A. Adoption: The model codes listed below, as approved and adopted by the State Building Code Council except as noted, together with any amendments or additions, modifications, or recodifications are hereby adopted by this reference. These codes must apply to all new construction, remodeling, or repairs. Copies of the codes are on file for inspection in the Office of the Building Department of the City.
1. International Building Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington (includes International Code Council/American National Standards Institute A117.1 - accessible and useable buildings and facilities as well as the International Existing Building Code);
2. International Residential Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington, with the following exceptions:
a. For multi-family residential structures of five (5) or more dwelling units, automatic fire sprinkling systems are required;
b. Any structure located west of State Route 103 (also identified as Pacific Highway or Pacific Avenue), or in areas of exposure category C or D, shall use asphalt felt as the water resistive barrier. Products that incorporate asphalt felt as a component layer of protection will be subject to approval by the Long Beach building inspector;
3. International Mechanical Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington includes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58) and the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) for LP gas;
4. Uniform Plumbing Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington;
5. Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code, 2006;
6. Washington State barrier fee regulations;
7. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70): Most current edition as adopted by the State of Washington;
8. International Energy Conservation Code/Washington State Energy Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington;
9. Washington State Historic Building Code: Most current cycle adopted by the State of Washington;
10. Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code;
11. Uniform Housing Code, 1997, adopted by the City independently of the Washington State Building Code Council.
B. Additional Adoptions: The City hereby adopts by this reference the following codes together with any amendments or additions, modifications, or recodifications thereto:
1. International Property Maintenance Code, 2009, adopted by the City independently of the Washington State Building Code Council;
2. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997, adopted by the City independently of the Washington State Building Code Council.
C. Climatic And Geographic Design Table:
1. All plans or designs submitted with the building permit application are to follow table R301.2(1) using the provided information in this section; this criterion shall be applied to all new construction and renovations.
Ground snow load | 25 lbs | |
Wind design: | ||
Speed | 140 V-ult/108 V-asd | |
Topographic effects | No | |
Special wind region | Yes | |
Wind-borne debris zone | No | |
Seismic design category | D-2 | |
Subject to damage from: | ||
Weathering | Moderate | |
Frost line depth | 5 inches | |
Termite | No | |
Winter design temp | 23 | |
Ice barrier underlayment required | No | |
Flood hazards | Yes | |
Air freezing index | 108 | |
Mean annual temp | 50.15 F | |
(Ord. 943, 8-21-2017)