HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-012ORDINANCE NO. 2010-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16 RELATING TO
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of the Arlington Municipal Code are outdated and require
revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has requested revisions be made to
Title 16, relating to the regulation of buildings and their construction;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.04.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code Section 15.10.020 is amended to read as follows:
16.04.020 Documents adopted by reference.
The current edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International
Code Council, as set forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-50 and
adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of RCW
19.27, is adopted by reference as the city's building code.
Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.040 is amended to read as
follows:
16.04.040 Administration and enforcement --Building official authority.
The building official of the city shall be deemed to be the "building official" as defined in
Section 202 of the International Building Code. The Building Code shall be administered
and enforced by the building official of the city.
Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.050 is repealed in its entirety.
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Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.070 is amended to read as
follows:
16.04.070 Amendments and additions.
The following sections of the International Building Code as adopted in Section
16.04.020 are amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of
Arlington, Washington hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 101.4.1 Electrical
The provisions of the National Electrical Code as set forth in the Washington
Administrative Code Chapter 296-46B as regulated and enforced by State of Washington
Labor & Industries, Electrical Division shall apply to the installation of electrical
systems, including alterations,
repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing
The provisions of the City of Arlington Plumbing Code as adopted by the Arlington
Municipal Code Chapter 16.36 shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and
replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of
medical gas system. The provisions of the State of Washington requirements for private
sewage disposal shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 101.4.5 Property Maintenance
The provisions of the City of Arlington Property Maintenance Code as adopted by
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.24 shall apply to existing structures and premises;
equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety
hazards, responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing
premises and structures.
Section 101.4.7 Energy
The provisions of the State of Washington Energy Code as adopted by Arlington
Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 and the State of Washington Ventilation and Indoor Air
Quality Code as adopted in the International Residential Code and Arlington Municipal
Code Chapter 16.10 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of
buildings for energy efficiency.
Section 104.1 General
The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this
code, including any requirements or regulations imposed on a project as a condition of a
land use approval process, as those conditions relate to permit issuance as required in
Section 105.3.1.1 and issuance of a certificate of occupancy as required in Section
110.2.1. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this
code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the
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intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
Section 105.3.1.1 Prerequisites for issuance of permit:
The Building Official shall determine whether the following requirements have been met
prior to issuance of a permit:
1. Any requirements or regulations imposed on a project as a condition of a land use
approval process;
2. Any requirements or regulations imposed on a project as a condition the site civil
approval process;
3. Any transportation, school, parks or other mitigation or impact fees are paid;
4. Approval of Design Review as required by Arlington Municipal Code;
5. Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act, as adopted by Arlington
Municipal Code;
6. Compliance with the Flood Management requirements as adopted by Arlington
Municipal Code;
7. Compliance with Environmentally Critical Areas Protection requirements as required
by Arlington Municipal Code.
Section 106.1 Submittal Documents
All plans for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration or repairs of building or
structures 4,000 square feet or over shall be designed, prepared and stamped by an
architect licensed by the state of Washington.
Section 108.3 Building Permit Valuation
The valuation for commonly built structures shall be determined by the most current
issue of the Building Safety Journal, which offers the legacy building valuation data fee
schedule as published by the International Code Council, adopted herein by reference.
Section 110.5 Violation of requirements for certificate of occupancy.
The City Council affirms that the issuance of any certificate of occupancy is of vital
importance in the safeguarding of life safety, property safety and health of occupants of
any structure; and further, that the enforcement of all city development regulations is of
vital importance to the city's economic vitality and the public good. Any person allowing
a building to be occupied without a certificate of occupancy first being issued as required
by this Chapter shall be subject to the civil penalty provisions of the Arlington Municipal
Code Chapters 1 and 11 and is subject to be abatement in accordance with the abatement
procedures specified in Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.48, including posting to
prevent occupancy.
Section 112 Board of Appeals is hereby not adopted.
Section 6. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.080 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 7. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.090 is repealed in its entirety.
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Section 8. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.100 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 9. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.110 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 10. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.120 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 11. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.130 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 12. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.140 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 13. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.150 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 14. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.04.160 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 15. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.06.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.06.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Performance Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 16. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.06.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.06.020 Document adopted by reference.
The current edition of the International Code Council Performance Code, as published by
International Code Council, as set forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-
50 and adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of
RCW 19.27, is adopted by this reference as the city's Performance Code.
Section 17. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.06.040 is amended to read as
follows:
16.06.040 Administration and enforcement --Building official authority.
The Performance Code shall be administered and enforced by the city building official.
Section 18. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.08.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 19. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.08.020 Document adopted by reference.
The current edition of the International Existing Building Code, including Appendix A,
as published by International Code Council as set forth in Washington Administrative
Code Chapter 51-50 and adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under
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the provisions of RCW 19.27, is adopted by this reference as the city's existing building
code.
Section 20. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.040 is amended to read as
follows:
16.08.040 Administration and enforcement --Building official authority.
The Existing Building Code shall be administered and enforced by the city building
official.
Section 21. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.050 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 22. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.060 is amended to read as
follows:
16.08.060 Amendments to Section 102.4.
Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes
and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. References made to the
International Plumbing Code shall be replaced referencing the Uniform Plumbing Code.
References made to the International Code Council Electrical Code shall be replaced
referencing the National Electrical Code.
Section 23. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.08.070 is amended to read as
follows:
16.08.070 Amendment to Section 103.1.
Creation of enforcement agency. All references to the term "code official" shall mean the
Building Official or any duly authorized representative.
Section 24. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.10.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.10.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Residential Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 25. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.10.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.10.020 Documents adopted by reference.
The current edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the
International Code Council, as set forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-
51 and adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of
RCW 19.27, is adopted by reference.
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Section 26. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.10.040 is amended to read as
follows:
16.10.040 Administration and enforcement --Building official authority.
The building official of the city shall be deemed to be the "building official" as defined in
Section 202 of the International Building Code. The Residential Code shall be
administered and enforced by the building official of the city.
Section 27. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.10.070 is amended to read as
follows:
16.10.070 Amendments and additions.
The following sections of the International Residential Code as adopted in Section
16.10.020 are amended to read as follows:
Section R112 Board of Appeals is hereby not adopted.
Section 28. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.12 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 29. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.16.010 is amended to read as
Ii a Fi=1
16.16.010 Document adopted by reference.
The Washington State Energy Code, current edition, as set forth in WAC Chapter 51-11,
and as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of
RCW 19.27.020 and 19.27.045, is adopted by reference as the city's energy code.
Section 30. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.20 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 31. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 32. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.020 Document adopted by reference.
The current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the
International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the city's property maintenance
code.
Section 33. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.060 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.060 Amendment to Section 102.3.
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Application of other codes. Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structures, or changes of
occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the
International Existing Building Code. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel,
modify or set aside any provisions of the City of Arlington Land Use Code and
Development Design Guidelines.
Section 34. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.070 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.070 Amendment to Section 103.1.
General. The Department of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the Building Official. All references to the term "code official'
shall mean the Building Official or any duly authorized representative.
Section 35. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.080 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.080 Amendment to Section 103.5.
Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its
responsibilities under this code shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.
Section 36. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.090 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.090 Amendment to Section 106.
Section 106.1 Unlawful Act. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in
conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
Section 106.2 Notice of Violation. The code official shall serve a notice of violation or
order in accordance with Title 11 of the Arlington Municipal Code. Sections 106.3,
106.4, 106.5 are hereby deleted.
Section 37. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.120 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.120 Amendment to Section 201.3.
Terms defined in other codes. When terms are not defined in this code and are defined in
the International Building Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code, National Electrical
Code or the City of Arlington Land Use Code and Development Design Guidelines, such
terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them as in those codes.
Section 38. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.130 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.130 Amendment to Section 304.14.
Insect Screens. During the period from April 15th to October 15th, every door, window
and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation
areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food
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for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be
supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh
per 25mm) and every swinging door shall have a self -closing device in good working
condition.
Section 39. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.140 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.140 Amendment to Section 505.1.
General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other
plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an.
approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs
and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance
with the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 40. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.150 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.150 Amendment to Section 602.3
Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or
more dwelling units, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or
implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat throughout 360 days a
year to maintain a temperature of not less than 68OF (20°C) in all habitable rooms,
bathrooms, and toilets rooms.
Exceptions:
1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the
locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided
that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design
temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International
Plumbing Code.
2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1C) a minimum
temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.
Section 41. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.160 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.160 Amendment to Section 604.2.
Service. The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for
determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the National Electrical
Code. Dwelling units shall be served by a three -wire, 120/240 volt, single phase electrical
service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes.
Section 42. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.24.170 is amended to read as
follows:
16.24.170 Reference standards.
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The following reference standards in Chapter 8 are not adopted: ICC EC, and IZC. The
following standards are hereby adopted by reference and are to be added to Chapter 8:
NEC and UPC and the City of Arlington land use code and design guidelines.
Section 43. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.28.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.28.020 Conflict of building construction and life safety codes.
If there exists or should arise a conflict between the provisions or interpretations of the
various construction and life safety codes adopted in those chapters of this title preceding
this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 16.04 shall prevail, and any sections or provisions
of other codes in conflict therein shall. be considered to be amended to be in conformity
with Chapter 16.04.
Section 44. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.32.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 45. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.32.020 Document adopted by reference.
(a) The current edition of the International Mechanical Code as published by the
International Code Council, as set forth in Chapter 51-52 of the Washington
Administrative Code and adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council under
the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, is adopted by this reference as the city's
mechanical code; provided, however, 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).
(b) Amendment to Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Fees for mechanical permits shall be
set by resolution by the city council.
Section 46. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.040 is amended to read as
follows:
16.32.040 Administration and enforcement --Building official authority..
The Mechanical Code shall be administered and enforced by the city building official.
Section 47. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.060 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 48. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.070 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 49. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.080 is repealed in its entirety.
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Section 50. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.090 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 51. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.100 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 52. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.36.010 is amended to read as
follows:
16.36.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Arlington.
Section 53. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.36.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.36.020 Document adopted by reference.
(a) The current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as set forth in WAC 51-56 as adopted
by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of RCW 19.27.031
and 19.27.074 is adopted by reference as the plumbing code.
(b) All plumbing permit and other fees shall be set by separate resolution of the city.
Section 54. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.060 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 55. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.070 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 56. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.080 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 57. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.32.090 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 58. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.48 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 59. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.56.020 is amended to read as
follows:
16.56.020 Document adopted by reference.
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 296-1501 is adopted by reference as
the city's standards for manufactured home installations.
Section 60. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.56.050 is amended to read as
follows:
16.56.050 Compliance required, permit required.
No person or firm shall install a manufactured home in the city meeting the definition set
forth in the sections adopted by Section 16.56.020 of this chapter prior to obtaining a
manufactured home installation permit from the city). Such permits shall be granted only
after proper application by the owner or installer of a manufactured home is made to the
city and the payment of a fee as set by city council resolution.
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Section 61. Arlington Municipal Code Section 16.56.070 is amended to read as
follows:
16.56.070 Insignia required.
All such manufactured homes installed within the city shall contain the insignia of
approval of the State of Washington or be exempt from such said insignia, all pursuant to
the standards of the State of Washington for the manufacture of such homes.
Section 62. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 16.60 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 63. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 64. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five (5) days after the date of publication.
PASSED by t e City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor
thisC�l day of HLWq0, , 2010.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Margard Larson, M yor
ATTEST:
Kristin anfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve .l. F 'ffl 'it ttorney
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
You are hereby notified that on June 21, 2010, the City Council of the City of
Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2010-012 entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING AND
REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16
RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION."
This ordinance is effective five days from its passage and publication.
The full text of the ordinance is available to interested persons and will be mailed
upon request.
rA
Lwrara * - als � N. �N #M 9,
City Clerk
City of Arlington
CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Kristin Banfield, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance
#2010-012 was approved at the June 21, 2010 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE #2010-012
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARLINGTON
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16 RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION."
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 2V day of June 2010.
Kristi Banfield
City Clerk for the City of Arlington