A. Reserved.
B. Design Requirements:
Ground Snow Load1 | Wind Speed (Gust) | Seismic Design Category | Weathering | Frost Line Depth | Termites |
40 lbs/ft2 | 85 mph | C | Severe | 24" | Slight to moderate |
Decay | Winter Design Temp | Ice Shield Underlay | Flood Hazards | Air Freeze Index | Mean Annual Temp |
None to slight | 10° | Yes | 2010 2003 1992 | 1232 | 47.2° |
Note:
1. Minimum roof snow load to be 40 lbs/ft² in the city of Liberty Lake.
C. Professional Preparation Of Plans: The city shall require a Washington licensed design professional, licensed under the provisions of Revised Code Of Washington 18.08, WAC 308-12 or Revised Code Of Washington 18.43, to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans in accordance with the international building and residential codes, including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration or repairs of or to a building of any occupancy, unless waived by building official or designee.
D. Construction Plans: All submitted construction documents must be of sufficient detail to show the entire project with emphasis on the following:
1. Structural integrity.
2. Life safety.
3. Architectural barriers (ADA handicap compliance).
4. Compliance with all codes having jurisdiction.
5. Scope of work.
6. Special inspection requirements and protocols.
7. Minimum scale of the plans shall be one-eighth inch (1/8") per foot.
In general, the amount of detail required will vary depending on the nature and complexity of the project.
E. Permits:
1. Ownership: The ownership of a Liberty Lake development permit shall inure to the property owner. The permit applicant is, by definition, an agent of the property owner, if not the property owner.
2. Expiration Of Permits: All permits shall expire based on the administrative sections of the international building and residential codes.
F. Referenced Ordinance: All referenced codes are available for review at Liberty Lake City Hall.
G. Fees: All Liberty Lake permit fees and fee policies shall be established by ordinance and shall be contained in the adopted planning and building services and public works fee schedule, as amended.
H. Appeals: All appeals of any building official decision, order, or determination relative to the application and interpretation of this title shall be made in conformance with the city of Liberty Lake development code appeal process.
I. Floodplain Development: All development within a designated floodplain located in the city of Liberty Lake jurisdiction shall comply with FEMA standards and with construction specifications detailed in the IBC/IRC flood resistant construction, as amended.
J. City Business License: Anyone working on a project must apply for a city business license at the time of or prior to permit issuance. (Ord. 229, 6-7-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)