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013-10 - Ordinance - Adopting the 2009 Editions of the International Building CodeIntroduced by: Development Director Requested by: Development Director Drafted by: Development Director Introduced: July 13, 2010 Adopted: July 13, 2010 ORDINANCE NO. 013-010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2oo9 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, AND ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC BUILDING CODE, AND 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 12, 2009, the Code Council voted to adopt the 2009 Edition of the International Building Codes and the effective date of the 20o9 edition of the codes is July 1, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard has previously adopted the 20o6 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted by the Code Council; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.180 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION i. Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.04.olo, Building Codes Adopted, is AMENDED to read as follows: Ordinance No. 013-10 Paize 2 of G 15.04.010 Building Codes Adopted. (1) The 2009 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; and (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), Section 302, and Table 302.1; and specifically retaining Section 302 of the 2003 Edition of the International Residential Code as adopted by the State Building Code Council. (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 2009 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: (r) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 mz). (2) Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high. (3) Oil derricks. Ordinance No. 013-10 Page .i of s (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 lIl-A liquids. (5) Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 Q 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 Q 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. (b) A new Subsection 108.7 is added to read as follows Ordinance No. 013-10 Paee a of r 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) i98o, (b) 1980 Air Freezing Index=148 Mean Annual Temp=51.4 (5) The following code, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, together with the appendices of such codes, as applicable, is hereby adopted as the official building code of the City of Port Orchard as though fully set forth herein: (a) Washington State Historic Building Code. (Ord. 007-06 § 1, 20o6; Ord. 1945 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1735 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1729 § 2, 1998). Ordinance No. 013-10 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 2. 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 13th day of July 2010. ATT T: Patricia J. Kfrkpatfick, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: — . zk� Gregory A. J co y, Ci Attorney Sponsored by: �L r✓ Councilmember, Fred Chan 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 July 13, 2010. ORDINANCE NO. 013-010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2oog EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, AND ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC BUILDING CODE, AND AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.010. Copies of Ordinance No. 013-10 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. 013-10 will be provided at a nominal charge. City of Port Orchard Patti Kirkpatrick City Clerk Publish: Port Orchard Independent July 23, 2010