Chapter 15.32
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.32.060 Violations—Penalties.
15.32.010 Adoption.
A. The International Fire Code, current edition, and the Washington State amendments as amended and as published in Chapter 51-54A WAC and Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and the city of Ocean Shores amendments as amended and adopted by this chapter are hereby adopted, as follows:
IFC Section 105.1.1.2, Permit fees. Permit fees shall be set by resolution of the city council.
IFC Section 108, Board of Appeals, is not adopted.
IFC Section 109, Violations. IFC Section 109 Violations is adopted as amended.
109.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building, occupancy, premises or system regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
109.2 Owner/Occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Where an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous condition.
109.3 Notice of violation. Where the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for reinspection.
109.3.1 Service. A notice of violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service, mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such notice of violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises and the notice of violation shall be mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested or a certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the owner, the owner’s agent or occupant.
109.3.2 Compliance with orders and notices. A notice of violation issued or served as provided by this code shall be complied with by the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation to which the notice of violation pertains.
109.3.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the fire code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto.
109.3.4 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags, or seals posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed, without authorization from the fire code official.
109.4 Violation penalties. IFC Section 109.4 Violation penalties is not adopted (refer to 15.32.060).
109.4.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
IFC Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads. IFC Section 503 shall be adopted as written by the International Code Council.
(Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)
15.32.020 Definition.
The term “fire code official” as used in the adopted codes shall mean the fire chief or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
The term “jurisdiction” as used in the above adopted codes shall mean the city of Ocean Shores.
The term “owner” as used in the adopted codes shall mean any person, agent, operator, entity, firm, or corporation having any legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding an interest or title to the property; or otherwise having possession or control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court. (Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)
15.32.030 Appeals.
Whenever the fire code official denies an application or refuses to authorize a permit or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire code official to the city’s hearing examiner within ten days of the decision appealed. (Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)
15.32.040 Repeal and savings.
All provisions of this code which conflict or are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any uniform codes adopted pursuant to this chapter are repealed. (Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)
15.32.050 Copies on file.
Not less than one copy of the International Fire Code, current edition, and the current edition of the State Building Code Council Amendments shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)
15.32.060 Violations—Penalties.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A offense as defined in Title 7 of this code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. (Ord. 961 § 1 (part), 2015: Ord. 803 § 10 (part), 2006)