as follows:

504.4 Day care facilities. Facilities that are operated in a primary residence (Group R-3) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and accommodating up to a total of 12 children of any age may use the second story of the building without providing an automatic sprinkler system, or complying with Table 508.4, Table 602, and Type VA requirements set out in Table 503, if all other applicable legal provisions for a Group E occupancy are met.

(14) Amendment. Chapter 5, Table 509 (Incidental Uses) of the I.B.C. is amended by changing the wording in the first row of the first column to read as follows:

Furnace rooms in Group E, I, and R-1, R-2, and R-4 occupancies regardless of Btu input, and furnace rooms of all other occupancies where the largest piece of equipment is over 400,000 Btu per hour input.

(15) Addition. Chapter 6, Table 602 (Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls Based on Fire Separation Distance) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding footnote (i) to read as follows:

i. Combination shops related to an educational facility shall be considered an F-1 occupancy and shall be separated from the E occupancy according to this table.

(16) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:

903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided throughout all buildings with Group E occupancies. The use of a fire wall or barrier does not establish a separate building or fire area for purposes of this section.

Exception: Buildings with Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 49 or less.

(A) An automatic sprinkler system must also be provided for every portion of educational building below the level of exit discharge.

(B) Home day care uses that are licensed to care for more than five persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed as described in Section 903.3.1.3 or an equivalent system approved by the building official.

(17) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:

903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in Group R occupancies except as required in Sections 903.2.8.1 through 903.2.8.4.

(18) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows:

903.2.8.3 Group R-1. Health clinics with transient quarters, may utilize an N.F.P.A. 13R sprinkler system throughout the building; a two hour fire wall may be utilized to separate the building and utilize a N.F.P.A.13 D in the sleeping quarters.

Exception: Rental cabins occupied for less than 30 days with potable water will be considered R-1s and will be required to follow this section.

(19) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 (Group R) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 903.2.8.4 to read as follows:

903.2.8.4 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system or a residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 must be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R-2 fire area that are more than two stories in height, including basements, or that have more than four dwelling units or 16 sleeping rooms.

(20) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA 13 sprinkler systems) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.2 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.2 Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms. When the provisions of this code require the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, the installation in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms must occur as described in Chapter 30 (Elevators and conveying systems) of the I.B.C. and N.F.P.A. 13, (Elevator hoist ways and machine rooms) and adopted by reference, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as adopted by 8 AAC 77.005, as amended as of October 16, 2012, and as amended from time to time; and the fire sprinkler head for the top of elevator shafts may have a globe valve installed so the single head can be turned off in an emergency. The globe valve must be marked and sealed or locked in the open position.

Exception: Sprinklers are not required in an elevator machine room where the machine room is:

(A) separated from the remainder of the building as described in I.B.C. Section 3006.4;

(B) smoke detection is provided in accordance with N.F.P.A. 72, and adopted by reference;

(D) fire extinguisher is provided in the elevator machine room.

(21) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA 13 sprinkler systems) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new Section 903.3.1.1.3 to read as follows:

903.3.1.1.3 Inspectors test valve. A test valve will be installed at the remote area in both dry and wet systems to equal the required flow of one sprinkler head. In locations that use floor control valves the inspector test valve may be collocated. It can be installed to the exterior or to an interior drain.

(22) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 906.1 (Where required) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting the exception in paragraph number 1.

(23) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 907.1.2 (Fire alarm shop drawings) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding the following required fire alarm shop drawings for plan review:

14. System riser diagrams.

15. Fire system designer stamp, signature and date.

(24) Amendment. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.1 (Group A) of the I.B.C. is amended by replacing the exception to read as follows:

Exception: A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2 occupancies with occupant load of 100 or more.

(25) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.2 (Group B) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting the exception.

(26) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 3.

(27) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

Rooms used for sleeping or napping purposes with a day care use of a Group E occupancy must be provided with smoke alarms that comply with Section 907.2.11.2.

(28) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.4 (Group F) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting the exception.

(29) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.6.1 (Group I-1) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 1.

(30) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.7 (Group M) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(31) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.8.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(32) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(33) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1 (Manual fire alarm system) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(34) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11 (Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

When a plan review is required for an existing Group R occupancy, smoke alarms must be installed as described in Section 907.2.11.

(35) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 908.7 (Carbon monoxide alarms) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a sentence after the first sentence to read as follows:

At least one carbon monoxide detector or alarm shall be installed on each floor level.

(36) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 908.7 (Carbon monoxide alarms) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a second paragraph before the exceptions to read as follows:

Power source: In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors and alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than what is required for overcurrent protection.

(37) Addition. Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance testing) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a new sentence to read as follows:

A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the division of fire and life safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.

(38) Deletion. Chapter 9, Section 910.1 (General) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exception 2.

(39) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1009.4 (Width) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:

5. Ladders used only to attend equipment are exempt from the requirements of Section 1009.

(40) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1009.9.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:

In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings which are part of exterior stair in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.

(41) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1010.8.2 (Outdoor conditions) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:

In occupancies other than Group R-3 and Group U occupancies that are accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, surfaces and landings that are part of exterior ramps in climates with snow or ice shall be designed to minimize the accumulation of the snow or ice.

(42) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2 (Three or more exits or exit access doorways) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:

Exception: Where access to three or more exits is required, the separation distance of the third exit door or exit access doorway shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.

(43) Addition. Chapter 10, Table 1018.1 (Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding footnote (d) to read as follows:

d. R-2 Occupancies shall be permitted to have a one-hour rated corridor without a sprinkler system when the corridor:

(A) serves any occupant load greater than 10;

(B) serves less than four dwelling units or 16 or more sleep rooms; and

(44) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1019.1 (General) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:

Exterior exit balconies shall be designed to minimize accumulation of snow or ice that impedes the means of egress.

(45) Addition. Chapter 10, Section 1021.2.2 (Basements) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:

Exception: Basements or the first level below the first story in all occupancies except Group R-3 occupancies used exclusively for the service of the building, may have access to only one exit. Any other use of the basement or first level below the first story must have at least two exits arranged as described in Section 1015.2. For purposes of this paragraph storage rooms, laundry rooms, maintenance offices, and similar uses may not be considered as providing service to the building.

(46) Deletion. Chapter 10, Section 1029.1 (General) of the I.B.C. is amended by deleting Exceptions 1 and 3.

(47) Addition. Chapter 34, Section 3411.1 (Scope) of the I.B.C. is amended by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:

This Section 3411 is adopted as guidance for accessibility.

(48) Amendment. Chapter 34, Section 3412.2 (Applicability) of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:

3412.2 Applicability. Structures meeting the definition of “existing structure” under Section 202 of this code in which there is work involving additions, or changes of occupancy must conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 – 3408 of this code.

(49) Amendment and Adoption. Chapter 35 (Referenced standards) of the I.B.C. are amended to read as follows and the standards are adopted by reference:

N.F.P.A. 10-2013 Portable Fire Extinguishers

N.F.P.A. 13-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System

N.F.P.A. 13d-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

N.F.P.A. 13R-2013 Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height

N.F.P.A. 14-2013 Standpipe and hose system

N.F.P.A. 20-2013 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

N.F.P.A. 72-2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

N.F.P.A. 750-2010 Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection System

N.F.P.A. 2001-2012 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System

(Amended during 2014 reformat; Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)

19.04.020 Climatic and geographic design criteria.

(a) The area within the city shall be considered Seismic Design Category B: Ss = 0.261 (0.2 second), S1 = 0.167 (1.0 second).

(b) The frost line within the city is 32 inches below undisturbed soil where frost susceptible materials are present. Where footings are to be placed on compacted drainage materials that extend below 32 inches, the minimum depth of bury to the top of the footing shall be 12 inches.

(c) The ground snow load within the city is 55 pounds per square foot. The design snow load for roofs equal to or greater than a 4:12 pitch and not subject to snow drifting shall be 40 pounds per square foot.

(d) The wind loads for the area within the city are as follows:

(1) Structures constructed within 300 feet from the waterfront shall be 120 mph, three-second gusts exposure D.

(2) Structures constructed between 300 feet and 600 feet from the waterfront shall be designed to 120 mph, three-second gusts, exposure D or C. Exposure C must meet criteria as established in Section 1609.4.2 (surface roughness categories) and 1609.4.3 (exposure categories) of the 2006 I.B.C.

(3) Any structure constructed further than 600 feet from the waterfront shall be designed to 110 mph, three-second gusts, exposure D or C. Exposure C must meet criteria as established in Section 1609.4.2 (surface roughness categories) and Section 1609.4.3 (exposure categories) of the 2006 I.B.C.

Exception: Lesser exposure categories may be granted by the city senior project engineer for site-specific construction locations where the characteristics of the ground surface roughness that arise from natural topography and vegetation, as well as from construction features, provide adequate buffering.

(4) Other miscellaneous climatic designs within the city are as follows: the weathering factor is moderate; termites are not indigenous to the area; the decay factor from mold and the marine environment is severe; the winter design temperature is 14 degrees; ice shielding is not required; the air freezing index is 550; the mean annual temperature is 45 degrees; and the flood hazard map (FEMA) is designated from the April 16, 1990, FIRM. (Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)

19.04.030 Site development.

Appendix J, Grading, and provisions of Chapter 18, Soils and Foundations, of the International Building Code (I.B.C.), as amended herein, shall govern site development.

(a) Section J103.1, Permits Required, is amended as follows:

J103.1 Permits Required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall be performed without first having obtained a site development permit from the public works director or his/her designee.

Exemptions. A site development permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.

2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

3. Cemetery graves.

4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.

6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.

7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

(b) New Section J103.3, Permit Expiration, is added as follows:

Site Development Permits shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance or upon completion of the permitted project, whichever comes first. The public works director or his/her designee 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. New fees shall be charged commensurate to the amount of work left to perform.

In addition to the provisions of Section 106, a site development plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this code to include the set-back from adjoining property line of any soil retainage system that will impact the adjoining property.

(d) Section J104.3, Soils Report, Exception, is amended as follows:

Exception: A soils report is not required where the public works director or his/her designee determines that the nature of the work applied for is such that a report is not necessary.

(e) Section J104.4, Liquefaction Study, Exception, is amended as follows:

Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the public works director or his/her designee determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

(f) Section J104.5, Permit Fees, is added as follows:

J104.5 Permit fees.

J104.5.1 Permit fees are as set forth in table A-33-B below.

J104.5.2 Permit fees based on cubic yards shall be doubled for permits issued after work has commenced.

TABLE A – 33-B – GRADING PERMIT FEES 1
50 cubic yards (38.2 m3) or less	$23.50
51 to 100 cubic yards (40 m3 to 76.5m3)	$37.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.2 m3 to 764.6 m3) –$37.00 for the first 100 cubic yards (76.4 m3), plus $17.50 for each additional 100 yards (76.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.3 m3 to 7645.5 m3) –$194.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3), plus $14.50 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3) or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 m3 to 76,455 m3)–$325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3), plus $66.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
1,000,001 cubic yards (76,456 m3) or more –$919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards (76,455 m3), plus $36.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards (7645.5 m3) or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge two hours)	$50.50 per hour2
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8	$50.50 per hour2
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge one-half hour)	$50.50 per hour2

1 The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the entire project.

2 Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

(g) Section J105.2, Special Inspections, is amended as follows:

The special inspections requirements of Section 1704.7 shall apply to work performed under a site development permit where required by the public works director or his/her designee.

(h) Section J106.1, Maximum Slope, is amended as follows:

The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (50 percent) unless the applicant furnishes a soils report justifying a steeper slope.

Exception:

1. A cut surface may be at a slope of 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical (67 percent) provided that all the following are met:

1.1 It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.

1.2 It is adequately protected against erosion.

1.3 It is no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height.

1.4 It is approved by the public works director or his/her designee.

2. A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (100 percent).

(i) Section J108.1, Setbacks, is amended as follows:

Construction setbacks are as set forth in Table-A below entitled “Construction Set-Back Requirements.”

(j) Section J108.3, Slope Protection, is amended as follows:

Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the public works director or his/her designee, shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.

3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.

4. Provision for the control of surface waters.

(k) New Section J108.4, Retaining Walls and Other Soil Retaining Systems, is added as follows:

Engineered zero lot line, reinforced concrete retaining walls, may be built to property lines. Other engineered systems built to property lines must be approved by the public works director or his/her designee.

Stacked rock or stacked block walls shall meet the set-back provisions of J108.1 and Figure J108.1. Stacked Rock walls shall meet the minimum provisions of the standard Rock Wall Construction guidelines published by the Associated Rockery Contractors, PO Box 1794, Woodinville, Washington, 98072. Printed guidelines may be obtained from the City Public Works Department.

Construction plans that include any additional bearing weight behind a stacked wall, such as a building or other surcharge, will be required to meet the following criteria:

1. The toe of the slope shall be assumed to be at the intersection of a horizontal plane drawn from the bottom of the stacked wall keyway and a perpendicular plane at the rear of the stack rock wall base course.

2. The bottom of the load bearing footing is required to be set-back from the toe of the slope a minimum of one unit horizontal to one unit vertical. (100% slope/45 degree angle).

(l) Section J109.3, Interceptor drains, is amended as follows:

Interceptor drains shall be installed along the top of cut slopes receiving drainage from a tributary width greater than 40 feet (12 192 mm), measured horizontally. They shall have a minimum depth of 1 foot (305 mm) and a minimum width of 3 feet (915 mm). The slope shall be approved by the public works director or his/her designee, but shall not be less than 50 horizontal to 1 vertical (2 percent). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in thickness, or by other materials suitable to the application. Discharge from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved by the public works director or his/her designee.

(Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)

19.04.060 Board of appeals – Term of office.

(a) Each of the five members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by the city council for a term of three years; provided, members first appointed shall determine by lot the length of the first terms of office so that the term of one member shall be for one year, the terms of two members shall be for two years, and the terms of two members shall be for three years, resulting in staggered terms for members subsequently appointed. A person appointed to a term of office shall serve until a successor is appointed.

(b) Appointments to fill vacancies occurring on the board of appeals shall be for the unexpired term. (Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)

19.04.090 Building permits – Expiration.

Unless otherwise exempt as provided in International Building Code Section 105.2, all building permits shall expire one year after date of issue or upon completion of work, whichever date shall first occur; provided, however, upon written application submitted prior to expiration of the permit, the public works director or his/her designee shall have authority to grant one or more extensions in time, in writing, for all periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. (Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)

19.04.100 Demolition permit fee.

The fee for a permit to demolish any building or structure shall be $25.00. The provisions of this section shall supersede and control over any other provision adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code. (Ord. 1736 § 1, 2013)