011-13 - Ordinance - Adopting 2012 Code UpdatesIntroduced by: Development Director
Requested by: Development Director
Drafted by: Development Director
Introduced: May 28, 2013
Adopted: June 25, 2013
ORDINANCE NO. 011-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE AS ADOPTED BYTHE STATE BUILDING
CODE COUNCIL, AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 15.04.010, AND REPEALING PORT
ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.o8 AND 15.44.
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, the City of Port Orchard has previously adopted the 20o9 Edition of
the International Building Code as adopted by the Code Council; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.18o grants authority to cities to adopt statutes and codes
by reference; and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.031 provides that the state building code as adopted by the
Code Council shall be in effect in all counties and cities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public health, safety, and welfare
will be served by keeping current with the most current edition of the state building code;
now, therefore,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.04.010, Building Codes
Adopted, is AMENDED to read as follows:
15.04.010 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:
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(1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed Zoo square feet (18.58 m2).
(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.
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(13) Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and
partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
(b) A new Subsection 109.E 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) 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
SECTION 2. Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 Plumbing Codes is
hereby REPEALED in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 Energy Code and
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code is hereby REPEALED in its entiretL
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SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The changes to the Port Orchard Municipal
Code described in sections 1, 2, and 3 above, shall be effective July 1, 2013.
SECTION 5. 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. 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 may be 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 25th day of June 2013.
Timothy C. Matthes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bilg
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n y Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored by:,
Gregory A Ja oby, i Attorney
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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 June 25, 2013.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE, THE
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, AMENDING PORT
ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.010, AND REPEALING PORT
ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.o8 AND 15.44•
Copies of Ordinance No. 011-13 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. 011-13 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
Brandy Rinearson
City Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
July 5, 2013