The Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State Building Code as defined in TMC § 2.02.100 is hereby included in the City of Tacoma Plumbing Code as adopted by this chapter. Section 104.5 and Table No. 104.5 are hereby deleted from the UPC. Fees shall be in accordance with TMC Chapter 2.09.
(Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14; Ord. 28729 Ex. B, 2021-01-26; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)
A. 
The Director of Planning and Development Services shall have the authority to develop rules, policies, and administrative procedures for, but not limited to, the following items:
1. 
Public notifications. Notices may be required for any permits issued under this chapter. When required, the notices shall be completed prior to the start of construction.
2. 
Project meetings. Permittees, contractors, and others associated with a permit may be required to attend Project Meetings related to permit requirements, to address neighborhood impacts such as dust and construction noise or other neighborly issues that arise from the contractor’s activities.
3. 
Construction nuisances. Additional requirements may be imposed on project construction activities that impact the surrounding neighborhood, such as public safety, dust and construction noises. Identification of these issues may be by a complaint, City and/or other regulatory inspection. A project meeting may be called to address the impacts.
4. 
Adjacent properties. No person engaged in work regulated by this chapter may utilize the neighboring properties for parking, materials storage, staging, access, or any other activity without the consent of the owner.
B. 
Violations of TMC Chapter 2.06 or any provision as required by the Director of Planning and Development Services under TMC § 2.06.015 shall be administered as outlined in TMC Chapter 1.82 – Uniform Enforcement Code, and/or Chapter 2.02.130 of this code.
C. 
As authorized by RCW 36.70B.140 permits issued under this section are exempt from the timeline provisions of RCW 36.70B.060 through RCW 36.70B.090 and 36.70B.110 through 36.70B.130.
(Ord. 28701 Ex. A, 2020-11-17; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05; Ord. 28980 Ex. A, 2024-09-24)
If there is a conflict between the UPC as adopted and amended in this chapter and the City of Tacoma Stormwater Management Manual, the City of Tacoma Stormwater Management Manual, as authorized by TMC Chapter 12.08, shall govern.
City sewer availability, building sewers (from a point two feet after passing through or under a building foundation), and private sewage disposal systems shall be in accordance with the City of Tacoma Side Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Availability Manual, as authorized by TMC Chapter 12.08. If there is a conflict between the UPC as adopted and amended in this chapter and the “City of Tacoma Side Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Availability Manual”, the “City of Tacoma Side Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Availability Manual” shall govern.
(Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)
(Adoption of Washington State Building Code Council amendments to the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code. Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; repealed by Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14)
(Amendments by deletion. Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; repealed by Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14)
(General amendments. Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; repealed by Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14)
101.6 Substantial Building Improvements. Buildings which are substantially improved, as defined in TMC § 2.02.760, shall be provided with an educational flyer regarding inflow and infiltration pursuant to the requirements of TMC Chapter 12.08.
(Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)
Private Sewer – A building sewer that receives the discharge from more than one (1) building drain and conveys it to a public sewer, private sewage disposal system, or other point of disposal. Private sewers shall only be permitted in accordance with the “City of Tacoma Side Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Availability Manual” as authorized by TMC Chapter 12.08.
(Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)
304.2 Public Sewer Availability.
When a public sewer is not available, alternative methods of waste disposal shall be determined in accordance with the “City of Tacoma Side Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Availability Manual” as authorized by TMC Chapter 12.08.
(Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)
(Amendment to UPC Section 403.4 – Metered Faucets. Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 27890 Ex. A, 2010-06-15; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; repealed by Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14)
423.0 Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems.
The purpose of this section shall be to implement water conservation performance standards for irrigations systems installed within the City of Tacoma. A new installation of an automatic in-ground irrigation system shall comply with the following:
1.
An automatic clock.
2.
Flow sensor and master valve capabilities able to detect leaks in zones.
3.
Electronic valves with backflow protection devices for underground valves or with air vacuum breaker for above ground anti-siphon valves as approved by the local water utility.
4.
Ability to sense rainfall. The component used to sense rainfall shall be exposed to weather and comply with either Item a or b:
 
a.
Interrupt the circuit to the valve to stop the irrigation clock from watering after a rainfall event, or
 
b.
Reduce irrigation timing based on the amount of rainfall or soil moisture sensors.
Exception:
The following landscaped areas are exempt:
1.
Landscaped areas in locations where they do not receive natural precipitation.
2.
Landscaped areas requiring irrigation for only one year of plant establishment before the irrigation system is decommissioned or removed. Areas where irrigation remains in place after 1 year shall meet the requirements of Section 423.0.
3.
Plant nurseries.
4.
Landscape areas less than 10,000 square feet.
5.
Modification or expansions to existing irrigation systems.
(Ord. 28155 Ex. A, 2013-06-11; Ord. 28363 Ex. A, 2016-06-14; Ord. 28957 Ex. A, 2024-03-05)