HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 1025CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
Ordinance No.1025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
REGARDING THE MEDINA CONSTRUCTION CODE,
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.40 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2021 UPDATES TO THE
WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE; AMENDING
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS REGARDING GRADING
SAFETY; AMENDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE FIRE
CODE; AMENDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE
BUILDING CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 16.40.010,
16.40.020, 16.40.050, 16.40.060, 16.40.070, 16.40.090,
16.40.100, AND 16.40.130; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND CORRECTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature adopted the International Building
Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International
Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, Washington State Energy Code, International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and directed
that the State Building Code Council adopt these as part of the State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW, the State Building Code Council
adopted the 2021 editions, with amendments, of the International Building, Residential, Fire,
Mechanical, Uniform Plumbing, Energy, Swimming Pool and Spa, Wildlife -Urban Interface,
collectively referred to as the Washington State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 19.27.031, the State Building Code shall be in effect
in all Washington State cities and counties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 51-50 WAC, the updated State Building Code goes
into effect March 15, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to incorporate the updated State Building Code
into the Medina Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of an ordinance pertaining to building codes is exempt from
the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(19)(b);
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Section 16.40.010 Amended. Section 16.40.010 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.010 - State Building Code adopted.
All construction activity and construction materials in the city shall be
governed by the State Building Code as adopted in Chapter 96, Laws of 1974,
as updated by the State Building Code Council to include the 2048202.1.
editions of the following codes with amendments:
A. International Building Code, Chapter 51-51 WAC;
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B. International Residential Code, Chapter 51-51 WAC;
C. IRteFRatienal FiFe Code, GhapteF 51 54A WAG;
D-. International Mechanical Code, Chapter 51-52 WAC;
D. International Fire Code, Chapter 51-54A WAC;
E. Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Chapter
E-E. Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapter 51-56 WAC;
Pd. Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51 -11 C WAC;
6-1. Washington State Energy Code, Chapter 51-11 R WAC;
141.- international Swimming Pool and Spa Code, WAC 51-51-0328;
1. Liquefied Pe#eleum Gas Gede, Nr-PA 58 (Pr-epane),:
J. National Fuel Gas Gede, NFRA 54 (NatuFal GasY,
K—.National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
All codes referenced in the state legislation are hereby adopted by reference
and included as if set forth in their entirety. This adoption shall include all other
related codes, standards, and amendments to the referenced codes adopted
by the State Building Code Council and enacted by the Washington State
Legislature.
Section 2. Section 16.40.020 Amended. Section 16.40.020 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.020 - International Building Code —Subsection 101.2 amended.
Subsection 101.2 of the 2019 International Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or
structures.
Exception: New and reconstructed detached one and two family dwellings not
more than three stories in height or 3,000 square feet or less in area, and
additions or remodel activity that does not exceed 25 percent of the value of
the existing structure may be constructed using the provisions of the
International Residential Code (IRC), as amended by the State Building
Codes Council. All buildings and additions to buildings constructed under the
IRC shall comply with the code provisions in the International Fire Code, the
State Energy Code, the State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, and the
Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards.
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless
specifically adopted.
Section 3. Section 16.40.050 Amended. Section 16.40.050 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.40.050. Work exempt from permit —Subsections 105.2 and R105.2
amended.
Subsection 105.2 of the 2019 IBC and Subsection R1 05.2 of the 2048 IRC,
which list work of a building nature that is exempt from building permit
requirements, are amended to read as follows:
Building.-
1 One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not
exceed 120 square feet.
2. All fences not over 4 feet in height above the existing or finished grade,
whichever is lower.
3. New fences or repair to existing fences over 4 feet in height, but less
than 6 feet in height above the existing or finished grade, whichever is
lower, and not exceeding a fair market value of $3,000.00. This
exemption shall not apply to structures designed or intended to be
used for sound attenuation purposes.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class 1, 11 or IIIA liquids.
5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent
grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of
an accessible route.
6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery limited to being erected not more than 30 days.
7. Temporary, prefabricated or mobile structures to be used on -site
during construction and removed upon completion of the project.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one
and two family dwellings and not affecting the structural coverage
allowance of the lot.
9. Interior and exterior trim, painting, papering, tiling, cabinets, counter
tops, carpeting, finished flooring and other similar finish work for which
inspection to verify code compliance is not required.
10. Pre -fabricated swimming pools located above grade that contain water
not over 24 inches in depth.
11. Ornamental or decorative ponds or pools that contain water not over
24 inches in depth.
12. Non -fixed and moveable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over 5 feet, 9 inches, in height.
13. Single-family residential decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area
provided the deck:
a. Does not exceed 30 inches above the finished grade at any point;
b. Is not attached to a dwelling; and
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c. Does not provide access to an exit door required by R311.4.
14. Boat moorage covers over open water not exceeding 120 square feet
in horizontally projected roof area and which otherwise fully complies
with all state and local requirements.
15. Re -roofing of a residence provided:
a. Replacement roofing materials use the same or similar type of
materials as the roofing materials being replaced;
b. The work performed does not activate other building or energy
code requirements;
c. The re -roof work does not reduce the existing ventilation or storm
drainage connections and dispersal; and
d. If the re -roof work involves asphalt composition overlaying
existing asphalt composition, the total layers of roofing does not
exceed two.
16. Any work not regulated by provisions of this Code or any elements of
the State Building Code.
The listings of exemptions for electrical, gas and mechanical shall remain
unchanged.
Section 4. Section 16.40.060 Amended. Section 16.40.060 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.060. Expiration —Subsections 105.5 and R105.5 amended.
Subsection 105.5 of the 2GU International Building Code and Subsection
R105.5 of the 244-8 International Residential Code are hereby amended to read
as follows:
Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, not more than two
extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension
shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The
processing of the extension may be subject to a fee set forth in the adopted
fee schedule.
All work authorized by a permit shall be completed and final inspections
made within 18 months from the date the permit is issued and all permits
shall finally expire by limitation 18 months from the date of issuance. The
building official is authorized to grant extensions for a period not to exceed
12 months provided the work authorized by the permit has not been
suspended or abandoned for any 180 day period after the time the work has
commenced. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable
causes demonstrated.
If work or inspections are incomplete at the time a building permit expires,
the property owner or their authorized agent may renew action on an
expired building permit by paying a new permit fee. The permit fee shall be
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based upon the building official's determination of percentage of inspections
completed and the fee schedule in effect at the time a new permit
application is submitted. However, the permit fee shall not be less than 25
percent of the fee calculated using the fee schedule in effect at the time the
new permit application is submitted. Any previous fees owed on the expired
permit shall be paid before a new permit is issued.
If work or inspections are incomplete at the time a permit, other than a
building permit, expires, the property owner or their agent may renew action
on the expired permit by paying a new full permit fee based upon the fee
schedule in effect at the time.
Section 5. Section 16.40.070 Amended. Section 16.40.070 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.070 Work commencing before permit issuance —Subsections 109.4
and R11 08.6 amended.
Subsection 109.4 of the 294 8 International Building Code and Subsection
R108.6 of the 2918 International Residential Code are amended to read as
follows:
Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining
the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation and
administration fee equal to the amount of the permit fee. This fee is in
addition to all other fees that may apply to the project.
Section 6. Section 16.40.090 amended. Section 16.40.090 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.090. Other inspections —Subsections 110.3.8110.3M and R109.1.5
amended.
Subsection 149.3.8M-3-I0 of the 2918 International Building Code and
Subsection R109.1.5 of the 2918 International Residential Code are amended
to read as follows:
In addition to regular code specified inspections, special inspections, and
structural observations required by this Code, the building official may
require visual observation and testing to confirm compliance with
approved construction documents for structural systems, mechanical
systems, plumbing systems, and energy systems. This inspection
requirement shall apply to all projects involving 4,000 square feet or
greater of new or additional floor area, or where the building official
determines such a requirement is necessary. All costs for inspections
under this subsection are the responsibility of the permit holder.
Section 7. Section 16A0.100 amended. Section 16.40.100 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.40.100 Temporary certificate of occupancy — subsections 111.3
and R1 10.4 amended.
Subsection 111.3 of the 2O6 International Building Code and Subsection
R110.4 of the 2Q8 International Residential Code are amended to read as
follows:
Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized, but not
required, to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before completion
of the entire work covered by the permits issued, provided that such
portion or portions shall be occupied safely. A temporary certificate of
occupancy may only be issued in association with a valid building permit.
A cash financial guarantee shall be required in an amount set at 50
percent of the permit fee, or $10,000, whichever is the lesser amount.
Section B. Section 16.40.130 Amended. Section 16.40.100 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.40.130. Sprinkler systems —Section 903.3.1 amended.
Subsection 903.3.1 of the 204-8 International Fire Code is amended to read
as follows:
903.3.1 Standards. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 and other
chapters of this Code, as applicable.
In addition, sprinkler systems shall be designed with a buffer to account for
water system fluctuations to include a low reservoir condition. Such buffer
shall be five percent for static pressures less than 50 p.s.i. and ten percent
for static pressures above 50 p.s.i.
Exception: Buffers are not required for systems designed in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.3 (NFPA 13 D).
Permit applicants shall independently verify site specific static pressure:
Prior to initiating sprinkler system;
Prior to installing any sprinkler piping, including the underground
supply; and
Prior to requesting any cover inspections.
The rest of Subsection 903.3.1 shall remain unchanged.
Section 9. Severabillity. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 10. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved
summary consisting of the title.
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Section 11. Corrections, Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk,
and/or the code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to this
ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references;
ordinance numbering„ section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.
Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect March 15, 2024,
PASSED BY THE CITY OU CIS ON THIS 121h DAY OF FEBRU ' fit', 2024 BY A
VOTE OF FOR, AGAINST, ANDABSTAINING, D IS SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 12111 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024
ssica o sm n, Mayor
Approved as to form: Attest;
Inslee Best Doezie�; yder, P.S.
Je nif r S. Robertson, City Attorney Aimee Kellerman, CMC, City Clerk
EFFECTIVE DATE: 311
ORDINANCE NO.: 1025
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