Title
Building Codes Update Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the City's process for updating building codes. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to review the process for the City of Olympia's adoption of the 2018 Washington State Building Codes and consideration of local amendments.
Staff Contact:
Larry Merrell, Building Official, Department of Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8487
Presenter(s):
Larry Merrell, Building Official, Department of Community Planning and Development,
Background and Analysis:
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 jurisdictions 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 2018 State Referenced Codes have been published and are scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2020. Adoption of these codes will include Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 16.04, 16.32, 16.36, 16.40 and 16.44
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
In addition to adoption of the 2018 State Referenced Codes, the City Olympia may also conside...
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