Chapter 15.08 STATE CODES, INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED*

Chapter 15.08
STATE CODES, INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED*

Sections:

15.08.020 International Building Code—Amendments.

15.08.025 International Residential Code—Amendments.

* Prior history: Prior code Sections 14.04.010—14.04.100 as amended by Ord. dated 1/23/84 and Ord. CE 86-4.

15.08.010 Adoption by reference.

A. The following codes, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to RCW 19.27.074, are hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties:

1. The International Building Code published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.

2. The International Residential Code published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapter 51-51 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.

3. The International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.

4. The International Fire Code published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended. The following appendices are specifically adopted:

a. Appendix B, Fire Flow for Buildings;

b. Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution;

c. Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, including the following minimum standards:

i. Minimum thirty-foot-wide easement;

ii. Minimum twenty-foot-wide improved all-weather surface;

iii. Minimum turning radius of fifty feet;

iv. Maximum grade of twelve percent for ACP surface; ten percent for gravel surface; and

v. Maintenance of private access roads shall be the sole responsibility of the owner(s) and is not the responsibility of Douglas County;

d. Appendix E, Hazard Categories;

e. Appendix F, Hazard Ranking;

f. Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids—Weight and Volume Equivalents;

g. Appendix H, Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions;

h. Appendix I, Fire Protection Systems—Noncompliant Conditions;

i. Appendix J, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage;

j. Appendix K, International Wildland Urban Interface Code, as amended by WAC 51-54A-8100.

5. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended.

6. The International Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the appendices and amendments set forth in Chapter 51-11C WAC and in Chapter 51-11R WAC as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended.

B. In case of conflict among the codes adopted in subsections (A)(1), (2), (3) and (5) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following.

C. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted. (Ord. TLS 13-04-21B Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 12-01-02 Exh. A; Ord. TLS 10-09-41B Exh. A (part): Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 01-02-06B Exh. A (part))

15.08.020 International Building Code—Amendments.

A. Section 105.2, regarding Work Exempt from Permits, is amended as follows:

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

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, tree supported play structures, playhouses and similar uses, not including sleeping accommodations, plumbing or any type of residential use, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.

2. Fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Oil derricks.

4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools installed entirely above ground.

10. Greenhouse structures having sides and roof covered by shade cloth, polyvinyl, polyethylene or similar flexible synthetic material that are used solely for commercial horticultural production; provided, that such greenhouse structures shall not be used for conducting wholesale or retail sales, sales of services, or for human occupancy.

11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one-and two family dwellings.

12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and Group U occupancies.

13. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

B. Section 1006 is amended to add a new subsection 6: “Accessible restrooms and dressing rooms.”

(Ord. TLS 10-09-41B Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 06-03-43B Exh. A (part): Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 02-02-39B: Ord. TLS 01-02-06B Exh. A (part))

15.08.025 International Residential Code—Amendments.

Section R105.2, regarding Work Exempt from Permits, is amended as follows:

2. Fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

5. Sidewalks and driveways.

6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools installed entirely above ground.

8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two-family dwelling.

9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

11. Decks that are not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade at any point and do not serve the exit door required by IRC section R311.4. Adjacent grade shall mean the grade within 36 inches horizontally of the deck.

(Ord. TLS 10-09-41B Exh. A (part): Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part))