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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - Development Services (002)Title 14 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 14.01 — General Provisions 14.01.010 Authority Chapter 36.32 RCW authorizes counties to adopt building regulations to promote public health, safety, and general welfare. 14.01.020 Purpose This title is adopted to implement building regulations that promote public health, safety, and welfare. This title shall be administered for the benefit of the health, safety and welfare of the general public and shall not be construed to establish any duties to protect or benefit any particular person or class of persons. 14.01.030 Severability If any provision of this title is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of all remaining provisions shall not be affected. 14.01.040 Definitions Words, terms and phrases used in this title are defined within the International Codes and in Grant County Code Chapter 25.08 and/or within the specific code adopted by reference herein. Chapter 14.02 - Reserved Chapter 14.03 - Reserved Chapter 14.04 - UNIFORM CODESIA 14.04.010 - Repealer and reenactment. Chapters 14.04 and 14-08 of the Grant County Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 14 -007 - CC. and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith are hereby repealed in their entirety and a replaced to read as follows. 111111q� i It is hereby declared to be the policy of Grant County, (the "county") and in the public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. The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council with appendices C, H, and J set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended; and 2. The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council with appendices set forth in Chapter 51-51 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended; and 3. The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI 2223.1 /NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); and 4. The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council with appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K7 L, M, N set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, 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; 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; 6. The Washington State Energy Code; 7. All Washington State Building Code amendments pursuant to the administrative authority of this jurisdiction; 8. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings most current edition as published by The International Conference of Building Officials, and Precedence: In the event of conflicting provisions among the code adopted in sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the above -referenced codes, the standards in 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 Development Services Department. 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. 14.04.050 - 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 \ADMINISTRATION 1.[A]105.1.1Annual Permit. |nlieu of an individual permit for each alteration toen already approved electrical, gas, mechanical orplumbing installation orfor the placement of common temporary stnuotures, the building official is authorized to iaama an annual permit upon application therefore to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified tnadespensons in the building structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit. 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 (11. 15 m2). measured from the outside corners of the supporting structure and provided overhangs and appurtenances donot exceed eighteen inches. 3. [A] and R 105.3 Application for Permit. Subparagraph 5. Not applicable. 4. [A] and Fl 105.5 Expiration. Every permit shall expire unless the vvod« authorized by such permit iscompleted within three years ofits issuance date. 5. [A] and Fl 105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit orcopy shall be kept on site of the work until the completion of the project, along with all other documents as required in the permit package. 8. [A] 109.1 and R1O8.1 Payment Vffees. 1. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by \avv 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 orcondition. 3. An application may not be deemed complete until either the permit fee and all associated fees orthe required deposit iopaid. 7. [A] 109.3 and R 108.3 Building permit valuations. For building permit purposes, the Building C)ffioio) 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 vvorh, including any and all materials, |ebor, and process or permanent equipment deemed necessary for the operation of the building. Valuation shall be based on ICC Building Valuation Data publication. The calculation of fees based on these valuations may be annually updated bythe Department etthe end ofeach calendar year. 8. [4] 100.8 and R 108.5 Refunds. The Director or their designee may authorize refunding ofany fee paid hereunder which Vvemerroneously paid orcollected; 1. All other refunds shall be per the Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution of the Board ofCounty Commissioners. 9. [A] 113 and R 112 Appeals. 112.1 General. 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 that decision. 2. The appeal process shall follow the process as outlined in the Grant County Unified Development Code Section 25.04 and are appealable to Grant County Superior Court. 10. 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/kits 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, ial, 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 work required at its relocated site, using the same valuation formula as used for new construction. 11. 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. 12. 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 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. 119.2 Factory Assembled Structures, which are not new title sales, shall comply with the original manufacturers set up specifications or ANSI Standard A225. 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 shall be corrected 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. 14.04.070 - Enforcement procedures. 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 1.32 Grant County Code.