ORD 2004-14 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTORDINANCE NO. 2004-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 13.10.065, 15.04.020, 15.04.023,15.04.030, AND 15.04.050
OF THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION
15.04.021 OF THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003
EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
2003 EDITION; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION; THE WASHINGTON STATE
ENERGY CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE WASHINGTON STATE VENTILATION
AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, 2003 EDITION; THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
1997 EDITION; AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TABLE l-A, 1997
EDITION; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO, WITH APPENDICIES.
WHEREAS, Washington statutes require all jurisdictions in the state adopt by
reference and enforce the same building code throughout Washington; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature established the 2003 International Codes,
promulgated by the International Code Council (ICC), as the basis of the new State
Building Code pursuant to SHB 1734 and Chapter 19.27 RCW, with the exception of the
2003 Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials and the National Electrical Code, published by the National
Fire Protection Association; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature previously developed an energy conservation
code and a code for the elimination of physical barriers to promote accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Energy Code is a stand-alone code while the
accessibility provisions reside as a state amendment to the International Building Code;
and
WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Building Officials passed resolution
2003-02 that, in part, promotes the local adoption of the International Codes and the
Uniform Plumbing Code with as few local amendments as possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1: Section 15.04.020 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
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Section 15.04.020 Codes adopted by reference.
The following codes are adopted by reference subject to the amendments set forth
in BIMC 15.04.021 through 15.04.070:
A. The International Building Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International
Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-50 of the Washington
Administrative Code, and adopted by the State Building Code Council, in addition to the
following appendices: Appendix J "Grading;"
B. The International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-51 of the
Washington Administrative Code, and adopted by the State Building Code Council, in
addition to the following appendices: Appendix G "Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs;"
C. The 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended and adopted
by the State Building Code Council, together with Appendix Chapters A "Recommended
Rules for Sizing the Water," Appendix B "Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and
Vent Systems," Appendix I "Installation Standards," Appendix H "Grease Interceptors,"
and excluding Chapter 1 "Administration";
D. The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-52 of the
Washington Administrative Code, and adopted by the State Building Code Council,
except that the standards for handling 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," and excluding Chapter 1 "Administration;"
E. The International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International
Code Council, and as amended as set forth in Chapter 51-54 of the Washington
Administrative Code, and adopted by the State Building Code Council, with the addition
of the following appendices: Appendix B "Fire Flow Requirements" except that Section
B 105.1 of Appendix B relating to One and Two Family Dwellings is replaced by flexible
residential fire flow requirements as set forth in BIMC 13.10.065, Appendix C "Fire
Hydrant Locations and Distribution," Appendix D "Fire Apparatus Access Roads,"
Appendix E "Hazard Categories," Appendix F "Hazard Ranking," and Appendix G
"Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents;"
F. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials;
G. The 2003 Washington State Energy Code, as amended as set forth in Chapter
51-11 of the Washington Administrative Code, and adopted by the State Building Code
Council;
H. The 2003 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, as
amended as set forth in Chapter 51-13 of the Washington Administrative Code, and as
adopted by the State Building Code Council;
I. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials.
J. The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code as published by the International Code
Council.
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K. The 1997 Uniform Building Code, Table 1-A only, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials.
In case of conflict among codes adopted in subsections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,
and J of this section, the codes adopted in subsections A and B of this section shall
govern over those adopted in subsections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J of this section.
Section 2: Section 15.04.021 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is added as
follows:
Section 15.04.021 Design Requirements
IRC Table R301.2(1) is amended by filling in the blanks of the table as follows:
Ground Snow Load: 20 psf
Wind Speed: 85 mph
Seismic Category: D2
Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 12 inches
Termite: Slight to Moderate
Decay: Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp: 27 degrees F
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: No
Flood Hazards: Per BIMC 15.16
Air Freezing Index: 113
Mean Annual Temp: 53 degrees F
Section 3: Section 15.04.023 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
Section 15.04.023 International Building Code- Section 104.6 and International
Residential Code- Section R104.6 amended; International Building Code - Section 113
and International Residential Code -Section R113 amended; International Building Code
- Section 114 and International Residential Code - Section R114 amended.
Section 104.6 Right of Entry. The right of entry for the building official shall be
as set forth in BIMC 1.26.020.
Section R104.6 Right of Entry. The right of entry for the building official shall
be as set forth in BIMC 1.26.020.
Section 113 Violations. The building official may order discontinuance or
vacation of a use, structure, building or equipment in accordance with Chapter 1.26
BIMC.
Section R113 Violations. The building official may order discontinuance or
vacation of a use, structure, building or equipment in accordance with Chapter 1.26
BIMC.
Section 114 Stop Orders. The building official may order work stopped in
accordance with Chapter 1.26 BIMC.
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Section RI 14 Stop Orders. The building official may order work stopped in
accordance with Chapter 1.26 BIMC.
Section 4: Section 15.04.030 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
15.04.030 International Building Code - Section 113 and International Residential
Code- Section Rl13 amended- Violations.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or
maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause or permit the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
B. It is a violation of this code for any person to remove or deface any sign,
notice, complaint or order required by or posted in accordance with this code.
C. It is a violation of this code to misrepresent any material fact in. any
application, plans or other information submitted to obtain any permits or authorizations
under this code.
D. Enforcement of this code and the imposition of penalties for violations of this
code shall be as provided for in Chapter 1.26 BIMC.
Section 5: Section 15.04.050 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
15.04.050 International Building Code - Section 108.2 and International
Residential Code - Section R108.2 amended-Fees.
1. Schedule of Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be set forth in
Resolution Number 99-31, the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, and the
Uniform Building Code Table l-A, 1997 Edition. In case of conflicts between
Resolution Number 99-31 and the Uniform Administrative Code and the Uniform
Building Code Table I-A, Resolution Number 99-31 shall govern.
2. Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by
Section 106 of the 2003 International Building Code or Section R106 of the 2003
International Residential Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 Percent of the
building permit fee as shown in Table No. 1-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, and
as amended by Resolution 99-31. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in
Table No. 1-A.
3. Investigation Fees. Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a
permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a
special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then
or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be based on the actual time spent on
the investigation. The payment of such investigation shall not exempt any person from
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compliance with all other provisions of this chapter or from any penalty prescribed by
law.
4. Renewal Fees. Fees for renewals shall be one-half the amount required for a
new permit for the work. Such fee may be waived by the building official following
written request for same upon showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant prevented work from commencing or action from being taken.
5. Fee Refunds.
1. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80
percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
3. The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80
percent 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 reviewing is done.
The building 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 of fee
payment.
6. Planning Review of Building Permits. When a plan or other data is required to
be reviewed for conformity with the environmental or zoning chapters of the Bainbridge
Island Municipal Code, a review fee shall be charged in the amount established by the
city by resolution. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional
environmental or zoning review, an additional review fee shall be charged.
Section 6: Section 13.10.065 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
Section 13.10.065 Fire Flow.
Minimum fire flow requirements shall be as stated in Appendix B of the
International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council, with
the exception that requirements in Section B 105.1 shall be replaced by flexible residential
fire flow requirements as established by the city by resolution.
Section 7: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th.day of July., 2004.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 15th.day of July, 2004.
Darlene Kordonowy, Mayor
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
S~"~-P. I~a~per, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER:
June 16, 2004
July 14, 2004
July 21, 2004
July 26, 2004
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