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INTRODUCED BY Consent
PROPOSED BY Buildings & Code
DATE 7 -20 -89
ORDINANCE NO. 89- 74
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 15.04 AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE,
THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, AND CERTAIN APPENDICES AND STANDARDS
THERETO, EXCEPT AS HEREIN MODIFIED, THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND
CERTAIN OTHER STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE
STATE.
WHEREAS, R.C.W. 19.17 requires counties to enforce the State Building
Code; and
WHEREAS, the State Building Code Council pursuant to the authority granted
by Chapter 360 Laws of 1985 has amended the State Building Code by adopting by
reference the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and standards thereto;
and
WHEREAS, local adoption of the above referenced code as well as adoption
the latest Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the
tement of Dangerous Buildings, the State Energy Code and the State Barrier
e Standards will promote the health, safety and welfare of the general
blic;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN:
Ordinance Section 1. Chapter 15.04 W.C.C. amended. Whatcom County Code
apter 15.04 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.04
UNIFORM BUILDING CODES
ARTICLE I. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
15.04.010
Chapter purpose -- Building codes
adopted. 1
15.04.020
Subsection 104(e) amended - -Moved
buildings and temporary
buildings.
15.04.030
Subsection 201 amended -- Be€#it#t#ene,-
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Enforcement agency.
15.04.040
15.04.050
6nbseetlen 802 (d) amended erdera-
Subsection 202(e) amended -- Occupancy violations.
15.04.060
Section 204 amended -- Appeals.
15.04.070
Section 205 amended -- Violations
and penalties.
15.04. 080
Gab ection 3014-a4- amended --
ed,- Parking
facilities.
15.04.090
Subsection 303(x) amended -- Issuance of permit.
15.04.100
Subsection 30444i-a-(b). ib?(c) and
Table 3A amended - -Per-
mit and plan review fees.
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Sub sectiort -9 cy
15.04.120.110
Subsection 307(c) amended -- Certificate issued.
15.04.130
Subsection 1202+c+(b) added -- Special provisions.
15.04.135
Subsection 2903(c) added -- Debris, rubbish and other
materials.
15.04. 140
Subsection 290&(1+2907 (d) 5 amended - -DI mirage. Foundation
elevation.
15.04.160
Subsection 3207(e) amended -- Drainage prohibited over
public or private property.
15.04.165
Section 3210 amended -- Reroofing inspections.
15.04.170
Subsection 7006(b) amended -- Application.
15.04.180
. Tables
70 -A 8 70 -B amended- -Plan review and grading permit
fees.
15.04.190
Subsections 7013(a),—and (b) aid (c) amended -- Erosion
control.
ARTICLE II. UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS
15.04.210 Subsection 201(a) amended -- Definitions.
ARTICLE III. UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
15.04.230 Section 201 amended -- Definitions.
ARTICLE IV. VIOLATIONS
15.04.240 Penalty designated.
ARTICLE I. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Chapter purpose -- Building codes adopted. This Chapter is
19 enacted as an exercise of the police power of the County for the benefit of the
20 public at large. It is not intended to create a special relationship with any
21 individual, or individuals nor to identity and
, y protect any particular class of
22 persons. The
p purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to
23 safeguard life or limb, health or property, and public welfare, by regulating
24 and controlling building construction and related work thereto. It is not the
25 intent of this Chapter to impose liability upon the County for failure to
26 perform any discretionary act. Rather it is the intent of this Chapter to place
27 the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner and /or.
28 contractor. Noting contained in this Chapter shall be construed to relieve from
29 or to lessen the responsibility or liability of any person or persons for injury
30 or persons to damage or
g p property caused by or resulting from any defect of any
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equipment owned, controlled, operated or used by the contractor; nor shall the
County of Whatcom or any officer, agent, or employee thereof incur or be held
as assuming any liability by reason or in consequence of any permission,
certificate of inspection, inspection or approval authorized herein, or issued
or given as herein provided, or by reasons or consequence of any things done or
acts performed pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Except as otherwise
provided in this Chapter, the following codes are hereby adopted by reference:
(a) The Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, Parts I through XI
and Appendix Chapters No. 1 Div 1 (Life Safety in Existing Buildings
Other Than High Rise) 11 (Agricultural Buildings), No. 32
(Re-Roofing). No. 55 (Membrane Structures) AND No. 70 (Excavation
and Grading).
(b) The Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition.
(c) The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1988 Edition.
(d) Washington State Energy Code WAG 51 -12.
In addition to the above, the Washington State Regulations for Barrier
Free Facilities, WAG 51 -10, are hereby adopted by reference as a supplement to
the Uniform Building Code as adopted above. The foilowing cod— a. modIII-t-d
are hereby adopted by —f—tir— 1982 Edition - of- ihe- Unifo. - +..9 Gode 'Appendices, with supplements, the 1982 Building 6ode Sbanda. ds with sttpplwMe nAS,
ea- and - penalbie"r±n' - i -tern.
aigm- Standards are hereby
adopted as supplementary aecbions to the Building Godtw.-
15.04.020 Subsection 104(e) amended - -Moved buildings and temporary
buildings Section 104(e) of the Uniform Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
(e) Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings. Buildings or struc-
tures moved into or within the County shall comply with the provisions of
this code for new buildings or structures and all other pertinent County
ard+nanee: codes and regulations.
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Temporary structures such as review stands and other miscellaneous
structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public
around and in conjunction with construction work may be erected by special
permit from the Building Official for a limited period of time. Such buildings
or structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire resistance
time periods required by this code. The Building Official may require along
with a buildina permit application for a temporary structure, those plans.
drawings and /or specifications that he deems necessary to demonstrate that the
public safety is protected.
cormpletely removed ttpun the expiration of tim bi e ii it Ertated in the per it.
Fen-a, sheds and canopies used a2aund and in =i - cEi.n with de .
of _h& pab}ie --e%e ' ed b"pectcl
shall
in- no- -c f- the - +me limit- stated- irr -atte*
- -_- =_u__ warp -to-aa riot- to- the-expiration of the
permit the propexty Uut ox ---paxcei - of land) -heir be- pieced -zn each eortdittam
iro-as sob to cxeabe a hazmd be the public and ali propert"hall-bebr ht --ap-
rode -rgaal t�aarrotrndtng- prvpertp -,kid
temporary- building , fences, , sheds - end - ether- -mfaceil neoue- atractarea
shall be __ __ __ -_ __- and maintained - in-eccord"ce with this -cede- end - kept -in
safe and s airrtrng- o %ai9na�n a - temporary
Temporary structures shall be completely removed upon
the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
No person or persons shall move any previottai-f occupied- building into or
within the county unless, prior to moving, said building has
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30 Building Official. The cost of said inspection fee shall be payable in advance
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shall not be refundable. The inspection fee shall be based upon the
lowing schedule:
When located inside the County -- fee: 550.00
When located outside the County - fee: 550.00 plus milage.
15.04.030 Section 201 amended- -D="_- - Enforcement Agency. Section
201 of the Uniform Building Code, 1-98-2 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Wheneuey Hie berin "Building ed it this ade, i b shall be,
- and - - AdministAution. Whenevex -the
shail be construed to een -thc
Bizzc`cA of PubHo - Works. The Bureau of Buildings and Code Administration is
herebv established as the enforcement aaency for the ourooses of this code. The
contraAy to the provision. of is- -ordinance -the Bu#id -kng -O f#cIal iney
on any pe.son entMed
in the-d whereupon -the person-
15.04.050 Subsection 202(e) amended -- Occupancy violations. Subsection
202(e) of the Uniform Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(e) Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or
equipment is being used contrary to the provisions of this ordi-narrce, Cha-
pter the Building Official may order such use discontinued and the.
structure or portions thereof vacated, by serving notice on any person
causing or allowing the unlawful use to continue. The use shall be
discontinued within the time prescribed by the Building Official in the
notice; or the use shall be made lawful within the time set by the
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1 Building Official on the notice provided, however, that if the structure
2 is unsafe, Section 203 of this code shall apply.
3 15.04.060 Section 204 (a) amended -- Appeals. Section 204 of the Uniform
4 Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5 Section 204.(a) Appeals.
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7 m-Eou jity App@81S and Gode-
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9 Appeals of rulings made by the Building Official on the suitability of alternate
10 materials and methods of construction may be brought before the Whatcom County
11 Appeals Board for consideration consistent with the authority granted the Board
12 by the County ordinance and in the manner set forth therein. Whenever the term
13. Board of Appeals is used in this ordinance it shall be construed to mean the
14 County Board of Appeals.
15 15.04.070 Section 205 amended -- Violations and penalties. Section 205 of
16 the Uniform Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read as
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18 Section 205. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for
19 any person or persons, firm or corporation, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
20 repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
21 building, structure or property in the county or cause or permit same to be done
22 contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this code or other pertinent
23 County codes or ordinance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
24 provisions of this code or any other pertinent codes or ordinances shall be
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28 and upon conviction of any z=h _- �^^'- su= h- prraan--ahcH be Fenaiized -by a
29 day., .. both
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Such fine and '- pr#aonment. subject to the penalties set forth in this Chapter.
31 1�5.01.080 Subsection @@!(a) amended Permits -e aai— d .Subaect#an -301(a )
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Requiz ed. N_ man, firm -or-co vexation Mall erect,
MIM b, U0 r r &I her r r move, r ert r nvert,-
&muliM any building, stx=tuxe, par cilitY or-Pn king lot in bhe
&me b. be done wibhoub fixsb obbaininq a sepaiabe
building per.-H. such building ex e iractux e-or p
or parking lot f4o.. the Building Gfficial, nor hall - -any- person, - firm; or
corpuzabion excavate, fill er gzade fur any building, structtize or parking
facill ty or pa. king lot in the =unty w cause the memo- be- tk"re_V1+h"t_
15.04.080 Section 301 amended -- Parking facilities. There is hereby added
to the Uniform Buildina Code. 1988 Edition, a new Subsection 301(c) to read as
follows:
(c) No parkina facility. parkina lot or alterations or repairs
there to shall be made unless a hermit has first been obtained from the
Building Official, provided that parking facilities, parking lots,
alterations and repairs thereto which are a part of or accessory to a
building or structure for which a valid building permit has been obtained
and which are being constructed along with the building or structure shall
not require a separate permit but shall be included in and made a part of
the permit for the structure at the time of issuance.
15.04.090 Subsection 303(a) amended -- issuance of permit. Subsection
303(x) of the Uniform Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(a) Issuance. The applications, plans and specifications and
other data and pertinent materials as may be required by the Building
Official filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the
Building Official. Said plans and other data may be reviewed by other
departments of the County to check compliance with the laws and ordinances
under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official is satisfied that the
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work described in an application for a permit and the plans and
specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements
of this code and other pertinent codes, laws and ordinances of the County,
and that the fees specified in Section 304 of this code and other fees and
charges have been paid as required by other County codes and ordinances,
he shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant. Provided, that when
installation of a sewage disposal system shall be necessary, no permit
shall be issued until such system has been approved by the Health
Department; or, if the applicant intends to connect to any sanitary
disposal system, no permit shall be issued until approval therefore has
been obtained. If the applicant is to obtain domestic water supply from
any city, water district or water association, written prior approval
shall be obtained before issuance of a permit. When the Building Official
issues the permit he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of
plans and specifications "Approved." Such approved plans and
specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without
authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications and conditions
placed thereupon.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of
part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications
for the whole building or structure or property have been submitted or
approved, provided adequate information and other detailed statements have
been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code and all
other pertinent County codes and ordinances. The holder of such permit
shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the
entire building, structure or project will be granted, provided, however,
that no final building permits shall be issued for any such project until
all other applicable permits have been applied for and issued. The
Building Official shall, however, have the authority to waive prior
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approval of such other permits when strict compliance would create an undue
hardship.
The Building Official shall determine that the plans submitted indicate
that the proposed structure or building is to be constructed upon a lot of
record prior to issuing a permit. A lot of record is a lot which is described
by final plat, short plat or metes and bounds, and is established pursuant to
applicable local and state regulations and a legal instrument creating the lot
is recorded with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office.
15.04.100 Subsection 304fa+(b). +b+(c) and Table 3A amended -- Permit and
plan review fees. Subsections 304+ek+(b). +b -)dc) and Table 3A of the Uniform
Building Code, i982 1988 Edition, are hereby amended to read as follows:
4a+(b)Permit Fees. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth
in Table No. 3A. The determination of value or valuation under any of
the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official. The
value to be used in computing the permit fees for building, demolishing,
and renovation, shall be the total value of all construction work or
destruction work for which the permit is issued which shall include, but
not be limited to the value of the finished work, painting, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extin-
guishers, landscaping, parking facilities, parking lots and other
pertinent equipment.
+b+(c)Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to
be submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 302, or other sections of this
ordinance, or other pertinent County ordinances or codes a plan review
fee shall be paid by the applicant at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review, provided that the Building Official may
authorize payment by the applicant of the plan review fee at a later date
in accordance with written policy. The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the plan review fees at the time the building permit is issued
and in no case longer than 180 days from the date of application. Said
plan review fee, if required by the Building Official, shall include
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structural plans, structural calculations, plumbing, mechanical, fire,
eicc`ci iLCr, regulations for barrier free facilities, t- herma+ prrformarrcr
heat loss calculations, demolition, parking and
landscaping. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee
as shown in Table 3A. - of bite 1982 Edibion - of bhe-*niform de—or
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ies including but not !I it ed—to-, —plumb ing, mecha..i 3; fsre; zonfng;
end — EPA. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at
the rate shown in Table
3A or other applicable ordinance or code.
TABLE NO. 3- A-- BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $500.00
$11.00
_$501.00 to $2,000.00
$11.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.65 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to
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including $2,000.00
$2, 001. 00 to $25, 000. 00
$35.75 for the first $2, 000.00 plus 56. 60 for each
additional $1.000.00 or fraction thereof, to
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including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$187.55 for the first 525,000.00 plus $4.95
for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
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and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$311.30 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.30
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each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
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and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 and up
$476.30 for the first S100,00.00 plus $2.75
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each additional $1.000.00 or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1_ Inspections outside of normal business hours .............$30.00 per hour*
(minimum charge - -two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of
Section 304(8).. .$30.00 per hour*
Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This
cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of the employees involved.
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated.. .$30.00 per hour*
(minimum charge -- one - hour)
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4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to approved plans.. .$30.00 per hour!
(minimum charge -- one -half hour)
Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This
cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of the employees involved.
15. 04. HO Suhaeetfexz 3091(a) amended Subsection 307 (a)
of the Ui if arin Building Gede, 1982 jqf�j Edition, is hereby ame kded h. . ead--air
1�1TIA.l7T7.�. /� �rl�T�TlT T�iiT�Tl�.�
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- occupancy eI In siftea b i a n a tr
building or ab2uCbMe 02 p0ati-M th—of shall e- -made, vet* — he
Building a be of 0 ecapaney --thee efare- as
piovi ad by this Gode, provided, however, that the Buiiding (Hfiaiak mar
15.04.120110 Subsection 307(c) amended -- Certificate issued. Subsection
307(c) of the Uniform Building Code, 49822 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(c) Certificate Issued. Pursuant to the provisions of 307(a),
tT-he Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy after the
building or structure has satisfactorily passed its final inspection, and
is in compliance with the applicable provisions of:
1. This Code;
2. The Uniform Mechanical Code;
3. The Uniform Plumbing Code;
4.. The Uniform Fire Code;
57- The Rules and Regulations Extablishing Sbandazda -ferMeki-ng-Bui*d-
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,,ad or EldeAly Persons;
Washington State Energy Gode-,-
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8:6_ The Shorelines Management Act;
9-.7. The Environmental Policy Act and 61+y- County ordinances adopted
pursuant thereto;
40r ed- pie #ns;
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428_ Other pertinent 6#tr County codes and ordinances.
P l l be mud. of `- -rri xhed-grad#n"rrd-
the building is seedy for w=uk-ricy. Tim tractcrfpermitteefowner -.1103:
not - deposit debris, rubbish, , istu ps, thermate == -a='- fiH all
or-ova haH eep clear -the exiatintj
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HM Fl-li-8 h. 88SUILP complience with this .—tiox. prior to final
The Certificate of Occupancy shall contain the following: The use
classification, the building permit number, the group, the type of
construction, the use zone, the name and address of the owner of the
building, the address of the building or structure and the signatures of
the Building Official and Fire Marshal.
15.04.130 Subsection 12O2(b) amended -- Special provisions. Subsection
1202(b) of the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
(b) Special Provisions. Group R. Division 1 Occupancies more than
two stories in height or having more than 3000 square feet of floor area
above the first story shall be not less than one -hour fire - resistive
construction throughout except as provided in Section 1705(b)2. All
residential structures shall be provided with one -hour fire - resistive
occupancy separations between units. Between units shall include ceiling.
Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division 1
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the rest of the building by not less than one -hour fire - resistive
occupancy separations.
15.04.135 Subsection 2903(c) added -- Debris, rubbish and other materials.
There is hereby added to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, a new
Subsection 2903(c) to read as follows:
(c) No person shall deposit debris, rubbish, trees, stumps, or
other excavation materials on or over public or private property or in
existing drainage corridors unless such activity has been authorized by
permit. Channels, creeks and rights -of -way shall be kept free of all
debris and foreign material at all times.
15.04.140 Subsection 2905(f) 2907(d)5 amended-- Draii=e:- Foundation
Elevations. Subsection 29@5+f+2907(d)5 of the Uniform Building Code, i982 1988
Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5. Foundation elevation. On graded sites, the top
of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street
gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an approved drainage device
a minimum of 12 inches plus 2 percent. The building official may approve
alternate elevations, provided it can be demonstrated that required
drainage to the point of discharge and awav from the structure is provided
at all locations on the site. The following provisions shall be made to
prevent standing water under and around a building or structure prior to
the final inspection. The finished grade and elevation under the building
shall be above the ground drainage flow of the land around the building
to prevent surface or sub - surface water from draining to the space under
the building, provided that other approved alternates such as drain tile,
exterior grading to a point lower than the interior drainage of the
building or an approved sump pump may be used, and provided further that
the alternate method to be used shall be shown on the building plans. An
approved sump pump system shall in no case be connected to the sanitary
sewer system. In all instances where a drainage or sump pump system is
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wall, an access crawl hole which shall be no more than 20 feet from the
main drain cleanout. To facilitate the drainage of water, the building
site shall have at least a 2% gradient towards approved drainage
facilities from building pads. However, this may be waived by the
building official provided that the permittee can demonstrate that due to
the nature of the site this would be impractical and that an approved
alternate will be used. If water appears under the building within a
period of 12 months after the final inspection of the building or
structure, the builder shall be responsible for providing the drainage of
the same, and provided further that the builder has not complied with the
requirements of Section 1 -F herein, concerning drainage. Thereafter, the
owner of the building shall be responsible for providing drainage of the
same, except where owner and builder agree otherwise and where the
requirements have been waived by the building official.
Bearing Wells. Beariijg valla shall be suppox bed an i 9-on. y —oT,
@be foundations of piling or other roved foundation ayat= thl- - - - --
she!! be of auffiei—ib size to suppait all loads. —Wh@2 e 8 wSiVmia -not-
provided, the iinimum foundation requiremenbs foz stud ble aring- walls hei+
be as seb forth in Table lie. 29A.
i. A one story weed oz ehai fiame -building nut used for hu.—Irr
with walls zuppozbed en a wood foundation plahe when approved by the
Building Official.
2. The suppext of building. by puab e be ded al be
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frame 9. A one stary weed building - msy- be- en-Eirely supported -o:r
piers without requizing engivieering dab. S. 2@quired by Sec 908(e).
-- P.ovided construction -- is —atru d— the —Bize of --the
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15.04.160 Subsection 3207(e) amended -- Drainage. Subsection 3207(e) of
the Uniform Building Code, 1982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(e) Drainage Prohibited Over Public or Private Property. Roof and
surface drainage water from a building or structure shall not be permitted
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adjoining property without the consent of the adJoining property owner.
All drainage shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with County
regulations.
15.04.165 Section 3210 amended -- Reroofing inspections. Section 3210 of
the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3210. New roof coverings shall not be applied without first
obtaining an inspection and approval from the building official. A final
inspection and approval shall be obtained from the building official when
the re- roofing is complete; PROVIDED, that no inspection shall be required
under this Chapter for re- roofing of dwellings as defined by this code.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, the building permit fee
for re- roofing of dwellings shall be $11.00.
15.04.170 Subsection 7006(b) amended -- Application. Subsection 7006(b)
of the Uniform Building Code, 4982 1988 Edition, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(b) Application. The provisions of Section 302(a) are applicable
to grading and in addition the application shall state the estimated
quantities of work involved and location of disposal or fill. Where
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surface water discharge from the property to be filled, excavated or
graded is altered or concentrated, the Building Official may require the
property owner or his authorized representative to submit calculations of
the expected peak runoff for existing conditions and for conditions
temporarily or as a part of the final plan of the site development, flow
and use of flow hydrographe may be required for up to 10 years for
residential uses, and up to 50 years for commercial uses, showing the
impounded volume on site and maximum discharge rate from the site. A
drainage release from the downstream property owner(s) may be required
should the proposed storm water discharge vary in location, volume or
velocity from that which previously existed.
15.04.180 Tables 70 -A and 70 -B amended - -Plan Review and grading permit
fees. Tables 70 -A and 70 -B of the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, are
hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 70 -A -- GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES1
50 cubic yards or less ................ .............................No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards ..................... .........................$10.00
101 to 1000 cubic yards ................... .........................$15.00
1001 to 10,000 cubic yards ................ .........................$20.00
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards -- $20.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards,
Plus $10.00 for each additional 10.000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards -- $110.00 for the first 100,000 cubic
yards, plus $6.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more -- $170.00 for the first 200,00 cubic yards,
plus $3.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
Other Fees:
Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to approved plans.. .$15.00 per hour*
(minimum charge -- one -half hour)•
*Or the total hourly cost to the Jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest.
The cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and
fringe benefits of the employees involved.
TABLE HO. 70- B-- GRADING PERMIT FEES1
50 cubic yards or less.. .$10.00
51 to 100 cubic yards.. . $15.00
101 to 1000 cubic yards -- $15.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus
$7.00 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
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10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards -- $132.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards,
plus $27.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more -- $375.00 for the first 100,00 cubic yards,
plus $15.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours... $30.00 per hour2
(minimum charge- -two hours)
2_ Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of
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'The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a
valid permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original
Permit and fee shown for the entire project.
Tr the total hourly cost to the Jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest.
This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and
fringe benefits of the employees involved.
15.05.190 Subsection 7013(a).- and (b) end -fc+ amended -- Erosion control.
Subsections 7013(a),-and (b) and --(.) of the Uniform Building Code, 1982- 1988
Edition, are hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) General— Scopc. Erosion control is generally subject to other
ordinances of the County which regulate wag drainage` arid con-
struction in flood plains, and establish standards for development:
however, to the extent that there is not a conflict with those ordinances,
and unless otherwise indicated on the approved grading plan,
erosion control shall . be
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(b) Siopez.The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
maintained to control erosion. The protection for the slopes shall be
installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final approval.
Where such slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion - resistant
character of the materials, such protection may be eliminated if approved
by the Building Official.
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I +c+(b)Devices. Erosion control devices may include, but are not
2 limited to the following: filter fencing; plantings; check dams; cribbing,
3 or riprap. Such devices shall be approved by the Building Official or his
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5 ARTICLE II. UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
7 Absbeimnb of Dariverous Buildings in hereby adopted, c ,
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9 15.04.210 Section 201(x) amended -- Definitions. Subsection 2O1(a) of the
10 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1982 1988 Edition, is
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12 (a) Administration. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used
13. in this code it shall be construed to mean the Deputy Administrator of
14 Buildings and Code. Whenever the term "Housing Advisory" or "Appeals
15 Board" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the Whatcom
16 County Appeals and Code Review Board. Whenever the term "City Clerk" or
17 "City Treasurer" are used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the
18 County Auditor and County Treasurer, respectively.
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20 i5.04.220 r5ade adopbed The 1982 Edibion of hhe Uniform Housing —Code
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24 Housing Code, 31982 1988 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:
25 201. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used in this code it
26 shall be construed to mean the Deputy Administrator of Buildings and Code.
27 Whenever the term "Housing Advisory and Appeals Board" is used in
28 this code it shall be construed to mean the Whatcom County Appeals and
29 Code Review Board. Whenever the terms "City Clerk" or "City Treasurer"
30 are used in this code it shall be construed to mean the County Auditor or
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ARTICLE IV. VIOLATIONS
15.04.240 Penalty designated. Any person, firm or corporation violating
any of the provisions of this Chapter, or of the Codes adopted by reference by
this Chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each day during which
such violation is continued or committed shall constitute a separate offense,
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five
Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period
not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Ordinance Section 2: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this code or ordinance adopted herein is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or the codes herein.
PASSED this 7th day of September 19 89
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Civil Depu Prosecuting Attorney
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, Qua �+� WASHIN TON
Donald G. Hansey
Chairman L)
( APPROVED ( ) VETOED
Shirley Van ZantLJn
County Executive
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