Chapter 15.15 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

Chapter 15.15
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

Sections:

15.15.010 Adoption of the International Residential Code.

A. The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, including Appendix AF, “Radon Control Methods”; Appendix AQ, “Tiny Houses”; and Appendix U, “Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems”; and excluding Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration,” Chapter 11 and Chapters 25 through 43, is adopted by reference and shall be applicable within the city; provided, that the energy code is regulated by Chapter 51-11R WAC; the plumbing code is regulated by Chapter 51-56 WAC, the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be regulated under 2020 NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and 2021 NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), and that all other fuel gas installations shall be regulated by the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code subject to the following amendment set forth in this chapter.

B. State Building Code Council-Adopted Exceptions.

1. Exceptions. The provisions of this code do not apply to temporary growing structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. “Temporary growing structure” means a structure that has the sides and roof covered with polyethylene, polyvinyl, or similar flexible synthetic material and is used to provide plants with either frost protection or increased heat retention. A temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this code.

The provisions of this code do not apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rule adopted under Chapter 70.114A RCW or Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 (SB 6168). “Temporary worker housing” means a place, area, or piece of land where sleeping places or housing sites are provided by an employer for his or her employees or by another person, including a temporary worker housing operator, who is providing such accommodations for employees, for temporary, seasonal occupancy, and includes “labor camps” under RCW 70.54.110.

C. All codes, ordinances, standards, rules, and regulations adopted by this section are adopted by reference thereto and by this reference fully incorporated herein. Not less than one copy of each code, ordinance, rule or regulation, in the form in which it was adopted, shall be filed in the city clerk’s office and be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2024-659 § 2 (Exh. A)).

15.15.020 IRC Table R301.2 amended.

Pursuant to RCW 19.27.060, IRC Table R301.2, “Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

(Ord. 2024-659 § 2 (Exh. A)).