Chapter 16.08
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.08.010 International codes – Adopted by reference.
16.08.014 International codes – Copies on file.
16.08.016 Section 111.1 of the International Building Code amended – Certificate of occupancy.
16.08.020 Fire zone established.
16.08.030 Building official – Designated – Authority.
16.08.040 Administration – Forms and notices.
16.08.050 Town clerk – Duties.
16.08.060 Resolution of conflicting provisions.
16.08.010 International codes – Adopted by reference.
Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, the following codes of technical regulations are adopted by this reference as if fully set forth, subject to the modifications or amendments set forth in this chapter and with the exception of those provisions of the codes set forth in this chapter:
A. Adoption of the International Building Code. The International Building Code, 2015 Edition (includes the 2015 International Existing Building Code and 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1), published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is adopted by this reference.
B. Adoption of the International Residential Code. The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-51 WAC, is adopted by this reference.
C. Adoption of the International Mechanical Code. The International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition (includes the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2014 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58), and 2015 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) as it applies to LP gas installations), published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and published in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by this reference.
D. Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-56 WAC, is adopted by this reference.
E. Adoption of the International Fire Code. The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published in Chapter 51-54A WAC, is adopted by this reference.
F. Adoption of the Washington State Energy Code. The Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapter 51-11R WAC, is adopted by this reference.
G. Minimum Design Requirements. The following climatic and geographic design criteria are adopted pursuant to Section R301.2 of the International Residential Code:
|
Ground Snow Load |
Wind Design |
Seismic Design Category |
Subject to Damage From |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
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|
Speed (mph) |
Topographic Effects |
Weathering |
Frost Line Depth |
Termite |
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|
35 |
80 |
NO |
D-1 |
Moderate |
12" |
Slight |
27 |
NO |
1985 |
160 |
51.2 |
(Ord. 2016-15 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2010-13 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2007-25 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 1, 2004; Ord. 98-08 § 8, 1998; Ord. 95-07 §§ 1, 8, 1995).
16.08.012 International Building Code amended.
Repealed by Ord. 2010-13. (Ord. 2007-25 § 6, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 6, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 6, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 6, 2004).
16.08.014 International codes – Copies on file.
The city clerk is directed to keep on file in the office of the city clerk not less than one copy of each of the codes adopted pursuant to EMC 16.08.010 for use and examination by the public, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140. (Ord. 2016-15 § 2, 2016; Ord. 2007-25 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 2, 2004).
16.08.015 International Residential Code amended.
Repealed by Ord. 2010-13. (Ord. 2007-25 § 7, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 7, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 7, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 7, 2004).
16.08.016 Section 111.1 of the International Building Code amended – Certificate of occupancy.
Section 111.1 of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, and Section R110.1 of the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, as adopted by EMC 16.08.010, are amended to read as follows:
Use and Occupancy. No building or structure of Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, LC, M, R, or S occupancies shall be used or classification of a building or structure or portion thereof, shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued only:
(1) After compliance with applicable zoning regulations, concomitant agreement articles, construction permit conditions, conformity to the provisions of this code, and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; and
(2) Upon satisfactory repair of, or payment for, any damage to city property occurring in the course of work done under the provisions of this code.
(Ord. 2016-15 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2010-13 § 4, 2010; Ord. 2007-25 § 8, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 8, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 8, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 8, 2004).
16.08.018 Investigations.
A. The fire chief of the Pierce County fire marshal’s office or his or her designee is authorized to investigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the town of Eatonville involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property and is authorized to pursue the investigation to its conclusion. This authorization shall also extend to unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. The town police department is authorized to assist the fire department in its investigations when requested to do so.
B. “Fire chief,” “chief,” or “chief of the fire prevention bureau,” as used in the International Fire Code or in the EMC, means the fire chief of the Pierce County fire marshal’s office for purposes of fire suppression and enforcement of the International Fire Code. (Ord. 2007-25 § 9, 2007; Ord. 2005-18 § 9, 2005; Ord. 2005-06 § 9, 2005; Ord. 2004-07 § 9, 2004).
16.08.020 Fire zone established.
For the purpose of the International Building Code and the interpretation and enforcement of the applicable provisions thereof, the entire town is declared to be and is established as a fire district, and said fire district shall be known as Fire Zone No. 3 throughout the entire corporate limits of the town. (Ord. 219 § 4, 1964).
16.08.030 Building official – Designated – Authority.
The building official of the town of Eatonville is appointed and designated as the building official of the town, and he shall have all the power and authority and jurisdiction provided by the International Building Code. The public works director is appointed and designated as his replacement in the building official’s absence. (Ord. 92-5 § 17, 1992).
16.08.040 Administration – Forms and notices.
All forms and notices required for the administration of the International Building Code shall be furnished by the town. (Ord. 92-5 § 18, 1992).
16.08.050 Town clerk – Duties.
The town clerk shall serve as one of the assistants to the building official to issue such forms, permits and notices and to collect such fees and to perform such administrative duties as the building official shall determine. (Ord. 219 § 5, 1964).
16.08.060 Resolution of conflicting provisions.
In case of conflict among the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted in EMC 16.08.010, the first named code shall govern over those following, as provided in RCW 19.27.031. (Ord. 2010-13 § 5, 2010; Ord. 92-5 § 37, 1992).