Chapter 16.04
BUILDING CODES
Sections:
Article I. BUILDING CODES
16.04.010 Building Codes.
16.04.020 Adoption of Referenced Codes--Purpose.
16.04.030 General Requirements for all Referenced Codes.
16.04.040 Amendments to the Referenced Codes.
Article II. FIRE DISTRICT
16.04.110 Ordinance Creating and Establishing a Fire District.
16.04.120 Fire District--Building restrictions.
Article IV. FLOATING BOAT MOORAGE
16.04.160 Purpose of regulations.
16.04.170 Applicability.
16.04.180 Content generally.
16.04.190 Definitions.
16.04.200 Permit required for construction.
16.04.220 Construction materials.
16.04.230 Size, spacing and fire protection requirements.
16.04.240 Fueling facility requirements.
Article VI. MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOUSING
16.04.390 Definitions.
16.04.400 Incorporation of certain WAC provisions –Nonconforming housing.
16.04.410 Installation permit required--Smoke detectors required when.
16.04.420 Permit fees
16.04.430 Electrical connection permit.
16.04.440 Plumbing permit.
16.04.450 Permit expiration--Extension.
16.04.460 Use of mobile housing for nonresidential purposes.
16.04.480 Violation--Penalty.
16.04.490 Building Code--Appeals, Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 6523 §2, 2008, repealed Section 16.04.150 and Sections 16.04.260-16.04.380; Ord. 6310 §1, §2, §3, §6, §15, 2004).
Article I. BUILDING CODES
16.04.010 - The "Building Code"
This Chapter shall be known as the "Building Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code." The codes adopted in this Chapter shall be collectively the "Building Code."
(Ord. 6310 §2, 2004).
16.04.020 - Adoption of Referenced Codes –Purpose
A. Pursuant to RCW 19.27.074, the City of Olympia hereby adopts the following codes, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and the City of Olympia, as hereinafter set forth, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, as well as the installation, repair, replacement or alteration of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems along with their associated equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, providing penalties for the violation of such codes and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of these Codes, standards, rules and regulations and appendices as noted. One copy of each code shall be on file with the City Clerk and can also be accessed electronically by the following hyper links provided within this section.
1. International Building Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code, hereafter IBC, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC) including ICC A117.1-2003, is hereby adopted, and the following Appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix D, Fire Districts
Appendix E, Sections 101 through 106
Appendix G, Flood resistant construction.
Appendix H, Signs.
Appendix J, Grading.
2. International Residential Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code, hereafter IRC, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), and as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, is hereby adopted and the following Appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A (IFGC), Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
Appendix B (IFGC), Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents
Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems
Appendix G, Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs
Appendix K, Sound transmission
3. International Mechanical Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, hereafter IMC, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), and as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-42 WAC, is hereby adopted, except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), and sections of Chapter 5 pertaining to Type I hoods, ducts and plenums shall be superseded by the requirements of NFPA Pamphlet No. 96.
4. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, hereafter UPC, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, is hereby adopted; PROVIDED, that any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted, which provisions are in WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57 and the rules adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160.
In addition, the following Appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A, Pipe sizing
Appendix B, Notes on combination waste/venting
Appendix I, Installation Standards
5. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, and as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is hereby adopted. The provisions shall apply to the installation of all materials and equipment utilizing natural gas except those regulated by the International Residential Code and those utilizing LPG.
6. Washington State Energy Code Adopted.
The 2006, Second Edition, Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC, is hereby adopted.
7. Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code Adopted.
The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-13 WAC, is hereby adopted.
8. Manufactured Home Standards adopted
The Manufactured Home Standards established by the State of Washington governing the installation of manufactured homes (as set forth in WAC Chapter 296-150M), are hereby adopted.
9. Washington State Historic Building Code adopted
The Historic Building Code, as adopted in Chapter 51-19 WAC, is hereby adopted.
10. International Fire Code Adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, and as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), is hereby adopted.
11. International Existing Building Code.
The 2006 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Olympia for regulating and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings, as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and term of said Existing Building Code.
(Ord. 6635 §1, 2009; Ord. 6523 §3, 2008; Ord. 6310 §2, 2004).
16.04.030 - General Requirements for all Referenced Codes
A. Conflict between Codes
1. Whenever there is a conflict between an adopted code in Section 16.04.020 and the requirements contained in Chapter 16.04 of this Code, the latter shall govern.
2. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern except that the hierarchy of the codes established in RCW 19.27.031 shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
3. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
B. Permits and Referenced Code Information
1. Ownership. The ownership of a permit inures to the property owner. The Permit Applicant shall be the property owner or his or her authorized agent.
2. Permit expiration-Extension.
a. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty days from the date such permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of at least one hundred eighty days at any time after the work is commenced. The time period will be measured by the length of time between inspections. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no substantial changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. If the suspension or abandonment exceeds one year, a new permit is required.
b. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time when he or she is unable to commence work within the time required by this section. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days upon a showing by the permittee that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
c. A renewal permit fee shall be based on the percentage of incomplete work. All permits expire after eighteen months from the date of issue if the work is not yet completed.
3. Permit Fees - See OMC Section 4.36.010, Building code review and permit fees.
C. Appeals, Hearing Examiner
1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, appeals may be made to the hearing examiner within fourteen (14) days of final decision pursuant to OMC Chapter 18.75.
2. Limitations of Authority. The hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the hearing examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
D. Floodplain Development. All development within a designated floodplain located in the City of Olympia shall comply with OMC Chapter 16.70 of this code and the construction specifications detailed in IBC Appendix G, Flood resistant construction, and the amended IRC Section R323 Flood-Resistant Construction.
E. Violations, Penalties and Nuisances.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to knowingly erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City of Olympia, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Such a violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and/or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day shall constitute a separate offense. In the event of continuing violation or failure to comply, the second and subsequent days shall constitute a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and/or imprisonment for not more than three hundred and sixty-five (365) days or both such fine and imprisonment.
2. As an additional and concurrent remedy, it shall be a civil infraction for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City of Olympia, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of any provision of this code. Each day shall constitute a separate civil infraction. Any person, firm, or corporation found to have committed a civil infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty as follows:
a. First offense: Class 3 ($50), not including statutory assessments.
b. Second offense arising out of the same facts as the first offense: Class 2 ($125), not including statutory assessments.
c. Third offense arising out of the same facts as the first offense: Class 1 ($250), not including statutory assessments.
3. As an additional and concurrent remedy, it shall be a public nuisance subject to injunction and abatement, for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City of Olympia, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of any provision of this Code.
See also OMC Chapter 4.44, Uniform Code Enforcement.
(Ord. 6523 §4, 2008; Ord. 6310 §2, 2004).
16.04.040 - Amendments to the Referenced Codes
A. International Building Code Amendments. The following sections of the International Building Code (IBC), as adopted by this Ordinance, are amended to read as follows:
1. Amend Section 109.3.10, Final inspection. The final inspection is to be made after all conditions of SEPA, Hearings Examiner, Design Review, Development Engineering, Stormwater Ordinance and the Tree Ordinance are either complied with or bonded for at a rate of 125% in addition to finish grading; and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
2. Amend Section 110.2 Certificate issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws and regulations, which are enforced, by the Community Planning and Development Department, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy, which shall contain the following:
a. The building permit number.
b. The address of the structure.
c. The name and address of the owner.
d. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
e. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
f. The name of the Building Official.
g. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
h. The name of the tenant, use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.
i. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
j. The design occupant load.
k. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.
l. Any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.
3. Section 903.2.10 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
New Subsection 903.2.10 All occupancies except Groups R-3 and U. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1 through 903.2.10.1.4. Exception: Group R-4 as applicable in Section 101.2 and Group U.
[F] 903.2.10.1 Stories and basements without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every story or basement of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet (139.4m2) and where there is not provided at least one of the following types of exterior wall openings: 1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with Section 1009 or an outside ramp complying with Section 1010. Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side. 2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
[F] 903.2.10.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 inches (762 mm). Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior.
[F] 903.2.10.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from such openings, the story shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or openings as specified above shall be provided on at least two sides of the story.
[F] 903.2.10.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.10.1, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
[F] 903.2.10.2 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute sprinklers shall be accessible for servicing.
[F] 903.2.10.3 Buildings over 55 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level having an occupant load of 30 or more that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions:
1. Airport control towers.
2. Open parking structures.
3. Occupancies in Group F-2.
New Subsection 903.2.10.4, Additional Sprinkler Requirements. In all structures or buildings where the gross square footage, basements included, exceeds 7,500 square feet, or in all structures or buildings more than three stories in height (unless other sections are more restrictive). The area and height increases specified in IBC Sections 504, 506, and 507 shall be permitted. For the purposes of this section, portions of buildings separated by a fire wall may be considered as separate buildings, except that the entire gross floor area of all floors will be used to determine fire sprinkler requirements.
In all buildings where the perimeter access, as required under OMC 16.32.050, access roadways for fire apparatus for fire fighting and rescue operations, cannot be provided due to design and/or location.
4. Amend Section 3407.1 Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building or structure may be made without conformance to all the requirements of this Code when authorized by the Building Official, provided:
a. The building or structure is listed on the City Heritage Register, pursuant to Chapter 18.72 of the Olympia Municipal Code.
b. Repairs, alterations, and additions to historical buildings shall comply with the International Existing Building Code or State Historic Building Code.
c. Any unsafe conditions, as described in this Code, are corrected; and the restored building will be no more hazardous, based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation, than the existing building.
5. Appendix D, Fire Districts, of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION D101
GENERAL
D101.1 Scope. The fire district shall include such territory or portion as outlined in an ordinance or law entitled "An Ordinance (Resolution) Creating and Establishing a Fire District." Wherever, in such ordinance creating and establishing a fire district, reference is made to the Fire District, it shall be construed to mean the fire district designated and referred to in this appendix.
D101.1.1 Mapping. The fire district complying with the provisions of Section D101.1 shall be shown on a map that shall be available to the public.
D101.2 Establishment of area. For the purpose of this code, the fire district shall include that territory or area as established in Article II, Section 16.04.110 of this Code.
D101.1.2 Construction Code Alternate. Within the Fire District every building hereafter erected shall comply with either Section D102 in its entirety or per the provisions of D101.1.3.
6. The following New Section H107.1.5 is hereby added to Appendix H Signs, Section H107 Combustible materials:
H107.1.5 Signs, Restriction on Combustible Materials in the Fire District: All signs and sign structures erected in the Special Fire District shall have structural members of noncombustible materials:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Signs under marquees may be constructed of not less than one-half (1/2) inch medium density plywood or of carved wood not over four (4) inches in thickness. Such signs shall not be more than four (4) square feet in size with aggregate sign surface area of eight (8) square feet. All wood signs shall be treated throughout with preservative materials approved by the building official. Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this code, except as provided above.
2. Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting signs and signs on marquees shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except as provided in Subsection (d) of this section. No combustible materials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electric signs:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Roof signs may be constructed of unprotected combustible materials on roofs of combustible construction.
2. Roof signs with a maximum surface area of fifty (50) square feet and a minimum height of five (5) feet may be constructed of combustible materials on roofs of any type of construction.
3. Non-electric wall signs may be constructed of unprotected combustible materials on walls permitted to be of unprotected combustible construction.
8. Amend Appendix H Signs - Addition of Section H116:
Section H116
Projection of Signs
H116.1 Sign Projection and Grade clearances. Projection and Grade clearances for signs shall conform to Table 4-C.
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GRADE CLEARANCE |
SIGN PROJECTION |
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Less than 8 feet |
Not permitted |
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8 feet to 10 feet |
Under marquee only in accordance with Section H113.4 but not less than 8 foot grade clearance |
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10 feet and over |
3-foot maximum |
1. Amend Section R110.3 Certificate issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws and regulations, which are enforced, by the Community Planning and Development Department, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy, which shall contain the following:
a. The building permit number.
b. The address of the structure.
c. The name and address of the owner.
d. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
e. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
f. The name of the Building Official.
g. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
h. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
i. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
j. The design occupant load.
k. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.
l. Any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.
2. Amend Table R301.2(a), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, as follows:
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SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
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ROOF SNOW LOAD |
WIND SPEED (mph) |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY |
Weathering |
Front Line Depth |
Termite |
Decay |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP (Degrees) |
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED |
FLOOD HAZARDS |
AIR FREEZING INDEX (degrees) |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP (degrees) |
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25 |
85 |
D1 |
Moderate |
12" |
Slight to Moderate |
Slight to Moderate |
22 |
No |
Feb. 17, 1982 plus revised Budd Bay Study |
170 |
51 |
3. Add Section R315.5 Automatic Sprinkler System Requirements. A fully automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be designed, installed, tested and maintained per N.F.P.A. (National Fire Protection Association) 13, current edition, RCW 18.160 and the approval of the Fire Chief, in all structures subject to this code pursuant to Section R101.2 (including additions and alterations to structures with existing sprinkler systems) when:
(a) the structures are constructed within subdivisions in which internal streets are required to be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Standard Plan 4-2J of the Engineering Design and Development Standards, as the same were amended in December, 2006, except as provided below; and
(b) the application for subdivision approval for the subdivision in which the structure is located was became vested by operation of law on or after December 1, 2006.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. Detached carports and greenhouses
b. Sheds and auxiliary structures under 200 square feet and not used for human habitation.
B. International Mechanical Code Amendments
1. Amend Section 202 Unusually Tight Construction as follows:
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION. Construction meeting the following requirements:
a. Walls exposed to the outside atmosphere having a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (57 ng/s o m2 o Pa) or less with openings gasketed or sealed;
b. Openable windows and doors meeting the air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code, Section 502.1.4;
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas, such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical and gas lines, and at other openings; and
d. Buildings built in compliance with the 1986 or later editions of the Washington State Energy Code, Northwest Energy Code, or Super Good Cents weatherization standards or equivalent.
2. Amend Section 303 Equipment and Appliance Location as follows:
SECTION 303
EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCE LOCATION
303.6 Outdoor locations. Appliances installed in other than indoor locations shall be listed and labeled for outdoor installation. Appliances located on residential sites, serving single family detached units shall be located within the front third of the site lot and screened from adjacent lots and/or public rights-of-way unless the area adjacent is a flanking street, open space, a structure blank wall or similar spaces . On a case-by-case basis, alternative locations may be approved by the Building Official. Sound generated by the appliance may be required to be mitigated through the manufacturer specific recommended method(s) and the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute standardARI 275-97.
3. Sections 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010 and 1011 relating to boilers and pressure vessels are not adopted. Boilers and pressure vessels are regulated by Chapter 70.79 of the Revised Code of Washington and chapter 296-104 of the Washington Administrative Code.
(Ord. 6567 §1, 2008; Ord. 6523 §5, 2008; Ord. 6463 §3, 2007; Ord. 6310 §2, 2004).
Article II. FIRE DISTRICT
16.04.110 - Ordinance Creating and Establishing a Fire District
The area within the city comprising a Fire District for purposes of this section shall be that area now or hereafter designated on the official zoning map of the city as zoned as downtown business and as described in the city zoning ordinance.
(Ord. 6310 §3, 2004; Ord. 4714 §10(part), 1986).
16.04.120 - Fire District –Building restrictions
Buildings erected, constructed, enlarged, substantially repaired or moved into the Fire District shall comply with the restrictions set forth in the International Building Code Appendix D, as amended in OMC Section 16.04.020(D)(6).
(Ord. 6310 §3, 2004; Ord. 5799 §4, 1998; 4714 §10(part), 1986).
Article IV. FLOATING BOAT MOORAGE
16.04.160 - Purpose of regulations
The purpose of these following sections is to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating floating boat moorage.
(Ord. 4199 §3(part), 1980).
16.04.170 - Applicability
The provisions of this article shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair and use of a boat marina providing floating boat moorage within the city. There shall be no habitable space or use of any space for living purposes on any portion of a floating boat moorage constructed under the provisions of this chapter. This chapter shall apply only to floating construction located over water. All construction on piling shall conform to the appropriate section of the Building Code.
(Ord. 6310 §5, 2004; Ord. 4199 §3 (part), 1980).
16.04.180 - Content generally
This article sets forth rules and regulations to control floating boat moorage; establishes an administrative procedure for issuance of permits; and provides for approval of plans and inspection of construction.
(Ord. 4199 §3 (part), 1990).
16.04.190 - Definitions
For the purpose of this article:
A. "Finger float" means a float defining the length of moorage stall, adjoining a single boat stall, and connected to a main float.
B. "Float system" means a combination of a main float with finger floats connected, either open or covered.
C. "Main float" means a center or side float connected by a ramp to the shore, being fixed laterally by a system of piling to one side or the other at regular intervals.
D. "Marina" means a basin or safe anchorage providing moorage for small vessels, especially one at which provisions, supplies and fuel may be obtained.
(Ord. 4199 §3 (part), 1980).
16.04.200 - Permit required for construction
No person shall do any construction without first having obtained a building permit from the building official.
(Ord. 4199 §3 (part), 1980).
16.04.220 - Construction materials
A. Covered moorage roof covering shall be noncombustible material.
B. Floating structures and floats shall be of material type allowed by the building code.
(Ord. 5799 §6, 1998; Ord. 4199 §3(part), 1980).
16.04.230 - Size, spacing and fire protection requirements
A. Maximum length of a roof covering over any float system shall be four hundred feet as measured along a main float; provided, that not less than seventy-five percent of the exterior walls are open. Maximum area of any covered moorage shall not exceed twelve thousand square feet.
B. The minimum separation of float systems with covered moorage shall be not less than the nominal length of two mooring slips or twenty feet, whichever is larger.
C. Approved fire extinguishers and water for firefighting purposes as required by section 16.32.080 shall be installed.
(Ord. 6310 §7, 2004; Ord. 5297 §6, 1992; Ord. 4335 §1, 1981; Ord. 4195 §3(part), 1980).
16.04.240 - Fueling facility requirements
A. Fueling floats shall be constructed of gas-resistant flotation material and shall be isolated from float systems.
B. All fuel lines shall be provided with flexible connections from the shore to floating facilities.
C. Approved fire extinguishers shall be provided near fuel dispensers.
D. Gangplank access from shore to fuel floats shall be within one hundred seventy-five feet of fuel dispensers.
E. Fresh water taps shall be available on fuel floats.
F. Water for firefighting purposes shall be as required by the International Fire Code.
(Ord. 6310 §8, 2004; Ord. 5891 §1, 1999; Ord. 4199 §3(part), 1980).
Article VI. MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOUSING
16.04.390 - Definitions
The following words shall be defined as follows:
A. "Facia" means a type of wainscoting which encloses the lower part of the mobile home, covering wheels and undercarriage.
B. "Footing" means that portion of the support system that transmits loads directly to the soil.
C. "Ground set" means the installation of mobile homes with crawl space elevation three inches or more below elevation of exterior finished grade.
D. "Main frame" means the structural component on which is mounted the body of the mobile home.
E. "Mobile/manufactured housing" means a residential unit on one or more chassis for towing to the point of use and designed to be used with a foundation as a dwelling unit on a year-round basis, and which bears an insignia issued by a state or federal regulatory agency indicating that the mobile/manufactured home complies with all applicable construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of manufactured home. A commercial coach, recreational vehicle and motor home are not a mobile/manufactured home.
F. "Pier" means that portion of the support system between the footing and the mobile home, exclusive of caps and shims.
G. "Recreational vehicle" is a structure
1. built on a single chassis,
2. four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest exterior horizontal projections,
3. self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck and
4. designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but. as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
H. "Support system" means a combination of footings, piers, caps and shims that will, when properly installed, support the mobile/manufactured home.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.400 - Incorporation of certain WAC provisions –Nonconforming housing
A. The following sections of Chapter 296-150B, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), as now or hereafter amended, are incorporated by reference herein: 200, 210, 225, 230, 235, 240, 245 and 255.
B. All mobile/manufactured housing installed in the city before June l, 1983, which does not comply with the requirements set forth in this article are deemed to be nonconforming.
Nonconforming mobile/manufactured homes will be allowed to remain at their existing locations without complying with the provisions of this chapter. Each person proposing to move a mobile/manufactured home, including nonconforming mobile/manufactured homes, to another location, including a location on the same site if footing locations will be different than the original location, must first obtain a permit from the Department of Public Works as required by this chapter. All such mobile/manufactured homes shall be made to comply with all requirements of this chapter prior to their establishment or use on the new site.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.410 - Installation permit required –Smoke detectors required when
A. The owner or the installer of the mobile/manufactured home(s) must obtain an installation permit from the City Community Planning and Development Department before installing mobile homes that will be used as a residence in a mobile home park.
1. A dealer may not deliver a mobile/manufactured home until the owner or installer has obtained an installation permit for the mobile home. An application form for an installation permit shall be obtained from the Community Planning and Development Department.
2. The applicant shall pay at the time of application a permit fee prescribed by the approved fee schedule.
B. Smoke Detectors. All mobile/manufactured homes not constructed to HUD standards shall have or be provided with an approved smoke detector, conforming to the Building Code Standard No. 43-6. The detector shall be mounted on or near the ceiling at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. Detectors not factory installed may be either self-contained or plug in types so that no alteration of the mobile housing is required for their installation.
(Ord. 6310 §12, 2004; Ord. 5799 §7, 1998; Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.420 - Permit fees
Permit fees shall be paid in accordance with the following fee schedule:
|
Temporary use (single wide) |
$ |
50.00 |
|
Temporary use (double wide) |
$ |
75.00 |
|
Permanent use (single wide) |
$ |
100.00 |
|
Permanent use (double wide) |
$ |
125.00 |
|
Permanent use (triple wide) |
$ |
150.00 |
|
Add-a-room (premanufactured addition) |
$ |
50.00 |
|
Temporary commercial use (single) |
$ |
100.00 |
|
Permanent commercial use (double) |
$ |
125.00 |
|
Permanent commercial use (triple) |
$ |
150.00 |
Plan check fee of sixty-five percent of permit fee will be required for commercial use only.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.430 - Electrical connection permit
The electrical connection permit to the mobile/manufactured housing shall be per the ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code as codified in Chapter 16.04.
(Ord 6310 §13, 2004; Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.440 - Plumbing permit
The plumbing permit shall be secured for the hookup to the city sewer or septic tank and the installation inspected as provided in the Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 6310 §14, 2004; Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.450 - Permit expiration –Extension
A. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty days from the date such permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of at least one hundred eighty days at any time after the work is commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no substantial changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. If the suspension or abandonment exceeds one year, a new permit is required.
B. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time when he is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days upon a showing by the permittee that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. All permits expire after eighteen months from the date of issue if the work is not yet completed. The renewal permit fee will be based on the percentage of incomplete work.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.460 - Use of mobile housing for nonresidential purposes
A. Mobile/manufactured housing shall not be used for nonresidential purposes. All nonresidential structures shall meet the factory built commercial structure standards prescribed in RCW 43.22.490, as now or hereafter amended.
B. The placement of factory built commercial structures for temporary or permanent use may be for nonresidential purposes when approved by the Olympia site plan review committee and permitted by the building official.
C. The use must comply with the use district in which it is placed.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.480 - Violation –Penalty
In addition to any civil penalty imposed by Chapter 16.52 of this code, any violations of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this article shall subject the offender to a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not exceeding ninety days or both, and each day that such violation or failure to comply exists shall constitute a separate offense. Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the building official may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices and abate any condition which constitutes or will constitute a violation of this chapter or other regulations herein adopted.
(Ord. 4458 §1(part), 1983).
16.04.490 - Building Code –Appeals –Hearing Examiner
A. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, appeals may be made to the hearing examiner within fourteen (14) days of final decision pursuant to OMC Chapter 18.75.
B. Limitations of Authority. The hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the hearing examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
(Ord. 6310 §15, 2004; Ord. 5798 §2, 1998).