Chapter 15.104
BUILDING CODE

Sections:

15.104.010    Uniform codes—Adopted by reference—Amended.

15.104.011    Fire code—Adopted by reference.

15.104.040    Plumbing.

15.104.050    Occupancy permits.

15.104.010 Uniform codes—Adopted by reference—Amended.

The city of Battle Ground adopts the following editions of the building codes, physically handicapped regulations, thermal performance and design standards and energy code:

A.    The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.

1.    The following appendices are specifically adopted:

a.    Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements;

b.    Appendix H, Signs;

c.    Appendix I, Patio covers;

d.    Appendix J, Grading.

2.    Exceptions:

a.    In the case of conflict between the ventilation requirements of the International Building Code and the ventilation requirements of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (Chapter 51-13 WAC) or the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC), the provisions of Chapters 51-11 and 51-13 WAC shall govern.

3.    Amend the following:

a.    All references to the “International Plumbing Code” shall be changed to reference the “Uniform Plumbing Code.”

b.    All references to the “International Electrical Code” shall be changed to reference the “Washington State adopted Electrical Code.”

c.    Section 101.1: Shall have “The City of Battle Ground” inserted for the jurisdiction name.

d.    Section 101.4.4: The last line is not adopted.

e.    Section 103.3: The last line is not adopted.

f.    Section 105.2, #6: Insert the words “decks” and “platforms” to read, “Sidewalks, decks, platforms, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.”

B.    The 2006 International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.

1.    The following appendices are specifically adopted:

a.    Appendix A, Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping.

b.    Appendix B, Sizing and Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents.

c.    Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems.

d.    Appendix H, Patio Covers.

e.    Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures.

f.    Appendix F, Radon Control Methods.

g.    Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.

2.    Exceptions:

a.    In the case of conflict between the ventilation requirements of the International Residential Code and the ventilation requirements of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (Chapter 51-13 WAC) or the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC), the provisions of Chapters 51-11 and 51-13 WAC shall govern.

3.    Amend the following:

a.    All references to the “International Plumbing Code” shall be changed to reference the “Uniform Plumbing Code”;

b.    All references to the “International Electrical Code” shall be changed to reference the “Washington State adopted Electrical Code”;

c.    Section 101.1: Shall have the words “City of Battle Ground” inserted for the jurisdiction name;

d.    Section 105.2, #1: Amend to read: “One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet”;

e.    Section 105.2, #5: Amend to read: “Sidewalks, decks, platforms, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route”;

f.    Section 110.1: Amend to read: “No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. Occupancy without a certificate of occupancy shall subject the permit holder to additional fees as outlined in Sections 110.6 and 110.7.”

4.    Add the following sections:

a.    Section 110.6: Investigation Fee: Occupancy without a certificate of occupancy. If occupancy is commenced without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy from the building official, an investigation fee shall be collected before a certificate of occupancy may be issued. For each investigation necessitated by occupancy without a certificate, the permit holder may be charged an additional investigation fee.

b.    Section 110.7: Reinspection fee. When reinspection fees or investigation fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

C.    The 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and shall include Appendix A; except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).

D.    The 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as used and referenced by the Washington State Building Code Council in WAC 51-51-007 and 51-52-0101.

E.    The 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), published by the International Code Council, Inc.

1.    The following appendices are specifically adopted:

a.    Appendix A, Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Concrete Buildings and Concrete with Masonry Infill Buildings.

b.    Appendix B, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings and Facilities.

2.    Exceptions:

a.    In the case of conflict between the ventilation requirements of the International Existing Building Code and the ventilation requirements of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (Chapter 51-13 WAC) or the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC), the provisions of Chapters 51-11 and 51-13 WAC shall govern.

3.    Amend the following:

a.    All references to the “International Plumbing Code” shall be changed to reference the “Uniform Plumbing Code”;

b.    All references to the “International Electrical Code” shall be changed to reference the “Washington State adopted Electrical Code”;

c.    Section 101.1: Shall have the words “City of Battle Ground” inserted for the jurisdiction name.

F.    The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as published by the International Code Council, Inc.

1.    Exceptions:

a.    In the case of conflict between the ventilation requirements of the International Property Maintenance Code and the ventilation requirements of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (Chapter 51-13 WAC) or the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 51-11 WAC), the provisions of Chapters 51-11 and 51-13 WAC shall govern.

b.    In the case of conflict between the International Property Maintenance Code and the City of Battle Ground Municipal Code, the provisions of the city municipal code shall govern.

2.    Amend the following:

a.    All references to the “International Plumbing Code” shall be changed to reference the “Uniform Plumbing Code”;

b.    All references to the “International Electrical Code” shall be changed to reference the “Washington State adopted Electrical Code”;

c.    Section 101.1: Shall have the words “City of Battle Ground” inserted for the jurisdiction name;

d.    Section 102.3: Delete last line to remove any conflict with the Battle Ground Municipal Code;

e.    Section 302.8: Motor Vehicles. Not adopted;

f.    Section 304.14: Insect Screens. Not adopted.

G.    The 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendix A, Appendix E, and Appendix I, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council.

1.    Exceptions:

a.    Chapters 12 and 15 of this code are not adopted.

b.    Those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted.

c.    All references to the “International Electrical Code” shall be changed to reference the “Washington State adopted Electrical Code.”

H.    The 2006 Edition, Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), Chapter 51-11 WAC.

I.    The 2006 Edition, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (WSVIAQC), Chapter 51-13 WAC. (Ord. 07-12 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 04-009 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 03-012 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 99-005 § 1, 1999; Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.104.011 Fire code—Adopted by reference.

The city of Battle Ground adopts the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code, with the following exceptions:

A.    Notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying handheld candles.

B.    The following appendices are specifically adopted:

1.    Appendix B, Fire Flow for Buildings.

2.    Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.

3.    Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

4.    Appendix E, Hazard Categories.

5.    Appendix F, Hazard Ranking.

6.    Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids—Weights and Volume Equivalents.

The International Fire Code shall herein be referred to as the “fire code.” (Ord. 07-12 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 04-009 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 03-012 § 1 (part), 2003: Ord. 00-025 §§ 1, 2, 2000: Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.104.040 Plumbing.

All dwellings and those portions of other structures used for human habitation or for the preparation or serving of food shall be equipped with plumbing for the delivery of a suitable supply of potable water and proper disposal of wastes in accordance with the regulations of the Southwest Washington Health District. (Ord. 07-12 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 04-009 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)

15.104.050 Occupancy permits.

No building or structure shall be occupied for permanent use unless and until the issuance of an occupancy permit. No occupancy permit shall be issued unless the owner of the building has complied in all ways with the provisions of this code, including BGMC Titles 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18. (Ord. 07-12 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 04-009 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 95-769 § 3 (part), 1995)