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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1393 - 1985 Uniform Building Code (Repealed by Ord 1842) 1906' CITY OF TUKWILA, 0042.040.012 WASHINGTON JEH /jt 3/20/86- 3/26/86 ORDINANCE NO. 5/16/86 5/21/86 6/04/86 6/11/86 6/16/86 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE f�6 TO ADOPT THE 1985 UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODES WITH AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE RELOCATION AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY, ADOPTING THE STATE ENERGY CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 1287, 598, 848, 1300, 1020, 239, 681, 1073, 580, 277 AND 302. WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.031 mandates that the City Council update its building regulations by adopting the 1985 versions of certain uniform codes of technical regulations and providing detailed procedures for relocating and demolishing buildings in the City, now, therefore, THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 16.04 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 16.04.010 Purpose of Chapter. This Chapter is enacted for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the public governing the creation, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy, use, height, court area, sanitation, ventilation and maintenance of any building used for human habitation. 16.04.020 Definitions. A. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this Chapter, or in any of the codes adopted by reference by this Chapter unless the context directs otherwise, such names or terms so used shall have the meaning ascribed thereto by this section. 1. "The Building Department "the Plumbing Depart- ment", "the Mechanical Department "the Office of Administrative Authority," "Code Enforcement Agency," or "Housing Department" shall mean the Building Division of the City. 2. "Building Official "Plumbing Official "Chief Mechanical Inspector "Code Enforcement Officer," "Administrative Authority and similar 1 references to a Chief Administrative position shall mean the Building Official of the City. 3. "City" shall mean the City of Tukwila. 4. "Dwelling unit" includes, but is not limited to, each single family dwelling and each habitable unit of an apartment, duplex, or multiple dwelling structure designated as a separate place for habitation of family. Dwelling unit also includes each guest room. 5. "Grade" (adjacent ground elevation) is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within the area between the building and property line, or, when the property line is more than 5 feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building. Grades that are altered or revised from the original terrain for the purpose of complying with other provisions of this code will be classified as, and measured from original terrain. 6. "Guest room" shall mean a room located in a structure other than a single family dwelling and designated for separate use by a family and shall also mean each bed in a dormitory. 7. "Health Officer" shall mean that person desig- nated by the City to perform the function of health inspector, including designated by contract. 8. "Person" includes but is not limited to every person, firm or corporation engaging in construc- tion activity itself or through the services of any employee, agent, or independent contractor. 9. "Story" is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above except that the topmost story shall be that portion of the building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or floor above. If the finished floor level directly above the basement or unused underfloor space is more than two feet above grade as defined herein for more than 20 percent of the total perimeter or is more than twelve feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such basement or unused under floor space shall be considered as a story. 16.04.030 Uniform Codes Adopted. A. Subject to the modifications and amendments contained in this chapter, the following standard codes of technical regulation are adopted and incorporated into the Tukwila Municipal Code by reference as if fully set forth: 1. The Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, together with the appendices and standards thereto, (excluding appendix chapters 1, 12, 51 and 53) as adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. 2. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 1985 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and 2 Mechanical Officials (excluding chapters 11, and 12). 3. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985 Edition, including chapter 22, Fuel Gas Piping, Appendix B, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. 4. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1985 Edition, together with appendices thereto, as adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. 16.04.040 Filing of Copies of Uniform Codes. The City Clerk of the City shall maintain on file not less than one (1) copy of the codes referred to in Section 16.04.030 and 16.04.210 and the codes shall be open to public inspection. 16.04.050 Compliance With Other Regulations as Prerequisite for Building Permits No building permit shall be issued if the construc- tion authorized by the permit will violate any existing applicable law or city ordinance. 16.04.055 Powers and Duties of Building Official. Section 202(a) of the Uniform Building Code (1985 Edition) as adopted by the City, is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) As directed by the Mayor or his /her designee, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code and other development laws which are applicable in the City. For such purposes, he shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. 16.04.060 Plans and Specifications. Section 302(b) of the Uniform Building Code (1985 Edition) as adopted by the City is hereby amended to read as follows: (b) With each application for a building permit, and when required by the Building Official for the enforcement of any provisions of this code, two complete sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. The Building Official may require plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to prac- tice as such. All structures or buildings classified in occupancy groups A, B, E, H, and I shall be designed by a licensed architect or by a registered civil or structural engineer. 16.04.070 Expiration. In addition to the requirements of UBC Section 303, all permits shall automatically become void thirty six months after issuance, unless the project is reviewed in advance of expiration and found by the Building Official to be in good repair, in reasonable compliance with current codes, progressing at propo- nent's best rate, and proposing no threat to life or health. 3 16.04.080 Building Permit Fees. Section 304(b) of the Uniform Building Code (1985 Edition) as adopted by the City is hereby amended to read as follows: A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Department as set forth in UBC Table 3A. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Department. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan check fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air condi- tioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded prior to obtaining said permit, the Building Official may require that the fees specified above shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fees shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work not from any other penalties precribed herein. 16.04.090 Water Service Pining. Sections 1004(e) and 401(a)(2) of the Uniform Plumb- ing Code (1985 Edition) as adopted by the City, are each hereby amended to read as follows: Installation of PE polyethylene and PVC polyvinyl chloride shall not be permitted as water service piping inside buildings or structures for domestic supply or any other water use. Acrylonitrile- butadiene- styrene ABS and polyvinyl chloride PVC drainage system installations shall be limited to residential construction not more than two stories in height. 16.04.100 Building Moving and Demolition Permits. A. No person shall move any existing building or struc- ture within or into the city without first obtaining from the Building Department a relocation permit and a building permit. No person shall effect any demo- lition of any building or structure or any part thereof which is not exempted by Section 301(b) of the Uniform Building Code without first obtaining from the Building Department a demolition permit and submitting a bond and certificate of insurance coverage. B. Except as otherwise as provided in this section, there shall not be issued a relocation permit for any building or structure which is included within any one or more of the following categories: 1. So constructed or in such condition as to consti- tute a danger of injury or death through collapse of the building, fire, defects and electrical wiring or other substantial hazard to the persons who occupy or enter said building after relocation. 2. Infested with rats or other vermin or the wood members of which are infested with rot, decay or termites. 4 3. So unsanitary or filthy that it would constitute a hazard to the health of the persons who will occupy said building after relocation or if not intended for occupancy by human beings would make it unsuitable for its intended use. 4. In such condition or of a type, character, size or value and is so inharmonious with other build- ings in the neighborhood of the relocation site, that placing the building at the proposed reloca- tion site would substantially diminish the value of other property or improvements in the district into which the building is to be relocated. 5. The proposed use of the building is prohibited at the proposed relocation site under any zoning ordinance or other land use ordinance of this city. 6. The building, structure or relocation site does not conform to all applicable provisions of law or ordinance. 16.04.110 Application for Relocation /Demolition Permit. A. Every application for a relocation /demolition permit shall be in writing upon a form furnished by the Building Department and shall set forth such informa- tion as may reasonably be required in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Such information may include: 1. Pre -move inspection and investigation of the structure by the Building Department. 2. Photographs of the building or structure to be moved and /or demolished. 3. Report from a licensed structural pest control contractor stating the condition of the building as to decay and pest infestation. 4. Report from a registered engineer or architect stating the structural condition of the building and clearly indicating the steps to be taken to preserve /enhance said condition. 5. Application and fees collected prior to schedul- ing the investigation inspection. 16.04.120 Correction of Defects Before Issuance of Permit. A. If the building or structure to be moved fails to meet any of the standards set forth in Section 16.04.100, but it appears to the Building Official that the deficiencies can be corrected, the permits shall be issued only on condition that all deficien- cies be corrected. B. In order to determine any matter regarding relocation of a building or structure, the Building Official may cause any investigation to be made which he believes necessary. 5 16.04.130 Terms and Conditions of Issuance. A. In granting a relocation permit, the Building Official may impose such terms and conditions as are necessary, in the opinion of the Building Official, to ensure that its relocation will not be materially detrimental or injurious to the public safety or welfare or to the property or improvements in the district to which the building is to be moved, including, but not limited to, changes, alterations, additions or repairs to the building or structure. B. A foundation permit, good for ninety days, must be applied for, and approved, prior to granting the relocation permit. 16.04.140 Application Fee. The fee for relocation investigation service shall be $25.00. The fee for demolition inspections shall be $30.00. In the event a building permit is issued for a relocated building, the fees for building, plumb- ing, electrical and mechanical permits shall be based upon the total value of the improved building or structure at its relocated site as estimated by the Building Official. 16.04.150 Debris and Excavations. A. It shall be the duty of any person to whom any permit is issued for the demolition or removal of any build- ing or any section or portion of any building pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and of any person leasing, owning, or occupying or controlling any lot or parcel of ground from which a building is removed or demolished to remove all weeds, concrete, stone foundations, flat concrete, concrete patios, masonry walls, garage floors, driveways and similar structures and all loose miscellaneous material from such lot or parcel of ground and to properly cap the sanitary sewer connections, to properly fill or otherwise protect all basements, cellars, septic tanks, wells and other excavations. B. An inspection at mid demolition and after the work is completed will be required. 16.04.160 Expiration. A relocation permit shall be expire and become null and void if the moving of the building or structure onto a permanent foundation is not completed within 90 days from the date of issuance of the permit. 16.04.170 Relocation /Demolition Bond Reauired. No relocation or demolition permit required by this chapter shall be issued by the Building Department unless the applicant therefore first posts a bond, in a form approved by the City Attorney, executed by the owner of the premises where the building or structure is to be located or demolished as principal and a surety company authorized to do business in the state as surety. The bond shall be in form joint and several, shall name the city as obligee and shall be in an amount equal to the cost plus 10% of the work required to be done in order to comply with all the conditions of such relocation /demolition permit as such cost is estimated by the Building Official. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may post a bond 6 executed by the owner as principal and which is secured by a deposit in cash in the amount specified above with a banking or escrow agent acceptable to the City and conditioned as required in the case of a surety bond; such a bond as so secured is hereafter call a "cash bond" for the purposes of this section. 16.04.180 Relocation /Demolition Bond Conditions. A. Every bond posted pursuant to this section shall be conditioned as follows: 1. That each and all of the terms and conditions of the relocation /demolition permit shall be com- plied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official. 2. That all of the work required to be done pursuant to the conditions of the relocation /demolition permit shall be fully performed and completed within the time limit specified in the reloca- tion /demolition permit; or, if no time limit is specified, within ninety days after the date said building is removed or demolished. The time limit herein specified, or the time limit speci- fied in any permit, may be extended for good and sufficient cause by the Building Official. No such extension of time shall be valid unless written and no such extension shall release any surety upon any bond. 16.04.190 Relocation /Demolition Bond Default in Performance of Conditions. A. Whenever the building official finds that a default has occurred in the performance of any term or condi- tion of any permit required by this section, written notice thereof shall be given to the principal and to the surety of the bond. Such notice shall state the work to be done, the estimated cost thereof and the period of time deemed by the building official to be reasonably necessary for the completion of such work. After receipt of such notice, the surety must, within the time therein specified, either cause the required work to be performed or, failing therein, must pay over to the city the full amount of the approved bond. Upon receipt of such funds, the building offi- cial shall proceed by such mode as he deems conve- nient to cause the required work to be performed and completed, but no liability shall be incurred therein other than for the expenditure of the sum in hand therefor. B. When any default has occurred on the part of the principal under the preceding provisions, the surety shall have the option, in lieu of completing the work required, to demolish the building or structure and to clear, clean and restore the site to a natural condition. 16.04.200 Relocation /Demolition Bond Refund of Surplus on Termination. The term of each bond posted pursuant to this section shall begin upon the date of the posting thereof and shall end upon completion to the satisfaction of the building official of the performance of all the terms and conditions of the relocation /demolition permit required by this section and release of the bond by the Building Official. Such completion and release 7 shall be evidenced by a statement thereof signed by the building official, a copy of which will be sent to the surety or principal upon request. When a cash bond has been posted, the cash shall be returned to the depositor or his successors or assignees upon the termination of the bond except any portion thereof that may have been used or deducted as elsewhere in the chapter provided. 16.04.210 Washington State Energy Code Adopted. The Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51 -12 WAC, and all amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by this reference as if fully set forth. 16.04.220 Additional Reauirements for Security Devices. The following requirements shall apply to all apartment houses, hotels, and motels, provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any party from compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code: 1) Entrance doors to individual housing units shall be without glass openings and shall be capable of resisting forcible entry equal to a wood, solid core door, one and three fourths inches thick. This subsection shall apply in a structure constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Any door replaced in existing structures must comply with this Section. 2) Every entrance door to an individual housing unit shall have a keyed, single- cylinder, one -inch dead bolt lock. The lock shall be so constructed that the dead bolt lock may be opened from inside without use of a key. In hotels and motels every entrance door to an individual unit shall also be provided with a chain door guard or barrel bolt on the inside. 3) Housing unit to interior corridor doors shall have a visitor observation port, which port shall not be in excess of one -half inch in diameter. 4) In all apartment houses as defined in Section 16.04.230, lock mechanisms and keys shall be changed upon a change of tenancy. 5) All exit doors shall be openable from the interior without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. 6) Dead bolts or other approved locking devices shall be provided on all sliding patio doors which are less than one story above grade or are otherwise accessible from the outside. The lock shall be installed so that the mounting screws for the lock cases are inaccessible from the outside. 7) Subject to approval by the chief of police, locking devices may be substituted for those required herein, provided such devices are of equal capability to resist illegal entry and further provided that the installation of the same does not conflict with other 8 requirements of this code and other ordinances regulating safety for exit. 16.04.230 Definitions. For the purpose of Sections 16.04.220 .240, the following definitions shall apply: 1) "Apartment house" means any building or portions thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased, let, or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the said building, and shall include flats and apartments. 2) "Hotel" means any building containing four or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests. 3) "Motel" means hotel as defined in this section. 16.04.240 Enforcement Right of entry. The building official is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of Sections 16.04.220 .240 for all new construction. The chief of police is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of Sections 16.04.220 .240 for all existing buildings or premises, and upon presentation of proper credentials, the chief of police or his duly authorized representative may, with the consent of the occupant or pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant, enter at reasonable times any building or premises for the purposes of inspecting the physical security of exterior accessible openings of such building or premises. 16.04.250 Adoption of county Ordinance 451. King County Ordinance 451 entitled "an ordinance relating to and regulating the design, construction, equipping, operation, maintenance of spray and wading pools, public and semi public swimming pools; requiring plans and permits establishing a swimming pool advisory committee; defining offenses and providing penalties," one copy of which is filed with the city clerk for use and examination by the public are adopted by reference as an ordinance of the city of Tukwila. 16.04.260 Adoption of county health regulations. Seattle King County Department of Public Health rules and regulations for construction, maintenance and operation of swimming pools, one copy of which is filed with the city clerk for use and examination by the public are adopted by reference as Tukwila's rules and regulations. 16.04.270 Enforcement officer designated. The director of the Seattle King County Department of Public Health or his authorized representative is designated as the enforcement officer of Sections 16.04.250 .280. 16.04.280 Fee payment. Any fees to be paid under Sections 16.04.250 .280 shall be collected by, paid directly to, and retained by the Seattle King County Public Health Department. 9 16.04.290 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings by City. (a) The city council may, upon approval and passage of an appropriate resolution or ordinance, direct the mayor or designated representative to abate a dangerous building as determined by the provisions of this chapter and such dangerous building may be abated by city personnel or by private contractor under the direction and pursuant to the order of the planning director or designated representative. (b) The city council shall appropriate sufficient funds to cover the cost of such repair or demolition work. The costs incurred by the city in any such abatement proceedings shall be recovered by special assessment against the real property involved and shall constitute a lien as provided by law, and particular reference being made to RCW 35.80.030. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to abrogate or impair the power of the city or any department thereof to enforce any provision of its charter or its ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and any powers conferred by this section shall be in addition to and supplemental to powers conferred by other laws, nor shall this section be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the city to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings, or in any manner provided by law. Section 2. Repealer. Ordinances 1287, 598, 848, 1300, 1020, 239, 681, 1073, 580, 277 and 302 of the City of Tukwila are hereby repealed. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after publication of the attached summary which is hereby approved. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of 1986. APP I- i i SZ�•:G =r nAttt L t VAN DU MAYOR ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: f ClT`Y aLERK, MAXINE ANDERSON APPROVED •S TO FORM: OFFICE THE CITY TTORAY BY /a JJI/ FILED WITH THE CI 'Y LERK id F6 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL /6 P6 PUBLISHED: 6 -A0- P6 EFFECTIVE DATE 6 oZS` ,F6 ORDINANCE NO. /393 0042.040.012 JEH /ko 10 0042.040.012 JEH /ko 03/26/86 05/21/86 06/05/86 06/11/86 /3 93 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 1985 UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODES WITH AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE RELOCATION AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY, ADOPTING THE STATE ENERGY CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 1287, 598, 848, 1300, 1020, 239, 681, 1073, 580, 277 AND 302. On /(o 1986, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No. /3 9 3 which provides as follows: Section 1. Amends Chapter 16.04 of the Tukwila Municipal Code summarized as follows: 16.04.010. Declares the purpose of the Chapter. 16.04.020. Defines terms. 16.04.030. Adopts the 1985 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards, Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. 16.04.040. Requires one (1) copy of the Codes to be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. 16.04.050. Requires building permits to be in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. 16.04.055. Amends Section 202(a) of the Uniform Building Code to provide for enforcement powers and duties of the Building Official. 16.04.060. Amends Section 203(b) of the Uniform Building Code to set forth the requirements for plans and specifications. 16.04.070. Provides for expiration of building permits pursuant to Section 303 of the Uniform Building Code within thirty six (36) months of issuance, except upon certain conditions. 16.04.080. Amends Section 304(b) of the Uniform Building Code to prescribe fees for building permits and plan checks. 16.04.090. Amends Section 1004(e) and 401(a)(2) of the Uniform Plumbing Code to provide regulations for use of water service piping. 16.04.100. Prohibits moving existing buildings or structures within or into the City or demolishing the same without a relocation permit or demolition permit and provides conditions under which a demolition permit will not be issued. 16.04.110. Establishes the information required for a relocation /demolition permit application. 16.04.120. Requires the correction of construction deficiencies prior to issuance of relocation permit. 16.04.130. Provides that the Building Official may condition relocation permits. 16.04.140. Sets a fee of $25 for relocation investigation service and a fee of $30 for a demolition inspection. 16.04.150. Requires removal of debris from any lot or parcel of ground from which a building is removed or demolished. 16.04.160. Provides that relocation permits are valid for only ninety (90) days. 16.04.170. Requires applicants for relocation or demolition permits to post a bond. 16.04.180. Sets forth conditions for relocation /demolition bonds. 16.04.190. Provides procedures in the event of default in any condition of permit issuance. 16.04.200. Provides for the refund and release of bonds upon successful completion of relocation or demolition. 16.04.210. Adopts the Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51 -12 WAC. 16.04.220. Provides additional requirements for building security devices. 16.04.230. Establishes definitions for the purpose of Sections 16.04.220 .240. 16.04.240. Provides for enforcement of Sections 16.04.220 .240. 16.04.250. Adopts King County Ordinance No. 451 by reference. 16.04.260. Adopts King County Health regulations regarding swimming pools. 16.04.270. Designates the director of the Seattle King County Department of Public Health as the enforcement officer of Sections 16.04.250 .280. 16.04.280. Provides that fees for swimming pool permits should be paid to the Seattle King County Health Department. 16.04.290. Provides that the City Council may direct the Mayor or his designated representative to abate dangerous buildings. Section 2. Repeals Ordinances 1287, 598, 848, 1300, 1020, 239, 681, 1073, 580, 277 and 302 of the City. Section 3. Establishes an effective date. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text. APPROVED by the City Council at their meeting of zu4 1986. 7 a,zezi c/ex� MAXINE'ANDERSON, CITY CLERK PUBLISHED: Record Chronicle June 20, 1986