HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 DRAFT originally submitted DCD HEARING re ORDINANCE re Adopting Versions of Building Code Adopting Exceptions COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
STATE OF WASHINGTON
An Ordinance Adopting the 2021 )
Versions of the International Building )
Codes and Adopting New Exceptions; )
Amending the Definition of ) ORDINANCE NO.XX-XXXX-XX
Agricultural Building in Title 15; )
Adopting a Commercial Fire Inspection )
Program;Amending the Enabling )
Code of the Fire Marshal;and )
Amending Titles 2 and 15 of the )
Jefferson County Code
WHEREAS,the State of Washington establishes the State Building Codes as set forth in RCW
1 9.27.03 I;and
WHEREAS,the Washington State Building Code Council("SBCC") is a state agency created by the
Legislature to establish minimum building,mechanical,fire,plumbing,and energy code requirements necessary
to promote the health,safety,and welfare of the people of the State of Washington;and
WHEREAS, the SBCC through rulemaking adopted new minimum international building code
requirements in 2022("2021 codes"),and the new minimum requirements are codified at Chapter 51-50 WAC et
seq.;and
WHEREAS,the SBCC voted on May 24,2023 to delay the effective date for the 2021 codes to October
29,2023;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to amend Jefferson County Code to adopt the 2021 codes and to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson County pursuant to the general police power granted to
Jefferson County by the Washington State Constitution;and
WHEREAS,RCW 19.27.040 authorizes counties to amend state building codes,with certain limitations
("local option");and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to amend the local option portion of the building codes to match the 2021
codes and to update the local option to meet the needs of Jefferson County residents;and
WHEREAS,the definition of agricultural building needs clarification in Title 15 JCC,to ensure building
codes are clear and consistently enforced;and
WHEREAS,the BoCC and the fire marshal wish to adopt a commercial fire safety inspection program
to ensure that commercial buildings and other premises meet fire safety standards necessary to protect employees,
occupants,and the public,and to provide legally mandated fire code enforcement,as required by the Washington
State Fire Marshal's Office and chapter 51-54A of the Washington Administrative Code;and
WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners("BoCC")provided notice and held
a public hearing on October 9,2023 to consider this ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED:
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Section 1. The BoCC hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact.
Section 2. JCC 2.40.010 is amended to read:
The Jefferson County director of the department of community development or their desgnee is designated the
fire marshal for Jefferson County.
Section 3. JCC 15.05.030 is amended as follows:
15.05.030 Adoption of national and state codes by reference.
The following codes,regulations,and statutes are adopted byre
ference
in their current form,or as Deleted:hereby
hereafter may be amended,subject to the modifications and,amendments set forth,below and in other I Deleted:,or
_ —sections of this chapter: i Deleted:herein
(I)Chapter 51-50 WAC—International Building Code.The,International Building Code as published by i Deleted:2009 Edition of the
the International,Code Council is do ted byreference with the additions,deletions,and exceptions {
� p- _ P - Deleted:Conference of Building Officials
noted in the Washington Administrative Code; ( Deleted:hereby
(2)Chapter 51-51 WAC—International Residential Code.The International Residential Code as
published by the International Code Council is adopted by reference with the additions,deletions,and
exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code:
(3)Chapter 51-1 IR WAC-Washington State Energy Code and amendments. The Washington State
Residential Energy Code and amendments adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council.are
adopted by reference with the additions,deletions,and exceptions noted in this chapter of the
Washington State Administrative Code:
(4)Chapter 51-I IC WAC-Washington State Energy Code and amendments. The Washington State
Commercial Energy Code and amendments adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council.
are adopted by reference with the additions,deletions,and exceptions noted in this chapter of the
Washington State Administrative Code:
(F)Chapter 51-52 WAC—International Mechanical Code.The,International Mechanical Code as Deleted:
published by the International,C'ode Council is,adopted by reference with the additions.deletions.. ,, Deleted: 00 Edition of the
exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code; Deleted: ,inference of Building Officials
Deleted: ,aieby
(k)Chapter 5I-54A WAC—International Fire Code.The,International Fire Code as published by the
International 'ode Council is,adopted by reference with the additions,deletions,and exceptions noted in Deleted:
the Washington Administrative Code; Deleted: Edition of the
Deleted:P re Code Institute
(7)Chapter 51-55 WAC—Wildland Urban Interface Code. The Wildland Urban Interface Code as Deleted: ,creby
published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the additions.
deletions,and exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code:
(4)Chapter 51-56 WAC—Uniform Plumbing Code,The Uniform Plumbing Code,published by the Deleted: and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,is Adopted by reference with the l Deleted:2009 Edition of the
additions,deletions,and exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code; ( Deleted:hereby
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,Section 4. JCC 15.05.040 is amended as follows: Deleted:(51 Chapter 51-5 I WAC—International
Residential Code.The 2009 Edition of the International
Residential Code as published by the International Code
Chapter 1,Permits and Inspections,Section 105.2 of the International Building Code,Work Exempt from Council is hereby adopted by reference with the
Permit,is amended to include the following exemptions,which read as follows: exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code.
provided,that Appendices R and S are not adopted;¶
(I)#14.Minor construction and alteration activities to Group R3 and Group U Occupancies,as ,Deleted:1I 1
determined by the building official,which the total valuation,as determined in Section 107.2 or as
documented by the applicant to the satisfaction of the building official,does not exceed three thousand
($3,000)dollars in any twelve-month period.
(2)#15.,Agricultural building,which means a building or structure designed,constructed and used Deleted:Buildings or structures erected exclusively for the
exclusively to store farm implements,livestock,feed,or horticultural products. Agricultural buildings shall be storage of livestock,feed,and/or farm implements,prodding
another
free-standing and located at least 10 feet from the nearest structure.unless attached to another agricultural saidgi ultual structures are freedo not containont nlpuplumbing,attached co pt as
r I.agricultural building, not except as
building. An agricultural building: i necessary to maintain farm animals,do not contain a heat
source,such as a woodstove or electric heat,unless
(a)shall not contain plumbing.unless necessary to maintain livestock: specifically permitted.
(b)shall not contain a woodstove or other heat source,unless specifically permitted: _
(c) shall not be a place of human habitation:
(d)shall not be a place ol'employment where agricultural products are processed.treated.or
packaged:
(e)shall not be a place used by the public or to which the public is invited.unless a building permit
is obtained:and
(t)shall not be used for the storage of private automobiles,trucks.recreational vehicles,or other
vehicles which are not licensed as farm equipment.
The building official has exclusive discretion to determine whether a building or structure qualifies as an
agricultural building.A structure determined to be in violation will be considered a structure subject to the
building code.
section 5. A new section JCC 15.05.046 is enacted to read: Deleted:q
JCC 15.05.046 Commercial fire safety inspection program
(1) Purpose.The purpose of the commercial fire safety inspection program is to ensure that commercial
buildings,and other premises and occupancy classes meet fire safety standards necessary to protect employees,
occupants,and the public;and to provide legally mandated fire code enforcement,as required by the
Washington State Fire Marshal's Office and chapter 51-54A of the Washington Administrative Code.
(2)Inspection. The fire marshal shall develop a commercial fire safety inspection program to ensure fire safety
in commercial buildings,and other premises and occupancy classes which the fire marshal determines should
have periodic inspections to ensure fire safety. The fire marshal or their designee shall conduct inspections of
commercial buildings,and other premises and occupancy classes in Jefferson County to ensure compliance with
the International Fire Code,as now or hereafter adopted and amended pursuant to Title 15 JCC. The fire
marshal shall determine the frequency of inspections based on the hazards associated with each type of
occupancy and as may be mandated by chapter 51-54A of the Washington Administrative Code.
(3)Authority to enter into interlocal agreements. The fire marshal is authorized to enter into interlocal
agreements and other contracts with fire districts,municipal governments,or other private or public entities as
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may be mutually beneficial to implement an effective commercial fire safety inspection program for Jefferson
County.
(4) Fees. The fire marshal may collect reasonable fees to cover the cost of the commercial fire safety
inspection program. Fees shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 3.80 JCC.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance or its application to
other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected.
Section 7.Effective Date.The Ordinance becomes effective upon October 29,2023.
Section 8.SEPA Categorical Exemption.This ordinance is categorically exempt from the State Environmental
Policy Act under WAC 197-I 1-800(19).
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of ,2023.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton,Chair
SEAL: Kate Dean,Member
Heidi Eisenhour,Member
Al PEST:
Carolyn Gallaway Date
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman Date
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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