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1216 - Ordinance - Uniform Building CodeORDINANCE NO. 1216 V Ip U-39 °-7 THE CI'PY COUNCTI, OF THE ITMW OF FORT ORCHARD DOLTS ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: AN ORDINANCE AMENVFNG SECTION 15.04-.01.0 (Port Orchard Municipal Code) as follows: Section 1.. That the Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section .15.04.010 is amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Uniform Building Code adopted. There is ,adopted by the Council of the City of Port Orchard for the purpose of prescribing regulations govcrninq conditions hazardous to Life and property the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Building Code Standards, Uniform Mechanical Code Uniform Abatement for Dangerous Buildings ':ode, Uniform Dwelling Construction, Uniform Signs, Analysis of Revisions, Uniform Administrative Code, Uniform Housing Code, and Uni.f<nm Building Security Code, as adopted ani published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) with the appendices of all volumes and adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35.21.180 is adopted as the official Building Code of the City of Port Orchard subject to the amendment and additions set forth in this title. Volume 1, Uniform Building Code, 1982 edition is hereby amended as follows: 1. Section 301(b): Delete items (i.) (3) (4) (5) (6) and (7). 2. Section 703, first sentence shall read: The application, plans and specifications and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official or hi.4 duly authorized representative. 3. Section 1.210(a) Fire Warning Systems: There is added "The provisions of this section shall apply exclusively to existing non -conforming Group R-Division occupancy's more than two (2) stories in. height. EXCEPTION: No Group R-Division Occupancy containing three. (3) or more dwelling units shall be exempt from Section 1210(a) of Volume I Uniform Building Code. 4. Section 2517(3) Bracing: Delete D throunh H. EXCEPTION: Items D through H may be used in conjunction with A,B,C or other bracing methods approved by th- Building Inspector. ADD: All new )uildings will be insulated to meet: he thermal performance and design s,andards for new buildings as described in RCW 19.27 (HB;98) 1 1 Ordinance lo. Page 2 Compliance with this law shall be evidenced at the° job site by the posting of a compliance card. The card shall jndicatc the "R Value" of the m terial installed by each section of this structure, and in the case of loose insulatior the number o£ bags and the weight per bag. It is the re=ponsibility of the local building inspector (Building Off (ial) to assure compliance in all new buildings (including dwellings and new apartment housed) to which this law applies. 5. Section 713 (b) Standpipes: The second to last: sentence shall be changed to read, "The source of water may be either by interconnection with the spr_nk'or system or may be connected with the domestic water supply by a minimum of 2-inch-diameter pipe with 1 1/2 inch NS fire hose adapter. 6. Section 5301(b) Energy Conservation in new building Construction: EXCEPTION: Insulation materials installed in walls and ceilings which are required to be of fire resistive construction shall meet: Class 2 flame spread requirements unless the materials are concealed in a wall or ceiling cavity with fLre resistive materials applied directly against such surfaces. Section 2. Uniform Building Security Code, 1982 edition is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 41, Security Provisions: ADD: New section 4102(a) Section 4102(a) Every building hereafter constructed, classified as R-1 occupancy by vse 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 opened from the inside without the use of a key. Ordinance No. Page 3 3. Tn hotels and other multi -unit buildings having transient occupancies every entrance door to a unit shall also be provided with ,a chain door guard or barrel on the inside. EXCEPTION: Buildings required by tK" Uniform. Building Code to have exit doors equipped with p_nic hardware shall be exempt from the provision of Section 4102(a`- as rcrl.at.inec, to exterior doors. 4. Enforcement. -Right of Entry: The Chief of Police an9ior 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 of premises. 5. Responsibility for Compliance: Responsibility for compliance with specifications set: forth in the Uniform Building Socur,fy Code shall be the building owner and/or his agent having charge, care or control of such building. 6. Penalties for Violations: Anyone violating or failing to comply with the provisions of the Uniform Building Security Code shall upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than .ix months, or by such fine and imprisonment. PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 8th day of _ November _ lags?. HAUL D. POWERS, JR MAYOR ATTEST: R. G. Lloyd, City Cler APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney