HomeMy WebLinkAbout2415 Adopting the Nonresidential Energy Code 1994 Second EditionORDINANCE NO. :25t! 5'
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.04.010 OF THE BUILDING
CODE OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING
THE NONRESIDENTIAL ENERGY CODE, 1994 SECOND EDITION
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt a Nonresidential Energy Code ordinance as a
policy matter; now therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, IN REGULAR
SESSION.ASSEMBLED, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 16.04.010 is amended to read as follows:
16.04.010 Uniform codes adopted.
A. There are adopted for the city, in conformance with the State Building Code Act, the
following codes:
1. The Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building Code standards and
appendix chapters, 1991 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
as amended by Chapter 51-16 WAC, except:
a. The new category of occupancy group designated "Group K occupancy" is
established. Group K occupancy shall include all factory-built mobile and modular homes. Group
K occupancy shall:
i. Comply with all applicable state structural codes including but not being limited
to the provisions of Chapter 43.22 RCW,
ii. Be attached to a fixed foundation, and
iii. Be permitted only in conformity to the zoning and other ordinances of the city;
b. A new category of occupancy designated "Group L occupancy" is established.
Group L occupancy includes those bulkheads, docks, and similar shore-related structures which
require a substantial development permit under the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 (Chapter
90.58 RCW). All structures within Group L occupancy shall be designed by a professional
engineer licensed to practice in the state and two sets of plans shall accompany each application
for a building permit;
c. Chapter 3, Section 302(b) Exception is amended to read as follows:
The Building Official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, etc., if s/he finds that
the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain
compliance with this code. Floor, walls, and roof framing plans for Group K occupancy, at the
discretion of the building official, may not be required.
d. Chapter 3, Section.301(b) shall be amended to read as follows:
(b) Exempted Work. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 6 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
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4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
5. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of
the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or
III-A liquids.
6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.
7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches abOve grade and not over
any basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and
Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in
which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and. if the Capacity does not exceed
5000 gallons.
12. Minor construction and alteration activities, as determined by the Building
Official, which the total valuation as determined in Section 304 (b) or as documented by the
applicant, does not exceed $1500 in any 12-month period; provided, that the construction and
or alteration activity does not affect any structural components, or reduce existing egress, light,
air and ventilation conditions. This exemption does not include electrical, plumbing or
mechanical activities. The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or
alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.032, as
amended and maintained by the state building code council under RCW 19.27.070.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be
required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws 'or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
e. Chapter 4, Section 409 - The definition for height of buildings shall take
preference over the zoning code definition;
2. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, including Chapter 22, Fuel Gas
Piping, Appendix B, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, except that in the case of
conflict between the duct insulation requirements of Section 1005 of this code and the duct
insulation requirements of Chapter 51-12 WAC, the Washington State Energy Code, the
provisions of the Washington State Energy Code shall govern;
3. The Uniform Fire Code and appendix chapters and the Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 1991 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the
Western Fire Chiefs Association, except:
a. Section 10.306(h) of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
(h) Group R Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15
dwelling units and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest
rooms. Residential or quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit
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and guest room portions of the building. The sprinkler system installed shall comply with the
requirements of Washington State Building Code Standard No. 38-3W.
b. Article 80 of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code is not adopted and
Article 80 of the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code is adopted in its place. The changes
made between the 1985 Edition of the UFC and the I988 Edition of the UFC for the purposes
of integrating Article 80 into other sections of the 1988 Edition of the UFC as listed in Chapter
51-16 WAC are also not adopted;
4. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, and the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code
Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
provided, that Chapters 11 and 12 of such code are not adopted; and further provided, that those
requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting of appliances as found in
Chapter 13 are not adopted;
5. The Washington State Regulations for Barrier-Free Facilities, 3rd Edition (Chapter
51-10 WAC);
6. The Washington State Energy Code, 199-14, 1st Edition, (ChaPter 51-11 WAC);
7. The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (Chapter 51-13
WAC).
B. In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsection A. 1 through A.7 of
this s~tion, the first named code shall govern over those following, excepting: 1. Where specific modification of the same is herein provided; and
2. In the case of conflict between the codes adopted herein and the provisions of
Chapter 51-10 WAC, the Washington State Regulations for Barrier Free Facilities, the
provisions of Chapter 51-10 WAC shall govern.
C. One copy of each such code has been filed with the clerk-treasurer of the city and is
available in his office, and said code is by reference adopted and incorporated herein as fully
as though completely set forth. (Ord. § 1, 1994; Ord. 2307 § 1, 1992; Ord, 2245 § 2,
1991; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1989; Ord. 2038 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1989 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1734 § 1, 1975;
Ord. 1728 § 2, 1975).
Section 2. Severability. If any section or provision of this'Ordinance or the
Nonresidential Energy Code or its application to any person or circumstance is declared
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
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Section 3. Superiority of Ordinance. Whenever any conflict occurs between any section
of this Ordinance and the Code referred to in this Ordinance, the Code shall prevail.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and
publication.
Read for the first, second
Port Townsend, Washingto~
1994.
ird times and passed by the City Council of the City of
thereof, held this /qqt~'day.of September,
John M. Clise, Mayor
Attest:
David A. Grove, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
MaryA. ~inters, cting City Attorney
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