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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 08-� �� -CC
ORDINANCE NO. 08- �0� -CC
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A RESOLUTION / ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE
GRANT COUNTY CODE 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 BY ADOPTION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING
CODE WHICH CONSISTS MOSTLY OF THE "INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL" BODY OF CODES KNOWN COMMONLY AS THE
INTERNATIONAL CODES AND OTHERS AS ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE HERE-IN; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
AND THE COLLECTION OF PERMIT FEES THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
GRANT COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, as follows:
CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE
SECTIONS
14.04.010
14.04.020
14.04.030
14.04.040
14.04.050
14.04.060
14.04.070
14.04.080
14.04.090
14.04.100
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REPEALER AND RE-ENACTMENT
DECLARATION OF POLICY
ADOPTION BY REF�RENCE �
CODE AMENDMENTS GENERALLY
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
CITATION PROCEDURE
PENALTIES
SEVERABILITY
EFF�CTIVE DATE
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14.04.010 REPEALER AND RE-ENACTMENT
Chapter 14.04 of the Grant County Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 04-090-CC, 07-074 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other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith are hereby repealed in their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 property 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 unincorporated 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)(a) The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc.;
(b) The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.;
(2) The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc., except
that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling
of Liqueiied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code);
(3) The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc., 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 candles;
(4) 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;
and
(5) The rules adopted by the council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities
accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW
70.92.100 through 70.92.160.
(6) All State Amendments shall apply.
Further, 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
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2. The following International Building Code Appendices are hereby adopted: Appendix C,
(Agricultural Buildings); and Appendix J (Grading).
PREC�DENCE: In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and 6 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 Depai�tment Office.
14.04.040 CODE AMENI)MENTS GENERALLY
Amendments to the state codes adopted here-in are listed according to code reference, chapter and
section as the need is intended to allow special provisions, alteration, clarification or deletions to
certain sections of the adopted codes.
14.04 O50 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND THE
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 ADNiINISTRATION
(R) 105.2 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 (11.15 m2), measured from the outside corners of the supporting structure and
provided overhangs and appurtenances do not exceed 18 inches.
2. (R) 105.3 Application for Permit. Sub Para 5. Replace with the following: Be submitted
on the form provided by the County.
3. (R) 105.5 Expiration. (Replace entire section with the following). Every permit shall
expire unless the work authorized by such permit is completed with-in three years of it's
issuance date.
4. (R) 105.7 Modify as follows: The building permit or copy thereof along with all
documents as required in the permit package...(the rest remains the same).
5. (R) 108.3 Building permit valuations shall be modi�ed to read as follows: 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 for
which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical,
plumbing, heating air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
process or permanent equipment deemed necessary for the operation of the building.
Valuation shall be based on nationally recognized standards.
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6. (R) 108.5 Refunds. Shall be modified to read as follows: The building official may
authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected;
1 The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no worlc has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code;
2. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of
the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is
done; and
3. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permit applicant not later than 180 days
after the date of fee payment.
7. (New section) (R) 108.6 All fees for permits issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be by
resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
8. Section 112 Hearing Examiner, (replace entire section with the following):
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 this
code, there shall be and is hereby created a Hearing Examiner. 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 conducting its
business.
112.2 Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal. .. construction is proposed. The
Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
112.3 Qualifications, The Hearing E�aminer shall be appointed solely with regard to
quali�cations for the duties of such office and shall have such training or experience
as will qualify the Hearing Examiner to conduct administrative or quasi judicial
hearings utilizing land use regulatory codes, building and fire regulatory codes, and
life safety regulatory codes and must have expertise and experience in planning and
building, and should have knowledge or experience in at least one(1) of the
following areas: "environmental sciences, law, architecture, economics, or
engineering." The person appointed as the Hearing Examiner should have experience
in drafting records of decisions which incorporate findings of fact and conclusions of
law. The Hearing Examiner shall hold no other elective or appointive of�ce or
position with the County. The Hearing Examiner may be removed from office by the
BOCC at will.
9. (New Section) 117 Moved Buildings
117.1 Moved buildings. No person shall move any existing building or structure
inclusive of but not limited to the following; 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.
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117.2 Application for Building Permit: Every application for a building permit shall
be in writing upon a form furnished by the Building Depai�tment, and shall set forth
such information as may reasonably be required in order to carry out the purposes of
this chapter/section. Such information may include but is not limited to:
1. A report of a pre-move inspection and investigation of the structure by the
Building Depai�tment
2. Photographs of the building or structure to be moved;
3. Report from a licensed pest control contractor stating the condition of the
building as to pest infestation;
4. Report from a registered engineer or architect stating the structural condition
of the building, and clearly indicating the steps to be taken to preserve or
enhance said condition.
5. All manufactured homes built prior to HUD standards, (June 1976), shall
have a Fire and Life Safety Inspection performed by Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries.
117.3 Correction of Defects.
Before Issuance of Permit: If the building or structure to be moved fails to meet any of the
standards set forth in this chapter, but it appears to the Building Official that the
deficiencies can be corrected, the permit shall be issued only on condition that all
deficiencies be corrected prior to the building being moved and per the following:
All defects or deficiancies noted in a Fire and Life Safety inspections by L
&I.
2. In order to determine any matter regarding relocation of a building or
structure, the Building Official may cause any investigation to be made
which he/she believes necessary.
3. Terms and Conditions of Issuance: In granting a relocation 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.
117.4 Fees.
Building Permit. The fees for the building permit and plan review shall be
based upon the total value of the building or structure at its relocated site,
using the same valuation formula as used for new construction.
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117.5 Expiration.
A relocation permit shall expire and become null and void if the moving of the
building or structure onto a permanent foundation is not completed within ninety
(90) days from the date of issuance of the permit.
(New Sectzon) 118 Demolition Permits.
118.1 No person shall effect any demolition of any building or structure or any part thereof
which is not exempted by Section 105.2 of the International Building Code without first
obtaining from the Building Department a demolition permit.
(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 for placement.
119.2 Factory Assembled Structures, other than those meeting the definition of
Recreational Vehicle, which are not new title sales, shall comply with Section 117
Moved Buildings, of this code.
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
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 OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be modified as follows:
1. CHAPTER 1 TITLE AND SCOPE SECTION
102 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
102.1 Purpose. (add the following word)...whereby buildings or structures or rep mises
which from any cause endanger the life, ...
2. SECTION 202-ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
All buildings, premises' . . . (rest unchanged).
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3. CHAPTER 3 DEFINITIONS
SECTION 301 - GENERAL. Add to de�nitions: Premise, A tract of land. A house or
building with the grounds, etc., belonging to it.
SECTION 302 - DANGEROUS BUILDING (add the following words) For the purpose
of this code, any building or structure or remise which has any or all...to be a dangerous
building or rp emise, (rest unchanged)
14.04.070 CITATI01�1 PROCEDURE
The procedures for issuance of a notice of Infraction, hearings, assessments and payment of
monetary penalties, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7.08 RCW. Hearings on
Notices of Infractions issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be held in Grant County District Court.
14.04.080 PEloiALTIE�
1. Every person who violates any provisions of the codes adopted by this ordinance shall
forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than Three Hundred and No/100 Dollars
($300.00), for each day of violation plus court accrued cost.
2. Every business, including without limitation, a corporation, a partnership or sole
proprietorship, that violates any of the provisions of the codes adopted by this ordinance,
shall forfeit and pay a civil panalty of not more than Three Hundred and no/100 Dollars
($300.00), for each day of violation plus court accrued cost.
14.04.90 SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance, or its application to any person, business or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance or the application of the
provisions to other persons, businesses or circumstances, shall not be affected.
14.04.100 EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters
established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2009, from and
after the date of its final passage and adoption.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Board of County
Commissioners adopt this ordinance, effective as set forth herein.
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Effective this day of �, 200�.
Signed this �� day of s��p� - , 2008.
Attest:
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erk of the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Gran ounty, Wash' gton
Richard Stevens, Chair
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LeRoy Allison
Cindy Ca r