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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2402 - 2012 Washington State Building Code / International Energy Conservation Code (Repealed by Ord 2648)lk,ity of Tukwl*la Washington Cover page to Ordinance 2402 The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page. ANI ORDINANCE OF THE 01'TY COUNCIL OF THIE CITY OF TIUMILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 (PART) AND 2171 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNIQIPAL CODE CHAPTE ' R 1R .0 "BUILDINGS ANN D CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTIG THE 2012 STATE, BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL, ENERGY CONSERVATION CODIE, 2012 EDITION; PROVIDI:NMN IFOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2157:, 21891, 2216, 2249 AND, 22915, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS, 2121 51 (PART) AND 2171 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 16.04.1,60, "WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ADOPTED;" PNG ROVIDIIOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE D,ATE. Ordinance 2402 was amended or repealed by the following ordinances. City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. 2402 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 (PART) AND 2171 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTING THE 2012 STATE BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2012 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2157, 2189, 2215, 2249 AND 2295, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 §1 (PART) AND 2171 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 16.04.160, "WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ADOPTED;" PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Codes enumerated in Chapter 19.27.031 RCW shall become effective in all counties and cities of Washington State on July 1, 2013, and all jurisdictions in the state shall enforce the State Building Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council, effective July 1, 2013; and WHEREAS, the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code are adopted by the State Building Code Council as parts of the State Building Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC 16.04.010 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2121 §1 (part) and 2171 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 16.04.010, "Purpose of Chapter," are amended to read as follows: 16.04.010 Purpose of Chapter TMC Chapter 16.04 is enacted for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures by providing standards for supplied utilities, facilities and other physical things and W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 1 of 10 conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; governing the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy, and use and abatement of such structures in Tukwila; regulating the issuance of permits and the collection of fees; to help ensure the protection of the health, safety and the general welfare of the public; and governing the creation, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, occupancy, use, height, court area, sanitation, ventilation and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction. The purpose of the codes adopted herein is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of these codes. Section 2. TMC 16.04.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2121 §1 (part) and 2171 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 16.04.020, "Codes Adopted," are amended to read as follows: 16.04.020 Codes Adopted Effective July 1, 2013, the following codes are adopted by reference as if fully set forth: 1. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, and referenced standards hereto as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as adopted by the State of Washington in Chapter 51 -50 WAC. The following Appendices, standards and amendments are specifically adopted: a. Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements. b. ICC /ANSI A117.1- 2009, American National Standard. c. Work exempt from a building permit. Section 105.2 of the International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is amended to include provisions regarding the following work 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. 2. The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition as amended by the State; provided that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted. Appendix G, "Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs," is included in the adoption of the International Residential Code. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 2 of 10 3. The Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 2012 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as amended by the State of Washington, provided that Chapters 12 and 15 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. Appendixes A, B, D, E and I of the Uniform Plumbing Code are hereby adopted by reference. 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 "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 2012, as published by the International Code Council and as amended by the State of Washington, Chapter 51 -52 WAC. 5. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington. 6. The Washington Cities Electrical Code. Article 80.3 of the National Electrical Code: The 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including Annex A, B and C; the 2007 Edition of Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (NFPA 20- 2007); the 2005 Edition of Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems (NFPA 110 - 2005); 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. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 3 of 10 (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 Building Official or designee. 7. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; including a new Section 404.8 as follows: Dwelling as defined in Section 202 and pursuant to Section 404.7 shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliances and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762mm) in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided. 8. International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. and as amended and adopted by the State of Washington. Section 3. TMC 16.04.030 Restated. TMC Section 16.04.030, "Filing Copies of State Building Codes," is restated to read as follows: 16.04.030 Filing Copies of State Building Codes The City Clerk shall maintain on file not less than one copy of the codes referred to in TMC 16.04.020 and the codes shall be open to public inspection. Section 4. TMC 16.04.250 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2121 §1 (part) and 2171 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 16.04.250, "Schedule of Permit Fees," are amended to read as follows: 16.04.250 Schedule of Permit Fees A. Building permit fee schedule. Total Valuation Building Permit Fees $1 to $500 $65.00 $501 to $2,000 $65.00 for the first $500, plus $4.30 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $129.50 for the first $2,000, plus $19.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $600.40 for the first $25,000, plus $15.30 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $983.25 for the first $50,000, plus $10.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $1,511.60 for the first $100,000, plus $8.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 4 of 10 $500,001 to $4,906.30 for the first $500,000, plus $7.00 for each $1,000,000 additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $250 or less $1,000,000 $1,000,001 to $8,443.25 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.70 for each $5,000,000 additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,001 to $5,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,001 and up $27,243.25 for the first $5,000.000, plus $4.50 for each $50,001 to $250,000 $1,000 or fraction thereof B. Non - Structural Plan Review Fee. A non - structural plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The non - structural plan review fee shall be 65% of the calculated permit fee as set forth in the permit fee schedule. The non - structural plan review fee specified herein is a separate fee from the permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee. C. Structural Plan Review Fee. Where a structural plan review is deemed necessary, a structural plan review fee shall be charged. The structural plan review fee shall be 33% of the calculated non - structural plan review fee. D. Mechanical permit fee schedule. Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Mechanical Permit Fee $32.50 for issuance of each permit (base fee) $250 or less $65.00 $251 to $500 $65.00 for first $250, plus $7.83 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $500 $501 to $1,000 $84.60 for the first $500, plus $8.70 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 to $5,000 $128.10 for the first $1,000, plus $9.65 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 $5,001 to $50,000 $166.70 for the first $5,000, plus $10.05 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $250,000 $639.20 for the first $50,000, plus $8.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 $250,001 to $1,000,000 $2,319.20 for the first $250,000, plus $7.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $7,869.20 for the first $1,000,000, plus $6.70 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof E. Plumbing permit fee schedule. 1. Permit Issuance — Issuance of each permit (base fee): $32.50. 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to base fee in subparagraph E.1. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 5 of 10 For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a sink, toilet, bathtub, etc.) $65.00 For each additional fixture $14.00 For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $24.80 Rain water system — per drain (inside building) $14.00 For each water heater and /or vent $14.00 For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors $28.00 For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens $29.10 For each repair or alteration of water piping and /or water treating equipment, each occurrence $14.00 For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $14.00 For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets /outlets for a specific gas $82.00 For each additional medical gas inlets /outlets $16.20 For each lawn sprinkler system on any one (1) meter including backflow protection devices therefor. $29.10 For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in lawn sprinkler backflow protection: 1 to 5: $14.00; Over 5: $14.00 for first 5 plus $3.25 for each additional For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2 -inch diameter and smaller: $29.10; Over 2 -inch diameter: $32.25 F. Fuel gas permit fee schedule. 1. Permit Issuance: For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas connection.) $32.50 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to item in subparagraph F.1.): For each gas piping system of one to five outlets $65.00 For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $14.00 W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 6 of 10 G. Electrical permit fee schedule. 1. NEW SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLINGS New single - family dwellings (including a garage) $152.85 Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings $81.90 Low voltage systems $59.85 2. SINGLE - FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES Service change or alteration —no added /altered circuits $81.90 Service change $81.90 with added /altered circuits, plus $11.55 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $152.85) $81.90 Circuits added /altered without service change (includes up to 5 circuits) $54.60 Circuits $54.60 added /altered without service change (more than 5 circuits); $7.65 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $98.70) $54.60 Meter /mast repair $68.25 Low voltage systems $59.85 3. MULTI - FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage) Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Permit Fee $250 or less $65.00 $251 - $1,000 $65.00 for the first $250 plus $4.30 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 $1,001 - $5,000 $97.00 for the first $1,000 plus $21.60 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 $5,001 - $50,000 $183.30 for the first $5,000 plus $17.70 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 - $250,000 $979.15 for the first $50,000 plus $12.90 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 $250,001 - $1,000,000 $3,567.20 for the first $250,000 plus $9.15 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $10,440.70 plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000.00 W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 7 of 10 4. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Temporary service (residential) $65.00 Temporary service /generators $80.90 Manufactured /mobile home parks and RV park sites, each service and feeder. $86.25 Carnivals: $65.00 /hour • Base fee $80.60 • Each concession fee $10.80 • Each ride and generator truck $10.80 Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere (one -half hour minimum). Safety inspections, plan revisions. $65.00 /hour Adult family home inspection (paid at the time of scheduling the inspection) $65.00 Disaster recovery emergency repair permit (residential structures only) $20.00 H. Other inspections and fees: Inspections outside of normal business hours (three hour minimum charge) $97.50 /hour Re- inspection fee $65.00 /hour Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated — investigations or safety inspections $65.00 /hour Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge one -half hour) $65.00 /hour Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee equal to 100% of the permit fee 100% of the permit fee Plan review fee — Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Piping and Electrical: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total calculated permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to document compliance with the code. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee of $65.00. I. Applicable to all construction permits: 1. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee at the hourly rate listed in the fee schedules. 2. 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 as set forth in the fee schedules. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 8 of 10 3. 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. 4. 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 one or more extensions for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. All extension requests beyond one year shall include an administrative fee of $65.00 with the extension request. 5. 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. a. The true intent of the code or ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted. b. The provisions of the code or ordinance do not fully apply. c. The decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. d. Appeals procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Chapter 18.116.030. 6. 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. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Page 9 of 10 7. 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 5. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2121 §1 (part) and 2171 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 16.04.160, "Washington State Energy Code Adopted," are repealed, thereby eliminating TMC Section 16.04.160, "Washington State Energy Code Adopted." Section 6. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 2157, 2189, 2215, 2249 and 2295 are hereby repealed. Section 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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, 2013. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIle,OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this 3 rcV day of ^i ) Q , 2013. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: ' Christy O'Fla erty, MMC, City Cle APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Offic- of the C orn W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Building Code -2012 5 -29 -13 BB:bjs Filed with the City Clerk: 5 -�=°)✓ Passed by the City Council: (o Published: (o -s43 Effective Date: r 5 ac r Ordinance Number: L oot Page 10 of 10 City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2402 -2403. On June 3, 2013 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows: Ordinance 2402: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 (PART) AND 2171 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTING THE 2012 STATE BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2012 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2157, 2189, 2215, 2249 AND 2295, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 §1 (PART) AND 2171 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 16.04.160, "WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ADOPTED; "; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 2403: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2306 §4, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.20.020, "DOGS AT LARGE — REQUIREMENT OF A LEASH OR CHAIN," TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request. Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Published Seattle Times: June 6, 2013