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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1636 AND ADOPTING THE 1997
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 That Ordinance No. 1636 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code, Volumes 1, 2 and 3; Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Housing Code; Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Uniform Sign Code; and Uniform Building
Security 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, 1997 edition is hereby amended as follows:
(1) 106.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows:
EXEMPTED WORK. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected floor area does not
exceed 120 square feet;
2. Transit bus shelters provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120
square feet.
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.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity oes not exceed
5000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
two to one.
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8. 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 Section107.2 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
(2) Section 106.4.1, 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.
(3) NEW Section 107.7, the Building Official is authorized to waive the Permit Fee and
Plan Review Fee specified in table 1(a) of the Uniform Building Code and in the
Uniform Plumbing Code upon the following conditions having been satisfied:
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.
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B. The work is for essential repairs and improvements, such as
Insulation, weatherization, roof repairs, structural repairs or essential
plumbing repairs.
C. 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 Occupancy.
SECTION 3. Uniform Building Security Code, 1994 edition is hereby amended as
follows:
Appendix, Chapter 10, 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:
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.
3. 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.
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.
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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 passag this 22nd day of June, 1998.
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Parks, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Sponsored by:
Councilman Morrison
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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 22, 1998.
ORDINANCE NO. 1729
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1636 AND ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE WITH FEES AND MODIFICATIONS.
Copies of Ordinance No. 1729 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. 1729 will be provided at a nominal
charge.
City of Port Orchard
Michelle Merlino
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
July 1, 1998