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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 09-097-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Grant, State of Washington ORDINANCE NO. 09- •�� �`�C'� RESOLUTION NO. 09- (�j'7.oC�,, AN ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04. OF THE GRANT COUNTY CODE RE: AMENDMENTS TO TI3E INTERNATIONAL SUILDING CODE AND/OR THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: Section 1. Chapter 14.04 GCC of the Grant County Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 04-090-CC, 07-074, and subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 08-109-CC, (12-16- 08), is hereby ainended as follows: 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Ordinance No. 04-090-CC, 07-074 and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith are hereby repealed in their entirety and a re-�n�ctrnei1t tc� read as foll9ws. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 14.04.020 DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Grant County, (tha "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. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 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 piovided in this chapter, there shall be in effect in all unincorporated areas of the countiy 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[,] I�Zc.; (b) The International Residential Code, published by the Intenlatioiial Code Council, Inc.; Ordinance Amendillg Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civi18\Departments\Ordivance�2009\Building Code\Ordinanca 14.04.05011-4-09 (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 Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223,1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); (3) The Intenzational Fire Code, puUlished 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 aiiy wording in this code, participants in religious cereinonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand- held candles; (4) Except �s provided in RCW 19.27.170, the Uniform Pluinbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Pluinbing 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 us�ble by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160. (6) All State Amendments shall apply. 1. Further, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings most current edition as published by the Intenlational Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted, and 2. The following I�iternational Building Code Appendices are hereby adopted: Appendix C, (Agricultural Buildings); and Appendix J(Grading). PRE�EDENCE: 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 copy of the adopted codes in this chapter. Codes will be maintained for public viewing at the Grant County Building Dapartment Office. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 14.04.040 CODE AMENDMENTS 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. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civi] 8\Departments\Ordinance�2009\Building Code\Ordinance 14.04.050 11-4-09 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 tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed -�9 200 square feet (' �.��) (17.95 m2), me�sured 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. (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 pacicage ...(the rest remains the same). 5. (R) 108.3 Building permit valuations shall be inodified to read as follows: for building permit purposes, the Building Official shall make the detennination ol 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 worlc, 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. 6. (R) 108.5 Refunds. Shall be modified to read as follows: The building oificial may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected; 1. The building ofF'icial 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 inay 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 Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civil8�Departments\Ordinance�2009\Building Code\Ordinance 14,04.050 11-4-09 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 Ue 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. Au application for appeal.,.construction is proposed. The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code. 112.3 Qualifications. The Hearing Examiner shall Ue appointed solely with regard to qualifications for the duties of such office and shall have such training or experience as will qualify the Hearing Examiner to conduct adininistrative 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 plaiining and building, and should have knowledge or experience in at least one 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 office or position with the County. The Hearing Examiner may be removed from office by the BOCC at will, 9. 117 Moved Buildings: 117.1 Moved buildings. No person shall move any existing building or structure inclusive of but not liinited 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. 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 Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civi18\Departments\Ordinance�2009\Building Code\Ordinance 14.04,050 11-4-09 purposes of this chapter/section. Such information may include but is not limited to; 1, A report of a pre-inove inspection and investigation of the stiucture by the Building Department; 2. Photographs of the building or structure to be moved; Report froin a licensed pest control contractor stating the condition of the building as to pest infestation; 4. Report from a registered engineer or architect stiating the sti-uctural condition of the building, and clearly indicating the steps to be tiaken to preserve or enhance said condition; 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 cllapter, 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 deficiencies noted in a Fire and Life Safety inspections by L &I. 2. In order to determine any matter regarding relocation of a buildulg or structure, the Building Official may cause any investigation to be made wluch he/she believes necessary. 3. Tenns and Conditions of Issuance: In granting a relocation permit, the Building Off"icial 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 ii� the district to which the buildii�g 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, Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civil 8\Departments\Ordinance�2009\Building Code\Ordinauce 14.04.05011-4-09 117.5 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 perinit. 118 Demolition Permits. 118.1 No person shall effect any demolition of any building or structure or �ny 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. 119 Factory Assembled Structures. 119.1 Permits. No person, firm or coiporation as the owner, buyer, or vendor of a Factory Asseinbled 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. 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 Defiiutions. Add to definitions: Factory AssemUled Structuzes shall be as dei'ined by Washington State Law. 14,04.060 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The Uniform Code fo�' 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. SECTION 202--ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS All buildings, premises'...(rest unchanged). Ordiilance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civi18\Departments\Ordinance�2009�I3uilding Code\Ordinauce 14.04.05011-4-09 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 followillg words) For the purpose of this code, any building or structure or premises which has any or all...to be a dangerous building or premises, (rest unchanged) (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 14,04.070 CITATION PROCEDURE. The procedures for issuance ol 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. (Ord. No. OS-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 14.04.080 PENALTIES. 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 hund�ed dollars, for each day of violation plus court accrued cost. 2. Every business, including without limitation, a coxpor�tion, a partnership or sole 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 dollars, for each day of violation plus court accrued cost. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 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. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) 14.04.100 EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance codified in this chapter 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. (Ord. No. 08-109-CC, 12-16-2008) Section 2.If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person, entity or circumstance is, for nay reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the ordinance or its application to other persons, entities or circumstances shall not be affected. Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civil 8\Departments\Ordinance�2009\Building Code\Ordinance 14.04,05011-4-09 Section 3.This ordiiiance, amending the existing text for chapter 14.04 GCC, shall be effective when signed. A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE AT 1:30 O'CLOCK P.M., ON THE 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. Enacted this 28t1i day ot' September, 2009. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ricliard Stevens, Vice-Chair Carolann Swartz, Membar 09/14/2009; 09/21/2009 Approved as to form: Dalton Lee Pence, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.04 of Grant County Code Civil 8\Departments\Ordinance�2009�I3uilding Code\Ordinance 14.04.05011-4-09