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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2245 Amending Ordinance 1530 and Adopting the 1991 Washington State Energy Code and Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1991 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE, AND THE WASHINGTON STATE VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CODE, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1530, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, TOGETHER WITH SECTION 16.04.010 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING CHAPTER 16.06 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Seo.tion 1. Summary. As required by state law, this ordinance adopts the 1991 Washington State Energy Code, and the Washington State VentilatiOn and Indoor Air Quality Code which become effective On July 1, 1991. Section 2. Section 1 of Ordinance 1530 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1989, 1734, 1728, 2038, and 2160 together with Section 16.04.010 of the Port Townsend MUnicipal Code, are each hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. 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, 1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as amended by Chapter 51-16 Washington Administrative Code, 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 RCW Chapter 43.22; (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 (RCW Chapter 90.58). 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 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 4, Section 409--The definition for height of buildings shall take preference over the zoning code definition; 2. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 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, 1988 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 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 1988 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 1988 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, 1988 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, Washington State Administrative Code); ((~)) 6. The Washington State Energy Code, ((Se~)) 1991 Edition, ~988-~-~he~e~)) (Chapter ((~-~)) 51-11, Washington State Administrative Code); ~nd 7,. The WashinqtoD State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.(Chapter 51-~3, Washington State Administrative Code%. - 2 - (Port Townsend, 6/91) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 B. In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsection A(1) through ((6)) (7) of this section, 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 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. Section 3. Repeals. Chapter 16.06 and any and all ordinances and provisions of the Port Townsend Municipal Code inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are here and hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained therein; provided, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 5. July 1, 1991. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect on Read for the first time on ~ ~ . ;~! and for the second and third time times and passed by t~e City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this ~TH day of ~7~ . , 1991. By ~1 Brent S. Shirley,. Mayg~ ATTEST: ~~ David A. Grove, City Clerk Approved as to form: Keith C. Harper, City Attorney Passed by the City Council: Signed by the Mayor: Published: Effective Date: , 1991. , 1991. , 1991. , 1991. - 3 - (Port Townsend, 6/91)