HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0899Ordinance No. 899
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 20.40 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING
THE 2012 UPDATES TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE; REPEALING THE
WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE; AND AMENDING RELATED PROVISIONS OF
THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature adopted the International Building
Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International
Energy Conservation Code, the International Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing
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 2012 editions, with amendments, of the International Building, Residential, Fire,
Energy Conservation, Mechanical, and the Uniform Plumbing Codes; 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 July 1, 2013; 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(20).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Section 20.40.010 Amended. Section 20.40.010 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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 ((2999)) 2012 editions of the following codes with amendments:
A. International Building Code;
B. ICC/AN SI ((A 1 1 7.1 _n�)) A117.1,
C. Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities;
D. International Residential Code;
E. International Fire Code;
F. International Energy Conservation Code;
G. International Mechanical Code;
(( )) H. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58);
((G-)) I. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) for LP Gas;
((t-)) J. Uniform Plumbing Code;
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((J:)) K. International Existing Buildings Code; and
(()) L. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Section 2. Section 20.40.015 Repealed. Section 20.40.015 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Section 20.40.110 Amended. Section 20.40.110 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Subsection J103.2 of the IBC, which lists work of a grading nature that is exempt from permit
requirements, is amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public,
and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code not exceeding 25
cubic yards.
3. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
4. All excavation for wells for utilities.
5. All excavation for trenches for utilities requiring a right-of-way permit.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate
or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the
lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design
professional.
8. Excavations and grading involving the movement of 25 cubic yards of earth or less,
and not involving a critical area.
9. A fill less than one foot in depth, and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than
5 horizontal to one vertical, or less than 3 feet in depth, not intended to support any
structures, which does not exceed 25 cubic yards on any one lot and does not
obstruct a drainage course.
10. A fill for the purpose of improving fish and wildlife habitat, which does not exceed 100
cubic vards on any one lot during any three consecutive year period and which
requires approval from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and/ or
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Section 4. Section 20.40.125 Amended. Section 20.40.125 of the Medina
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access
road shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official and must comply with
Appendix D103.5, and must be in accordance with Chapter 12.40 MMC. The use of
directional -limiting devices (tire spikes) is prohibited. Where security gates are installed,
they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
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operators, where provide, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for
automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F 2200. The width of a pate shall be at least as wide as the
required width of the access road. Gates on all properties shall be setback a minimum
distance of 20 feet from the roadway edge of pavement, except the Medina City Engineer
may increase or decrease this distance based upon safety and feasibility considerations.
Section 5. Severabi&. 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 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2013.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 10T" DAY OF JUNE, 2013 AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 1 OT" DAY OF JUNE, 2013.
Approved as o form:
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Kari Sand, City Attorney
Kenyon Disend, PLLC
Passed:
Published:
Effective:
06/10/2013
07/01 /2013
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Michael Luis, Mayor
Attest:
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Rack Baker, City Clerk