1636 - Ordinance - Repealing Ord. 1555 and Adopting 1994 Uniform Building CodeRepealed by Ordinance 1703
Date: 12-22-97
ORDINANCE NO. 1636
03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, REPEALING
(� G ORDINANCE NO. 1555 AND ADOPTING THE 1994 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE WITH FEES AND MODIFICATIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 1555 are hereby repealed.
Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, the 1994 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2 and 3; Uniform Building Standards; Uniform
Mechanical Code; Uniform Housing Code; Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings; Uniform Sign Code; Uniform Administrative Code; Uniform
Building Security Code; Uniform Code for Building Conservation; and Dwelling
Construction under the Uniform Mechanical Code as adopted and published by the
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) with appendixes of all
volumes are hereby adopted as the official Building Code of the City of Port
Orchard subject to the amendments and additions set forth in this title, for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and
property. One copy of such code is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Volume 1, Uniform Building Code, 1994 edition is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 301(b) of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
(b) EXEMPTED WORK. A building permit shall not be required
for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as
tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar
uses, provided the projected roof area does not
exceed 120 square feet;
2. Transit bus shelters provided the projected roof
area does not exceed 120 square feet.
3. Fences not over 6 feet high.
4. Oil derricks.
5. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5
feet 9 inches high.
6. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet 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.
7. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the
capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed two to one.
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3. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30
inches above grade and not over any basement or
story below.
9. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
10. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery.
11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of
Group R, Division 3, and Group M Occupancies when
projecting not more than 54 inches.
12. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group
R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls
are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the
capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons.
13. Minor construction and alteration activities, as
determined by the building official, which the
total valuation as determined in Section 304(b)
or as documented by the applicant, does not
exceed $1500 in any twelve month period;
PROVIDED, that the construction and/or alteration
activity does not affect any structural
components, or reduce existing egress, light,
air, and ventilation conditions.
This exemption does not include electrical plumbing, or mechanical
activities. The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or
alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW
19.27.031, as amended and maintained by the state building code council under RCW
19.27.070.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirement 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
Section 303, first sentence shall read: The
application, plans and specification and other data
filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by
the Building Official or his duly authorized
representative.
Section 304(g), the Building Official is authorized to
waive the Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee specified in
table 3(a) of the Uniform Building Code and in the
Uniform Plumbing Code upon the following conditions
having been satisfied:
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A. The permit is for a residential unit of an
owner/occupant who is 60 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 and Budget in Washington, D.C.
The work is for essential repairs and improvements, such
as insulation, weatherization, roof repairs, structural
repairs or essential plumbing repairs.
The owner/occupant of the home completes a form supplied
by the Building Official requesting exception from the
Building Permit Fees.
The waiver of fees applies only to City fees. All fees
required by the State of Washington and other
jurisdictions shall be paid by the permit applicant.
4. Section 308(a): DELETE EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and M
Occupancies
Section 1210(a) Smoke Detectors: THERE IS ADDED "The
provisions of this section shall apply exclusively to existing
non -conforming Group R-Division 1 occupancy's more than (2)
stories in height. EXCEPTION: No Group R-Division 1
Occupancy containing three (3) or more dwelling units shall be
exempt from section 1210(a) of Volume I Uniform Building
Code."
Section 3. Uniform Building Security Code, 1994 edition is hereby
amended as follows:
Chapter 41, Security Provisions: ADD NEW SECTION: Section 4102(a)
Every building hereafter constructed, classified as R-1 occupancy by use or
design shall comply with the following:
1. Doors which provide an access into the dwelling shall have a
means provided whereby the door locking devices shall be
changed or altered upon a change of tenancy to insure against
entry by a previous key holder.
2. Every entrance door to a R-1 dwelling shall have a dead bolt
or dead latch with at least a one-half inch throw. The lock
shall be so constructed that the dead bolt or dead latch may
be open from the inside without the use of a key.
In hotels and other multi -use buildings having a transient
occupancies, every entrance door to a unit shall also be
provided with a chain door guard or barrel on the inside.
EXCEPTION: Building required by the Uniform Building Code to
have exit doors equipped with panic hardware shall be exempt
from the provision of section 4102(a) as related to exterior
doors.
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4. Enforcement -Right of Entry: The Chief of Police and/or Fire
Chief is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the
provision of this ordinance and upon presentation of proper
credentials, the Chief of Police and/or Fire Chief or their
duly authorized representative may, with the consent of the
occupant or pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant, enter at
reasonable times any building or premises used for R-1
dwelling purposes for the purpose of inspecting the physical
security of exterior accessible openings of such building or
premises.
5. Responsibility for Compliance: Responsibility for compliance
with specifications set forth in the Uniform Building Security
Code shall be the building owner and/or his agent having
charge, care or control of such building.
6. Penalties of violations: Any violating or failing to comply
with the provisions of the Uniform Building Security Code
shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not
more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six
months, or by such fine and imprisonment.
Section 4. The Uniform Building Code shall not supersede height
restrictions as specified in the City Zoning Ordinance.
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 14th
day of August, 1995. 7)
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Parks, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sponsored by:
City Attorney Councilman Morrison
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 August 14, 1995.
ORDINANCE NO. 1636
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1555 AND ADOPTING THE 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
WITH FEES AND MODIFICATIONS.
Copies of Ordinance No. 1636 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.
1636 will be provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
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Michelle Hager
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
August 23, 1995