A.
Pursuant to RCW 19.27.031, the city of Centralia hereby adopts the following codes, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and as thereafter amended by the city of Centralia, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of buildings and structures, as well as the installation, repair, replacement, or alteration of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems along with their associated equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees, providing penalties for the violation of such codes and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of these code standards, rules and regulations, and appendices as noted.
1.
International Building Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Building Code, hereafter IBC, as adopted by the State Building Code Council and as amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC, including the appendix chapters listed below, is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Appendix E and ICC/ANSI A117.1-209;
Appendix G, Flood Resistant Construction;
Appendix I, Patio Covers; and
Appendix J, Grading.
a.
Section 101.1 of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Centralia, Washington, hereinafter referred to as "this code." |
b.
Section 109.3 of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, is amended as follows:
The value for commonly built structures shall be determined by using Centralia Municipal Code 18.04.020 Building Code Review and Permit Fees. |
c.
Section 110.3.10 of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to add a sentence as follows:
Special inspections required by this code and Section 1704 shall be made by Special Inspection Labs and Inspectors certified and approved by Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) or based upon adequate documentation and approved national certification, the Building Official can approve an Agency for inspection and testing work. |
2.
The 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code, hereafter IRC, as adopted by the State Building Council as amended by Chapter 51-51 WAC, including Appendix H, Patio Covers, is hereby adopted with the following amendments:
a.
Section 105.2 of the International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
One-story detached, non-habitable accessory structures, with a maximum wall height of less than 14' and overall building height of 16' measured at the peak of the roof, and used as storage, playhouse or similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m). This exception does not include garages and carports. |
b.
R109.2, Inspection agencies, is amended to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability as required by Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) requirements for Special Inspection Agencies or based upon adequate documentation and approved national certification the Building Official can approve an Agency for inspection and testing work. |
c.
Table R301.2, Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, to be filled in as follows:
Ground Snow Load and minimum design is: | 25 psf |
Wind Speed (mph): | 85 mph sustained; 3-second gust up to 110 mph |
Seismic Design Category: | D1 |
Subject to Damage From Weathering: | Moderate |
Frost Line Depth: | 12-inches |
Termite: | Slight to moderate |
Decay: | Moderate to severe |
Winter Design Temp.: | 25° F |
Air Freezing Index: | 172 |
Mean Annual Temperature: | 52° F |
d.
Exclusions. The following are not adopted: Chapters 11 and 25-43 and Appendices F, Q, T, U, and V of the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code.
3.
The National Electric Code, 2017 Edition, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
5.
The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by the state is hereby adopted in its entirety.
6.
The International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council and as amended by Chapter 51-52 WAC, that includes 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 NFPA 58 and 2017 NFPA 54, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
7.
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, 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) is hereby adopted in its entirety.
8.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by Chapter 51-56 WAC, which includes Appendices A, B, and I, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
9.
The International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council and as amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
10.
The 2018 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code, Chapters 2, 3, and 4 and Appendix E, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
11.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
a.
Section 103.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1, General. |
[A] 103.1 General. The department of property maintenance inspection is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the Director of Community Development or his/her designee. All references to "code official" shall mean the Director of Community Development or his/her designee. |
b.
Section 103.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.2, Appointment. |
[A] 103.2 Appointment. The Director of Community Development is hereby appointed as the "code official." |
c.
Section 106 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 106, Violations. |
[A] 106.3 Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 107 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as indicated in CMC Chapter 18.04.040, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. |
[A] 106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted in accordance with CMC Chapter 18.04.040. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. |
d.
Section 107 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 107, Notices and orders. |
[A] 107.5 Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall be as set forth in CMC Chapter 18.04.040. |
e.
Section 111 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 111, Means of appeals. |
[A] 111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Hearings Examiner, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. |
[A] 111.4 Open hearing. Hearings before the Hearings Examiner shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. |
[A] 111.5 Postponed hearing. Postponement or continuance of an appeal may be requested by either Party to the matter. All postponements or continuances of a hearing shall be approved or denied by the Hearings Examiner. |
[A] 111.6.1 Records and copies. The decision of the Hearings Examiner shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the code official. |
[A] 111.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the board. |
[A] 111.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief administrative officer. |
[A] 111.8 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders (other than Imminent Danger notices) shall stay the enforcement of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the Hearings Examiner. |
12.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as amended by Chapter 51-54 WAC, including the following section, chapter, and appendix listed below, are hereby adopted in their entirety with the following amendments:
IFC Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads;
IFC Chapter 80, Referenced Standards; and
IFC Appendix B.
a.
Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1, Title. |
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Centralia hereinafter referred to as "this code." |
1. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the City of Centralia. |
2. Wherever the term "corporate counsel" is used in the International Fire Code, it means the attorney for the City of Centralia. |
3. "Fire Department" means the Riverside Fire Authority. |
4. "Fire Chief" means the chief of the Riverside Fire Authority or his/her designee. |
b.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. |
The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the International Fire Code, in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids outside in aboveground storage tanks is prohibited, are critical areas as established by Title 16 CMC, except for tanks that comply with Section 5704.2.8 Vaults. |
c.
Section 6104.2 of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 6104.2, Maximum capacity within established limits. |
The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the International Fire Code in which liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are established in Table 6104.3 when referring to above-ground containers. |
d.
Appendix B, Section B105, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
B105.1 One and two family dwellings. Water tender credit, as established by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau, shall be permitted to satisfy the minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one and two family dwellings in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). |
(Ord. 2469 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2509 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2532 § 4, 2023)