A. State Building Code: For purposes of this title, the state building code shall consist of the following national model codes and the following standards, as such model codes and standards are adopted and amended from time to time by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code:
1. The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council (ICC), including Appendix E, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC) in WAC 51-50-003, is hereby adopted by reference. Additionally, Appendix B of the 2021 International Building Code is adopted by reference by the City of Orting;
2. The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code as published by the ICC and as adopted and amended by the WSBCC in WAC 51-51-003. Additionally, Appendix M of the International Residential Code is adopted by reference by the city of Orting;
3. The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the ICC, as adopted and amended by the WSBCC in WAC 51-52-003, is hereby adopted by reference by the city of Orting;
4. The 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the ICC as adopted by the WSBCC in Chapter 51-54A WAC, is hereby adopted by reference. Additionally, Appendix B of the International Fire Code is adopted by reference by the city of Orting, and portions of Appendix D are adopted as shown in OMC 20.200.016;
5. The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and as adopted and amended by the WSBCC in WAC 51-56-003, is hereby adopted by reference;
6. The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Commercial, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11C WAC;
7. The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Residential, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11R WAC;
8. The 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the ICC;
9. The 2021 Edition of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-55 WAC
10. The 2021 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council; and
11. The 2021 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as published by ICC.
All amendments to the state building code adopted by the Washington state building council from time to time are hereby, upon the effective date of such amendments, incorporated in this chapter as though fully set forth herein. In the event that any provisions of the state building code are renumbered or re-lettered, any reference in this chapter to such provision shall refer to the provision as renumbered or re-lettered.
B. City Building Code: The city building code shall consist of the state building code as amended from time to time by the provisions of this title.
C. International Building Code: A reference to the international building code in this title shall mean, those portions of the international building code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
D. Building Code: A reference to building code in this title shall refer to the international building code, as amended by the provisions of this title.
E. International Residential Code: A reference to the international residential code in this title shall mean, those portions of the international residential code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
F. Residential Code: A reference to residential code in this title shall refer to the international residential code, as amended by the provisions of this title.
G. International Mechanical Code: A reference to the international mechanical code in this title shall mean, those portions of the international mechanical code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
H. Mechanical Code: A reference to mechanical code in this title shall refer to the international mechanical code, as amended by the provisions of this title.
I. International Fuel Gas Code And The National Fuel Gas Code: A reference to the international fuel gas code or the national fuel gas code in this title shall mean, those portions of the international fuel gas code and the national fuel gas code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., that are made a part of the international mechanical code, and as are adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
J. International Fire Code: A reference to the international fire code in this title shall mean, those portions of the international fire code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
K. Fire Code: A reference to fire code in this title shall refer to the international fire code, as amended by the provisions of this title.
L. Uniform Plumbing Code And Uniform Plumbing Code Standards: A reference to the uniform plumbing code and/or uniform plumbing code standards in this title shall mean, those portions of the uniform plumbing code and uniform plumbing code standards, published by the International Association Of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials, as adopted and amended from time to time and made a part of the state building code by the Washington state building code council pursuant to chapters 19.27 and 70.92 of the Revised Code Of Washington and title 51 of the Washington administrative code.
M. Plumbing Code And Plumbing Code Standards: A reference to plumbing code and/or plumbing code standards in this title shall refer to the uniform plumbing code and uniform plumbing code standards, as amended by the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 862, 3-12-2008; amd. Ord. 2024-1128, 5-29- 2024)