Chapter 19.10 BUILDING CODE

Chapter 19.10
BUILDING CODE

Sections:

19.10.010 Washington State Building Code adopted.

19.10.020 Conflicts and interpretation of codes.

19.10.030 Permits required.

19.10.040 Fees.

19.10.050 Violations and penalties.

19.10.010 Washington State Building Code adopted.

The Town adopts the Washington State Building Code as follows:

A. The International Building Code (2015 Edition), as published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, to be known hereafter as the “International Building Code” or the “IBC,” together with Appendix Chapters C, E, G, H, and I.

B. ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009, as referenced by Chapter 11 of the IBC.

C. The International Residential Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, with the exception of Chapter 11 and Chapters 25 through 43, to be known hereafter as the “International Residential Code” or the “IRC,” together with Appendix Chapters E, F, G, H, J, K and Q.

D. The International Mechanical Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, to be known as the “International Mechanical Code” or the “IMC.”

E. The International Fuel Gas Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council to be known as the “International Fuel Gas Code” or the “IFGC.”

F. The Uniform Plumbing Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, which shall be known hereafter as the “Uniform Plumbing Code” or the “UPC,” excluding Chapters 12 and 14 and those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5, and those portions of the code addressing building sewers, but including:

1. Appendix A: Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System;

2. Appendix B: Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems; and

3. Appendix I: Installation Standards.

G. International Energy Conservation Code (2015 Edition)/Washington State Energy Code* as set forth in Chapters 51-11C (Commercial) and 51-11R (Residential) WAC, together with Appendices A, B, C and D.

* Based on the 2015 IECC; “Residential” includes one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses and group R-2 and R-3 buildings three stories or less; “Commercial” includes all buildings not covered under the definition “Residential.”

H. The International Existing Building Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Existing Building Code” or the “IEBC.”

I. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2015 Edition) published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Swimming Pool and Spa Code” or the “ISPSC.”

J. The International Property Maintenance Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Property Maintenance Code” or the “IPMC.”

K. The Washington State Manufactured Homes Installation Requirements, or Mobile Homes Installation Requirements. Pursuant to RCW 43.22.440, the installation standards of Chapter 296-150M WAC are adopted as amended by the State of Washington.

L. The Washington State Factory Built Housing and Commercial Structures Installation Requirements, or Modular Installation Requirements. Pursuant to RCW 43.22.455, the installation standards of Chapter 296-150F WAC are adopted as amended by the State of Washington. [Ord. 2017.04 § 3, 2017].

19.10.020 Conflicts and interpretation of codes.

A. In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in WMC 19.10.010(A) through (L), the first named code shall govern over those following, except as specifically described in WAC 51-11R-10600.

B. Wherever the adopted codes reference the International Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington. Wherever the adopted codes reference the International Electrical Code, ICC Electrical Code, or the Electrical Code, it shall mean the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted by the State of Washington in accordance with Chapter 19.28 RCW and Chapter 296-46B WAC. Wherever the adopted codes reference the International Energy Conservation Code, it shall mean the Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington. [Ord. 2017.04 § 3, 2017].

19.10.030 Permits required.

No persons shall build or construct any new building, alter or enlarge any old building, or raze or demolish a building without having first obtained from the building inspector or designated official a permit to do so. [Ord. 2017.04 § 3, 2017].

19.10.040 Fees.

A permit shall not be issued under the building code or any of the codes identified in WMC 19.10.010 until the fees established by the Town have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, is paid. The Town has established a fee schedule for permits for all of the codes identified in WMC 19.10.010 by resolution. [Ord. 2017.04 § 3, 2017].

19.10.050 Violations and penalties.

A. Section [A] 114.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building inspector, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding one year or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

B. Section R113.4 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

C. Section 106.3, Penalties, of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

D. Section [A] 108.4 of the International Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

E. Section [A] 108.4 of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

F. Section [A] 106.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

[Ord. 2017.04 § 3, 2017].