Chapter 15.12
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.12.050 Mobile/manufactured homes.
15.12.010 Adoption.
As amended by Washington Administrative Code 51-51, the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, is adopted with the following additions, deletions and exceptions: provided that Chapters 11 and 25 through 42 of the International Residential Code are not adopted. (Ord. 2006-03 (part))
15.12.020 General.
The following shall be in addition to the requirements of the International Residential Code:
A. Lot Lines and Setback Lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the International Residential Code, no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines is created by virtue of inspections conducted pursuant to Section 108 of the International Residential Code and none shall be implied. The location of lot line and/or setback lines and construction related thereto shall be the responsibility of the applicant/owner. The building official may require a survey to verify that appropriate setbacks have been met.
B. Change in Use. In addition to the requirements of Section R110.1 of the International Residential Code, a certificate of occupancy may be required and a change in use deemed to have occurred when the occupancy or use of a building has changed to the extent that different zoning or other county code requirements apply. In order to make a determination as to whether the new use will be impacted by various codes and ordinance in effect, “change of use” permits will be required for all occupancy/use changes, and will be subject to the existing permit processes. Inspections made for the express purpose of granting a certificate of occupancy will be made as safety inspections and charged at the rate specified in Section 15.08.040 of this title.
C. Demolitions. Demolitions under this chapter shall be as per Section 15.08.020(C) of this title. (Ord. 2006-03 (part))
15.12.030 Amendments.
A. Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following types of projects. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
2. Fences not over 6 feet high.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two family dwelling.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Minor construction and alteration activities to Group R, Division 3 and Group U which the total valuation as determined or as documented by the applicant to the satisfaction of the building official, does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500) in any twelve month period; PROVIDED, that the construction and/or alteration activity does not affect any structural components, or reduce existing egress, light, air, and ventilation conditions. This exemption does not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical activities. The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.070.
a. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
b. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2006-03 (part))
15.12.040 Fees.
Fees for building permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be charged as per current resolution. (Ord. 2006-03 (part))
15.12.050 Mobile/manufactured homes.
A. A mobile/manufactured home may be placed on any lot that is appropriately zoned for a single-family residence provided that:
1. The mobile/manufactured home to be set up on a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and that the space from the bottom of the home to the ground be enclosed by concrete or an approved product which can be either load bearing or decorative;
2. The mobile/manufactured home will comply with all local design standards applicable to all other homes within the neighborhood in which the manufactured home is to be located; and
3. The mobile/manufactured home otherwise meets all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160. (Ord. 2006-03 (part))