Title
Changes to International Building Codes Ordinance Recommendation
Recommended Action
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommended ordinance adopting recommended changes to International Building Codes and forward to the City Council for adoption.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommended Ordinance adopting recommended changes to International Building Codes and forward to the City Council for adoption.
Staff Contact:
Erik Jensen, Building Official, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8280
Randy Haines, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, 360.753.8458
Presenter(s):
Erik Jensen, Building Official
Background and Analysis:
Approximately every three years, the construction code writing organizations update their respective technical and administrative codes. Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Section 19.27 requires that cities within the State of Washington adopt certain Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Energy and Electrical Codes as required by the Washington State Building Codes Council (SBCC). The 2021 State Referenced Codes have been adopted and published by the SBCC to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023. City staff recommends adoption of these codes by the attached ordinance, which would amend Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 16.04, 16.05, 16.06, 16.24, 16.32, 16.40, 16.44 and 16.70.
The building codes are for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the protection of life, environment and property through the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures.
These codes also cover the installation, repair, replacement or alteration of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems along with their associated equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances.
Within the codes are the process and authority for issuance of permits, collection of fees and inspection of site to ascertain complian...
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