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WSR 10-13-183EXPEDITED RULESBUILDING CODE COUNCIL[
Filed June 23, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
] Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter
51-54 [51-51] WAC, State Building Code adoption and amendment
of the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code.
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Tim Nogler, State Building Code Council, 128 10th Avenue S.W.,
, AND RECEIVED BY August 23, 2010.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To correct numerical
citations. WAC 51-51-0313, corrects numerical citation. WAC 51-51-0325, corrects cross reference citations. WAC 51-51-0602, deletes misplaced section title. WAC 51-51-0612, corrects cross reference citations. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Full public hearings were
held on these issues during the rule adoption process; these
editorial changes will clarify the rules, resulting in
consistent enforcement. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 19.27 RCW. Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 19.27A RCW. Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: State building code council, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Joanne T. McCaughan, 128 10th Avenue S.W., Olympia, WA
98504-2525, (360) 725-2970.June 23, 2010John C. CochranChairOTS-3265.1AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 10-03-098, filed 1/20/10,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-51-0313 Section R313 -- Automatic fire sprinkler
systems. ((R313.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.)) This section
((is)) not adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0313, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0313, filed 12/19/06,
19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-0313, filed 12/17/03, effective
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 09-04-023, filed 1/27/09,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-51-0325 Section R325 -- Adult family homes. SECTION R325ADULT FAMILY HOMES
adult family home shall be classified as: 1. Type S - where the means of egress contains stairs,
elevators or platform lifts. 2. Type NS1 - where one means of egress is at grade level
or a ramp constructed in accordance with R325.9 is provided. 3. Type NS2 - where two means of egress are at grade
R325.4 Types of Locking Devices. All bedroom and bathroom
doors shall be openable from the outside when locked. Every closet shall be readily openable from the inside. Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and
pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to
activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. Exit doors shall have no additional locking devices.
R325.5 Smoke Alarm Requirements. All adult family homes shall
be equipped with smoke alarms installed as required in Section
((R313)) R314. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so
that the fire warning may be audible in all parts of the
dwelling upon activation of a single device.
R325.8 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall be installed for all water
closets and bathtubs and showers. The grab bars shall comply
with ICC/ANSI A117.1 Sections 604.5 and 607.4 and 608.3.
shall be constructed in accordance with Section ((R311.6))
R311.8 with a maximum slope of 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. The exception to ((R311.6.1)) R311.8.1 is not allowed for
adult family homes. Handrails shall be installed in
accordance with R325.9.1.
shall be constructed in accordance with ((R311.5.3.2))
R311.7.4. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with
R325.10.1.
accordance with ((R311.5.6.1)) R311.7.7 through ((R311.5.6.3))
R311.7.7.4.
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-023, § 51-51-0325, filed 1/27/09,
effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, §
51-51-0325, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory
Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, §
51-51-0325, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-51-0408 Section R408 -- Under-floor space. R408.1 Ventilation. The under-floor space between the bottom
under-floor area. One ventilating opening shall be within 3
feet (914 mm) of each corner of the building, except one side
of the building shall be permitted to have no ventilation
openings. Ventilation openings shall be covered for their
height and width with any of the following materials provided
that the least dimension of the covering shall not exceed 1/4
inch (6.4 mm): 1. Perforated sheet metal plates not less than 0.070 inch
(1.8 mm) thick. 2. Expanded sheet metal plates not less than 0.047 inch
(1.2 mm) thick. 3. Cast-iron grill or grating. 4. Extruded load-bearing brick vents. 5. Hardware cloth of 0.035 inch (0.89 mm) wire or
heavier. 6. Corrosion-resistant wire mesh, with the least
shall not be required where: 1. Exposed earth is covered with a continuous Class I
requirements of Appendix F (Radon) of this code. 2. Continuously operated mechanical exhaust ventilation
Plenum in existing structures complying with Section ((M1601.4)) M1601.5, if under-floor space is
used as a plenum.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0408, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0408, filed 12/19/06,
effective 7/1/10)WAC 51-51-0602 Section R602 -- Wood wall framing. R602.9 Foundation cripple walls. Foundation cripple walls
story. Cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls
R403.1.2 and R602.10.7.1 with a stud height less than 14
inches (356 mm) shall be sheathed on at least one side with a
wood structural panel that is fastened to both the top and
bottom plates in accordance with Table R602.3(1), or the
cripple walls shall be constructed of solid blocking. Cripple
walls shall be supported on continuous footings or
R403.1.2 and R602.10.7.1 shall be continuous for the required length of the cripple wall and
constructed beyond the cripple wall for a minimum distance of 4 inches and a maximum distance of the
footing thickness. The footings extension is not required at intersections with other footings.
R602.10.1.2 Length of bracing. The length of bracing along
following modifications for cripple wall bracing: 1. The length of bracing as determined from Tables
factor of 1.15, and 2. The wall panel spacing shall be decreased to 18 feet
inches (102 mm) on center. In Seismic Design Category D2, cripple walls supporting
R602.10.1.2(2).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0602, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-102, § 51-51-0602, filed 12/18/07,
51-51-0602, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
effective 7/1/10.)WAC 51-51-0612 Section R612 -- Exterior windows and glass
doors. R612.6 Testing and labeling. Exterior windows and sliding
doors shall be tested by an approved independent laboratory,
and bear a label identifying manufacturer, performance
characteristics and approved inspection agency to indicated
compliance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440. Exterior
side-hinged doors shall be tested and labeled as conforming to
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 or comply with Section ((R613.6))
R612.6.
requirements in Section ((R-613)) R612 of the International Residential Code provided they meet the
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, amended and recodified as § 51-51-0612, filed
1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0613, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]