Title
Agenda Item:
Update on 2012 International Building Codes - State of Washington Adoption Cycle
Body
Issue:
Review the process for the 2012 Washington State Building Code Adoption and consider any local amendments to the Building Code-Informational
Staff Contact:
Tom Hill, Building Official, Department of Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8486
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia adopts the State Building Codes, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council typically on a three cycle.
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 compliance.
Proposed Local Amendments for Consideration
· Definition for Single Room Occupancies
o This would assist in proposals made to the City for development of smaller dwelling units to house transitional citizens. In checking with the State Building Code Council, this would not require them to review or approve.
· Use of the International Plumbing Code as an acceptable alternative for Uniform Plumbing Code
o The Uniform Plumbing Code and the International Plumbing Code are overlapping codes developed by two organizations working to merge. Allowance of either would assist in minimizing code conflicts.
· Allowable distance increase from a marina gangplank to a marina fueling dock
o In the City of Olympia Marina’s currently there are no boat fueling facilities. The Port of Olympia is working through the necessary studies and is reviewing the permitt...
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