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Chapter 15.05 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES*
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES*
15.05.025 Fees.
15.05.030 Copies of codes on file.
15.05.040 National Electrical Code.
15.05.050 Building code.
15.05.060 Residential building code – Adopted – Amendments.
15.05.080 Plumbing code.
15.05.090 Mechanical code.
15.05.100 International Property Maintenance Code.
15.05.110 International Fire Code.
*Prior legislation: Ord. 99-127.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, and not to create or to otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
Whenever reference is made to local authority, codes, jurisdiction, and similar concepts, within the codes adopted by reference in this chapter, interpretations rendered by such reference shall apply to the city jurisdiction and authority. Whenever the following words appear in the codes adopted by reference in this chapter, they are to be interpreted as follows:
A. “Administrative authority” as “building official”;
B. “Building official” and “code official” as “mayor or designee”;
C. “Chief,” “fire chief” or “fire marshal” for the purpose of Section 104.11 of the International Fire Code means the fire chief of East Pierce Fire and Rescue, and for all other purposes in the codes, the “fire code official”;
D. “Corporation counsel” or “corporate counsel” as “city attorney or designee”;
E. “City treasurer” as “city finance director”;
F. “Local zoning code” as the “city of Edgewood zoning code”; and
G. “Municipality,” “city” and “jurisdiction” as the “city of Edgewood.” (Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-447 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
Fees not otherwise identified within this chapter are assessed in accordance with the city’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
The city shall at all times keep on file with the city clerk, for reference by the general public, not less than one copy of the following codes and resolutions, or parts thereof, as herein adopted by reference, together with the amendments and supplements thereto herein made a part of this chapter. The copy of codes on file may be placed by the city clerk in the custody of the office of the building official in order to make them more readily available for inspection and use by the general public.
A. The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, 2015 Edition;
B. The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, 2015 Edition;
C. The International Mechanical Code and Standards, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), 2015 Edition;
D. The International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., effective July 1, 2013, and any subsequent editions published by the International Code Council, Inc., effective July 1st of the following calendar year, 2015 Edition;
E. The International Fire Code and Standards, published by the International Code Council, 2015 Edition;
F. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, 2015 Edition;
G. Fuel Gas Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, NFPA 54, published by the American Gas Association and the National Fire Protection Association, 2015 Edition;
H. The 2015 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58, published by the National Fire Protection Association;
I. The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC;
J. The rules adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.160, as they now exist or are hereafter amended;
K. The current edition of the Washington State Energy Code, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC;
L. All amendments, supplements, modifications, exclusions, exemptions, and additions to the codes identified in subsections (A) through (K) of this section adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, and published in WAC Title 51, including, but not limited to, Chapters 51-11, 51-50, 51-51, 51-52, 51-54, 51-56 and 51-57 WAC. (Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
The city will require compliance with the requirements of the current edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries in Chapter 296-46B WAC, and Chapter 19.28 RCW. (Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
The International Building Code and Standards published by the International Code Council, and Appendix C (Group U – Agricultural Buildings), and Appendix J (Grading), together with amendments and/or additions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference. The 2015 Edition of the International Building Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IBC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IBC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.
A. International Building Code Defined. The terms “International Building Code” and “IBC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
B. IBC Section 101.1 entitled “Title,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Edgewood, Washington, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.
C. IBC Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. Section 101.4.3 of the IBC is hereby deleted in its entirety.
D. IBC Section 101.4.6 Energy. Section 101.4.6 of the IBC is hereby deleted in its entirety.
E. IBC Section 102.6 Amended. Section 102.6 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 102.6.1 to read as follows:
102.6.1 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this Code. A 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this Code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety.
F. IBC Section 104 Amended. Section 104 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 104.12 to read as follows:
104.12 Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the general authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty, and no authority, to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty or authority is created by this code, and none shall be implied. The sole responsibility for verifying and/or establishing lot lines and setback lines shall rest with the applicant. Such responsibility shall not be affected by any oral statement and/or written order, report, directive, permit or approval of the building official.
G. IBC Section 105.3 Amended. Section 105.3 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph 105.3(8), to read as follows:
8. Supply as much information as required to provide an accurate environmental disclosure pursuant to adopted land use, zoning and environmental regulations.
H. IBC Section 107.1 Amended. Section 107.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, environmental data pertaining to any Critical Area designation as required per EMC Title 14, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by a licensed architect, engineer, or geologist, the Building Official may require that the applicant submitting such plans or other data demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect, engineer or geologist. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer, geologist, or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law.
Each sheet of plans must bear the seal and signature of the architect, engineer, or geologist who prepared the plans and specifications. Such architect, engineer, or geologist must be qualified in the proposed work and authorized for such practice in the State of Washington. Further, plans, computations, and specifications for all structural design work must bear the seal and signature of and be prepared and designed by (or under the direct supervision of) an architect, structural engineer or geologist authorized to practice as such in the state of Washington. However, the Building Official may accept the design of the engineer for assembly line products or designed specialty structural products.
I. IBC Section 109.2 Amended. Section 109.2 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 109.2.1 to read as follows:
109.2.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the adopted City of Edgewood Fee Schedule.
J. IBC Section 109.2 Amended. Section 109.2 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 109.2.2 to read as follows:
109.2.2 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as set forth in the City’s adopted fee schedule.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2.1 and are in addition to the permit fees.
K. IBC Section 109.3 Amended. Section 109.3 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.3 Building permit valuations. The determination of the value or valuation under any of the provisions of Chapter 15.05 EMC will be made on the basis of the most current Building Valuation Data published annually in the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Journal. The valuation to be used in computing the plan review and permit fees will be the fair market value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguisher systems or any other permanent work or permanent equipment.
The “gross area” used in conjunction with the ICC building valuation means the total areas of all floors – measured from the exterior face, outside dimensions, or exterior column line of a building – including basements, cellars, and balconies but not including unexcavated areas. Where walls and columns are omitted in the construction of a building, such as an open shed or marquee, the exterior wall of the open side or sides will be the edge of the roof.
109.3.1 Washington State Energy Code (Chapters 51-11) Fees. In addition to the fees established here, a fee will be levied and collected by the City to defray costs of plan review and inspection related to those state codes. This fee is payable whenever a plan review fee is required by Chapter 15.05 EMC for proposed construction of new buildings and additions other than those structures or areas which are neither heated, cooled, nor supplied with artificially illuminated floor space. The fee, as established in the City’s current fee schedule is due at issuance.
109.3.2 State Building Council Surcharge. The state Building Code fee is collected for the state on all building permits at the rate of $4.50 each. The fee for new multifamily building permits is $4.50 for the first unit and $2.00 for each additional unit.
L. IBC Section 109.4 Amended. Section 109.4 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure, or where a permit is otherwise required by this Code, before obtaining the necessary permits, shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever is greater in addition to all other applicable remedies and penalties. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
M. IBC Section 110 Amended. Section 110 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding subsection 110.3.1.2 to read as follows:
110.3.1.2 Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area or Buffer Identification Inspection. Temporary erosion control, critical area and buffer identification inspection shall be made after all required temporary erosion control is in place, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers located on site have been identified by markers, flagging or other approved method. This inspection shall be approved prior to any site work or other construction activities.
N. IBC Section 110.3.1 Amended. Section 110.3.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.3.1 Footing and Foundation Inspection. A footing and foundation inspection shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official.
Notwithstanding the authority of the Building Official to administer and enforce the Building Code, the Building Official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by Chapter 15.05 EMC, and none shall be implied. The location of lot lines and/or setback lines at a development and construction related thereto shall be the responsibility of the applicant/owner.
O. IBC Section 110.6 Amended. Section 110.6 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.6 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
There shall be a final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy or use.
P. IBC Section 111.3 Amended. Section 111.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.3 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. The Building Official may, in his sole discretion, impose such conditions of approval upon a temporary certificate of occupancy as may be reasonable required to ensure the timely completion of the unfinished work, and/or the protection of public health, safety, and/or welfare.
Q. IBC Section 111.5 Added, Violation of Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy. Section 111.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
111.5 Violation of requirements of certificate of occupancy. The City Council affirms that the issuance of any certificate of occupancy is of vital importance in the safeguarding of life safety, property, safety and health of occupants of any structure; and further, that the enforcement of all City development regulations is of vital importance to the City’s economic vitality and the public good. Any person allowing a building to be occupied without a certificate of occupancy first being issued as required by this Chapter shall be in violation of this Chapter.
R. IBC Section 113.1 Amended. Section 113.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.1 General. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the appellant and interpretation of the IBC, as amended, in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. References made to board of appeals, 113.2 and 113.3, shall mean hearing examiner.
S. IBC Section 114.4 Amended. Section 114.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties as set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
T. IBC Section 115.2 Amended. Section 115.2 of the International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
115.2 Issuance. The building official shall follow the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC for the substance of the stop work order and issuance. Appeals of a stop work order shall proceed as set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
U. IBC Section 115.3 Amended. Section 115.3 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
115.3 Unlawful continuance. It is unlawful for any person to continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition. The penalties for violations of stop work orders shall be as established in chapter 15.07 EMC.
V. IBC Section 202 Amended. Section 202 of the IBC is hereby amended to include the added definition:
Bedroom. A room, other than a bathroom or a kitchen, within a dwelling with at least 80 square feet, a window, a door, and a closet. This presumption shall not apply to the first family room in a residence or to both one family room and one den in a residence with more than three bedrooms.
W. IBC Chapters 9 and 10 are amended to incorporate International Fire Code (IFC) Chapters 9 and 10 as set forth in EMC 15.05.110.
X. IBC Section 1704.1 Amended. Section 1704.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.1 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1704. The special inspector shall be certified by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO), or shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competency to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 110.
Y. IBC Section 1805.4.2 Amended. Section 1805.4.2 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1805.4.2 Foundation Drain. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface or standing water around buildings in the manner prescribed in the City’s currently adopted stormwater regulations (see also Section 1808.7.4), and in accordance with provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code chapter 11 Storm Drainage.
Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure that under-floor spaces remain free of running or standing water by the installation of drains. At a minimum, such drains shall be installed around the perimeter of the building at the footings. Additional drains may be required in the under-floor space. The drainpipes shall be of sufficient size to adequately convey water to an approved location, but shall be a minimum size of four inches. Provisions shall be made to prevent the drainage system from becoming blocked with soil. The Building Official may waive the provisions of this section when soils appear to adequately drain the site and no water will stand or run under the building and the project is in compliance with adopted stormwater requirements.
Z. IBC Section 1805.4.3 Amended. Section 1805.4.3 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1805.4.3 Drainage discharge. The floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity into an approved drainage system that complies with the requirements of EMC Title 13, Surface Water Management.
AA. IBC Section 3107.1 Amended. Section 3107.1 of the IBC is hereby amended to read as follows:
3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with EMC Section 18.90.160. All structural elements shall comply with this Code in its entirety.
BB. IBC Section 3109 Amended. Section 3109 of the IBC is hereby amended by adding new subsections 3109.6 through 3109.6.3 to read as follows:
3109.6 Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub Waste Water Disposal. Waste water shall be disposed of as set forth in EMC Chapter 13.25 and the December 2015 Edition of the Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual (PCM), Volume VI, Chapter 3.6.
3109.6.1 No direct connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer, drainage system, sub-soil drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
3109.6.2 Except as provided herein, when a public sewer or storm drain of adequate capacity is available for use, waste water may be discharged there into in accordance with EMC Title 11 and/or Chapter 13.25, and approval shall be obtained in writing from the proper authority. A copy of such approval stating maximum size of the waste line between the receptor and the sewer, and other specific requirements and approved plans, shall accompany the applications for a permit.
3109.6.3 No waste water from any swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall discharge into a private sewage disposal system.
CC. IBC Section J104 Amended. Section J104, Permit Application and Submittals, is amended by adding new subsections J104.5 and J104.6 to read as follows:
J104.5 Grading Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid as set forth in the City’s adopted fee schedule.
J104.6 Grading Plan Review Fees. A fee for each grading plan review shall be paid at time of submitting the grading plan for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City’s adopted fee schedule.
(Ord. 17-501 §§ 1 – 5; Ord. 16-482 § 2 (Exh. D); Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
The International Residential Building Code and Standards, issued by the International Code Council, 2015 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is hereby adopted by reference; except, Chapter 11 and Chapters 25 through 43 are specifically not adopted. Appendix H (Patio Covers), and Appendix R (Technical Installation Standards), are hereby adopted in their entirety. Appendix S (Fire Sprinklers) is hereby adopted as amended. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IRC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IRC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.
A. International Residential Code Defined. The terms “International Residential Code” and “IRC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
B. IRC Section R102.7.1 Amended. Section R102.7.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R102.7.1 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this Code. A 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this Code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
C. IRC Section R105.2 Amended. Section R105.2 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2) except, on lots that are less than one-half acre accessory structures shall not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
D. IRC Section R105.3 Amended. Section R105.3 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph R105.3 (3) to read as follows:
3. Supply as much information as required to provide an accurate environmental disclosure pursuant to adopted land use, zoning and environmental regulations.
E. IRC Section R106.1 Amended. Section R106.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R106.1 Submittal Documents. In addition to the materials required by RCW 19.27.095 for a complete building permit application, plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, environmental data pertaining to any Critical Area designation as required by EMC Title 14, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit.
Each sheet of plans must bear the seal and signature of the architect, geologist, or engineer who prepared the plans and specifications. Such architect, geologist or engineer must be qualified in the proposed work and authorized for such practice in the state of Washington. Further, plans, computations, and specifications for all structural design work must bear the seal and signature of and be prepared and designed by (or under the direct supervision of) an architect, geologist, or structural engineer authorized to practice as such in the state of Washington. However, the Building Official may accept the design of a professional engineer for assembly line products or designed specialty structural products.
F. IRC Section R108.2 Amended. Section R108.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subsection R108.2.1 to read as follows:
R108.2.1 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the adopted City of Edgewood fee schedule.
G. IRC Section R108.2 Amended. Section R108.2 of the IRC is hereby amended by adding subsection R108.2.2 to read as follows:
R108.2.2 Plan Review Fees. A plan review fee shall be paid at the time plan documents are submitted for review as required by Section 106.1. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as calculated in the City’s adopted fee schedule.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate from and in addition to the permit fees specified in Section R108.2.1.
H. IRC Section R108.3 Amended. Section R108.3 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R108.3 Building permit valuations. The determination of the value or valuation under any of the provisions of Chapter 15.05 EMC will be made on the basis of the most current Building Valuation Data published annually in the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Journal. The valuation to be used in computing the plan review and permit fees will be the fair market value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguisher systems or any other permanent work or permanent equipment.
The “gross area” used in conjunction with the ICC building valuation means the total areas of all floors – measured from the exterior face, outside dimensions, or exterior column line of a building – including basements, cellars, and balconies, but not including unexcavated areas. Where walls and columns are omitted in the construction of a building, such as an open shed or marquee, the exterior wall of the open side or sides will be the edge of the roof.
R108.3.1 Washington State Energy Code (Chapters 51-11 WAC) Fees. In addition to the fees established here, a fee will be levied and collected by the City to defray costs of plan review and inspection related to those state codes. This fee is payable whenever a plan review fee is required by the Edgewood Building Code for proposed construction of new buildings and additions other than those structures or areas which are neither heated, cooled, nor supplied with artificially illuminated floor space. The fee, as established in the City’s current fee schedule is due at issuance.
R108.3.2 State Building Council Surcharge. The state Building Code fee is collected for the state on all building permits at the rate of $4.50 each. The fee for new multifamily building permits is $4.50 for the first unit and $2.00 for each additional unit.
I. IRC Section R109.1.1 Amended. Section R109.1.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. A foundation inspection shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official.
Notwithstanding the general authority of the Building Official to administer and enforce the Building Code, the Building Official shall have no duty and no authority, to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty or authority is created by Chapter 15.05 EMC, and none shall be implied. The sole responsibility for verifying and/or establishing lot lines and setback lines shall rest with the applicant. Such responsibility shall not be affected by any oral statement and/or written order, report, directive, permit or approval of the building official.
J. IRC Section R109.1.1.2 Added. A new subsection R109.1.1.2, Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area and Buffer Identification Inspection, is hereby added to the IRC to read as follows:
R109.1.1.2 Temporary Erosion Control, Critical Area and Buffer Identification Inspection. Temporary erosion control, critical area and buffer identification inspection shall be made after all required temporary erosion control is in place, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers located on site have been identified by markers, flagging or other approved method. This inspection shall be approved prior to any site work or other construction activities.
K. IRC Section R112.1 Amended. Section R112.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R112.1 General. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the IRC as amended in accordance with chapter 2.40 EMC. The appellant shall pay the fee required pursuant to the City’s currently adopted fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time. References made to the board of appeals or decision of the board, R112.2 through R112.4, shall mean hearing examiner or decision of the hearing examiner.
L. IRC Section R113.4 Amended. Section R113.4 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or a structure in violation of this Code, shall be subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties set forth in chapter 15.07. EMC. In addition, any person who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or a structure before obtaining the necessary permits required by this Code, or fails to obtain a permit when otherwise required by this Code, shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever may be greater in addition to all other applicable remedies and penalties. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
M. IRC Section 114 Amended. Section 114 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
R114.1 Notice to owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being executed contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The building official shall follow the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC for the preparation, issuance and service of the stop work order. Appeals of stop work orders shall follow the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC.
R114.2 Unlawful Continuance. Any person who continues any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove an unsafe condition, shall be subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
N. IRC Section R202 Amended. Section R202 of the IRC is hereby amended to include the added definition:
O. IRC Table R301.2. (1) Added, Climate and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2. (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table R301.2.(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:
85 @ 3 second gust, Exposure-B
Ice Barrier Underlayment Req.:
In accordance with EMC 14.80
Summer Design Temp:
P. IRC Section R405.1 Amended. Section R405.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
R405.1 Foundation Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface or standing water around buildings in accordance with the requirements of EMC Title 13, Surface Water Management and Site Development, and in accordance with the provisions of Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 11 Storm Drainage.
Adequate provisions shall be made to ensure that under-floor spaces remain free of running or standing water by the installation of drains. At a minimum, such drains shall be installed around the perimeter of the building at the footings. Additional drains may be required in the under-floor space. The drainpipes shall be of sufficient size to adequately convey water to an approved location, but shall be a minimum size of four (4) inches. Provisions shall be made to prevent the drainage system from becoming blocked with soil. The Building Official may waive the provisions of this section when soils appear to adequately drain the site and no water will stand or run under the building and the project is in compliance with adopted storm water requirements.
Q. IRC R329 Amended. ISPSC 320.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
320.1 Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub Waste Water Disposal. Waste water shall be disposed of as set forth in EMC Title 13.25 and PCM, Volume IV, Chapter 3.6.
320.1.1 No direct connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer, drainage system, sub-soil drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
320.1.2 Except as provided herein, when a public sewer or storm drain of adequate capacity is available for use, waste water shall be discharged thereunto in accordance with EMC Title 11 and/or Chapter 13.25, and approval shall be obtained in writing from the proper authority. A copy of such approval stating maximum size of the waste line between the receptor and the sewer, and other specific requirements and approved plans, shall accompany the applications for a permit.
320.1.3 No waste water from any swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall discharge into a private sewage disposal system.
R. IRC Appendix V Amended. Appendix V subsection AV107.1 of the IRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exception: Detached one-family dwellings with less than 5,000 square feet of livable space; provided, any new addition to an existing residential structures shall only be required to sprinkle the new area when the total livable space exceeds 5000 square feet and the percentage of new area is 40% or more of the original square feet of livable space.
(Ord. 17-501 §§ 6 – 8; Ord. 16-482 § 2 (Exh. D); Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
A. Plumbing Code Adopted. The following chapters of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2015 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, are adopted by reference, as amended herein; provided, that nothing in this section shall apply to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5, and those portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the UPC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the UPC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.
Mandatory Referenced Standards
B. Uniform Plumbing Code Defined. The terms “Uniform Plumbing Code” and “UPC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
C. UPC Section 106 Amended. Section 106 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be Guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a criminal penalty as set forth in EMC Section 1.10.010, or by imprisonment not exceeding 364 days, or by both such penalty and imprisonment.
106.4 Stop Orders. The building official shall use the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC for the preparation, issuance and service of stop work orders. Appeals of stop work orders shall proceed as set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
D. UPC Section 107.0 Amended. Section 107.0 of the UPC is hereby amended by adding subparagraph 107.3 to read as follows:
107.3 Appeals. Appeals of final orders or decisions made by the building official under the Uniform Plumbing Code, other than enforcement actions, shall be processed according to the procedures set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
E. UPC 104.5 Amended. Section 104.5 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fee Schedule. The fees for plumbing work shall be as indicated in the City of Edgewood fee schedule.
F. UPC Section 713.2 Amended. Section 713.2 of the UPC is hereby amended adding new subsections to read as follows:
713.2.1 In areas not served by sanitary sewers as specified by Section 305 of the UPC, septic tanks and drain fields conforming to the most currently adopted rules and regulations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department shall be installed. Approval of such systems must be obtained from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department prior to installation. All on site systems must conform to EMC Chapter 11.55.
G. UPC Section 1101.2 Amended. Section 1101.2 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.2 Where Required. All roof drainage and other impervious surface, as defined by the 2015 Edition, Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual, shall comply with EMC Chapter 13.05.
H. UPC Section 1101.6 Amended. Section 1101.6 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be provided around the perimeter of all buildings having basements, cellars, or crawl spaces or floors below grade. Such subsoil drains shall be positioned outside the footing, and placed in a trenched depression along the bottom edge of the footing. Subsoil drains shall be perforated pipe not less than four (4) inches in diameter, and shall be laid in gravel, slag, crushed rock, or other approved porous material with a minimum (4) inches surrounding the pipe on the top and side. Subsoil drains shall be provided with a positive slope to allow for gravity drainage. Mirafi 140N or equal, nonwoven filter media shall be provided.
I. UPC Section 1101.6.1 Amended. Section 1101.6.1 of the UPC is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.6.1 Subsoil drains shall be piped to approved storm water facilities in accordance with EMC Chapter 13.05.
(Ord. 17-501 §§ 9, 10; Ord. 16-482 § 2 (Exh. D); Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
A. Mechanical Code Adopted. The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, 2015 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted in its entirety by reference; provided, however, that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).
B. International Mechanical Code Defined. The terms “International Mechanical Code” and “IMC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
C. IMC Section 106.5.2 Amended. Section 106.5.2 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in the City of Edgewood fee schedule.
D. IMC Section 106.5.3 Amended. Section 106.5.3 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of these fees as follows:
2. Not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date for the fee payment.
E. IMC Section 108.4 Amended. Section 108.4 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.4 Violation -- Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the criminal penalty set forth in EMC Section 1.10.010.
F. IMC Section 108.5 Amended. Section 108.5 of the International Mechanical Code shall be amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop Work orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. The code official shall follow the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC for preparation, issuance and service of the stop work order. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for the criminal penalty as set forth in EMC Section 1.10.010.
G. IMC Section 109 Amended. Section 109 of the IMC is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.1 Appeals. Appeals of final orders or decisions other than enforcement actions under the International Mechanical Code shall be processed according to the procedures set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
(Ord. 17-501 §§ 11 – 13; Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
A. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The International Property Maintenance Code, issued by the International Code Council, 2015 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted by reference. The 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IPMC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IPMC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.
B. International Property Maintenance Code Defined. The terms “International Property Maintenance Code” and “IPMC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
C. IPMC Section 103.5 Amended. Section 103.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be in accordance with the fees and rates established in the City’s adopted fee schedule.
D. IPMC Section 106.4 Amended. Section 106.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, shall be subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC. In addition, any person who violates a provision of this code by erecting, constructing, altering or repairing a building or structure before obtaining the necessary permits required by this Code shall be subject to a $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or an investigation fee equal to the permit fee as required by this Code, whichever may be greater in additional to all other applicable remedies and penalties. The $500 Administrative Compliance Fee or the investigation fee shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
E. IPMC Section 109.6 Amended. Section 109.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.6 Hearing. Hearings on any final order or decision made by city officials relative to the application and interpretation of the IPMC shall follow the procedures set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
F. IPMC Sections 111.1 through 111.8 Amended. Sections 111.1 through 111.8 are hereby amended to read as follows:
111.1 Application Appeals. Appeals of any final order or decision made by city officials relative to the application and interpretation of the IPMC shall follow the procedures set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
G. IPMC Section 302.4 Amended. Section 302.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth as specified in EMC Title 8.
H. IPMC Section 403 is specifically not adopted.
I. IPMC Sections 604 and 605 are specifically not adopted. (Ord. 17-501 §§ 14 – 16; Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).
A. Fire Code Adopted. The International Fire Code (IFC) and Standards, issued by the International Code Council, 2015 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted by reference. Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) are hereby adopted in their entirety. The 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code is amended to include the following new and amended provisions. In the event of any conflict between any provision of the IFC and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply. New sections or subsections shall be deemed deleted from the IFC and the amended provisions inserted in their place in accordance with the direction of this section.
B. International Fire Code Defined. The term “International Fire Code” and “IFC” shall refer to the adoption by reference in this chapter.
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Edgewood, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
1. Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the City of Edgewood.
2. Wherever the term “corporate counsel” is used in the International Fire Code, it means the attorney for the city.
3. “Fire Department” means East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
4. “Fire Chief”, for the purpose of Section 104.11 means the fire chief of East Pierce Fire & Rescue. For all other purposes in the code, “fire chief” means the fire code official.
5. Whenever the term “livable space” is used in this chapter, it shall have the same definition as the term “conditioned space” as defined in the International Building Code.
Section 102.13 Additions, alterations or repairs.
Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all the requirements of this code except that a 50% or greater change to an existing floor area shall meet the provisions of this code and shall apply to existing and proposed additional square footage in their entirety.
Section 103.1 General.
The department of fire prevention, also known as the Fire Marshal Office, is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
Section 105.1.1. Permits required.
Permits required by this code shall be obtained through the City of Edgewood on behalf of East Pierce Fire & Rescue. Permit fees, if any shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit and shall be consistent with the City of Edgewood adopted fee schedule. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official and the building code official.
Section 105.4.1 Submittals.
Submittals shall be made to the City of Edgewood on behalf of East Pierce Fire & Rescue. Construction documents shall be submitted in one or more sets and in such form and detail as required by the fire code official. More specifically, for fire alarm systems three sets are required and for automatic sprinkler systems four sets are required. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed and have licenses and credentials as required by the state of Washington. All companies installing fire protection systems within the City of Edgewood shall have a City of Edgewood business license.
In addition to the requirements of this section fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained by individuals who are in compliance with the Revised Code of Washington 19.28 as approved by the electrical authority having jurisdiction. All companies installing fire alarm systems shall have a state electrical contractor’s license.
No building shall be occupied prior to the installation and approval of required fire alarm/detection and fire suppressions systems as set forth in this chapter.
Section 105.7.4
Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.
Household fire warning equipment installed in Group R-3 occupancies.
108.1 Board Appeals. Appeals of any final order or decision made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of the IFC, other than enforcement actions, shall follow the procedures set forth in chapter 15.07 EMC.
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of misdemeanor, punishable by a criminal penalty as set forth in EMC Section 1.10.010. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
111.1 Stop Work Order. The fire code official or building code official may issue a stop work order under the circumstances described in chapter 15.07 EMC, and shall follow the procedures in chapter 15.07 EMC for preparation, issuance and service of stop work orders. Appeals of stop work orders shall follow the procedure in chapter 15.07 EMC.
111.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who continues any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the criminal penalties set forth in EMC Section 1.10.010.
FIRE APPARATUS. See Section 502.1.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The designated authority charged with the administration of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
Section 502.1 Definitions.
FIRE APPARATUS. Fire apparatus is a vehicle such as a fire pumper, aerial ladder truck, fire tender, elevated platform, rescue squad, fire ground support vehicle or similar fire-fighting or reserve equipment, including emergency medical response vehicles.
Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimensions of 150 feet (45,720 mm) where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. This exception does not apply to Adult Family Homes.
In addition to the provision of Exception “3” of this section, adult family homes shall be served by fire apparatus access roads as if new construction.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet with no parking on either side or 28 feet with parking allowed on one-side, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
Fire apparatus access roads serving not more than 2 group R-3 dwellings or gated access roads built exclusively to meet the intent of Section 503.1.2.1 shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet (4572mm).
503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30 feet.
503.3 Marking. Where required by the Fire Code Official, approved signs or other ap-
proved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary for adequate visibility.
Entrance Signs: The chief may allow the use of entrance signs for multi-family dwelling occupancies. When allowed, the signs shall be placed at each entrance to the property. Signs shall be in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state “Notice, All Roads Are Emergency Vehicle Lanes, and Park in Marked Stalls Only”.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall meet the following requirements:
2. Gates serving 10 or more dwelling units shall have an Opticom activation system with a Knox key override or an equivalent and compatible system approved by the Fire Chief.
3. All electrically-activated gates shall have default capabilities to the unlock position.
4. The minimum clearance width of a gate shall be compatible with the required width of the fire apparatus access road. Gate posts, keypads and other gate appurtenances shall be located in such a manner that they will not obstruct or restrict the ingress and egress of emergency vehicles.
5. A vehicular turn-around sufficient to allow a car to maneuver must be provided in front of the gate.
6. Gates shall not be permitted over private roads that provide access to existing or proposed public facilities.
7. The security gate and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times.
All residential developments with greater than 10 dwelling units, commercial, or industrial developments which are to be constructed with their access points containing gates shall be constructed in a manner which includes the installation of an emergency vehicle preemption system to open all such gates to allow for immediate entry of emergency vehicles into the development. The design and final installation of the system must be approved by the City of Edgewood. Further, such system must be maintained in proper working order by the owners of the development or the proper homeowners or business owners association, whichever shall be the case.
Section 503.7 Enforcement.
Enforcement of Section 503.4 of the International Fire Code shall be the responsibility of the city police department which shall have the authority to impound or otherwise cause such obstruction to be removed, and said remedies shall be in addition to the criminal penalties provided by the Edgewood Municipal Code.
505.1 Premises identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a 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 Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. In addition, new and existing buildings located 100’ or more from the street right of way shall have the same 6 inch address dimension on the building and at the street.
Section 507.5.1 Where required.
For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). Adult family homes shall be provided with fire flow as if new construction for a Group R-3 occupancy.
Section 507.5.7 Fire hydrant locations and distribution.
Public and private fire hydrants shall be provided as required in Sections 508.5.7.1 through 508.5.7.9. Fire hydrants shall be placed in locations approved by the code official and along fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.
Section 507.5.7.1 Spacing on public and private roads. Fire hydrants shall be placed on public and private roads every 500 feet when serving all occupancies other than Group Use R-3 and U. For Group Use R-3 and U occupancies fire hydrants shall be placed every 600 feet.
507.5.7. 2 Fire department connections.
A fire hydrant shall be located within 50 feet of a fire department connection.
507.5.7. 3 On-site hydrants.
Buildings or structures required to have on-site fire hydrants shall have them spaced an average of 330 feet throughout the site and shall be accessible from fire access roads or lanes. Fire hydrants shall be located a safe distance from the building they are to serve. Locations shall be approved by the fire marshal prior to installation.
507.5.7. 4 Hydrants on principal roads.
In no case shall hydrants which are located across any roadway designated as an arterial by the Department of Public Works be considered available.
507.5.7. 5 Existing fire hydrants.
507.5.7. 6 Approved type.
All new hydrants and replaced hydrants shall be provided with a 5-inch Storz fitting. Two port village hydrants will not be accepted as an approved type.
Section 903 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems
For structures with unknown tenants, the sprinkler density of .39 per 5,600 square feet shall be used for design purposes where required by the Fire Chief.
903.1.1 Alternative Protection.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
All buildings hereinafter constructed or enlarged as defined by the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, shall be equipped with a fully automatic sprinkler system designed, installed, maintained and tested per NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, or 25, the edition currently adopted by the city, where the gross floor area or occupant load exceeds those listed below, or the building is 35 feet in height or three or more stories.
For the purpose of this chapter, gross floor area shall be as defined in Chapter 2 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition.
903.2.1 Group A.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the gross floor area where the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy is located, and in all floors between the Group occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section 903.2.1.5.
903.2.1.1 Group A-1.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Chapter 2 - Group B.
Business as described in chapter 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
903.2.3 Group E.
1. Throughout all Group E occupancies where the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet or as required by Washington State amendments.
903.2.4 Group F-1.
2. Where the gross floor area of a Group F-1 occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or
3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group F-1 occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.4.1 Woodworking Operations.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet in gross floor area which generate finely divided combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible materials.
903.2.5 Group H.
903.2.5.1 General.
903.2.5.2 Group H-5 Occupancies.
903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin Plastics.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds.
903.2.6 Group I.
903.2.7 Group M.
903.2.7.1 High-Piled Storage.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided as required in Chapter 23 in all buildings of Group M occupancy where storage of merchandise is in high-piled or rack storage arrays. Permits may be required.
1. Or as required by the International Fire Code and/or Washington State Amendments.
Exception: Detached one-family dwellings with less than 5,000 square feet of livable space and in accordance with AV107.1 as amended under EMC 15.05.060 (R).
For residential fire-flow requirements, see Section B105.1 One family dwellings.
903.2.9 Group S-1.
2. Where the gross floor area of a Group S-1 occupancy is located more than three stories above grade; or
3. Where the combined gross floor area of all Group S-1 occupancies on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the International Building Code, as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of Tires.
Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 20,000 cubic feet shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as an enclosed parking garage in accordance with the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups.
903.2.10.1 Commercial Parking Garages.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.11.3 Building height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings 35 feet in height or three or more stories.
1. Airport control towers
2. Open parking structures
3. Occupancies in Group F-2
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations.
Subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, automatic sprinklers may be omitted in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
Section 903.3.7 Fire department connections.
The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. A fire department connection shall be located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant, and not closer than 50 feet from the protected structure.
Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be installed on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
903.4.3 Indicating valves.
All automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with a listed and approved indicating valve. Such valve shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location to be determined by the Fire Chief. When possible, such valve shall be located not less than 50 feet from the protected structure. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high-rise buildings.
903.5 Testing and maintenance.
Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901 of the fire code. A copy of the annual inspection report shall be signed by the individual conducting the inspection, and a copy of the report shall be forwarded to the fire department.
903.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of safety in existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of the International Building Code by requiring the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in all existing structures with a gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet that are altered 50% or more of floor area as defined by the 2015 International Building and Fire Code.
Section 907.1.3 Equipment.
Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed.
In addition to the requirements found in Section 907.2, the following shall apply.
The fire alarm control panel, remote annunciator panel and access keys to locked fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained in locations approved by the fire code official.
1. Addressable fire alarm control panel and components
3. Visible devices in restrooms
4. Exterior horn/strobe shall be located on the address side of the building.
5. Manual pull stations at each exit
6. Smoke detection in corridors
7. Monitoring of the automatic fire sprinkler systems/fire alarm systems
Section 907.2 Where required – new buildings and structures.
An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23.
Fire alarm systems required by Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 shall be of an addressable type. In addition to the requirements of this section an approved addressable fire alarm system shall be provided in all buildings containing 5,000 square feet of gross floor area or greater.
1. Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies.
2. Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. Automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall be monitored by central station, with central station service as defined in NFPA 72.
[The remainder of this section is as printed in the International Fire Code and as amended by Chapter 15.05.110 of the Edgewood Municipal Code.]
Section 912.2 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 building for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connection shall be approved and shall not be greater than 50 feet from a fire hydrant.
[The remainder of this section is as printed in the International Fire Code.]
Section 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.5.1 of the International Fire Code in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids outside in above-ground storage tanks is prohibited are established as all areas of the city, except for tanks that comply with Section 3404.2.8 Vaults.
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code in which liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are established as all areas of the city with the zoning designation other than that of light industrial when referring to above-ground containers.
Section B105.1 One and two-family dwellings.
The minimum fire-flow requirements for detached one-family dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet of livable space (344.5 M2) shall be 1000 gallons per minute for each hydrant providing fire flow. Fire-flow and flow duration for detached one- family dwellings having a fire-flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 (344.5 M2) square feet livable space shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.
The required fire flow may be reduced when using the City of Edgewood one-family dwelling fire flow credit worksheet hereby referred to as Table B105.2
Section B105.2 Buildings other than detached one-family dwellings.
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than detached one-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1 of the International Fire Code.
Section D103.7 Curbs and Striping.
Where required by the fire code official, curbs along fire apparatus access roads shall be painted red, with the words “No Parking—Fire Lane—Tow Away Zone” stenciled in 4-inch tall letters in white. Such curb painting shall be provided at the beginning and end of the fire lane as determined by the fire code official. Where no curb is provided, the traffic surface may be painted with high-visibility red diagonal striping of not less than 4-inches in width with an unpainted clear space of 12-inches between the painted stripes. High visibility white painted words indicating “No Parking—Fire Lane—Tow Away Zone” shall be painted within the striped area as determined by the fire code official.
Detached One-Family Dwellings (R-3) and Private Garages (U-1) Fire Flow Worksheet
Permit #: __________________________ Date: ________________________________
Project Address: __________________________________________________________________
Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________
Credit Options1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
NFPA 13 Monitored Sprinkler System (1)
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System (1)
Building < 2000 square feet
30' Minimum Setback from Property Lines (6)
Modified 1-Hr Construction (2)
Class A or B Roofing Material
60% Brick/Stone Exterior
Paved Access within 150' of Building
Existing Hydrant (see 3, 4 and 5 below)
1. Some credits may not be taken together.
2. One-hour construction shall be a minimum of 1/2-inch type “X” drywall throughout the interior for one-family residence (R-3) occupancies and garage (U-1) occupancies. All other occupancy groups shall meet the requirements for one-hour construction per the International Building Code and International Residential Code.
3. Existing hydrants located within 600 feet of the furthest point of structure, but not meeting minimum fire flow requirements, may take a 50 percent credit so long as the existing fire flow is greater than 500 gpm.
4. Existing hydrants located farther than 600 feet from the furthest point of the structure, but not more than 1,000 feet and meeting minimum fire flow requirements may take a 50 percent credit.
5. No hydrant credits will be given for hydrants located farther than 1,000 feet from the furthest point of the structure regardless of fire flow. One hundred percent credit must be obtained from the above table.
6. The 30-foot setback is from the side and rear property lines. Front setbacks may be that allowed by the zoning of the property.
7. The minimum fire flow requirements for private garages (U-1) shall be 750 gpm for 45 minutes; however, fire flow is not required for private garages meeting all of the following criteria:
a) It does not exceed 1,000 square feet;
b) It is accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling (R-3) that meets the requirements of this section;
c) It has setbacks from side and rear lot lines of at least 20 feet, and at least 10 feet from other buildings on the same lot;
d) It has modified, one-hour construction throughout the interior consisting of one layer 1/2-inch type “X” drywall.
e) Residential Fire Flow Requirements. Table 105-B applies to two lots or less.
The minimum fire flow requirements for detached one-family dwellings having a fire flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet of livable space shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for each hydrant providing fire flow. Fire flow and flow duration for detached one-family dwellings having a fire flow calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1.
(Ord. 17-501 §§ 17 – 20; Ord. 16-478 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-343 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-289 § 1; Ord. 04-224 § 1).