Chapter 19.60
MOVING BUILDINGS

Sections:

19.60.000  Permit required.

19.60.005  Applicability.

19.60.010  Application requirements.

19.60.015  Pre-move inspection requirements and building upgrades.

19.60.020  Correction of defects.

19.60.000 Permit required.

Any person who proposes to move an existing building into or through the city of Edmonds shall, before the move, apply for and obtain a moving permit from the building official. A moving permit is separate from, and in addition to, any and all other permits required to bring the moved building into compliance with current adopted codes and city regulations. Separate permit approvals for grading, shoring, foundation, remodeling, repair or alteration may be imposed to bring the building to current adopted code standards and zoning compliance for height and setbacks. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].

19.60.005 Applicability.

Buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall comply with the provisions of this code including the current adopted editions of the following codes: International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Washington State Energy Code, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, State Historic Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, and applicable state WAC amendments. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].

19.60.010 Application requirements.

A. In order to obtain permits to move any building through, along, or across the streets or any public place within city limits, the building official shall determine permit submittal requirements which, at a minimum, shall contain:

1. Proposed route;

2. Location of any overhead utility lines or traffic signals along with their height along the route; and

3. Dimensions of building proposed to be moved.

B. The permit application shall be reviewed by the building official, public works director, police chief, traffic engineer, fire department and any other affected city department. If the proposed moving will unduly interfere with the rights of the public as determined by the city engineer or designee, the permit shall be denied. Denial of the application by one department shall constitute denial of the permit by the city.

C. A performance bond or frozen fund, pursuant to Chapter 17.10 ECDC, in an amount to be determined by the building official shall be posted prior to permit issuance guaranteeing the completion of all required site development improvements or site clean-up and/or repair of damage to public property no later than 180 days after the permit is issued. The bond or frozen fund will be exonerated upon final project approval provided all required site restoration and/or improvements are installed, inspected and approved to city standards.

D. The moving contractor shall be state licensed and carry general public liability insurance for the amount no less than $1,000,000, valid during entire building moving operations, and the insurance policy shall name the city as an additional named insured, against the injury, death, property damage and/or loss arising from or out of the city's involvement in the permitting process for the project.

E. As a condition of obtaining a moving permit, the moving contractor shall assume all liability for any damage to public property by such moving operations. Repair of damage to any public property improvement shall be completed under a valid permit within 30 days of date of notice. Emergency repair work performed by city crews to repair damage to public improvements shall be charged against the moving contractor. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].

19.60.015 Pre-move inspection requirements and building upgrades.

A. Upon application and payment of the building moving permit fee, the building official shall notify the applicant of the date and time of his pre-move inspection. The pre-move inspection shall be made at the original location of the building before it is moved.

B. The applicant shall remove from the building as much of the interior wall and ceiling coverings as is necessary in the judgment of the building official to conduct a thorough inspection of the wiring, plumbing and structural features of the building. The building official shall determine what structural, energy, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical and life-safety upgrades shall be imposed on any building moved into or within city limits in compliance with current adopted codes. Designated historic buildings are also subject to provisions of Chapter 19.50 ECDC. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].

19.60.020 Correction of defects.

If, at or after the time of the inspection, the building official notifies the applicant that any portion of the building, electrical wiring or rough plumbing is in any way in violation of the ordinances of the city of Edmonds, so that compliance will require a replacement of any parts or materials used, then any defective parts or materials shall be removed from the building before it is moved. Any corrections required to comply with the ECDC, IBC and IRC shall be completed and inspected before final approval and occupancy is granted. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].