Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending OMC 16.04.020 Related to Residential Fire Sprinkler Locations - First and Final Reading
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee recommended approval of an ordinance to align with the State's adoption of the 2018 International Building and Property Maintenance Codes.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Ordinance Amending OMC 16.04.020 Related to Residential Fire Sprinkler Locations on first and final reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to amend OMC 16.04.020 to include final edits from the Washington State Building Code Council for adoption of the 2018 Residential Code related to residential fire sprinkler locations.
Staff Contact:
Larry Merrell, Building Official, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8486
Kevin Bossard, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, 360.709.2719
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Every three years, the construction code writing organizations update their respective technical and administrative codes. RCW Chapter 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 2018 State Referenced Codes were adopted and published by the SBCC and took effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 1, 2021.
On February 2, 2021, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 7271, which adopted the 2018 International Codes, along with certain State and local amendments. As required, the SBCC reviewed Ordinance No. 7271 and notified the City that additional amendments related to residential fire sprinkler locations were recommended in order to accomplish the intent of Ordinance No. 7271.
On February 23, 2021, the Council passed Ordinance No. 7273, which amended the City's adoption of the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code, Appendix U, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Syste...
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