Chapter 15.30
URBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE
Sections:
15.30.010 Adoption of appendices.
15.30.020 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 104.1, General.
15.30.030 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 105, Permits.
15.30.040 Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 202, Definitions.
15.30.050 Amendments to Chapter 3, Section 302, Urban-wildland interface area designations.
15.30.060 Amendments to Chapter 4, Section 404.5, Adequate water supply.
15.30.070 Amendments to Chapter 5, Section 505.3, Protection of eaves.
15.30.080 Amendments to Chapter 6, Section 606, Liquefied petroleum gas installations.
15.30.090 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
15.30.100 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
15.30.110 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
15.30.120 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
15.30.130 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
15.30.140 Amendments to Appendix C, Fire Hazard Severity Form.
15.30.150 Conflicting codes and ordinances.
15.30.010 Adoption of appendices.
A. Appendix A is adopted.
B. Appendix B is not adopted.
C. Appendix C is adopted. (Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.020 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 104.1, General.
Section 104.1 of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is amended as follows:
104.1 General. The board of appeals created in Section 112 of the International Building Code as amended in Wapato Municipal Code Section 15.08.060 shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. The code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall follow the rules of procedure for conducting its business set forth in Section 112 of the International Building Code as amended in Wapato Municipal Code Section 15.08.060, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.030 Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 105, Permits.
Section 105, Permits, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended by the addition of Subsection 105.2.1, New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits, as follows:
105.2.1 New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits. The code official shall determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The code official shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the office of the code official and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by Yakima County.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.040 Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 202, Definitions.
Section 202 of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
SUBDIVISION. The division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.050 Amendments to Chapter 3, Section 302, Urban-wildland interface area designations.
Subsection 302.1 of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code is hereby amended as follows:
302.1 Declaration. Specific boundaries of natural or man-made features of urban wildland interface areas shall be as shown on the urban-wildland interface area map. These areas shall include all areas of Yakima County as identified by risk factor classification according to Attachment 1. Risk factor classifications are identified as follows:
Non-Rated* Slope less than 8%, within 1 mile of a county road, inside a fire district.
Moderate Hazard* Slope greater than 8%, within 1 mile of a county road, inside a fire district.
High Hazard* Slope greater than 8%, more than 1 mile from a county road, inside a fire district.
Extreme Hazard* Slope greater than 8%, more than 1 mile from a county road, outside a fire district.
* Risk factor classifications are not absolute.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.060 Amendments to Chapter 4, Section 404.5, Adequate water supply.
Section 404.5, Adequate water supply, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
404.5 Adequate Water Supply. Adequate water supply shall be determined for purposes of initial attack and flame front control in accordance with Yakima County Fire Flow Policy No. FPB-1.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.070 Amendments to Chapter 5, Section 505.3, Protection of eaves.
Section 505.3, Protection of eaves, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
505.3 Protection of Eaves. Combustible eaves, fascias and soffits shall be enclosed with solid materials with a minimum thickness of 3/4-inch (19 mm) or other approved materials. No exposed rafter tails shall be permitted unless constructed of heavy timber materials.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.080 Amendments to Chapter 6, Section 606, Liquefied petroleum gas installations.
Section 606, Liquefied petroleum gas installations, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 606––Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installations
606.1 General. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids and LP-gas and the installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with the Fire Code or, in the absence thereof, recognized standards.
606.2 Location of Containers. Stationary flammable and combustible liquid and LP-gas containers shall be located underground. When practical difficulties prevent underground installations, containers shall be located within the defensible space in accordance with the Fire Code.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.090 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
Subsection A104.6, Fireworks, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
A104.6 Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in urban-wildland interface areas. Exception: Fireworks allowed by the code official under permit in accordance with Yakima County Code Chapter 8.46 or other designated regulatory provisions.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.100 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
Subsection A104.7.1, General, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
A104.7.1 General. No person shall build, ignite or maintain any outdoor fire of any kind for any purpose in or on any urban-wildland interface area, except by the authority of a written permit from the code official.
Exceptions:
1. Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated campsites where such fires are in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from any combustible material or non-fire-resistive vegetation.
2. Outdoor fires as permitted on state and federal lands.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.110 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
Subsection A104.7.2, Permits, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
A104.7.2 Permits. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or on hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. When winds are in excess of five miles per hour.
2. When a person 18 years old or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire, or
3. When a public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. Nothing in this code shall relieve the responsibility to obtain permits from any other regulatory agency when required.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.120 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
Subsection A107.4, Trees, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
A107.4 Trees. When required by the code official, portions of trees that extend to within 30 feet (9144 mm) of combustible portions of water storage and pumping facilities shall be removed.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.130 Amendments to Appendix A, General Requirements.
Subsection A108.1, General, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
A108.1 General. Temporary fairs, carnivals, public exhibitions and similar uses must comply with all other provisions of this code and all associated county regulations in addition to enhanced ingress and egress requirements.
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.140 Amendments to Appendix C, Fire Hazard Severity Form.
Appendix C, Fire Hazard Severity Form, of the International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended as follows:
APPENDIX C
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY FORM
When adopted, this appendix is to be used in place of Table 502 to determine the fire hazard severity.
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A. Subdivision Design |
Points |
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1. Ingress/Egress |
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Two or more primary roads |
1 |
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One road |
3 |
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One-way road in, one-way road out |
5 |
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2. Width of Primary Road |
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20 feet or more |
1 |
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Less than 20 feet |
3 |
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3. Accessibility |
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Road grade 10% or less |
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Road grade more than 10% |
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Loop roads, cul-de-sacs with an outside turning radius of 45 feet or greater |
1 |
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Cul-de-sac turnaround |
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Dead-end roads 200 feet or less in length |
3 |
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Dead-end roads greater than 200 feet in length |
5 |
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4. Average Lot Size |
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10 acres or larger |
1 |
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Larger than 1 acre, but less than 10 acres |
3 |
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1 acre or less |
5 |
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5. Street Signs |
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Not present |
5 |
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B. Vegetation (UMC Definitions) |
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1. Fuel Types |
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Light |
1 |
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Medium |
5 |
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Heavy |
10 |
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2. Defensible Space |
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70% or more of site |
1 |
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30% or more, but less than 70% of site |
3 |
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Less than 30% of site |
10 |
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C. Topography |
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8% or less |
1 |
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More than 8%, but less than 20% |
4 |
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More than 20%, but less than 30% |
7 |
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30% or more |
10 |
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D. Roofing Material |
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Class A Fire Rated |
1 |
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Class B Fire Rated |
3 |
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Class C Fire Rated |
5 |
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Nonrated |
10 |
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E. Fire Protection on Water Source |
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500 GPM hydrant within 1,000 feet |
1 |
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Dry hydrant farther than 1,000 feet or water source 20 min. or less, round trip (drive time) |
3 |
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Water source farther than 45 min. round trip (drive time) distance from fire station |
5 |
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Outside fire district |
10 |
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F. Existing Building Construction Materials |
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Noncombustible siding/combustible deck |
5 |
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Combustible siding and deck |
10 |
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G. Utilities (gas and/or electric) |
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All underground utilities |
1 |
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One underground, one above ground |
3 |
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All above ground |
5 |
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TOTAL FOR SUBDIVISION |
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Moderate Hazard |
40--59 |
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High Hazard |
60--74 |
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Extreme Hazard |
75+ |
(Ord. 1142(part), 2006)
15.30.150 Conflicting codes and ordinances.
Where existing codes and ordinances, or parts thereof, are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and the Urban-Wildland Interface Code, the most restrictive provisions shall apply. (Ord. 1142(part), 2006)