Chapter 13.26
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
13.26.020 2021 International Mechanical Code adopted.
13.26.030 2021 International Mechanical Code amendments.
13.26.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the city of Federal Way mechanical code.
(Ord. No. 13-743, § 6, 6-4-13.)
13.26.020 2021 International Mechanical Code adopted.
The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) as published by the International Code Council (ICC) is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-52 WAC.
In the case of conflict between the duct sealing or insulation requirements of Section 603 or 604 of the IMC and the duct sealing or insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11C WAC, the Washington State Energy Code, the provisions of the Energy Code shall govern.
(Ord. No. 24-980, § 7, 1-16-24; Ord. No. 21-910, § 16, 4-6-21; Ord. No. 17-830, § 16, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 13-743, § 6, 6-4-13.)
13.26.030 2021 International Mechanical Code amendments.
The International Mechanical Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.26.020, is amended as follows:
(1) IMC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Federal Way, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(2) IMC 104.6, Notices and orders, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Notices and Orders shall be issued in compliance with FWRC 1.15.040.
(3) IMC 106.4.1.1, Amended Permit, is hereby created as follows:
When the scope of work for which the permit was issued is changed, the building official may amend the mechanical permit. When such fees specified in IMC Section 106 or the Federal Way Fee Schedule have been paid and when changes to the plans and application have been approved, the building official shall issue an “amended permit,” which includes the approved changes as well as the original plans and specifications. The issuance of such amended permit shall void the original permit.
(4) IMC 106.3.2, Preliminary inspection, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Before a permit is issued, the building official is authorized to inspect and evaluate the systems, equipment, buildings, devices, premises and spaces or areas to be used. The building official may require third party review to ensure compliance with this code. The cost of such review shall be borne by the applicant in compliance with the Federal Way Fee Schedule.
(5) IMC 106.4.4, Expiration, is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building 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. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
(6) IMC 106.5.2, Fee schedule, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The fees for mechanical permits shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the City of Federal Way Fee Schedule.
(7) IMC 109.6, Fee refunds, is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
Fees shall be refunded in accordance with the City of Federal Way Fee Schedule.
(8) IMC 115.3, Prosecution of violation, is hereby amended to read as follows:
If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official shall take action as prescribed in Title 1 of the FWRC.
(9) IMC 115.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the provisions of Title 1 of the FWRC.
(10) IMC 115.6, Unsafe mechanical systems, is hereby amended to read as follows:
A mechanical system that is unsafe, constitutes a fire or health hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, as regulated by this code, is hereby declared as an unsafe mechanical system. Use of a mechanical system regulated by this code constituting a hazard to health, safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Such unsafe equipment and appliances are hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with Title 1 of the FWRC.
(11) IMC 115.6.1, Authority to condemn mechanical systems, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever the building official determines that any mechanical system, or portion thereof, regulated by this code has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become insanitary, the building official may issue an order to cease activity. The cease activity notice shall be issued pursuant to Section 1.15.030 of the FWRC. A person shall not use or maintain a defective mechanical system after receiving such notice. When such mechanical system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in Title 1 of the FWRC shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
(12) IMC 114.1, Application for appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appeals of decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be made to the hearings examiner pursuant to FWRC 13.11.080.
(Ord. No. 24-980, § 8, 1-16-24; Ord. No. 21-910, § 17, 4-6-21; Ord. No. 17-830, § 17, 1-17-17; Ord. No. 13-743, § 6, 6-4-13.)