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Ordinance No. 00565
Ordinance No. 00565	Friday, 14 June 2013 13:16	CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 3, 2013
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lakewood, Washington, amending Title 15A of the Lakewood Municipal Code (LMC) to reflect the adoption of the 2012 editions of the International Code Council (ICC), a member of the International Code Family and other related codes pursuant to Chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted the ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities and other related codes as codified in LMC Title 15A; which was last fully updated by Ordinance 516 on June 21 2010; and
WHEREAS, Title 15A LMC must be updated to reflect the changes made to the ICC model codes and related codes pursuant to the State Building Code in RCW Chapter 19.27 RCW;
Section 1. That Title 15A of the Lakewood Municipal Code entitled “Building Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
The 20092012 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council and as amended by Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-50, are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, including:
(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 3 (part), 2004.)
A. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Section 105.2, Building item 1of the International Building Code, 2009 2012 Edition, is hereby deleted.
B. Section 110.3.1 Required Inspections. Section 110.3.1 of the International Building Code, 20092012 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Definitions Amended. Section 502202 of the International Building Code, 20092012 Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following:
D. Definitions Amended. Section 702202 of the International Building Code, 20092012 Edition, definition “Fire Wall” is hereby amended to read as follows:
FIRE WALL. A fire-resistance-rated wall having protected openings, which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side without collapse of the wall. A fire wall shall not be allowed to create a separate building that avoids the requirement for approved automatic fire sprinkler systems.(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 3 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council and as amended by Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-51, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, including: Appendix A (IFGC), Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping;
Appendix S, Fire Sprinklers - amended to read as follows: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every building which is a group of townhouses, as defined in the 2009 International Residential Code, which contains three (3) or more townhouse units. Ref Appendix R, Amend section P2904.1.1 Exception 4. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 2 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 4 (part), 2004.)
A. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Section 105.2 Building item 1 and 2 of the International Residential Code, 20092012 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. The title to Section R110, Certificate of Occupancy is deleted and replaced with Final Inspection.
C. Section 110 of the International Residential Code, 20092012 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
D. Section R110.3, Certificate issued, is hereby deleted.
E. Section 110.4, Temporary occupancy, of the International Residential Code, 20092012 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
F. Section 110.5, Revocation, of the International Residential Code, 20092012 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
G. Delete Part IV - Energy Conservation Efficiency. References to chapters in Part IV shall be made instead to the appropriate sections of WAC 51-11R.
H. Delete Part VII - Plumbing. References to chapters in Part VII shall be made instead to the appropriate sections of the 20092012 Uniform Plumbing Code published by IAPMO.
I. Delete Part VIII - Electrical. References to chapters in Part VIII shall be made instead to the National Electrical Code published by the NFPA and enforced in the City of Lakewood by the state of Washington Department of Labor and Industries and Tacoma Power and Utilities.(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 2 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 4 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, as amended by Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-52, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be 2011 NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/2012 NFPA 54 (International Fuel Gas Code). (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 3 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 5 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, and as amended by the Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-54, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth: PROVIDED, That, notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles. The following Appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix J, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Part VI. Referenced Standards. Adopt the latest published versions of National Fire Protection Association 13, 13R, 13D and 72.
(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 4 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 6 (part), 2004.)
A. Amend 101.1 Title to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Lakewood, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.
B. Amend Section 103.1 to read as follows:
F. Amend Section 104.6 Official records and to read as follows: Official records. The fire code official, as authorized, shall maintain official records as required by this section for a minimum period of time as required by the laws of the state of Washington.
G. Amend F. eral Provisions out tomorrow.it. Heidi has teh teh on y 1.1 if the Internatioanl Residential Code, 2003 Edtion, licies as liSection 105.1.1 Permits required and to read as follows:
105.6.47 Special operational permit. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue a special operational permit for any operation not listed elsewhere in this section if it is determined by the fire code official that an operation has the potential for presenting a hazardous condition and should continue only with the ability to track and monitor the situation that a permit will provide.
105.8.1Pre-engineered extinguishing systems. Construction permit fees for these systems shall be one half of the fees designated in the adopted fee schedule for “Other Suppression Systems.”
105.8.4Permit re-inspection fees. All fees must be paid prior to scheduling of re-inspection(s). L. Add Section 106.2.2 Partial inspections to read as follows: The fire department shall not perform inspection on partial systems unless approved by the fire code official.
N. Add Section 110.5 to read as follows:
The owner, occupant or other person having under his/her control any property or materials on a property damaged by fire or explosion shall, when ordered by the chief, immediately secure the property against entry or unauthorized access by the public, by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading or utilizing other appropriate measures. O. Definitions Amended. Section 202 of the International Fire Code, 20092012
Edition, definition “False Alarm” is hereby amended to read as follows: 202 False Alarm. A false alarm is defined as an alarm which causes emergency response by the fire department and which is initiated by one of the following:
Definitions Amended. Section 202 of the International Fire Code, 20092012 Edition, definition “Fire Wall” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Add Section 401.3.4 to read as follows:
401.3.4 False Alarm Complaints. False alarm complaints will be filed with the Fire Prevention Bureau by either the responding fire companies or by the Fire Communication Center whenever it is noticed that more than two false alarms have occurred at the same address during any twelve month period. The complaint should include the incident number, date, time, and nature of each call to the address being referenced.
401.3.5 Notification. Upon receiving a false alarm complaint, a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau will verify the validity of the complaint. The owner or manager of the premises in question will then be issued a written notice to take measures to correct any problem that may be causing the false alarms. The notice will state that future false alarms at the referenced address, which occur within twelve months of the original complaint, will cause the owner or manager of the establishment to be invoiced in accordance with Section 401.3.7, Fees.
S. Add Section 401.3.6 to read as follows:
Invoice for False Alarms. A member of the Fire Prevention Bureau will deliver an invoice to any establishment for all reported false alarms which occur after the written notification in accordance with Section 401.3.5 is issued, and which occur before a period of twelve months has passed since the written notification. The invoice will be accordance with Section 401.3.7, Fees.
Add Section 401.3.7 to read as follows:
401.3.7 Fees. A fee will be assessed for each false alarm reported to the Fire Prevention Bureau after written notification is issued in accordance with Section 401.3.5. The amount of the fee shall be set forth in the City’s Fee Schedule.
Add Section 408.2.3 to read as follows :
Add Section 503.1.4 to read as follows:
Amend Section 503.2 Adopt sections 503.1 and 503.2 and all sub-sections. See additional Emergency Vehicle (EV) Access Standards. to read as follows:
5. Turning Radii. A minimum outside turning radius of forty-five (45) feet shall be provided for all EV Access.
7. Grade. The maximum grade (vertical profile grade) of an EV access shall be fifteen (15) percent. All sections of EV accesses with grades over twelve (12) percent shall be paved with 0.17 feet compacted asphalt concrete or its cement concrete equivalent. 8. Dead End Road Access.
Amend Section 503.3 to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Approved striping or signs shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows: Address Numbers. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings and private driveways or roadways leading to buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the public street or road fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their background and shall be sized as follows: Residential or individual apartments units:
Address Identification Commercial Building/Multifamily: New and existing commercial buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed high on the building to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches high. Individual unit/suite or space numbers or letters shall be four (4) inches in size and contrasting with the background and visible from the approach side or angle.
Address Identification Residential: New and existing structures shall have approved address numbers placed in the position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke of one half (0.5) inch for buildings that are under fifty (50) feet of the street, six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke of one half (0.5) inch for buildings that are over fifty (50) feet of the street. Where access is by means of a private road or driveway and the building cannot be viewed from a public way, a monument, pole or other sign shall be used to identify the structure.
Z. Add Section 507.5.4 to read as follows:
Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by parking, fences or vegetation. A minimum unobstructed distance of 15 feet shall be maintained on both sides of a fire hydrant along the access roadway. AA. Amend Section 507.5.1 to read as follows: Required installations. All fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Section 503.
Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the following criteria sections:
1. For all R-3, R-4 and Group U Occupancies, fire hydrants shall be installed such that there is not more then than seven-hundred (700) feet (350 foot radius) of space between hydrants along a direct horizontal line.
3. For all All other land uses (except occupancies mentioned above), hydrant distribution shall be as listed in Appendix C, Table C105.1.
6. All hydrant threads must be compatible with those in use by the Lakewood Fire Department West Pierce Fire and Rescue and Lakewood Water District. All hydrants shall have a five (5) inch quick release adapter (Storz fitting) installed.
9. Fire hydrants shall not be closer than fifty (50) feet of a structure or one and one half (1/2) times the height of the structure.
BB. Amend Section 901.7 to add:
CC. Amend Section 903.2 to add:
The provisions of this Section shall apply to existing buildings which are altered, repaired or remodeled to more than fifty percent of its county assessment value at the time of the first permit application, or within any seventy month period of time thereafter. Any additions to an existing structure shall be considered new construction and subject to the requirements of this Section.
AA.DD. Amend Section 903.2.1 and to read as follows: 903.2.1 Group A. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof. For group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section 903.2.1.5.
BB.EE. Amend Section 903.2.1.1 to read as follows: 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1 where one of the following conditions exists:
CC.FF. Amend Section 903.2.1.2 to read as follows:
DD.GG. Amend Section 903.2.1.3 to read as follows:
EE.HH. Amend Section 903.2.1.4 to read as follows:
FF.II. Amend Section 903.2.2 to read as follows:
903.2.2 Group B. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
GG.JJ. Amend Section 903.2.3 to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies where on one of the following conditions exist:
HH.KK. Amend Section 903.2.4 to read as follows:
3. Where the Group F occupancy is located more than three stories above grade.
II.LL. Amend Section 903.2.7 to read as follows:
JJ.MM. Amend Section 903.2.9 to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:
KK.NN. Amend Section 903.2.9.1to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with International Building Code, to read as follows:
LL.OO. Add Section 903.2.13 to read as follows:
MM.PP. Amend Section 903.3.1.1.1 to read as follows:
NN.QQ. Add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
OO.RR. Add Section 907.1.5 to read as follows:
PP.SS. Amend Section 912.2.1 to read as follows:
912.2.1 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The fire department connection shall not be closer than 50 feet from a structure or 1½ times the height of the structure.
(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 514 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 4 (part), 2007; Ord. 405 § 1, 2006; Ord. 347 § 6 (part), 2004.)
Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the 20092012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth: PROVIDED, That as amended by the State Building Code Council (SBCC) in WAC 51-56 and 51-57, any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping or venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances, are not adopted: and further PROVIDED, That the following appendices are included:
(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 5 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 7 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 6 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 8 (part), 2004.)
15A.22.000 - Washington State Energy International Energy Conservation Code
Washington State Energy International Energy Conservation Code
15A.22.010 Adoption of Washington State Energy Code International Energy Conservation Code.
15A.22.010 - Adoption of the Washington Energy Code International Energy Conservation Code
The Current 2012 Edition of the Washington State Energy Code International Energy Conservation Code, as amended by Washington Administrative Code Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 7 (part) 2007; Ord. 347 § 9 (part), 2004.)
The National Electrical Code will be followed where there is any conflict between Centrifugal Fire Pumps (NFPA 20), Emergency and Standby Power Systems (NFPA 110), ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-A, ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-A, ANSI/TIA/EIA 607, ANSI/TIA/EIA 570, or the NESC C2-2002 and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
(Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 8 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 11 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Existing Building Code (i.e., repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings), published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 10 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 13 (part), 2004.)
The 20092012 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (i.e., repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings), published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 450 § 11 (part), 2007; Ord. 347 § 14 (part), 2004.)
D. Expiration of Permits. All permits shall expire by limitation and be declared void if: a) work is not started within 180 days of obtaining a permit, or b) work is abandoned for 180 days or more after beginning work. A building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. If a permit is expired for time, a new permit may be obtained for one-half (1/2) the permit fee for the value of the remainder of the work to finish the original permit. E. Fees. All City of Lakewood Building Permit Fees shall be established by a Master Fee Schedule and adopted by a City of Lakewood Resolution
G. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued at the discretion of the Building Official for a time certain set by the Building Official, not to exceed 180 days when, in his or her opinion, work has progressed sufficiently to allow occupancy of a structure, but where a final certificate of occupancy cannot be issued. Temporary certificates of occupancy may be extended by the Building Official for a time certain, not to exceed 180 days. Application for such extension must be made in writing to the Building Official prior to expiration of the previous temporary certificate of occupancy. A fee shall be charged for each extension of temporary certificate of occupancy; the amount of the fee is set forth in the Master Fee Schedule. In the event that a temporary certificate of occupancy is allowed to expire prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, a penalty fee shall be assessed prior to the issuance of either a final certificate of occupancy or the issuance of a new temporary certificate of occupancy; the penalty fee is set forth in the Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 469 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 347 § 15 (part), 2004.)
A. Any building, structure or premises changed, altered, constructed or repaired without the issuance of all necessary permits is a public nuisance and subject to abatement as provided for in the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings LMC 15A.34, LMC chapter 8.16, RCW chapter 35.80 or the procedures specific to the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, or International Property Maintenance Code.
B. Property, buildings or premises found to exist in violation of the provisions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code or the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings LMC 15A.34 are a public nuisance and subject to abatement when, in the determination of the City Manager or designee, such conditions are contrary to the public health, safety or welfare.
C. Upon notification of a violation or violations under the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code or the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings LMC 15A.34, the property owner, occupant or person responsible for the property shall act to repair the described violation(s) within the time proscribed in the notice. Any person who owns a building or property, or who is responsible for a building or property, who fails to timely correct a violation after being properly notified of the existence of a violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in jail for a term of up to ninety (90) days, by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such imprisonment and fine.
A Authority and Limitations. Wherever in the International Codes adopted by reference in this title reference is made to the Board of Appeals, it shall refer, instead, to the City's Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner shall be authorized to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the International Codes and the other codes adopted in this title. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the International Codes and other codes adopted in this title, nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these codes. The rules of procedure otherwise applicable to the Hearing Examiner shall apply to issues coming before the Hearing Examiner by reason of this authorization. Hearing Examiner shall have no authority relative to the interpretation of the administrative provisions contained in Chapter 1 of the International Building Code, Chapter 1, of the International Residential Code, Chapter 1of the International Mechanical Code, Part 1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapter 1 and 11 of Washington State Energy Code and Chapter 1 of the Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code of the International Energy Conservation Code. Nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of the building and construction codes adopted by this Ordinance.
C. The Hearing Examiner shall thereafter schedule a hearing on the appeal within ninety (90) days of the notice of appeal. It is provided, however, that continuances may be granted to the appellant or to any other party in interest in the discretion of the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner shall render its decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days after the hearing. The Hearing Examiner shall adopt reasonable rules of procedure for conducting its hearings if procedures provided in the City Code are not adequate to address International Code appeals The procedures of chapter 1.36 LMC shall govern. Copies of all decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be provided to the appealing party and to the City Clerk, the Building Official and the City Attorney.
D. Further Appeal to Superior Court. When any party to a Hearing Examiner hearing feels aggrieved by any final order of the Hearing Examiner stemming from an appeal to the Hearing Examiner, as provided for hereinabove, the party may bring an action appealing or challenging the decision of the Hearing Examiner to the Superior Court of Pierce County within twenty (20) days of the written decision of the Hearing Examiner The decision by the Hearing Examiner under this chapter shall be final and conclusive unless within twenty-one (21) days from the date of the decision, a party makes application to a court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of certiorari, a writ of petition or a writ of mandamus, or other applicable relief.
All development within a designated floodplain located in the City of Lakewood jurisdiction shall comply with Title 14, Chapter 15.158 of the Lakewood Municipal Code and the construction specifications detailed in the 2009 2012 IRC Section R322 Flood-Resistant Construction as amended. (Ord. 516 § 1 (part), 2010; Ord. 347 § 15 (part), 2004.)
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication or publication of a summary of its intent and contents.
PASSED by the City Council this _____day of _____, 2013.