CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 803

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1 CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 803 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON, AMENDING, REPEALING, AND REPLACING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF OCEAN SHORES MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, on July 1, 2004, the State of Washington adopted the following codes and amendments as the Washington State Building Code: The current editions of the International Building Code, Standards and Amendments with adopted appendix J (WAC 51-50); the International Residential Code, Standards and Amendments (WAC 51-51); the International Uniform Mechanical Code, Standards and Amendments (WAC 51-52); the International Fire Code, Standards and Amendments (WAC 51-54), as published by the International Code Council; the Uniform Plumbing Code, Standards and Amendments (WAC 51-56, 51-57) as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with State Building Code Council Amendments; the current Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11); and the current Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (WAC 51-13); and WHEREAS, WAC M-600 establishes standards for the installation of manufactured homes; and WHEREAS, in order to meet the current and future needs of the City, it is necessary for the City to adopt updated editions of the Washington State Building Code as such updated editions are enacted; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. read as follows: Ocean Shores Municipal Code Section is hereby amended to Building division established. There is established a building division within the department of Public Works of the city. The building division is administered under the general supervision of the public works director, by the building official or designee who is charged with enforcement of the codes adopted in this Title, with the exception of the Fire Code, which shall be enforced by the Fire Chief or designee. The building official or designee is authorized to issue building permits for all construction and remodeling and all building projects which require the review of plans and the issuance of a permit. With the exception of the Fire Code, the building official is authorized Page 1 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

2 to render interpretations of this title, and to adopt policies and procedures to clarify the application of its provisions. The Fire Chief or designee is authorized to render interpretations of the Fire Code, and to adopt policies and procedures to clarify the application of its provisions. With the exception of single-family residential construction, no permits or amendments to permits for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy which affect the Fire Code shall be issued by the City without the signature of the Ocean Shores Fire Chief or designee on the permit or permit amendment. Section 2. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter is hereby repealed in its entirety. A new Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter is hereby adopted, to read as follows: Adoption. The International Building Code, International Building Standards and the adopted Appendix J, of the International Code Council, current edition, and the Washington State Building Code Council Amendments as published in Chapter WAC, and the City of Ocean Shores Amendments as adopted by this ordinance are hereby adopted and are effective as of July 1, References to the prior building code which are still contained in other sections of the Ocean Shores Municipal Code are hereby amended by this reference to reflect the City's adoption of the new codes contained herein Basic Wind Loads, Section (1) The determination of the wind loads shall be by Figure 1609 or by ASCE 7 or by Figure 6-1 when using the provisions of ASCE 7. Basic wind speed for the special wind regions indicated, near mountainous terrain, gorges, and ocean promontories, shall be in accordance with local jurisdiction requirements of 100 Vfm fastest mile wind speed. Basic (mph) speeds determined by the City shall be in accordance with Section of ASCE 7. (2) In non-hurricane-prone regions, when the basic wind speed is estimated from regional climatic data, the basic wind speed shall be not less than the wind speed associated with an annual probability of 0.02 (50-year mean recurrence interval), and the estimate shall be adjusted for equivalence to a 3-second gust wind speed at 33 feet (10 m) above ground. The data analysis shall be performed in accordance with Section of ASCE Finished floor elevations in B-1 and B-2 zones. Any new construction after date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Section, shall have all finished floor elevations a minimum of one foot above the existing crown of roadway fronting property. Page 2 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

3 Building permits and fees. A. The fee schedule for building permit fees shall follow the form set forth as Table 1-A of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code hereafter referred to as Table 1-A, based on the Building Valuation Data provided by the International Code Council. B. The fee schedule for commercial and multifamily building permits shall follow the fees set forth in Table 1-A, and shall be imposed in full as of the effective date of the adoption of the current edition of the International Building Code, and shall be amended to reflect the annual updates in the Building Safety Journal provided by the International Code Council Copies on file. Not less than one copy of the International Building Code Published by the International Code Council, current edition with amendments by the Washington State Building Code Council, shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk Violation - Penalty. Any and all violations of this title shall be Class B offenses as defined in Title 7 of this code, unless specifically classified otherwise. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 3. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Section is hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new Section is hereby adopted, to read as follows: Adoption The International Residential Code, International Standards and the adopted appendixes, C, G, of the International Code Council current edition, along with Washington State Building Code Council Amendments as published in Chapter WAC, are hereby adopted by reference and are effective as of July 1, Basic Wind Speed. (1) The determination of the wind loads shall be determined by Figure 1609 or by ASCE 7 or by Figure 6-1 when using the provisions of ASCE 7. Basic wind speed for the special wind regions indicated, near mountainous terrain, gorges, and ocean promontories, shall be in accordance with local jurisdiction requirements of 100Vfm fastest mile wind speed(mph). Basic speeds determined by the local jurisdiction shall be in accordance with Section of ASCE 7. Page 3 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

4 (2) In non-hurricane-prone regions, when the basic wind speed is estimated from regional climatic data, the basic wind speed shall be not less than the wind speed associated with an annual probability of 0.02 (50-year mean recurrence interval), and the estimate shall be adjusted for equivalence to a 3-second gust wind speed at 33 feet (10 m) above ground in exposure Category C. The data analysis shall be preformed in accordance with Section of ASCE Residential Building Permit Fees. The fee schedule for residential building permit fees shall follow the form set forth as Table 1-A of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code (hereafter referred to as Table 1-A, based on the Building Valuation Data provided by the International Code Council. (A) With respect to all residential construction, fees for all permits issued shall be set forth in Table 1-A and updated annually in the Building Safety Journal provided by the International Code Council as of the effective date of the adoption of the current edition of the International Residential Code Copies on file. Not less than one copy of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council Current Edition, with amendments by the State of Washington Building Code Council, shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk Violation Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A offense as defined in Title 7 of this code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 4. follows: OSMC Sections and are hereby amended to read as Adoption. The current edition of the Washington State Energy Code as set forth in RCW 19.27A.020 and Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-11, is hereby adopted by reference. Chapters 1 through 10 of this code shall be known as the Washington State Residential Energy Code, chapters 11 through 20 of this code shall be known as the Washington State Nonresidential Energy Code Violation -Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Page 4 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

5 Energy Code Permit Fees. Before any energy code permit is issued, the person, firm, or corporation making application for such permit shall pay a fee in accordance with the fee schedule of 25 percent of the building plan review fee, based upon the current edition of the Building Valuation Data of the International Code Council. Section 5. to read as follows: OSMC Sections , , and are hereby amended Definitions. A. "Manufactured home" means; a single-family dwelling built in accordance with the department of housing and urban development (HUD), manufactured home construction and safety standards act, which is a national, preemptive building code. Beginning July 1, 2005, RCW , added to the definitions, New or designated manufactured home which: (1). Is comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than twelve feet wide by thirty-six feet long; and (2) was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of not less than 3:12 pitch; and (3) has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional sitebuilt International Residential building code single-family residences. New manufactured home means any manufactured home required to be titled under Title 46 RCW, which has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser, and is not a used mobile home as defined in RCW (2). B. "Mobile home" means a factory-build dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to standards other than the HUD code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the state. Mobile homes have not been built since introduction of the HUD manufactured home construction and safety standards act. C. "Modular home" means a building constructed according to the State Department of Labor and industries specifications for factory-built homes. (Ord (part), 1976) Foundations required. All installations of manufactured homes within the city shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions, or the specifications of an engineer or architect licensed in Washington state or the American National Standard Institute s (ANSI) A225.1, for relocated homes when the manufacturer s installation instructions are not available. The city requires concrete ribbon, runner or full slab foundations. WAC M-600, allows local jurisdictions to impose their requirements for snow and wind loads on manufactured homes as long as all structures within their jurisdiction are required to comply with the same standard and provided those installing the manufactured home are given options to satisfy that standard. WAC M-0610(1)(c). Page 5 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

6 A. A manufactured home must be anchored per the manufacturer s installation instructions or per the design of a professional engineer or architect licensed in Washington. B. A manufactured home must have a skirting around its entire perimeter. It must be installed per the manufacturer s installation instructions or if the manufacturer is not specific, the skirting must be of materials suitable for ground contact. Metal fasteners must be galvanized, stainless steel or other corrosive resistant material. Ferrous metal members in contact with the earth, other than those that are galvanized or stainless steel, must be coated with an asphaltic emulsion. Skirting must not be attached in such a manner that can cause water to be trapped between the skirting and siding or trim. The skirting must be recessed behind the siding or trim. C. The manufactured home site must be prepared per the manufacturer s installation manual or per ANSI A225.1, 1994 edition. D. The foundations for new or designated manufactured homes in divisions other than Divisions 5A, 7, 12, or 24A shall have foundations in accordance with OSMC Permit fees. The building permit fee for all manufactured homes placed in Divisions 5A, 7, 12 and 24A shall be as follows: manufactured homes up to fourteen feet in width shall be assessed a permit fee of four hundred fifteen dollars. The permit fee for a manufactured home having a width of fifteen to twenty-eight feet, shall be six hundred sixty five dollars. Manufactured homes exceeding twenty-eight feet in width shall be assessed a permit fee of seven hundred fifteen dollars. New or designated manufactured homes placed in other than the above four (4), divisions shall have permit fees determined by the same method as traditional site-built homes Violation Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 6. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Section , and are hereby amended to read as follows: Adoption. The current edition of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (VIAQ), as set forth in RCW , is hereby adopted by reference. Page 6 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

7 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code Permit Fees. Before any VIAQ code permit is issued, the person, firm, or corporation making application for such permit shall pay a fee in accordance with the fee schedule of 25 percent of the building plan review fee based upon the current edition of the Building Valuation Data of the International Code Council Violation Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 7. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Sections and are hereby amended to read as follows: Adoption. The International Mechanical Code of the International Code Council, current edition, and the current edition of the Washington State Building Code Council Amendments as published in Chapter WAC is hereby adopted by reference and became effective July 1, Violation -- Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 8. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Sections and are hereby amended to read as follows: Adoption. The Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, current edition, with Appendix D and the current edition of the Washington State Building Code Council Amendments as published in Chapters and WAC, is adopted by reference, and is effective as of July 1, Violation-Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 9. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter is hereby repealed in its entirety. A new Chapter is hereby adopted, to read as follows: Page 7 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

8 Adoption. The National Electrical Code, current edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, together with amendments thereof and additions thereto, is adopted by reference as the electrical code of the city. The provisions of this code shall regulate the installation, alteration, or repair of electrical wiring and service equipment in the city Violation - Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a Class A offense as defined in Chapter 7 of this code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Section 10. Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter is hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new Chapter is hereby adopted, to read as follows: Adoption. (1) The International Fire Code, 2003 Edition, and the Washington State Amendments as amended and as published in Chapter WAC, and Appendices B, C, and D, and the City of Ocean Shores Amendments as amended and adopted by this ordinance are hereby adopted, as follows: IFC Section (new section) Permit fees. Permit fees shall be as specified in the City of Ocean Shores Resolution #406. IFC Section 108 Board of Appeals is not adopted. IFC Sections 109 Violations and Violation Penalties, are not adopted. IFC Section 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. IFC Section 503 shall be adopted as written by the International Code Council. IFC Section Building height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than twenty-four (24) feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than sixteen (16) feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access. Page 8 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

9 Exceptions: 1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section or Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. 3. Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that the hose connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance with Section Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. IFC Section Marinas Scope. Marina facilities shall be in accordance with Section 905 and all other applicable requirements of this code Plans and approvals. Plans for marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved by the fire chief or designee prior to installation. The work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation Permits. Permits are required to use open-flame devices for maintenance or repair on vessels, floats, piers or wharves Definitions. For the purpose of this section certain terms are defined as follows: "Float" is a floating structure normally used as a point of transfer for passengers and goods, or both, for mooring purposes. "Marina" is any portion of the ocean or inland water, either natural or artificially protected, for the mooring, servicing or safety of vessels and shall include artificially protected works, the public or private lands ashore, and structures or facilities provided within the enclosed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers. Page 9 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

10 "Pier" is a structure built over the water, supported by pillars or piles, and used as a landing place, pleasure pavilion or similar purpose. "Vessel" is watercraft of any type, other than seaplanes on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation. Included in this definition are non-transportation vessels such as houseboats and boathouses. "Wharf" is a structure or bulkhead constructed of any material built at the shore of a harbor, lake or river for vessels to lie alongside of, and piers or floats to be anchored to Fire Prevention Combustible debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not be deposited or accumulated on land beneath marina structures, piers or wharves Rubbish containers. Containers with tight fitting or self-closing lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or rubbish Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with the Electrical Code as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations Fire-protection equipment General. Piers, wharves, floats with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be equipped with fire-protection equipment in accordance with Section Standpipes. Portions of floats more than two hundred fifty (250) feet from fire apparatus access and marine motor fuel-dispensing stations shall be provided with an approved Class I, wet standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 and NFPA Hose connections. Hose connections shall be a single 2.5 inch connection with a valve. Hose connections shall be provided so no area of a pier, wharf or float is more than 150 feet as the hose lies on the pier, wharf or float from the next hose connection Fire department inlet connection. At the shore end, the waterline shall be equipped with a 4 inch Stortz fitting Areas subject to freezing. Waterlines shall normally be dry where subject to freezing temperatures Access and water supply. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water supply systems with on-site fire hydrants when required by the Chief. Such roads and water systems shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 503 and 508. Page 10 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

11 Portable fire extinguishers. One fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A, 20-B:C, shall be provided at each required hose connection. Additional fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Section 906 and NFPA Transmission of alarms. Means shall be available for the immediate notification of the fire department Definition. The term "jurisdiction" as used in the above adopted codes shall mean the city of Ocean Shores Appeals. Whenever the fire chief denies an application or refuses to authorize a permit or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief to the city's hearing examiner within ten (10) days of the decision appealed Repeal and savings. All provisions of this code which conflict or are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any uniform codes adopted pursuant to this chapter are repealed Copies on file. Not less than one copy of the Uniform Fire Code, current edition and the current Edition of the State Building Code Council Amendments, shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk Violations - Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A offense as defined in Title 7 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall be a separate offense. Page 11 of 12 Ordinance No. 803

12 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, at an open public meeting thereof, on this 27th day of February ATTEST: MICHAEL E. PATRICK, Mayor DIANE J. FOSS, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: JO-ELLEN THOMAS, City Attorney Page 12 of 12 Ordinance No. 803