For the purpose of providing administrative provisions for the building code of Longview, including Chapters
51-11R,
51-11C,
51-50,
51-51,
51-52 and
51-56 WAC, Subchapter 1 of Chapter
51-50 WAC is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Longview, Washington, sometimes hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "this code." |
Section 101.4.2, Mechanical, is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Mechanical Code as amended by WAC 51-52 as adopted herein shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems. |
Section 101.4.3, Plumbing, is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by WAC 51-56 as adopted herein shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. Exception: When requested in writing by the permit applicant, on the permit application, the 2021 International Plumbing Code shall be considered an approved alternate for plumbing installations governed under the Uniform Plumbing Code. When approved Alternate plumbing codes are utilized, the entire plumbing installation shall be installed and governed under the provisions of the alternate code. The provisions of the State of Washington requirements for private sewage disposal shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. |
Section 101.4.4, Property Maintenance, is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code and Longview Municipal Code Chapter 16.32 (Unfit Dwellings and Structures) shall apply to all structures and premises; all equipment and facilities; all light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and the occupancy of existing premises and structures. |
Section 101.4.6, Energy, is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code as amended in WAC 51-11R and WAC 51-11C as adopted herein shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. |
Section 101.4.8, Electrical, is deleted.
Section 102.6, Existing Structures, is amended to read:
The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, or the International Fire Code as set forth in LMC Title 18, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. |
Section 103.3, Deputies, is deleted.
Section 104.1, General, is amended to read:
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code, including any requirements or regulations imposed on a project as a condition of a land use approval process, as those conditions relate to permit issuance as required in Section 105.3.1 and issuance of a certificate of occupancy as required in Section 111.2. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. |
Section 105.2, Work Exempt from Permit, is amended as follows: Subsections 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12 of Section 105.2 are deleted.
Subsection 11 of Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
Swings and other playground equipment. |
Section 108.3, Temporary Power, is deleted.
Section 109.2, Schedule Permit Fees, is amended as follows:
On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be charged and paid in accordance with the established fee schedules as set forth in Sections 109.2.1, 109.2.1.1, 109.2.1.2, 109.2.1.3, 109.2.2, and 109.2.3. |
Section 109.2.1 is hereby added, reading as follows:
Section 109.2.1 Building Permit Fee |
The fee for each building permit shall be as established in the community and economic development department master fee schedule. |
Section 109.2.1.1 is hereby added, reading as follows:
Section 109.2.1.1 Inspection Fee – Manufactured Housing |
The fees for inspections of manufactured housing situated in a mobile home park shall be as set forth in the community and economic development department master fee schedule. |
Section 109.2.1.2 is hereby added, reading as follows:
Section 109.2.1.2 Inspection Fee – Wood Stoves |
The fees for inspection of free-standing wood stoves shall be as set forth in the Community and Economic Development Department Master Fee Schedule. |
Section 109.2.1.3, Plan Review Fees, is added as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section 107, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee for reviews relating to the provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee and said plan review fee for all other reviews shall be 70 percent of the building permit fee as shown in the community and economic development department master 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. |
A building plan for one and two-family dwellings may be used repetitively upon request of the applicant and approval of the building official. When approved, the "Same As" plan shall be retained on file as a master plan. A building master plan may be used repetitively provided: |
1) All "Same As" development shall occur within the code cycle under which the master plan is approved. |
2) All "Same As" development shall occur within the same subdivision. |
3) The initial application submittal shall include three (3) complete sets of plans, including all supporting documentation, and one (1) limited set of plans consisting of a site plan, floor plan and exterior elevations only. |
4) All subsequent "Same As" applications shall not deviate from the approved master plan. |
5) Payment of all appropriate fees. The plan review fee for "Same As" plans submitted subsequent to the initial submittal shall be reduced to 30% of the building permit fee. |
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 1-A. |
Section 109.2.2 is hereby added, reading as follows:
Section 109.2.2 Mechanical Permit Fee |
The fee for each mechanical permit shall be as set forth in the Community and Economic Development Department Master Fee Schedule. |
Section 109.2.3 is hereby added, reading as follows:
Section 109.2.3 Plumbing Permit Fee |
The fee for each plumbing permit shall be as set forth in the Community and Economic Development Department Master Fee Schedule. |
Section 109.6 is amended to read as follows:
Section 109.6 Fee Refunds |
The Building Official may authorize the refunding of fees as follows. |
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. |
2. 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. 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 review effort has been expended. |
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. |
Section 113, Board of Appeals, is amended to read as follows:
Section 113.1 General – Appeal Board of Adjustment. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, the Appeal Board of Adjustment, as established by LMC chapter 19.12, shall have jurisdiction as provided in said chapter 19.12. |
Section 114, Violations, is amended to read as follows:
Section 114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. |
(Ord. 2894 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2906 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2941 §§ 2, 3, 2005; Ord. 2945 §§ 1 – 5, 2005; Ord. 2969 §§ 1 – 5, 2006; Ord. 3004 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3025 §§ 1 – 5, 2007; Ord. 3067 §§ 1 – 5, 2008; Ord. 3137 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3153 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3187 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3196 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3231 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3247 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3308 § 1, 2015; Ord. 3321 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3437 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3511 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3555 § 1 (Exh. F), 2025)