The city of Deer Park hereby adopts by reference the uniform codes identified in this section, as they may be amended by the Washington State Building Code Council or the state of Washington pursuant to Chapters 19.27 and 19.27A RCW from time to time, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alterations, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties. The codes adopted by reference herein, including all amendments thereto, shall be deemed a part of this section. Amendments to the codes adopted by reference herein shall be effective and enforceable as of the effective date of the approval of the codes by the state of Washington.
All references to RCWs and WACs set forth in this section shall be considered references to those RCWs and WACs as the same exist now or as they may hereafter be amended.
A.
International Building and Residential Code (IBC and IRC).
1.
The current edition of the International Building Code (IBC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance. The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements.
Appendix G, Flood Resistant Construction.
Appendix J, Grading.
2.
The current edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance. The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix E, Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings.
Appendix F, Passive Radon Gas Controls.
Appendix H, Patio Covers.
Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures.
3.
Fees for building permits issued under the IBC, IRC, IFC, IMC and UPC shall be as specified in the applicable code, unless alternative fees are established by city council resolution.
4.
Design Requirements. The tables below contain the local climatic and geographic design criteria and Manual J heating and cooling design criteria (Manual J design criteria is provided by the ACCA).
Climactic and Geographic Design Criteria | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ground Snow Load* | Wind Design | Seismic | Subject to Damage From | ||
Wind Speed (Gust) | Weathering | Frostline Depth | Termite | ||
56 – 65 lbs/ft2 | 110 mph | ISO 33 C | Severe | 36" | Slight |
Manual J Design Criteria | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elevation | Latitude | Winter Heating | Summer Cooling | Altitude Correction Factor | Indoor Design Temp | Indoor Design Temp |
2180 | 47° N | 70° F | 96° F | 0.932856 | 72° F | 75° F |
Manual J Design Criteria | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Winter Design Temp | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Flood Hazard | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temperature | Heating Temp Difference | Cooling Temperature Difference |
-5° F | Yes | 2010 Firm | 1232 | 44.2° F | 77° F | 21° F |
Manual J Design Criteria | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind Velocity Heating | Wind Velocity Cooling | Coincident Wet Bulb | Daily Range | Winter Humidity | Summer Humidity |
15 MPH | 7.5 MPH | 61 | H | 30% | 50% |
* Normalized ground snow loads are adopted as shown on the current Spokane County Ground Snow Load Map as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended. Minimum roof snow loads are adopted as shown on the current Spokane County General Residential Roof Snow Load Map as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended, except as otherwise set forth in this section. Minimum roof snow load for nonresidential occupancies shall be 45 lbs/ft2 or greater as determined by the building official in all cases where the minimum figure hereby established appears inadequate. Such determinations shall be based on analysis of local climate and topography and the publication "Snow Load Analysis for Washington" as published by the Structural Engineers Association of Washington. |
5.
a.
Professional Preparation of Plans. The city shall require a Washington-licensed design professional, licensed under the provisions of Chapter 18.08 or 18.43 RCW or Chapter 308-12 WAC to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building or structure containing five or more residential dwelling units or for doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a commercial building of any occupancy.
b.
Construction Plans. All submitted construction documents must be of sufficient detail to show the entire project with emphasis on the following:
i.
Structural integrity;
ii.
Life safety;
iii.
Architectural barriers (ADA accessible compliance);
iv.
Compliance with all applicable codes;
v.
Scope of work;
vi.
Special inspection requirements and protocols.
In general, the amount of detail required will vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the project.
B.
International Mechanical Code (IMC). The current editions of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all additions, deletions, and exceptions, as the same now exist or as they may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance, and 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).
C.
International Fire Code (IFC). The current edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code and including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance; provided, that, notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles. The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix B, Fire Flow for Buildings.
Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
D.
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Except as provided in Chapter 19.27 RCW, the current editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as the same now exist or as they may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance; provided, that any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted, and the rules adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160 are adopted.
E.
Washington State Energy Code. The current edition of the Washington State Energy Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in state law and as identified in WAC Title 51, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance.
F.
International Existing Building Code. The current edition of the International Existing Building Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in state law and as identified in WAC Title 51, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance.
G.
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The current edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in state law and as identified in WAC Title 51, as the same now exists or as it may be hereafter amended, except such portions as may be deleted or modified by ordinance.
H.
The 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. For purposes of Section 205 of Chapter 2, Enforcement, the hearing examiner for the city of Deer Park is designated as the board of appeals.
(Ord. 622 § 1, 1992; Ord. 668 §§ 1 – 4, 1995; Ord. 716 §§ 1 – 4, 1998; Ord. 811 § 1, 2004; Ord. 845 § 1, 2007; Ord. 889 § 1, 2010; Ord. 916 § 1, 2012; Ord. 928 § 1, 2013; Ord. 962 § 1, 2016; Ord. 999 § 1, 2021)