A. International Building Code (IBC) And International Existing Building Code (IEBC), And Standards (Chapter 51 -50 WAC):
The current edition of the international building code, and the international existing building code as published by the International Code Council, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-50, are hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-50, except that the following appendix is the only appendix adopted:
Appendix J - Grading
Building valuation costs used to determine permit fees shall be from the most current issue of "Building Safety Journal", published by the International Code Council.
B. International Residential Code (IRC) And Standards (Chapter 51-51 WAC):
The current edition of the international residential code, as published by the International Code Council, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-51, is hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-51. provided that chapters 11 and 25 through 42 of such code are not adopted as set forth in WAC 51-51, except that the following appendices are the only appendices adopted:
Appendix F - Radon Control Methods
Appendix G - Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools, And Spas
Appendix H - Patio Covers
Appendix L - Permit Fees
Building valuation costs used to determine permit fees shall be from the most current issue of "Building Safety Journal" published by the International Code Council.
C. International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54), And Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) And All Standards (Chapter 51-52 WAC):
The current edition of the international mechanical code, the international fuel gas code, the national fuel gas code, and the liquefied petroleum gas code, as published by the International Code Council, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-52, are hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-52.
D. International Fire Code (IFC) And Standards (Chapter 51-54 WAC):
The current edition of the international fire code, as published by the International Code Council, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-54, is hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-54, except that the following appendices are the only appendices adopted:
Appendix B - Fire Flow For Buildings
Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations And Distribution
Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
E. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) And Standards (Chapter 51-56 WAC):
The current edition of the uniform plumbing code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-56. is hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-56.
F. Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC):
The current edition of the international energy conservation code (IECC), as published by the International Code Council, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 51-11C, is hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 51-11C.
G. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) And Standards (Chapter 296-46B WAC):
The current edition of the national electrical code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and adopted by the state of Washington in WAC 296-46B. is hereby adopted with all Washington state amendments and standards including the additions, deletions, and exceptions in WAC 296-46B. The national electrical code is administered, adopted, and amended by the Washington state department of labor and industries.
H. Documents To Be Filed And Available For Public Inspection:
The codes, appendices and standards set forth in this chapter shall be filed with planning and building services, and a copy thereof made available for use and examination by the public, pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 35A.12.140.
I. Penalties:
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the codes or standards adopted herein or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than one year or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 272, 4-6-2021)