HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 04-090-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 04-00 -CC
ORDINANCE NO. 04- t * -CC
A RESOLUTION / ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE
GRANT COUNTY CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN 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 OF THE FOLLOWING CODES, THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDING; 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 REPEALER AND RE-ENACTMENT
14.04.020 DECLARATION OF POLICY
14.04.030 ADOPTION BY REFERENCE
14.04.040 CODE AMENDMENTS GENERALLY
14.04.050 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.
14.04.060 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
14.04.070 CITATION PROCEDURE
14.04.080 PENALTIES
14.04.090 SEVERABILITY
14.04.100 EFFECTIVE DATE
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14.04.010 REPEALER .AND RE-ENACTMENT
Chapter 14.04 of the Grant County Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 92 -174 -CC, and amended
by ordinances 96 -159 -CC, 98 -178 -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conflict therewith are hereby repealed in their entirety and a re-enactment to read as follows.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 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:
The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council Inc., along
with Washington Stale amendments; and
2. The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council Inc
along with Washington State amendments; and
3. The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council Inc.
along with Washington State amendments, except that the standards for liquefied
petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.I NFPA, 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); and
4. The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council Inc. along with
Washington State amendments, 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: and
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 along with Washington State amendments: Provided, that any
provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted; and
6. The rules for making buildings and facilities accessible and useable by the physically
disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70,92. 100 through 70.92.160; and
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7. 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
8. 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, 5, 6 and 8 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 GENERALUY
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
14.04 050 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 ADMINISTRATION
(R) 105.2 building: 1. one story detached accessory structures used as too! and stefag
show playhouses, and similar- uses provided the. Floor area does not exceed 200 square
feet (11.15 m2).
2. (R) 105.2 building: ... 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which aro less than 24 :.,e es (6 10 ,nm) deep
do not exceed 5,000 gallons (, 8925 ) are installed in accordance with their label and
listing and are entirely above ground.
3. (R) 105.2, building: (new subsection) 14 Decks and landings accessory to Group R-3 as
applicable in Section 101.2 and Group U occupancies not more than 30 inches above
grade.
4. (R) 105.3 Application for Permit. Sub para 5. Shall be modified to read as follows: Be
submitted on the form provided by the Count\,
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5. (R) 108.3 Building permit valuations. Shall be modified 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 work 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. Valuation shall be based on nationally recognized
standards.
6. (R) 108.6 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;
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
of the permit fee paid when no work 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
review ing 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) 108.7 All fees for permits issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be by
resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
8. (New section) 117 Moved Buildings
117.1 Moved buildings. No person shall move any existing building or structure within or
into the County without first obtaining from the Building Department a building permit.
117.2 Application for Building Permit: Every application for a building permit shall be in
writing upon a form furnished by the Building Department, 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:
A report of a pre -move inspection and investigation of the structure by the
Building Department
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
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the building, and clearly indicating the steps to be taken to preserve/enhance said
condition.
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.
1. 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.
2. 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 residential construction.
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.
9. (New section) 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.
10. (New Section) 1 I9 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 park 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.
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119.2 Factory Assembled Structures, 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 premises
which from any cause endanger the life,
2. CHAPTER 3 DEFINITIONS
SECTION 301 - GENERAL. Add to definitions 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 prl emise which has any or all ... to be a
dangerous building orrp emise,
14.04.070 CITATION 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 PENALTIES
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
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 penalty of not more than Three Hundred and no, 100 Dollars ($300.00) for each day of
violation.
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14.04.090 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 July 1. 2004, from and
after the date of its final passage and adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Board of County
Commissioners adopt this ordinance, effective as set forth herein.
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PASSED this -- _ day oflmt� 2004
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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LeRoy C. Allison, air
ATTEST: ❑ ❑ ❑ t --
Tim SneaJ. Member
Clerk of the Board Er
❑ ❑ Deborah Kav loo e, Member
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