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IN'T'RODUCED BY Consent
PROPOSED BY Bui 1 din4,s & Code l;)
DATE July 17, 1986
ORDINANCE NO. 86-57
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 15.04 AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE
1985 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 Lards of 1985 has amended the State Building Code by
adopting by reference the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and
standards thereto; and
WHEREAS, local adoption of the above referenced code as well as adoption
of the latest Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the State Energy Code and the State Barrier
Free Standards will promote the health, safety and welfare of the general
public;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN:
Ordinance Section 1. Chapter 15.04 W.C.C._ amended. Whatcom County Code
Chapter 15.04 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections:
15.04.010
15.04.020
15.04.030
4-5'r G4 ro"
15.04.050
15.04.060
15.04.070
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Chapter 15.04
UNIFORM BUILDING CODES
ARTICLE I. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
Chapter purpose -- Building codes adopted.
Subsection 104(e) amended - -Moved buildings and temporary
buildings.
Subsection 201 amended-- Bo €la.1ti4mDv Enforcement agency.
Subsection 202(e) amended -- Occupancy violations.
Section 2011 amended -- Appeals.
Section 205 amended -- Violations and penalties.
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&"Section 301(-&} amended- Parking
facilities.
Subsection 3O3(a) amended -- Issuance of permit.
Subsection 304(a4(b), "4(c) and Table 3A amended -- Permit
and plan review fees.
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Subsection 3O7(c) amended -- Certificate issued.
Chapter 4 amended- -New definitions.
Subsection 1202(.e4(b) added -- Special provisions.
Subsection 29O3(c) added -- Debris, rubbish and other
materials.
Subsection _agA5 f42907(d)5 amended-- DP&1sagev Foundation
elevation.
Subsection 29O7(b) amended -- Bearing walls.
Subsection 32O7(e) amended -- Drainage prohibited over
public or private property.
Section 3210 amended -- Reroofing inspections.
Subsection 7OO6(b) amended -- Application.
amended Gra4kag- -papa -Fees* Tables
70 -A & 70 -B amended - -Plan review and grading permit fees.
Subsections 7013(a)rand (b) 9,ed --(-o4 amended -- Erosion
control.
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UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS
ARTICLE II.
Subsection 2O1(a) amended -- Definitions.
ARTICLE III. UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
Gads -Br PtO4 T
Section 201 amended -- Definitions.
ARTICLE IV. VIOLATIONS
Penalty designated.
ARTICLE I. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Chapter purpose -- Building codes adopted. This Chapter is enacted
as an exercise of the police power of the County for the benefit of the public
at large. It is not intended to create a special relationship with any
individual, or individuals, nor to identity and protect any particular class
of persons. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to
safeguard life or limb, health or property, and public welfare, by regulating
and controlling building construction and related work thereto. It is not the
intent of this Chapter to impose liability upon the County for failure to
perform any discretionary act. Rather it is the intent of this Chapter to
place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner and /or
contractor. Noting contained in this Chapter shall be construed to relieve
from or to lessen the responsibility or liability of any person or persons for
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I injury or damage to persons or property caused by or resulting from any defect
2 of any nature in any construction work performed by said person or any
3 construction equipment owned, controlled, operated or used by the contractor;
4 nor shall the County of Whatcom or any officer, agent, or employee thereof
5 incur or be held as assuming any liability by reason or in consequence of any
6 permission, certificate of inspection, inspection or approval authorized
7 herein, or issued or given as herein provided, or by reasons or consequence of
8 any things done or acts performed pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
9 Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the following codes are hereby
10 adopted by reference:
11 (a) The Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, Parts I through XI and
12 Appendix Chapters No. 11 (Agricultural Buildings), No. 32
13 (Re- Roofing), No. 55 (Membrane Structures) and No. 70 (Excava-
14 tion and Grading).
15 (b) The Uniform Housing Code, 1985 Edition.
16 (c) The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1985
17 Edition.
18 (d) Washington State Energy Code WAC 51 -12.
19 In addition to the above, the Washington State Regulations for Barrier
20 Free Facilities, WAC 51 -10, are hereby adopted by reference as a supplement to
21 the Uniform Building Code as adopted above. 7a- €e1- �er�r�g- cedes -ae- €fed
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28 15.04.020 Subsection 104(e) amended - -Moved buildings and temporary
29 buildings. Section 104(e) of the Uniform Building Code, 1-} 1985 Edition, is
30 hereby amended to read as follows:
31 (e) Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings. Buildings or struc-
32 tures moved into or within the County shall comply with the provisions
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I of this code for new buildings or structures and all other pertinent
2 County ePdi*a*ee.Tcodes and regulations.
3 Temporary structures such as review stands and other miscellaneous
4 structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the
5 public around and in conjunction with construction work may be erected by
6 special permit from the Building Official for a limited period of time.
7 Such buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construc-
8 tion or fire resistance time periods required by this code. The Building
9 Official may require along with a building permit application for a
10 temporary structure, those plans, drawings and /or specifications that he
11 deems necessary to demonstrate that the public safety is protected.
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27 �al a�er�r- e►�xo-t.�rpe-- r►Erh -�e�l� Temporary structures shall be
28 completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the
29 permit.
30 No person or persons shall move any building
31 into or within the county unless, prior to moving, said building has
32 appr�ev�ed- 1r�B -- arm eor-&) - w#-t4-44A-e- - Bede -aed --a1-1
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I had a pre -move inspection by the County and has a valid permit issued by
2 the Building Official. The cost of said inspection fee shall be payable
3 in advance and shall not be refundable. The inspection fee shall be
4 based upon the following schedule:
5 When located inside the county -- fee: $50.00
6 When located outside the County of Whateom -- fee: $50.00 plus
milage.
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_15.04.030 Section 201 amended-- Be €# #1rEnforeement Acrenev. Section
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201 of the Uniform Building Code, 1.9422 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read
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_Buildings and Code Administration is hereby established as the enforce -
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went agency for the purposes of this code. The Bureau shall be under the
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administration and operational control of the Building Official.
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Subsection 202(e) of the Uniform Building Code, 1-942 1985 Edition, is
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(e) Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or
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equipment is being used contrary to the provisions of this apd}r oaT
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Chapter the Building Official may order such use discontinued and the
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structure or portions thereof vacated, by serving notice on any person
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causing or allowing the unlawful use to continue. The use shall be
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discontinued within the time prescribed by the Building Official in the
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notice; or the use shall be made lawful within the time set by the
Building Official on the notice provided, however, that if the structure
is unsafe, Section 203 of this code shall apply.
15.04.060 Section 204 amended -- Appeals. Section 204 of the Uniform
Building Code, V42 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 204. Appeals. hpgea3s-- eesaepa }�g- .�ie- ea }t� } } }�_
a• }ts�te - �a•�►.la}s -a�c� - �e��c�cls �€ - ooe$t�o�#oe' -aad �€ - #�f��t���c�.4 -o€
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a 4- cede --Fte ie - &O&44- PMr91*a at' -40-file- pu16e- aad -�x� -i ces -�+e- lad -ice- e
tai -T Appeals of rulings made by the Building Official on the
suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and on
interpretations of the codes adopted herein may be brought before the
Whatcom County Appeals Board for consideration consistent with the
authority granted the Board by the County ordinance and in the manner set
forth therein. Whenever the term Board of Appeals is used in this
ordinance it shall be construed to mean the County Board of Appeals.
15.04.070 Section 205 amended -- Violations and penalties. Section 205 of
the Uniform Building Code, X992 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 205. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for
any person or persons, firm or corporation, to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or
maintain any building, structure or property in the county or cause or
permit same to be done contrary to or in violation of any provisions of
this code or other pertinent County codes or ordinance. Any person, firm
or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code or any other
pertinent codes or ordinances shall be slsdemeaaap and
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16 15.04-080 Section 301 amended -- Parkingfaeilities. There is hereby
17 added to the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, a new Subsection 301(c) to
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19 LaJ_ No parking facility, parking lot or alterations or repairs
20 thereto shall be made unless a permit has first been obtained
21 from the Building Official, provided that parking facilities,
22 parking lots, alterations and repairs thereto which are a part
23 of or accessory to a building or structure for which a valid
24 building permit has been obtained and which are being con-
25 structed along with the building or structure shall not require
26 a separate permit but shall be included in and made a part of
27 the permit for the structure at the time of issuance.
28 15.04.090 Subsection 303(a) amended -- issuance of permit. Subsection
29 303(a) of the Uniform Building Code, 4.982 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to
30 read as follows:
31 (a) Issuance. The applications, plans and specifications and other
32 data and pertinent materials as may be required by the Building
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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 ordi-
nances under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official is satisfied
that the 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 therefor 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 specifica-
tions 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
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project until all other applicable permits have been applied for and
issued. The Building Official shall, however, have the authority to
waive prior 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
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Auditor's Office.
15.04.100 Subsection 3O46- 4(b),. (b4(c) and Table RA amended -- Permit and
plan review fees. Subsections 3O44a (b). 44(c) and Table 3A of the Uniform
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Building Code, 4.9.8,2 1985 Edition, are hereby amended to read as follows:
(-a-} 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.
(-W O 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
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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
structural plans, structural calculations, plumbing, mechanical, fire,
e1:ectpie&IT regulations for barrier free facilities, thepmal ---€-
afA- 4- ooiga --eite-dards; heat loss calculations, demolition, parking and
landscaping. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit
fee as shown in Table 3A` a € -4he- 1982 - - a € - #die-- {�r�- f€or+m• -B�r rig
epditaaoea- e- eodeer- i- relax -i�-- gel- ��e�- 4,o�-- p��b- ig--- aeQkae#6e1z
€1+er- sea -i ig -i -&Rd - v 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.
TOTAL VALUATION
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
TABLE NO. 3- A-- BUILDING PERMIT FEW
FEE
10.00
$10.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.50 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $32.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $6.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 and up
Other Inspections and Fees:
$170.50 for the first $25,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00
$283.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00
$433.00 for the first $100,00.00 plus $2.50 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
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.
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3 Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated.... ... .$30.00 per hour*
(minimum charge -- one -half hour).
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.
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15.04.4 qA Subsection 307(c) amended -- Certificate issued. Subsection
307(c) of the Uniform Building Code, 4.482 1985 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;
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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.
15.04.120 Chapter. 4 amended- -New definition4. Chapter 4 of the 1985
Edition of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following
new definitions to be placed in Chapter 4 at the appropriate location alpha-
betically:
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING is a common wall dwelling or
apartment house that consists of four or fewer dwelling units that
do not exceed two stories in height and that are less than five
thousand square feet in total area.
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING is a dwelling containing only one
dwelling unit.
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15.04 -130 Subsection 12.02(b) amended -- Special provisions. Subsection
1202(b) of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 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
above the first story shall be not less
construction throughout except as provid
residential structures shall be provided
oecupaney separations between units.
ceiling.
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than one -hour fire - resistive
3d in Section 1705(b)2. All
with one -hour fire - resistive
Between units shall include
Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R. Division 1
Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be separated from
the rest of the building by not less than one -hour fire - resistive
oecupaney separations.
Every apartment house three stories or more in height or containing
more than 15 dwelling units and every hotel three stories or more in
height or containing 20 or more guest rooms shall have an approved fire
alarm system as specified in the Fire Code.
EXCEPTION: An alarm system need not be installed in buildings
not over two stories in height when all individual dwelling units
and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other
and from public or common areas by at least one -hour fire - resistive
occupancy separations and each individual dwelling unit has an exit
direct to a yard or public way.
For Group R. Division 1 Occupancies with a Group B. Division 1
parking garage in the basement or first floor, see Section 702(a).
For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 2516(f).
There is hereby added to the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, a new
Subsection 2903(e) to read as follows:
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(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.
15.014.1140 Subsection 22905E 9} 2A07 {d)5 amended Foundation
Elevations. Subsection 290-5442907(d)5 of the Uniform Building Code, X992
1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(.g} ];P*aaev 5. Foundation elevation. On graded sites, the top
of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street
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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
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drainage to the point of discharge and away 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 installed under the structure there shall
be provided, in the foundation 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
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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 drain-
age. 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.
1 .04.150 Subsection 2907(b) amended -- Bearing walls. Subsection 2907(b)
of the Uniform Building Code, 1.962 1985 Edition, is hereby amended by adding
thereto an exception 3.
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Bearing Walls. Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or
concrete foundations of piling or other approved foundation system which
shall be of sufficient size to support all loads. Where a design is not
provided, the minimum foundation requirements for stud bearing walls
shall be as set forth in Table No. 29A.
Exceptions:
1. A one -story wood or metal frame building not used for human
occupancy and not over 400 square feet in floor area may be constructed
with walls supported on a wood foundation plate when approved by the
Building Official.
2. The support of buildings by post embedded in earth shall be
designed as specified in Section 2907F}TJg)— Wood posts or poles
embedded in earth shall be pressure treated with an approved preserva-
tive. Steel posts or poles shall be protected as specified in Section
2908(h).
3. A one -story wood frame building may be entirely supported on
piers without requiring engineering data as required by Section 2908(a).
Provided the size of the
building or structure shall not exceed 500 square feetrand the structure
is not to be used for year -round living purposes.
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15.04.160 Subsection 3207(e) amended -- Drainage. Subsection 3207(e) of
the Uniform Building Code, }992 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(e) Drainage Prohibited Over Public or Private Property. Roof
drainage water from a building or structure shall not be permitted to
flow over public
1,a- drainagevproperty nor shall roof drainage be permitted to flood over
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 1210 amended -- Reroofing inspections. Section 3210 of
the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Seotion 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 single family or
multifamily residential buildings as defined by this code. Notwithstand-
ing any other provisions of this code, the building permit fee for
re- roofing of single family or multifamily residential buildings shall
be $10.00.
15.04.170 Subsection 7006(b) amended -- Application. Subsection 7006(b)
of the Uniform Building Code, 19$2 1985 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
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
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2 and use of flow hydrographs may be required for up to 10 years for
3 residential uses, and up to 50 years for commercial uses, showing the
4 impounded volume on site and maximum discharge rate from the site. A
5 drainage release from the downstream property owner(s) may be required
6 should the proposed storm water discharge vary in location, volume or
7 velocity from that which previously existed.
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15.04.180 Tables 70 -A and 70 -B amended - -Plan _Review and grading eh rmit
fees. Tables 70 -A and 70 -B of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition, are
hereby amended to read as follows:
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TABLE 70 -A- GRADING PLAN NEVIM 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 NO. 70- B-- GRADING PERMIT FEBS1
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.
1001 to 10,000 cubic yards -- $78.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards_, plus
$6.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
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 ... $15.00 per hour2
(minimum charge - -two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed •under .provisions of
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Section 305(8). ..$15.00 per hour
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically
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.(minimum charge -- one -half hour)
1The 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.
20r 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.
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1 15.05.190 Subsection 7013(a),- and (b) a" -4� amended -- Erosion control.
2 Subsections 7013(a) rand (b) aad -44 of the Uniform Building Code, 1.982 1985
3 Edition, are hereby amended to read as follows:
4 (a) General Seep . Erosion control is generally subject to other
5 ordinances of the County which regulate lift drainage l- aPA con -
6 struction in flood plains} and establish standards for development;
7 however, to the extent that there is not a conflict with those ordin-
g anoes, and unless otherwise indicated on the approved grading plan,
9 erosion control shall oeefer*- 4, e-- the- prmvm be
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11 (4� --iK- 9�The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
12 maintained to control erosion. The protection for the slopes shall be
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14 Where such slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion - resistant
15 character of the materials, such protection may be eliminated if approved
16 by the Building Official.
17 (94J�JDevices. Erosion control devices may include, but are not
18 limited to the following: plantings; check dams; cribbing, or riprap.
19 Such devices shall be approved by the Director of Public Works.
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21 ARTICLE II. UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
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25 15.04.210 Section 201(x) amended -- Definitions. Subsection 201(a) of the
26 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, x.982 1985 Edition, is
27 hereby amended to read as follows:
28 (a) Administration. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used
29 in this code it shall be construed to mean the Director of Public Works.
30 Whenever the term "Housing Advisory" or "Appeals Board" is used in this
31 code, it shall be construed to mean the Whatcom County Appeals and Code
32 Review Board. Whenever the term "City Clerk" or "City Treasurer" are
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2 County Treasurer, respectively.
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4 ARTICLE III. UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
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8 15.04.230 Section 201 amended -- Definitions. Section 201 of the Uniform
9 Housing Code, VJ42 1985 Edition is hereby amended to read as follows:
10 201. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used in this code it
11 shall be construed to mean the City and County Building Official.
12 Whenever the term "Housing Advisory and Appeals Board" is used in this
13 code it shall be construed to mean the Whatcom County Appeals and Code
14 Review Board. Whenever the terms "City Clerk" or "City Treasurer" are
15 used in this code it shall be construed to mean the County Auditor or
16 County Treasurer, respectively.
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18 ARTICLE IV. VIOLATIONS
19 15.04.240 Penalty designated. Any person, firm or corporation violating
20 any of the provisions of this Chapter, or of the Code adopted by reference by
21 this Chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each day during
22 which such violation is continued or committed shall constitute a separate
23 offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more
24 than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, or by imprisonment in the County jail for
25 a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprison -
26 ment.
27 Ordinance Section 2: Severability. If any section, subsection, sen-
28 tence, clause, phrase, or portion of this code or ordinance adopted herein is
29 for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a
30 court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity
31 of the remaining portions of this ordinance or the codes herein.
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PASSED this 7th day of August , 19 86
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Donald G. Manse
Chairman
\ATTES T:- APPROVED ( ) VETOED I
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Carol Ebergson R.W. "Bob" Muenscher
Clerk of the Council Executive Pro -tem
Date: August 8, 1986
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Randall J. Wat
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Published on July 23 and August 13
This ordinance becomes effective on 0- Rip
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