HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2023-04-17 Item 1A - Ordinance - 2021 State Building CodesTO:
FROM: Nora Gierloff, DCD Director
BY:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development Nora Gier/off, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Planning & Community Development Committee
Jerry E Hight, Building Official
DATE: April 17, 2023
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2021 Washington State Building Codes
ISSUE
The State Building Code Council has adopted the 2021 Washington State Building Codes with a statewide
effective date of July 1, 2023. Shall the City Council approve the adoption of the 2021 State Building Codes for
the City of Tukwila? Changes to the 2021 State Building Codes will not be made at this time.
BACKGROUND
The State Building Code Council was created to advise the legislature on building code issues and to develop
the building codes used within the State of Washington. In the course of development of the State Building Code
the Council holds public hearings, considers proposed state amendments and finally adopts the international
model codes and amendments.
DISCUSSION
Adoption of the State Building Codes by the City Council is necessary to enable enforcement of the new codes
within our jurisdiction. The design community, contractors, developers, manufacturers, material suppliers and
the standards publishers all depend on statewide uniformity in the codes that impact their businesses. More
importantly the citizens of Tukwila deserve to know that the built environment that they live, work, and play in
are designed with the latest fire, life, and safety measures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The 2023-2024 budget was previously adjusted for the necessary funds for training and code books to implement
the adoption of the new 2021 Washington State Building Codes.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the adopting ordinance for the 2021 Washington State Building Codes
with a statewide effective date of July 1, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax 206-431-3665
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 2171 §1 (PART), 2648 §2, §3 AND §4, AND 2673 §1,
AS CODIFIED AT MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04,
"BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," TO ADOPT
UPDATED STATE BUILDING CODES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to its municipal authority, the City of Tukwila 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 Chapter 19.27 RCW, and
municipalities are required to adopt the latest changes by July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the 2021 State Building Code and
amendments, and other codes as specified herein, 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. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council hereby adopts the
foregoing recitals and incorporates them herein as support for these amendments.
Section 2. TMC Section 16.04.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2171 §1 (part) and
2648 §2, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.04.020, "Codes
Adopted" are hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.020 Codes Adopted
A. Effective February 1, 2021 July 1, 2023, the specified editions of the following
model codes are adopted by reference as if fully set forth and as numerated in RCW
Chapte' 19.27 RCW:
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2018 2021 International Building Code with statewide amendments
ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with
statewide amendments
2018 2u21 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
2018 2021 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
2018 2021 International Fuel Gas Code with statewide amendments (part of the
International Mechanical Code (IMC) adoption)
2017 2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
2018 2021 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) (for LP Gas installation only)
2020 2023 National Electrical Code with statewide amendments
2018 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments, including
Appendices A, B and I
2018 2021 Washington State Energy Code
2018 2021 International Existing Building Code with statewide amendments
found in the IBC
2018 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
B. The International Building Code, 2018 2021 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
The following amendments are specifically adopted:
1. Work exempt from a building permit. Section 105.2 of the International
Building Code, 2018 2021 Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding the
following work that is exempt from a building permit:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Fences not over 6 feet high.
C. The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as published by the
International Code Council and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington.
The following amendments are specifically adopted:
1. Work exempt from a building permit. Section R105.2 of the International
Residential Code, 2018 2u2 .. Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding the
following work that is exempt from a building permit:
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a. 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.
b. Fences not over 6 feet high.
D. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 2021 Edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended and adopted
by the State of Washington. The following amendments are specifically adopted:
1. All reference to and definition of "authority having jurisdiction" is deemed to
refer to and shall mean the City of Tukwila Building Official.
2. 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.
3. 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.
E. The Washington Cities Electrical Code. Article 80.3 National Electrical Code:
The 2020 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is adopted by reference
as if fully set forth.
1. 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.
Section 3. TMC Section 16.04.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2171 §1 (part) and
2648 §3, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.04.030, "Filing Copies
of State Building Codes" are hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.030 Filing Copies of State Buildings Codes
The Department of Community Development 'ermit Center shall maintain on -f -i -le sot
less than one copy ofa copy of software of the codes referred to in TMC Section 16.04.020
and the codes shall be open to public inspection.
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Section 4. TMC Section 16.04.250 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2171 §1 (part),
2648 §4, and 2673 §1, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.04.250,
"Procedures applicable to all construction permits," subparagraph B, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
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. Neither the Building Official nor the
jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any
material required to allow inspection.
Section 5. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. 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 scrivener's errors;
references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance
numbering and section/subsection numbering.
Section 6. 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.
Section 7. 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 on July 1,
2023, after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2023.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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