Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.04.010 International Building Code adopted.
15.04.050 Violation – Penalty.
15.04.010 International Building Code adopted.
The current edition of the International Building Code, excluding all appendices, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in WAC Title 51, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended, is hereby adopted by this reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth as the building code for the city of East Wenatchee, except such portions as may be deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance. To the extent other provisions of the city municipal code currently refer to the Uniform Building Code, all such references shall hereafter be interpreted as references to the International Building Code as adopted in this section. (Ord. 04-06 § 1, 2004; Ord. 03-02 § 1, 2003; Ord. 98-8 § 2, 1998; Ord. 95-9 § 1, 1995; Ord. 90-11 § 1, 1990; Ord. 390 § 1, 1985; Ord. 335 § 1, 1982)
15.04.012 Amendments.
Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (11.15 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the lower grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
6. Sidewalks, platforms, decks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2 of the International Building Code, which are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 of the International Building Code, and Group U occupancies.
13. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.
14. Re-roofing in accordance with Section 1510 except where any portion of the roof sheathing is replaced.
(Ord. 04-06 § 2, 2004)
15.04.015 Fees.
Building permit and plan review fees shall be as established from time to time by city of East Wenatchee resolution. (Ord. 04-06 § 3, 2004)
15.04.020 Enforcement.
The International Building Code shall be enforced by the building inspector of the city. The building inspector shall be appointed as set forth by ordinances of the city and he shall be a person qualified to interpret the provisions of the International Building Code and to enforce their requirements. (Ord. 04-06 § 4, 2004; Ord. 335 § 2, 1982)
15.04.030 Jurisdiction.
Whenever the code shall speak of jurisdiction or city or places where it shall be effective, the jurisdiction shall be meant to be the city. (Ord. 335 § 3, 1982)
15.04.040 Appeal.
A. Whenever the building inspector disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the building code do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of the building code have been misconstrued or wrongfully interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the building inspector to the city board of adjustment within 14 calendar days from the issuance of the building inspector’s decision pursuant to Chapter 19.06 EWMC, as now exists or as may be hereafter amended.
B. Appeals from the board of adjustment decisions shall be made pursuant to EWMC 19.06.060 by filing a land use petition with the Douglas County superior court within 21 days of issuance of the decision as provided in Chapter 36.70(C) RCW, as now exists or as may be hereafter amended. (Ord. 98-8 § 3, 1998; Ord. 97-11 § 1, 1997; Ord. 90-11 § 2, 1990; Ord. 335 § 4, 1982)
15.04.050 Violation – Penalty.
A. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the International Building Code or Standards or this chapter or who shall fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such order as affirmed or modified by the board of adjustment, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed therein, shall severally and for each such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each 10 days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The instigation of misdemeanor proceedings in accordance with subsection A of this section shall not prevent the city from exercising all available civil remedies to force removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. 04-06 § 5, 2004; Ord. 90-11 § 3, 1990; Ord. 335 § 5, 1982)