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ORDINANCE NO. 006-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
PERTAINING TO THE CITY CONSTRUCTION CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER
20.200, CITY CONSTRUCTION CODE, OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CONFORM WITH UPDATES TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE UNDER
CHAPTER 19.27 OF THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON AND THE REVISED
WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE ACT; ADOPTING THE CURRENT
STATE BUILDING CODES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
CORRECTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Building Code Council (Code Council) periodically
recommends and adopts uniform codes of statewide applicability, collectively referred to as the
State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Washington state legislature has updated Chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code
of Washington (RCW), the Washington State Building Code Act, to adopt the 2021 versions of the
State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 013-23, the City of Port Orchard adopted by reference the
State Building Codes as required by state law, to locally enforce said rules for the health, safety,
and welfare of the public, with an effective date of July 1, 2023, consistent with state direction at
the time of adoption; and
WHEREAS, following the adoption of Ordinance No. 013-23, the State Building Code Council
exercised its delegated authority to delay the implementation of the State Building Code multiple
times, and accordingly the City Council amended the effective date of Ordinance No. 013-23 in
Ordinance No. 015-23 and Ordinance No. 028-23, setting the final effective date of March 15, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the City has identified necessary local amendments of the City's Construction
Code so that the existing local amendments are consistent with the 2021 versions of the
Washington State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the SEPA Responsible Official for the City determined that adoption of this
ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review as a procedural action under WAC
197-11-800(20);
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the City and consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and associated regulations to enact this ordinance; now therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Amendment. Section 20.200.012, Local amendments of International Building
Code, is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
20.200.012 Local amendments of International Building Code.
(4) IBC Section 111.1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Use and Occupancy.
A. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change in
the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall
not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as
provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an
approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of
this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in
accordance with Section 105.2.
B. When a building is constructed with future tenant spaces to be finished or occupied at a
later date, a shell only certificate of occupancy shall be issued. A separate tenant
improvement permit is required for each tenant space prior to any tenant occupancy.
C. A certificate of occupancy shall be required prior to occupancy when there is a change in
tenant whether or not construction or alterations are performed or proposed and
regardless of the use or occupancy classification.
Exceptions:
1. R-3 occupancies.
2. Group U occupancies.
3. Individual dwelling units of R-1 and R-2 occupancies.
4. Individual rental units of mini -storage buildings with S occupancy
classification.
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5. A second business in the same location as another tenant with the same use
classification which already has a Certificate of Occupancy for the space.
6. Individual business license holders within a space with a current Certificate of
Occupancy.
7. A business that changes ownership but does not change location, business
name, use, or make any structural changes. The new owner is required to
provide ownership and business license information to the Department of
Community Development Permit Center. An updated certificate will be issued to
the new owner.
8. A business that changes its name but does not change location, ownership,
use, or make any structural changes. The owner is required to provide updated
business license information showing the name change to the Department of
Community Development Permit Center. An updated certificate will be issued
with the new business name.
D. When a Certificate of Occupancy is required, or a business's ownership or name
is changed, an application shall be submitted to the Department of Community
Development Permit Center using the applicable city form, along with supporting
documentation as required. The fee shall be as adopted under the city's current fee
schedule resolution.
(5) IBC 903.2.1.1 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A -I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The fire area contains a multi theater complex.
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(6) IBC Section 903.2.1.3 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: For fixed guideway transit and passenger rail system stations, an automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with Section 3116.
(7) IBC Section 903.2.1.4 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
(8) IBC Section 903.2.13 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B
occupancies where the fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
(9) IBC Section 903.2.4 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
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903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group F fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. Where a Group F fire area is located more than three stories above grade
plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
(10) IBC Section 903.2.7 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. Where a Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade
plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
(11) 903.2.9 Group S-1 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a
Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 20.200.014, Local amendments of International
Residential Code, is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
20.200.014 Local amendments of International Residential Code.
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(1) IRC Section 101.1 is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Port Orchard Residential Code for
One- and Two -Family dwellings and will be referred to herein as "this code."
(2) IRC Section 105.2, entitled "Work exempt from permit," subsection "Building:" is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Building:
(1) Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures, provided that
the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
(2) Fences not over 6 feet (2,134 mm) high.
(3) Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
(4) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18,927 Q and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(5) Sidewalks and driveways.
(6) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
(7) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
(8) Swings and other playground equipment.
(9) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54
inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(10) Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not
serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
(11) Roof covering replacement (re -roofing) provided the roof area does not exceed
2,100 square feet (21 squares) and further provided the existing sheathing remains in
place and no structural work is performed.
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(12) Residential siding replacement providing the area does not exceed 1,000 square
feet and further provided the existing sheathing remains in place and no structural work
is performed.
The remainder of Section 105.2 remains unamended.
(3) IRC Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended by adding the following into the corresponding table
blanks:
(i) Ground Snow Load = 25 Ibs psf
(ii) Wind Speed = 110 mph
Topographic Effects = No
Special Wind Region = No
Wind -Born Debris Zone = No
(iii) Seismic Design Category = D2
(iv) Weathering = Moderate
(v) Frost Line Depth = 12 inches
(vi) Termite = Slight to Moderate
(vii) Decay = Moderate to Severe
(ix) Winter Design Temp = 26
(x) Ice Shield Underlayment Required = No
(xi) Flood Hazards = (a) 1980, (b) 1980
(xii) Air Freezing Index = 148
(xiii) Mean Annual Temp = 51.4
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 20.200.016, Local amendments of International Fire
Code, is hereby amended in part to read as follows:
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20.200.016 Local amendments to the International Fire Code.
(1) IFC Section 101.1 is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Port Orchard Fire Code and will be
referred to herein as "this code."
(2) IFC Section 202 is amended as follows:
(1) Whenever "municipality" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the city of
Port Orchard.
(2) Whenever "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the City of
Port Orchard.
(3) Whenever "department of fire prevention" is used in the international Fire Code, it
means the fire department serving the jurisdiction.
(4) Whenever "Fire Code Official" is used in the international Fire Code it means the
Building Official or other designated authority charged with the administration and
enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
(5) Whenever "counsel" is used in the code, it means the city attorney.
(6) Whenever "police" is used in the code, it means the city of Port Orchard police
department.
(7) Whenever "governing body" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the city
council of Port Orchard.
(3) IFC Section 503 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3.
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided
for every building, facility or portion of building or facility hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access shall comply with the
requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
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buildings as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet
(45,720 mm) where any of the following conditions occur:
1.1 The building is equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.
1.2 Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location
on property, topography, critical areas, waterways, non-negotiable
grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of
fire protection is provided.
1.3 There are not more than two (2) Group R-3 (single-family dwellings)
or Group U occupancies.
1.4 Where the fire apparatus access road serves only residential
accessory building/occupancies (private garages, carports, sheds,
agricultural buildings), as defined by the International Building Code.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be
permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation
facilities.
503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one
fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by
vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
503.1.3 High -piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high -
piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32.
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in
accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm), inclusive of bike lanes, shoulders, flat and mountable
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curbs exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with
Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches
(4,115 mm).
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit
modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained with an
asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed
load of fire apparatus weighing up to 75,000 pounds (34,050 kg).
503.2.4 Turning Radius: The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be consistent with the city's public works standards and where no standard is specified
in the public works standards, shall be determined by the fire code official.
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720
mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus.
503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a
fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a
live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall
be posted at both entrances to bridges where required by the fire code official. Where
elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces that are
not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed
and maintained where required by the fire code official.
503.2.7. Grade. The grade (slope) of fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12% as
measured from the roadway centerline. At no point along the centerline shall the road
grade exceed 12%.
Exception: The grade of the fire apparatus access road may be increased if
buildings or facilities are equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system when approved by the fire district chief and Fire Code Official.
503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for
fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official
based on the fire department's apparatus.
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503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other
approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING —FIRE LANE shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained
in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary
to provide adequate visibility.
503.4 Obstructions of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths
and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. When
posted in accordance with section 503.3, owners or operators of vehicles shall be liable
for a fine in accordance with Chapter 10.12 POMC. The Police Department may assist
the Fire Code Officials with enforcement of this section.
503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless
approved by the Public Works Director after soliciting input on the proposed device
from the Fire Chief and Fire Code Authority.
503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the
installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire
apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys or
highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. Where required, gates and barricades shall be
secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have been
closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed
on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official.
Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the
scope of duty.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access
road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they
shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for
automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F2200.
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503.7 Residential Non -Conforming Existing Private Access. Group R-3, R-4, or Group U
occupancies allowed on an existing, non -conforming private access if a residential
sprinkler system is installed in each new structure.
Exception: There are not more than two Group R-3, R-4, or Group U occupancies.
(4) 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 occupancies where one of
the following conditions exists:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The fire area contains a multi theater complex.
(5) 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: For fixed guideway transit and passenger rail system stations, an
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with Section 4901.
(6) 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-
4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including
the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
(7) 903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies
where the fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
(8) 903.2.4 Group F is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing
Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group F fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. Where a Group F fire area is located more than three stories above grade
plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
(9) 903.2.7 Group M is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. Where a Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade
plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
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(10) 903.2.9 Group S-1 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a
Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines exceeds 24,000 square feet (2,230 m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where
the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
(11) Appendix D. The following sections of IFC Appendix D are hereby adopted to read as
follows:
D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix and
all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code as adopted and
amended in this chapter.
D102.1 Access and Loading. [This section is not adopted].
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. [This section is not adopted]
D103.2. Grade. [This section is not adopted]
D103.3 Turning Radius. [This section is not adopted]
D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720
mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table
D103.4.
D103.5. Fire apparatus access gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall
comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet
(6,096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate
width shall be not less than 12 feet (3,658 mm).
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2. Gates shall be of the horizontal swing, horizontal slide, vertical lift or vertical
pivot type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall
be approved by the fire code official.
6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325.
8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
D103.6. Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall
be marked with permanent NO PARKING —FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure
D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches
(457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be
posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1
or D103.6.2.
FIGURE D103.6 FIRE LANE SIGNS
D104. [This section is not adopted]
D105. Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Road.
D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the
highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9,144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be
determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof
to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed
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width of 20 feet (7,925 mm), inclusive of bike lanes, shoulders, flat and mountable
curbs, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located not less than 15 feet (4,572 mm) and not greater than 30 feet
(9,144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the
aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the
building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire
code official.
D106 [This section is not adopted]
D107 [This section is not adopted]
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 20.200.018, Appeals, is hereby amended in part to read
as follows:
20.200.018 Appeals
Whenever the fire code authority shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a
permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the codes do not apply or that
the true intent and meaning of the codes have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the
applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire authority within 30 days from the date of the
decision in accordance with Section-111 of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, as
adopted herein.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Corrections. Upon approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the codifiers
of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary technical corrections to this ordinance,
including, without limitation, the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state, or
federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or section/subsection numbering.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force five days after posting and
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publication. A summary of this ordinance may be published in lieu of publishingthe ordinance in its
entirety.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passa e �his14t" day of May 2024.
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
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Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: May 17, 2024
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 22, 2024
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