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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY" COUNCIL OF TIT CITY OF
TUK ILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RDINA I E NOS. 2402 2�
3 AND §4, 2171 §1 (PAIN) AND 2121 §1 PART), AS CODIFIED AT
,VARIOU'S SECTIONS OF THE T'UI VVJLA MUNICIPAL CODE
(16.04.020:,161.04.03,0 AMICI 18.04.,26I71), TO ADOPT THE 2015 STATE
BUILDING CODE AND TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES RELATING TO
EXPIRED PERMITS; REPEALING, ORDINANCE NO. 2449, A
CODIFIED AT TU KWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.020,
AND ORDINANCE NOS., 2464 AND 2418, AS CODIFIED AT'
TUKWIILA MUINI IPAL CODE SECTION 16,04,2 0, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; ILITY AND E TABLI HINIG AN EFFECTIVE DATE..
Ordinance 2503 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
REPEALED
Sections) Amended Amended by Ord # Section(s) Repealed Repealed by Ord
1 2539 2648
3 2549
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2402 §2,
§3 AND §4; 2171 §1 (PART) AND 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
(16.04.020, 16.04.030 AND 16.04.250), TO ADOPT THE 2015 STATE
BUILDING CODE AND TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES RELATING TO
EXPIRED PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2449, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.020,
AND ORDINANCE NOS. 2454 AND 2418, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.250, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to its municipal authority, the City has adopted certain codes
as amended by the State of Washington as the Building and Construction Codes of the
City; and
WHEREAS, those codes are generally adopted and amended by the State of
Washington every three years pursuant to the provisions of RCW 19.27, and
municipalities are required to adopt the latest changes by July 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the 2015 State Building Code, as
reviewed by the City's Department of Community Development and stated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC 16.04.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2402 §2, 2171 §1 (part)
and 2121 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.04.020, are
amended to read as follows:
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16.04.020 Codes Adopted
Effective July 1, 2016, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set forth:
1. The International Building Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
The following Appendices, standards and amendments are specifically adopted:
a. Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements.
b. [CC/ANSI A117.1 -2009, Accessible and Usable Buildings and
Facilities, with statewide amendments.
c. Work exempt from a building permit. Section 105.2 of the
International Building Code, 2015 Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding
the following work that is exempt from a building permit:
(1) Work performed by the City of Tukwila and located in City of Tukwila
right-of-way; work performed by Washington State Department of Transportation and
located in WSDOT right-of-way to include public utility towers and poles, mechanical
equipment not specifically regulated in this code, hydraulic flood control structures
including levees; provided that any structure or building constructed in a municipal or state
right-of-way and intended to be used as any occupancy classification of the State Building
Code is not exempt from the provisions of this code or the related permit requirements.
(2) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet, and such structure is outside of and entirely separated, as prescribed by Code, from
any existing building on the premises.
(3) Fences not over 6 feet high.
2. The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington,
provided that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted.
a. Work exempt from a building permit. Section 105.2 of the
International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding
the following work that is exempt from a building permit:
(1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet, and such structure is outside of and entirely separated, as prescribed by Code, from
any existing building on the premises.
(2) Fences not over 6 feet high.
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3. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code
Standards, 2015 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, including Appendices A, B, and 1, and as amended by the State of
Washington, provided that Chapters 12 and 14 of this code are not adopted. Provided
further, that 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 are not adopted. Provided further that the following
amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code are adopted:
a. All reference to and definition of "authority having jurisdiction" is
deemed to refer to and shall mean the City of Tukwila Building Official.
b. Water Supply and Distribution. Cross connection control for
premises isolation related to the City's public water system shall be in accordance with
the City of Tukwila Public Works Department's "Development Guidelines and Design
and Construction Standards." Cross connection control for premises isolation related to
water purveyors outside of the City of Tukwila water system shall be in accordance with
that water purveyor's policies and standards.
c. Sanitary Drainage. Side sewer, private sewer main extensions
beyond a point defined in the plumbing code as the building drain, and required grease
interceptors all within the City's sewer districts shall be in accordance with the City of
Tukwila Public Works Department's "Development Guidelines and Design and
Construction Standards," in conjunction with the Uniform Plumbing Code requirements.
"Sanitary drainage, side sewers, private sewer main extensions beyond the building
drain and grease interceptors outside the Tukwila sewer district shall be in compliance
with that purveyor's policies and standards.
4. The International Mechanical Code 2015, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
5. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
6. The Washington Cities Electrical Code. Article 80.3 National Electrical
Code: The 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including Annex A,
B and C; the 2013 Edition of Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection (NFPA 20-2013); the 2013 Edition of Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems (NFPA 110-2013); Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.1 June 2002 including Annex 1 through 5); Commercial
Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathway and Spaces (ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A-7
December 2001 including Annex 1 through 4); Commercial Building Grounding and
Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (ANSI/TIA/EIA 607-A-2002); and the
Residential Telecommunications Cable Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA 570-B-2004) are
adopted and shall be applicable within the City of Tukwila as amended, added to and
excepted in the Washington Cities Electrical Code.
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(a) Article 85.11 of the National Electrical Code, sections (A), (B) and (C),
is amended entirely and replaced as follows: The authority having jurisdiction within the
City of Tukwila shall mean the Building Official, and shall include the Chief Electrical
Inspector or other individuals or jurisdictions when designated by the Building Official.
All references to "Code Official" shall mean the City of Tukwila Building Official or
designee.
7. Washington State Energy Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
8. International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
9. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of
Washington.
Section 2. TIVIC 16.04.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2402 §3, 2171 §1 (part)
and 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TIVIC Section 16.04.030, are amended to read as
follows:
16.04.030 Filing Copies of State Building Codes
The Department of Community Development shall maintain on file not less than one
copy of the codes referred to in TIVIC Section 16.04.020 and the codes shall be open to
public inspection.
Section 3. TIVIC 16.04.250 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (part)
and 2121 §1 (part), as codified at TIVIC Section 16.04.250, are amended to read as
follows:
16.04.250 Procedures applicable to all construction permits
A. Permit and plan review fees applicable to all construction permits shall be in
accordance with the permit fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
B. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection
may be charged a re-inspection fee at the hourly rate in accordance with the permit fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
C. Work without a permit. Any person who commences work before obtaining
the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee. The investigation fee
shall be equal to the established permit fee in accordance with the permit fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the City Council. This fee, which shall constitute an
investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is
subsequently issued.
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D. Fee refunds. The Building Official may refund any permit fee paid by the
original permit applicant that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official
may also authorize the refund of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with the code. Where a plan review fee
has been collected, no refund will be authorized once it has been determined that the
application is complete and the plan review process has commenced. Refund of any
permit fee paid shall be requested by the original permit applicant in writing and not later
than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
E. Expiration of Permits. All building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas piping and
electrical permits shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such
permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance or the work is suspended or
abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The
Building Official may grant a maximum of two extensions for periods not more than 180
days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated.
F. Reactivating Expired Permit for Final. Expired permits that have completed
the inspection process and need only final inspection approval may be reactivated.
Reactivation shall require a new permit application, and the fee shall be in accordance
with the permit fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. The Building
Official may grant one 30-day extension to an expired permit for the purpose of
performing a final inspection and closing out the permit as long as not more than 90
days have passed since the permit expired. Provided no changes have been made or
will be made in the plans or scope of work, the 30-day extension commences on the
date of written approval. If work required under a final inspection is not completed
within the 30-day extension period, the permit shall expire.
G. Residential remodel permits. Owner-occupied residential remodel permits for
projects not exceeding $20,000.00 in valuation are eligible for a flat fee for the plan
review and permit in accordance with the permit fee schedule adopted by resolution of
the City Council. The valuation will be cumulative during a rolling one year period and
projects that exceed the $20,000.00 limit will be subject to the standard permit fee in
accordance with the permit fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. All
requirements for submittal documents and inspections are as required for a new house
under this section; only the fee is reduced.
H. Appeals. All references to Board of Appeals is amended as follows: Any
person, firm or corporation may register an appeal of a decision or determination of the
Building Official provided that such appeal is made in writing within 14 calendar days
after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified of the Building Official's
decision. Any person, firm or corporation shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the
Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one of the
following conditions exists.
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1. The true intent of the code or ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted.
2. The provisions of the code or ordinance do not fully apply.
3. The decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or
new materials.
4. Notice of Appeal procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Section
18.116.030.
I. Violations. Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there
are violations of this code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Any
Notice of Violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner,
operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by
personal service or mail, or by delivering the same to and leaving it with some person of
responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of
such Notice of Violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place, at or
near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice of Violation shall be mailed by
registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of
the owner, occupant or both.
J. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall willfully violate or fails to
comply with a Notice of Violation is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in TMC
Section 8.45.100.A.2.
Section 4. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2449, as codified at TMC Section 16.04.020,
is hereby repealed.
Section 5. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2454 and 2418, as codified at TMC Section
16.04.250, are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
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Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect
July 1, 2016.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this - A 61-0 day of 7� ) Q_ _'2016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flafierty, MMC, City CIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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All& Ekberg; Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:-.,.,-'
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinance 2503.
On June 20, 2016 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinance, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2503: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2402 §2, §3 AND §4;
2171 §1 (PART) AND 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (16.04.020, 16.04.030 AND 16.04.250), TO ADOPT
THE 2015 STATE BUILDING CODE AND TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES RELATING TO
EXPIRED PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2449, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.020, AND ORDINANCE NOS. 2454 AND 2418, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.250; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: June 23, 2016