006-15 - Ordinance - Amending POMC 15.04.010 RE Building and ConstructionIntroduced by: Development Director
Requested by: Development Director
Drafted by: Development Director
Reviewed by: City Attorney
Introduced: February 24, 2015
Adopted: February 24, 2015
ORDINANCE NO. oo6-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION, EXEMPTING MINOR RESIDENTIAL RE-
ROOFING WORK FROM THE BUILDING PERMIT
REQUIREMENT IN THE BUILDING CODE, AMENDING
PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.010.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Building Code Council (Code Council)
periodically adopts uniform codes of statewide applicability, collectively referred to as the
state building code; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2012, the Code Council voted to adopt the 2012
Edition of the International Building Codes and the effective date of the 2012 edition of the
codes is July 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.042 provides that each county or city is authorized to
amend the state building code as it applies within the jurisdiction of the county or city; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development policy has been to
exempt some minor residential re -roofing from permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Department policy is consistent with the Kitsap County Code Title
14 Buildings and Construction; and,
WHEREAS, the Department policy was only found in Port Orchard Council
Resolution No. 004-14 Fee Schedules for the Departments of Community Development and
Public Works; and,
WHEREAS, the appropriate place for this provision is in Port Orchard Municipal
Code Title 15 Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public health, safety, and welfare will be
served by adopting a permit exemption for some minor residential re -roofing work; now,
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
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DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.04.o1o, Building Codes
Adopted, is AMENDED to read as follows:
15.04.ow Building Codes Adopted.
(1) The 2012 Editions of the following codes as adopted by the Washington State
Building Code Council, together with the appendices of such codes as specified
herein, are hereby adopted as the official building codes of the City of Port Orchard
as though fully set forth herein:
(a) International Building Code, excluding Chapter 11
(accessibility), together with Appendices B, E, and F;
(b) International Mechanical Code, together with Appendices A,
H, and I;
(c) International Fuel Gas Code;
(d) International Residential Code, together with Appendices H
and M, and excluding Chapter 41(swimming pools);
(e) International Energy Code; and
(f) Uniform Plumbing Code.
(g) International Existing Building Code
(2) The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
together with the appendices, as published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, is hereby re -adopted as the official code of the City of Port
Orchard as though fully set forth herein. A copy of the code referenced herein is
on file with the City Clerk.
(3) The 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted herein, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Subsection 105.2:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit
requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of
this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits
shall not be required for the following:
(1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
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(2) Fences not over 6 feet high.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Retaining walls which 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 or impounding Class I, II or III -A
liquids.
(5) Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter
or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(6) Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm)
above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are
not part of an accessible route.
(7) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops
and similar finish work.
(8) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
(9) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24
inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are
installed entirely above ground.
(10) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposed and not including service systems.
(11) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to
detached one- and two-family dwellings.
(12) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not
project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do
not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section
101.2, and Group U occupancies.
(13) Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and
partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
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(b) A new Subsection 109.7 is added to read as follows:
The Building Official is authorized to waive the Permit Fee and Plan
Review specified in the International Building Code and in the
Uniform Plumbing Code upon satisfaction of the following conditions:
(1) The permit is for a residential unit of an owner/occupier who
is 6o years or older with a maximum annual income, together with all
persons in the household, below the poverty line as established by the
Office of Management & Budget in Washington D.C.
(2) The work is for essential repairs and improvements, such as
insulation, weatherization, roof repairs, structural repairs or essential
plumbing repairs.
(3) The owner/occupant of the home completes a form supplied
by the Building Official requesting exception from the Building Permit
Fees.
(4) International Residential Code (IRC) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) IRC Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit, is amended by adding a
new line numbered 11 under "Building" as follows:
(11) Roof covering replacement (re -roofing) provided the roof area
does not exceed 2100 square feet (21 squares) and further provided
the existing sheathing remains in place and no structural work is
performed.
(b) Table R301.2(1) is amended in the blanks of the table as follows:
Ground Snow Load=30 psf
Wind Speed=85 mph
Seismic Design Category=D2
Weathering=Moderate
Frost Line Depth=12 inches
Termite=Slight to Moderate
Decay=Moderate to Severe
Winter Design Temp=26
Ice Shield Underlayment Required=No
Flood Hazards=(a)198o, (b) 1980
Air Freezing Index=148
Mean Annual Temp=51.4
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Flood Hazards=(a) 1980, (b)198o
Air Freezing Index=148
Mean Annual Temp=51.4
SECTION 2. 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 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
posting and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance maybe published
in lieu of the entire ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard. APPROVED, by the Mayor
and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 24th day of February, 2015.
Timothy C. Mjdhes, Mayor
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Brandy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular Council
meeting held February 24, 2015.
ORDINANCE NO. oo6-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, EXEMPTING
MINOR RESIDENTIAL RE -ROOFING WORK FROM THE BUILDING
PERMIT REQUIREMENT IN THE BUILDING CODE, AMENDING
PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.010.
Copies of Ordinance No. 006-15 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Port Orchard.
Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any interested person without
charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 006-15 will be provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
Brandy Rinearson
City Clerk