Chapter 15.05
CODE ADOPTION

Sections:

15.05.010    Codes adopted.

15.05.050    International Building Code Section 108.2 and International Residential Code Section R108.2 amended – Fees.

15.05.010 Codes adopted.

The following codes are adopted by reference:

(1) The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC, and adopted by the State Building Code Council or most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(2) The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-51 WAC, and adopted by the State Building Code Council or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(3) The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended and adopted by the State Building Code Council or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(4) The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC, and adopted by the State Building Code Council, except that the standards for handling liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 “Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases” and ANSI Z223.I/NFPA 54 “National Fuel Gas Code,” and excluding Chapter 1, Administration, or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(5) The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-54 WAC, and adopted by the State Building Code Council or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(6) The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(7) The 2006 Washington State Energy Code, as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-11 WAC, and adopted by the State Building Code Council or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(8) The 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-13 WAC, and as adopted by the State Building Code Council or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(9) The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington;

(10) The 2006 International Fuel Gas Code as published by the International Code Council;

(11) The 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table I‑A only, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials or the most current edition adopted by the state of Washington.

In case of conflict among codes adopted in this section, the codes adopted in subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall govern over those adopted in subsections (3) through (11) of this section. (Ord. 399, 2008; Ord. 398, 2008; Ord. 360, 2005; Ord. 297 § 1, 2001; Ord. 296 §§ 1, 2, 3, 2001; Ord. 252 § 1, 1996; Ord. 251 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1996; Ord. 216 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1991; Ord. 215 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1991. Formerly 15.05.020, 15.05.030 and 15.05.040.)

15.05.050 International Building Code Section 108.2 and International Residential Code Section R108.2 amended – Fees.

(1) Schedule of Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be set forth in the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, and the Uniform Building Code Table I-A, 1997 Edition.

(2) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 106 of the 2006 International Building Code or Section R106 of the 2006 International Residential Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table I-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table I-A.

(3) Investigation Fees – Work without a Permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be based on the actual time spent on the investigation. The payment of such investigation shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter or from any penalty prescribed by law.

(4) Renewal Fees. Fees for renewals shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for the work. Such fee may be waived by the building official following written request for same upon showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant prevented work from commencing or action from being taken.

(5) Fee Refunds.

(a) The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

(b) The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

(c) The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

(6) Planning Review of Building Permits. When a plan or other data is required to be reviewed for conformity with the environmental or zoning chapters of the Town of Skykomish Municipal Code, a review fee shall be charged in the amount established by the town by resolution. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional environmental or zoning review, an additional review fee shall be charged.

(7) If actual cost exceeds suggested fees in this chapter, the permitee shall pay actual costs plus 15 percent administration fee. (Ord. 399, 2008; Ord. 398, 2008; Ord. 360, 2005)