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Date N0ve, mt)e r 1 , 1979
INTRODUCED BY !Zo(-'h1
Proposed by:__ 1),, 1, 1 i _- -nrksnc artmrnt
ORDINANCE NO. 79 -(39
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE AND IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE STATE BUILDING CODE ACT,
EXCEPT AS HEREIN MODIFIED, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, 1979 EDITION, INCLUDING CHAPTER 22, FUEL
GAS PIPING, APPENDIX B, APPENDIX A, AND APPENDIX
C, AND LATEST SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND
MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH
APPENDICIES THERETO, 1979 EDITION, PUBLISIED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
AND THE 14ESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIAT :CON; THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1979 EDITION, PROVIDED THAT
CHAPTER 11 OF SUCH CODE IS NOT ADOPTED; PROVIDED
THAT NOTH14I.T11STANDING ANY WORDING IN THIS CODE,
NOTHING IN THIS CODE SHALL APPLY TO THE INSTALLA-
TION OF ANY GAS PIPING, WATER HEATERS OR VENTS FOR
WATER HEATERS; AND ADOPTING ALL APPENDICIES AND
INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND LATEST SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; FURTHER PROVID-
ING, IN CASE OF CONFLICT AMONG THE CODES ENUMERATED
IN THIS ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE NO. ADOPT-
ING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE FIRST NAMED CODE
SHALL GOVERN OVER THE FOLLOWING; AND ALL ORDINANCES
AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE
HEREBY REPEALED.
WHEREAS, Chapter 96, Laws of the State of 1ashington, 1974 Extra
Session (Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 19.27), placed into effect on or
after January 1, 1975 in all cities, towns, and counties a State Building Code;
WHEREAS, R.C.I..I. 19.27.020 through 19.27.030 provides that counties
are authorized to amend the State Building Code as it. applies within its juris-
diction in all such respects as shall not be less-than minimum performance
standards and objectives including the authority to adopt any subsequent re-
visions to the codes;
WHEREAS, the 1979 publication of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1.979
Edition, the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition, and the Uniform Plumbing Code,
1979 Edition, exceeds the minimum performance standards and objectives of
R.C.1-4. 19.27;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE 1,1HATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. PURPOSE.
To promote the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or users
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of buildings and structures, the general public; to require minimum performance
standards and requirements for construction and construction materials consistent
with acceptable standards of engineering, fire, life safety; to promote the use
of modern technical methods, devices and improvements; to eliminate restrictive,
obsolete, conflicting, duplicating and unnecessary regulations and requirements
which could unnecessarily increase construction costs or retard the use of new
materials and methods of installation; or prevent unwarranted preferential. treat-
ment to types or classes of materials or products or methods o:E construction.
Section 2.
The 1979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including Chapter 22,
Fuel Gas Piping, and Appendicies.A, B and C, and supplements thereto, published
by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International
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Association of Plumbing Officials, including each and all of the rules and regu-
lations printed therein, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be in full
force and effect in What.c.om County upon adoption of this ordinance, except as
herein modified.
Section 3.
Subsection 201(x) of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to en-
force all provisions of this code. For such purpose he. shall have the powers
of a police officer. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used in this code,
it shall be construed to mean the Building Administrator and Chief Code Enforce-
ment Officer of Whatcom County. Whenever the term "authorized representative"
is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the Public Service Inspector.
Whenever the term "Board of Appeals" is used in this code, it shall be construed
to mean the County Board of Appeals.
Section 4.
Section 203 of the 1_979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 203. Board of Appeals. Whenever the term "Board of Appeals"
is used in this code, it shall. be construed to mean the County Board of Appeals
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as defined in the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition. Whenever the terms
"Administrative Authority" or "Building Authority" are used in this code, it
shall be construed to mean the Building Administrator or his authorized repre-
sentative.
Section 5.
Subsection 304(a) and Table 3A entitled "Mechanical Permit Fees" is
hereby amended to read as follows:
The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in amended Table 3A of
this ordinance.
TABLE NO. 3 -A - MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance
1. For the issuance of each permit ........................
2. For issuing each supplemental permit ..................
Unit Fee Schedule
1. For the installation or relocation of each forced -
air or gravity -type furnace or burner, including
ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to
and including 100,000 Btu /h ...........................
2. For the installation or relocation of each forced -
air burner, including ducts and vents attached to
such appliance over 100,000 Btu /h .....................
3'. For the installation or relocation of each floor
furnace., including vent ...............................
4. For the installation or relocation of each suspended
heater, recessed wall heater or floor - mounted unit
heater.................. ...............................
5. For the installation, relocation or replacement of
each appliance vent installed and not included in an
appliance permit ....... ...............................
6. For the installation, relocation or replacement of
eachfuel tank ......... ...............................
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$5.00
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7. For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to
each heating appliance, re!fri.gerat:ion unit, cool-
ing unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cool-
ing, absorption, or evaporative cooling system,
including installation of controls regulated by
this code .............. ............................... $6.00
8. For the installation or relocation of each boiler
or compressor to and including three horsepower,
or each absorption system to and including 100,000
Btu /h .................. ............................... 6.00
9. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
compressor over three horsepower to and :including 15
horsepower, or each absorption system over 100,000
Btu /h and including 500,000 Btu /h ..................... 11.00
10. For the installation or relocation of each boiler
or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30
horsepower, or each absorption system over 500,000
Btu /h to and including 1,000,000 Btu /h ................ 15.00
11. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower, or for each absorption system over
1,000,000 Btu /h to and including 1,750,000 Btu /h ...... 22.50
12. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
refrigeration compressor. over 50 horsepower, or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu /h ................ 37.50
13. For each air- handling unit to and including 10,000
cubic feet per minute, including ducts attached
thereto................ ............................... 4.SU
NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an a.ir- handling .
unit which is a portion of a factory- assembled ap-
pliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorp-
tion unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.
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For each air - handling unit over 10,000 (.,fm ............
$7.50
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For each evaporative cooler other than portable type ..
4.50
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For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct ...
3.00
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For each ventilation system which is not a portion
of any heating or air - conditioning system author-
ized by a permit ....... ...............................
4.50
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For the installation of each hood which is served
by mechanical. exhaust, including ducts for such hood ..
4.50
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For the inst= allation or relocation of each domestic -
type incinerator ....... ...............................
7.50
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For the installation or relocation of each com-
mercial or industrial -type incinerator ................
30.00
21.
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated
by this code but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in
thiscode .............. ...............................
4.50
22.
Mien Chapter 22 is applicable (see Section 103),
permit fees for fuel -gas piping shall be as follows:
For each gas - piping system of one
tofour outlets .. ...............................
2.00
For each gas - piping system of more
than four outlets, per outlet ...................
0.50
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Free - standing stoves ... ...............................
5.00
Other
Inspections and Fees:
1.
Inspections outside of normal business hours ..........
$15.00 per hou
(minimum charge - two hours)
2.
Reinspect:ion fee assessed under provisions of
Section 305(f) ......... ...............................
.15.00 each
3.
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated .............. ...............................
15.00 per hou
(minimum charge - one -half hour)
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4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to approved plans .............. $15.00 per hour
(minimum charge - one -half hour)
Section 6.
Section 506 of the Uniform Mechanical. Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby
supplemented and amended to :include the following subsection:
Subsection 506(a). Stable Pilots. All new or used gas-burning ap-
pliances whose rate Btu input is 400,000 BtuS per hour or more shall. be equipped
with a stable pilot or pilots capable of providing safe ignition. The flame
will be supervised by a flame safeguard which supervises the pilot at the point
of ignition of the main burner, and it shall have response timing, de- energyz-
ing the gas shut -off device in not to exceed 5 seconds in case of flame failure.
Provided, however, in the case of listed equipment the safety pilot system and
gas control system used on such equipment will be accepted.
Subsection 704(8) of the Uniform Mechanical. Code, 1979 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Subsection 704(8). In any room used or designated to be used as a
bedroom, bathroom, closet or in any confined space with access only to such room
or space. The access to any furnace located in an attic or under -floor crawl
space may be through a closet. Exception: gas and heating appliances, other
than electrical heating appliances or fireplaces with adequate combustion, shall
not be installed in bedrooms, bathrooms, closets or confined spaces or areas.
Fuel.- burning heating equipment with sealed combustion systems or enclosed fur -
naves with a separate supply of combustion air will. be allowed.
Section 8.
Subsection 2203(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Subsection 2203(a). A meter location shall. be provided by the con-
sumer for the building or premises to be served. Said meter location to be at
the exterior of the building on all buildings constructed after the effective
date of this ordinance and wherever possible in all existing buildings. The
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location shall be such that the meter connections are easily accessible in order
that the meter may be read or changed. Where a gas meter must be located inside
a building, it shall. be enclosed in a room or vault separate from any source of
ignition and this room or vault shall. be vented to the outside area and subject
to the approval of the inspector before installation. No gas meter shall be
hereafter installed under a stoop, stairway, show window, or porch or in an. un-
ventilated or confined space.
Section 9.
The Uniform Fire Code, with appendic.ies thereto and latest supplement.
1979 Edition, published by the International Conference of Buildings Officials
and the Western Fire Chiefs Association, is Hereby adopted by reference includ-
ing each and all the rules and regulations printed therein and shall be in full
force and effect in Whatcom County upon adoption of this ordinance except as
herein modified.
Section 10.
Section 2.302 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 2.302. In order to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, and to provide for reasonable interpre-
tation of the provisions of this code, the County Board of Appeals shall be
empowered to pass upon the pertinent materials herein. The Fire Marshal of
Whatcom County shall. be an ex-officio member of the County Board of Appeals
on all materials pertaining to the Uniform Fire Code for the purpose of recom-
mending regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practices for
safeguarding, to a reasonable degree, life and property from the hazards of
fire and explosives and the use of systems, materials, and devices; hazards
to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.
Section 9.125 of the Uniform .Fire Code, 1979 Edition is hereby amended
by adding thereto a new section entitled "Definit:ions" to read as follows:
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1 Section 9.108. Definitions. Fire Flow - The quantity of water re-
2 qui.red for fire flow is a given area in quantity and duration as determined by
3 the Fire Underwriters, which is in addition to the normal average. consumption
4 in the same area.
5 Section 9.1.25 Water Supply. The source, treatment,stor.age;transmission
5 distribution facilities required to provide water for normal peak consumption and
7 fire flow with residual pressure at the service or fire hydrant in excess of 20 p
8 Section 12.
9 Section 9.200 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition is hereby amended
10 by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
11 Section 9.200 Fees and Charges.
12 Fire reports, investigation reports .........................$5.00 per copy
13 For the instal-lation, relocation or replacement
14 of each fuel tank ................. ..........................$6.00
15 Section 13.
15 Section 9.105 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition is hereby amended
17 to read as follows:
18 Section 9.105. Whenever the terms "Chief." or "Fire Chief" are used
19 in this ordinance or the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, or Supplements -
20 appendicies, it shall he construed to mean the Whatcom County Fire Marshal. or
21 his authorized representative.
22 Sect-ion 14.
23 Section 9.104 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby amende
24 to read as follows:
25 Section 9.104. Whenever the term "Building Official" is used in
26 this code, it shall be construed to mean the Whatcom County Building Administra-
27 for /Director of Public Works.
28 Section 15.
29 Subsection 1O.3O1.(c) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code is
30 hereby amended to read as follows:
31 Subsection 1O.301(c). An approved water supply capable of supplying
32 required fire glow for fire protection shall. be provided to all premises upon
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which buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures are. here-
after constructed. When any portion of the building or structure protected is
in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, there shall. be
provided, when required by the Fire Marshal or Building.Offi.cial., on -site fire
hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. Water supply
and fire flow shall be determined by the Whatcom County Fire Marshal and the
Whatcom County Building Official and approved by the Director of Public Works.
Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevator tanks,
water mains, or other fixed system capable of supplying the required fire flow.
In setting the requirements for the fire flow, the Fire Marshal and /or the
Building Official may be guided by the standard publication by the Insurance
Service Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow."
The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water
supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the
public street or on the site of the premises to be. protected as required and ap-
proved by the Fire Marshal and /or the Building Official. All hydrants shall
be accessible to the Fire Department or District. Apparatus by roadways shall
meet the requirements of Section 10.208 and the approval of the Director of
Public Works.
The 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with later supplements
and appendicitis thereto, is hereby adopted by reference including each and all
rules and regulations and appendicies therein shall. be in full. force and effect
in Whatcom County upon adoption of this ordinance, except as herein modified,
provided that Chapter 11 of this code is not adopted; provided that notwith-
standing any wording in this code, nothing in this code shall apply to installa-
tion of any gas piping, water heaters, or vents for water. heaters.
Section 17.
Part 1, Section 20.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1979 Edition, is
1 hereby amended to read as follows:
Part 1 "Administration," Section 20.1 "Administrative Authority" is
hereby amended to read as follows: Whenever the term "Administrative Authority'
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1 or "Plumbing Official" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the
2 Building Administrator and /or his authorized representative.
3 Section 18.
4 Section 20.3 of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
5 hereby amended to read as follows:
6 Section 20.3. Upon Issuance of Permit. The issuance or granting of
7 a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Building Official from
8 thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications
9 or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder under any
10 violations of this or any other ordinance or code or from revoking any certifi-
11 cate or approval when issued in error. Every permit issued under the provisions
12 of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work
13 authorized by such permit has not commenced within 120 days from the date of
14 issuance or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned, at
15 any time after the work has commenced, for a period of 120 day::. Before such
16 work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the fee shall
17 be one -half of the amount required for a new permit for such work, providing no
18 changes have been made, or will be made in the original plans and specifications
19 for such work and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
20 exceeded one year.
21 Section 19.
22 Section 20.7 of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
23 hereby amended to read as follows:
24 Section 20.7. Schedule of Fees.
25 Permit Issuance.:
26 1. For the issuance of each permit ....................... $5.00
27 2. For the issuance of each supplementary permit ......... 3.00
28 3. In addition, for each plumbing fixture or trap
29 or set of fixtures on one trap, including water,
30 drainage, pipe, backflow protection therefor .......... 3.00
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For each industrial waste pretreatment inter-
ceptor including its trap and vent, except
kitchen -type grease interceptors functioning
as a fixture trap ..... ...............................
$3.00
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For installation, alteration or repairs of
water pipe or water treatRient equipment ..............
3.00
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For water heaters ..... ...............................
3.00
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For repairs or alterations of drainage or
vent piping ........... ...............................
3.00
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For each lawn sprinkler system or any one
meter, including back flow and protection
devices therefor ...... ...............................
3.00
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For vacuum breakers or back flow protective
devices on tanks, vats, etc., or for instal.-
lat:ion on unprotected plumbing fixtures includ-
ing necessary water piping ...........................
3.00
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For each reinspection made necessary by defec-
tive workmanship or materials ........................
15.00 per hour,
(minimum charge - 1/2 hour)
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For each swimming pool:
Public.........................................
25.00
Private........................................
5.00
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For each item regulated by this code but not
classified in this category or for which no
other fee is listed in this code, fee will be ........
3.00
Section 20.
Chapter 1. of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1979 Edition is
hereby amended
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thereto the following definitions, to read as follows:
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Subsection 20.111. Definition of Journeyman Plumber means any person wh
as been
issued a certificate of competency by the Department of
Labor and Industr
a's provided
in R.C.W. Chapter 18.106.
Subsection 20.104.Definition of Contractor,as used in
this ordinance,is
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any person, firm or corporation who or which, in the pursuit of independent
business, undertakes to or offers to undertake or submits a bid to construct,
alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, erect or demolish for
another any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, or other structure,
project, development or improvement attached to real estate or to do any part
thereof illCluding the installation of .carpeting or other floor covering, plumb-
ing, sewer, potable water, processed water, or other work in connection there-
with, or who installs or repairs roofing or siding„ who does similar work upon
his own property, employs members of more than one trade, a single job or pro-
ject, except otherwise provided and as defined in Chapter R.C.W. 1.8.27.
Section 21.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby amended by adding
thereto a new section to read as follows:
Subsection 20.15. No person shall engage in the trade of plumbing
as a Journeyman or as a specialist plumber without having a current certificate
of competency as required by Chapter R.C.W. 18.106.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm, partnership or
corporation to submit any bid or do any work as a contractor unless such person
or persons or corporation shall have been issued a certificate as required in
R.C.il. Chapter 18.27.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby amended by adding
thereto a new section to read as follows:
Section 20.16. The public sewer may be considered as not being avail.-
able when such public or any building or any exterior drainage facility connecte
thereto is located more than 150 feet from any proposed building or exterior drain-
age facility on any lot or premises which abuts and is served by such public sewer.
It shall be the duty of the District Health Officer to enforce connec-
tions to available public sewer. In no event shall a building sewer be less than
4 inches in diameter. Building sewer or drainage pipe shall not be run or laid i
the same trench with waater service pipes or any underground water pipes unless
both of the following requirements are met: The bottom of the water pipe at all.
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points shall be at least 12 inches above the top of the sewer line. The water
pipe shall be placed on a solid shelf excavated on one side of the common trench. ,
Section 23.
Table A, Nonmetalic Piping, at page 23 of the 1979 Edition of the
Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended to include the following: Bi.tuminized
fiber sewer pipe and fittings shall not be allowed.
Section 24..
Subsection 401(x) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
hereby amended to-read as follows:
Subsection 401(a). Materials. Drainage pipe shall be of cast iron,
galvanized wrought iron, lead, copper, brass, ABS, PBC, or other approved
materials having a smooth and uniform bore, EXCEPT: that no galvanized wrought
iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at
least 6 inches above ground. ABS or PBC installations limited to residential
I construction for waste and vents to 30 feet in height. Plastic waste and vents
may be allowed in all residential buildings or structures in which the lowest
floor elevation and the top floor finished ceiling do not exceed 30 feet.
Section 25.
Subsection 1005(f) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
Subsection 1005(f). A single control valve shall be installed on a
water supply line ahead of any automatic metering valve which supplies a
battery of fixtures. The Administrative Authority may allow a ground key stop
and waste in instances where a gate valve will not properly serve.
Subsection 1008(f) of the 1.979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
Subsection 1008(.f). Water service pipes or any other underground wate .
pipes shall not be run or laid in the same trench with any electrical service
wire unless one of the following conditions is met:
1. A minimum horizontal separation of two feet is maintained at
all points along the line, or
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2. All electrical wires are enclosed within a rigid metal conduit,
3. All electrical wires are enclosed within a flexible conduit which
lis encased in concrete.
[Where water service pipes cross electrical service wires, a minimum vertical
separation of one foot shall be maintained.
Section 27. PERMIT FEES
Permit fees shall be as stipulated in each respective code as adopted
by this ordinance unless otherwise modified by this ordinance. Any modification
of fees shall be made by the Building Official with prior written approval of
the County Executive with County Council confirmation.
Section 28. APPEAL.
Written notice of appeal and fee of $25.00 to be tendered to the
Building Official who shall transfer said notice and any files and records per-
taining to the appeal to the Chairman of the Board of Appeals within 16 days
after notice of an appeal is received. The Chairman shall schedule the meeting
of the Board and notify the members thereof and all other interested parties.
lAt the meeting the Board shall review the case and render its written decision.
Section 29. PENALTIES.
Violations of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor and each day during which such violation is continued or committed
shall constitute a separate offense and upon conviction of a violation shall
be punishable by fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County
jail for not more than 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 30. 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 cuiconstitutional 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.
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Section 31. REPEALER.
COUTI :y ordinan-ce dared (),.t_o.)er 24, 1977 in the matter o" the
State Building; Code, R.C.W. 19.27, adopting the 1976 Editions of the IJniform
Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
CG,,je, Tit.' Avt &rican Nacional Standard Jc)e.ciIications I"or Making Buildirigs and
Facilities Accessible to and Usable by the Physically Handicapped, and adopting
permit fees, are each repealed.
PASSED this 6th day of Dec.(�inber 1979•
WIIATCOTMi COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST: .Joan Ogden
County Auditor & Ex- officio
Clerk of the Council
By:_
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosec ting Attorney
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State Building; Code, R.C.W. 19.27, adopting the 1976 Editions of the IJniform
Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
CG,,je, Tit.' Avt &rican Nacional Standard Jc)e.ciIications I"or Making Buildirigs and
Facilities Accessible to and Usable by the Physically Handicapped, and adopting
permit fees, are each repealed.
PASSED this 6th day of Dec.(�inber 1979•
WIIATCOTMi COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST: .Joan Ogden
County Auditor & Ex- officio
Clerk of the Council
By:_
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosec ting Attorney
�/ARO ;ED �( ) VETOED �.
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Chairperson
Date: o -
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