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Grant County,Washington
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER ORDINANCE No. 14- ��� CC
14.04 OF THE GRANT COLTNTY CODE RESOLUTI0101 No. 14- Q� '', CC
AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES 1N CONFLICT
THEREWITH; REENACTING A NEW
SECTION OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE
REGULATING THE ERECTION,
CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT,
ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING,
REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION
AND OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES WITHIN GRANT COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF
PERMIT FEES THEREFORE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously adopted Grant County
Resolution and Ordinance No. 09-097-CC for the purpose of repealing, reenacting, and
otherwise amending chapter 14.04 o�the Grant County Code ("GCC"); and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.32.120 authorizes the county legislative authority to adopt, by
appropriate resolution or ordinance, Washington state statutes and recognized codes and/or
compilations printed in book form relating to the construction of buildings, the installation of
plumbing, the installation of electric wiring, health, or other subjects, including codes and/or
compilations or portions thereof, together with amendments thereto, or additions thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have determined that it is in the best
interests of the county to repeal, reenact, and otherwise amend chapter 14.04 GCC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Grant County, State of Washington:
Section 1. Chapter 14.04 GCC be repealed and, pursuant to this resolution and ordinance,
the same is hereby reenacted and shall be added to the Grant County Code, as follows:
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14.04.010 Repealer and Reenactment
14.04.020 Declaration of Policy
,14.04.030 Adoption by Reference
14.04.040 Code Amendments - Generally
14.04.050 ELmendments to the International I3uilding Code and the International
Residential Code
14.04.060 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings
14.04.070 Enforcement Procedure
14.04.080 Penalties
14.04.090 Severability
14.04.010 Repealer and Reenactment
Chapter 14.04 of the Grant County Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 09-097-CC, and all other
ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith are hereby repealed in their
entirety and a re-enactment to read as follows.
14.04.020 Declaration of Policy
It is hereby declared to be the policy of Grant County, (the "County") and in the public interest,
and for the protection of the public health, safety, welfare and propei�ty of the residents of Grant
County to regulate the building industry in the unincorporated areas of Grant County and
regulate same, pursuant to its police powers.
14.04.030 Adoption by Reference
There is hereby adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington,
in conformance with the State Building Code Act, except as otherwise provided in this chapter,
there shall be in effect in all unincoiporated areas of the County the Grant County Building Code
which shall consist of the Washington State Building Code which is hereby adopted by reference
and shall consist of the following codes:
1. The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council; and �
2. The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council; and
3. The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, 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); and
4. The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, including
those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the
International Fire Code: PROVIDED that notwithstanding any wording in this code,
participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held
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5. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform �'
Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and �
Mechanical Officials: PROVIDED that any provisions of such code affecting sewers or
fuel gas piping are not adopted; ;
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6. The Washington State Energy Code; �
7. All State Amendments pursuant to the administrative Authority of this Jurisdiction; �
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8. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings most current edition as �
published by The International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted, and
9. The following International Building Code Appendices are hereby adopted: Appendix C,
(Agricultural Buildings); and Appendix J (Grading).
PRECEDENCE: In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections 1, 2, 3,
4, 8 and 9 of this section, the first named code shall govern over those
following.
ACCESSIBILITY: The County shall maintain on file not less than one (1) copy of the adopted
codes in this chapter. Codes will be maintained for public viewing at the
Grant County Building Department Office.
14.04.040 Code Amendments—Generally
Amendments to the state codes adopted herein are listed according to code reference, chapter
and section to provide for special provisions, alteration, clarification or deletions to certain
sections of the adopted codes to meet local conditions.
14.04 O50 Amendments to the International Building Code and tihe International
Residential Code
The following sections of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code
shall be modified to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION
1. [A] 105.1.1 Annual Permit. In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an
already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation or for the placement
of common temporary structures, the building official is authorized to issue an annual
permit upon application therefore to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing
one or more qualified tradespersons in the building structure or on the premises owned or
operated by the applicant for the permit.
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2. [A] 105.2 Building: 1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage !
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the area does not exceed 200 square feet I
(11.15 m2), measured from the outside corners of the suppoi�ting structure and provided
overhangs and appui�tenances do not exceed 18 inches. �
3. [A] and R 105.3 Application for Permit. Subparagraph 5. Not applicable. �
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4. [A] and R 105.5 Expiration. Every permit shall expire unless the worlc authorized by
such permit is completed with-in three years of its issuance date. �
5. [A] and R 105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on site of
the work until the completion of the project, along with all other documents as required in ';
the permit pacicage. �
10 .1 and R 108.1 Pa ment of fees. I
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1. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid.
Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any,
has been paid.
2. Unusual Structures or Conditions. Where an unusual structure or condition
exists for which no fee is specifically mentioned, the Building Official may
determine fees based on the type of construction and occupancy which most
closely resembles the unusual structure or condition.
3. An application may not be deemed complete until either the permit fee and all
associated fees or the required deposit is paid.
7. [A] 109.3 and R 108.3 Building permit valuations. For building permit purposes, the
Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any of the
provisions of this code. The value to be used in computing the building permit and
building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction worlc, including any
and all materials, labor, and process or permanent equipment deemed necessary for the
operation of the building. Valuation shall be based on nationally recognized standards.
8. [A] 109.6 and R 108.5 Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected;
1 All other refunds shall be per the Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners.
9. [A] 113 and R 112 Appeals.
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the
Washington State Building Code, there shall be and is hereby created an appeals process.
1. Appeals. Any person, firm or corporation that feels they have been the recipient
of an order, decision or determination by the Building Official that is in error may appeal
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that decision. Appeals will be submitted to the Grant County Building Department �,
(GCBD) along with a One Hundred Dollar and no 100/dollar, ($100.00)processing fee.
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2. The appeal process shall follow the process as outlined in the Grant County �
Unified Development Code Sections 25.16.190 through 25.16.210. !
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3. Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner shall hear appeals to the State Building ,
Code. The Hearing Examiner shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold '
office at their pleasure. The Hearing Examiner shall adopt rules of procedure for
cond'ucting its business.
10. (New section) 117 Moved Buildings
[A] and R 117.1 Moved buildings.No person shall move any existing building or structure
inclusive of but not limited to the following; Site built structures of any kind, over-the-road
container vessels, off site built storage buildings or retail purchased storage structures/lcits
within or into the County without first obtaining from the Building Department a building
permit.
117.2 Terms and Conditions of Issuance: In granting a moved building permit, the
Building Official may impose such terms and conditions as are necessary, in the opinion
of the Building Official, to ensure that its relocation will not be materially detrimental or
injurious to the public safety or welfare or to the property or improvements in the district
to which the building is to be moved, including, but not limited to, changes, alterations,
additions or repairs to the building or structure.
[A] and R 117.3 Fees. Building Permit. The fees for a moved building permit and plan
review shall be based upon the total value of the worlc required at its relocated site, using
the same valuation formula as used for new construction.
11. (New section) 118 Demolition Permits.
118.1 No person shall effect any demolition of any building or structure or any part thereo�
which is not exempted by Section 105.2 of the International Building Code without first
obtaining from the Building Department a demolition permit.
12 (New Section) 119 Factory Assembled Structures
119.1 Permits. No person, firm or corporation as the owner, buyer, or vendor of a Factory
Assembled Structure or as manufactured home parlc management shall cause or permit
, any Factory Assembled Structure to be located, placed or set within the County without
having first obtained the proper permits.
119.2 Factory Assembled Structures, which are not new title sales, shall comply with the
original manufacturers set up specifications or ANSI Standard A225.
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119.3 All manufactured homes built prior to HUD standards, (June 16th 1976), shall have ;
a Fire and Life Safety Inspection performed by Washington State Department of Labor ,
and Industries prior to the permit being issued and the manufactured home being moved.
119.4 All defects or deficiencies noted in a Fire and Life Safety inspections by L & I 'i
shall be cor�ected prior to the permit being issued and the manufactured home being �
moved. '�
119.5 Fees. Fees for Factory Assembled Structures shall be per the Fee Schedule adopted
by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
13. 202 Definitions. Add to definitions: Factory Assembled Structures. Shall be as defined by
Washington State Law.
14.04.060 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement if Dangerous Buildings
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be modified as follows:
1. CHAPTER 1 TITLE AND SCOPE
102.1 Purpose. It is the purpose of this code to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to
be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the Building Code, Housing
Code or otherwise available by law, whereby buildings or structures or premisas which from any
cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or
their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or demolished.
2. CHAPTER 2 ENFORCEMENT
202—ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
All buildings, premises or portions thereof which are determined after inspection by the building
official to be dangerous as defined in this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and
shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure
specified in Section 401 of this code.
3. CHAPTER 3 DEFINITIONS
SECTION 301 —GENERAL
For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be
construed as specified in either this chapter or as specified in the Building Code or the Housing
Code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the
context with which they are used. Webster�'s thiNd New InteNnational dictionary of the English
Language, Unabridged, copyright 1986, shall be construed as providing ordinary accepted
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meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used ,
in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
BUILDING CODE is the Uniform Buildzng Code promulgated by the International Conference ,
of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the i
provisions of Section 302 of the code. �
HOUSING CODE is the Uniform Housing Code promulgated by the International Conference of �;
Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
PREMISE is a tract of land, a house or building with the grounds, etc., belonging to it.
SECTION 302 - DANGEROUS BUILDING
For the purpose of this code, any building, structure or premise which has any or all of the
conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, provided
that such conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life, health, property or safaty of the
public or its occupants are endangered.
14.04.070 Enforcement Procedure
The procedures for issuance of notices of violation, citations, hearings, assessments and payment
of monetary penalties shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 25.16 Grant County
Code. Hearings on Citations and Notices of violation(s) issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be
held before the Grant County Hearings Examiner and Enforcement shall be per Chapter 25.16 of
the Grant County Code.
14.04.080 Penalties (Reserved)
14.04.090 Severability
If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person, entity or circumstance is, for
any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the ordinance or its application to
other persons, entities or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 2. This ordinance/resolution repealing, reenacting, and otherwise amending chapter
14.04 of the Grant County Code shall be effective when signed.
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A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE AT ;
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Enacted this�� �`day of ",e�C�e--� , 2014. �
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Caro Swartz, Chair
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Cindy Ca er, Member
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Daltori L�° Pence
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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