This chapter shall be known as the building code of the city.
(Ord. 570 § 1, 1975)
B.
Future amendments to the Building Code Act by the Washington State Legislature are adopted by reference without the necessity of amending city ordinances.
C.
Building Permit and Plan Review fees shall be as established from time to time by city of Pomeroy resolution.
(Ord. 570 § 2, 1975; Ord. 630 § 1, 1983; Ord. 652, 1986; Ord. 774 § 1, 2000; Ord. 802 § 1, 2004)
The current editions of the following codes, copies of which are on file with the city clerk for public inspection, are adopted by this reference as if fully set forth subject to any deletions, modifications, or amendments set forth in this chapter and if applicable, including any additions, deletions and exceptions as set forth in WAC Title 51, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended:
A.
The current edition of the International Building Code, including appendices I and J, published by the International Code Council, Inc. as adopted by the State Building Code Council as set forth in Title 51, WAC. To the extent other provisions of the city Municipal Code currently refer to the Uniform Building Code, all such references shall hereafter be interpreted as references to the International Building Code as adopted in this section.
B.
Except as provided in RCW 19.27.031, the current edition of the International Fire Code, including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and including all additions, deletions, and exceptions as set forth in Title 51 WAC, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended, is hereby adopted by this reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth as the fire code for the city of Pomeroy, except such portions as may be deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance.
D.
Except as provided in RCW 19.27.031 and RCW 19.27.170, the current editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and including all additions, deletions and exceptions as set forth in Title 51 WAC, as the same exists now or may hereafter be amended are adopted by this reference as if fully set forth as the Plumbing Code for the city of Pomeroy, except such portions as may be deleted, modified, or amended by ordinance.
E.
The most current edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
F.
The most current edition of the Uniform Sign Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
I.
The International Residential Code, including all appendices, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and including all additions, deletions and exceptions as set forth in Title 51 WAC.
Appendix H, Signs, of the International Building Code, as is or amended in the future is adopted; except Section H101.2 (1), (2), and (4), which are not adopted.
(Ord. 774 § 2, 2000; Ord. 802 § 2, 2004; Ord. 815 § 3, 2005)
A.
The Codes adopted by this chapter, with the exception of the Fire Code, shall be administered and enforced by the city Building Inspector or his or her designee.
B.
The city fire chief or his or her designee shall administer and enforce the Fire Code.
(Ord. 570 § 3, 1975; Ord. 774 § 3, 2000; Ord. 802 § 5, 2004)
A.
Appeals of a decision of an building inspector or fire chief shall be filed with the city clerk within fourteen calendar days of the issuance of the decision appealed and shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16.06 PMC applicable to administrative appeals, as the same exists now or may hereafter be amended.
B.
The board of appeals required by any code listed in PMC 16.24.220 shall consist of the city council. The city council shall hear and make final decisions on appeals from the decisions of the building official pursuant to the applicable code listed in PMC 16.24.220.
C.
Appeals of a decision of the city council shall be judicial appeals to the Garfield County Superior Court and must be filed in the superior court and served on the city clerk within twenty-one days after the date of issuance of the notice of final decision of the city council, pursuant to the applicable provisions of Chapter 16.06 PMC and Chapter 36.70C RCW as the same exists now or may hereafter be amended.
(Ord. 774 § 5, 2000; Ord. 802 § 6, 2004)
It is 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 the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 570 § 7, 1975)
A.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary set forth in any of the Codes adopted pursuant to this chapter, any person firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed by the provisions of this chapter, shall severally for each and every such violation or noncompliance, be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to penalty as set forth in Chapter 1.12 PMC, as now exits or as may be hereafter amended. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. When not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate misdemeanor offense.
(Ord. 570 § 8, 1975; Ord. 774 § 9, 2000; Ord. 802 § 8, 2004)
The city clerk/treasurer is hereby directed to maintain at all times one copy of each of the codes, appendices, and Title 51 WAC, adopted by this ordinance, for public inspection and use during business hours.
(Ord. 774 § 10, 2000)
Installation of a lot eligible manufactured home on a lot is permitted for those persons intending to establish a permanent installation. Persons wishing to have a lot eligible manufactured home installed on a lot must meet the following conditions/regulations.
A.
Size and construction as specified in the definition of a lot eligible manufactured home.
C.
Floor elevation to meet city flood plain regulations if the installation is in a flood zone.
D.
Anchoring is required. Anchoring shall follow those requirements found in WAC 296-150B-250 as a minimum. If the home is located in a flood zone, anchoring shall follow current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements as found in “FEMA 85-Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Areas” or any subsequent revision or replacement document.
E.
Utility connections (sewer, water, power) shall be of a permanent type, following current state adopted plumbing codes and electrical codes for permanent residences.
F.
Stairs, porch, or decks shall meet current International Building Code and International Residential Code requirements.
G.
House numbering shall be as required by PMC 16.24.300.
H.
The home shall meet all other requirements of a permanent residence in the zone installed in, including setbacks and off-street parking.
(Ord. 747 § 3, 1997; Ord. 802 § 9, 2004)