Title 15
PLUMBING*

Chapters:

15.04 Plumbing Code

15.08 Uniform Mechanical Code

*For provisions on sewers and connections, see LMC Title 14.

Chapter 15.04
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

15.04.010 Adoption of Uniform Code.

15.04.015 Definitions.

15.04.020 Repealed.

15.04.030 Subsection 102.3 of Part 1 UPC amended – Violations and penalties.

15.04.040 Plumbing permit fees.

15.04.045 Appeals.

15.04.050 Repealed.

15.04.060 Repealed.

15.04.900 Severability.

15.04.010 Adoption of Uniform Code.

As amended by the provisions of this chapter and the State of Washington Building Code Council under Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, the 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code less Chapters 12 and 15 together with Appendices A, B, D, and I published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one copy of which, along with the State of Washington Building Code Council’s amendments, shall be on file with the Lynnwood finance director, are adopted by this reference; provided, that in the event of a conflict between the International Fire Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code, the International Fire Code shall govern. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2214 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1896 § 2, 1992; Ord. 1534 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1380 § 1, 1983)

15.04.015 Definitions.

A. Section 201 UPC Amended. Section 201, General Definitions, of the edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended by adding thereto the following paragraph:

Whenever the term “Code” is used herein, it shall mean the provisions of this chapter and the edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by this chapter. Whenever the term “City” or “jurisdiction” is used herein, it shall mean the City of Lynnwood.

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2214 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1896 § 3, 1992)

15.04.020 Subsection 217 UPC amended – Plumbing system defined.

Repealed by Ord. 2505.

15.04.030 Subsection 102.3 of Part 1 UPC amended – Violations and penalties.

The edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended by deleting therefrom Subsection 102.3 of “Part 1: Administration,” regarding violations and penalties, and inserting in its place the following wording:

A. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, each such person, firm, or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted.

B. Anyone concerned in the violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this code, whether directly committing the act or effecting the omission constituting the offense, or aiding or abetting the same, whether present or absent; and anyone who directly or indirectly counsels, encourages, hires, commands, induces or otherwise procures another to violate or fail to comply with the provisions of this code, is and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

C. Conviction of any such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2214 § 4, 1998; Ord. 1896 § 5, 1992; Ord. 1534 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1380 § 3, 1983)

15.04.040 Plumbing permit fees.

The edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended by deleting therefrom Sections 103.4 and 103.4.2 (Fees) and Table No. 1-1, entitled “Plumbing Permit Fees,” and inserting in its place the following wording:

Section 103.4.1. Fees shall be set forth in a fee resolution adopted, and from time to time amended, by the city council. Value of work shall include all costs related to construction and shall be set by the Building Official using a nationally recognized value table.

Section 103.4.2. Reinspection fees shall be charged at the Building Official’s discretion when: 1. Site or construction work are not available when inspection is requested. 2. Plans or the permit are not on site. 3. Work not completed or ready for inspection at time inspection was requested. 4. Written corrections are not complete when reinspection is requested (this does not include normal corrections found on the first inspection).

Section 103.4.3 Investigation Fees. Any person, firm or corporation starting work prior to permit issuance shall be charged an investigation fee in addition to permit fees.

Exception. Emergency repairs and installations as determined by the building official.

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2214 § 5, 1998; Ord. 1896 § 6, 1992; Ord. 1534 § 4, 1986; Ord. 1380 § 4, 1983)

15.04.045 Appeals.

The edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended by adding thereto Section 104, Appeals, by inserting the following wording:

104.1 General. The hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code in accordance with Chapter 16.50 LMC.

104.2 Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing examiner shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007)

15.04.050 Solder used for joints.

Repealed by Ord. 2214.

15.04.060 Fuel gas piping.

Repealed by Ord. 2214.

15.04.900 Severability.

If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this chapter. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2007)

Chapter 15.08
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

15.08.010 Adoption.

15.08.015 Definitions.

15.08.020 Section 108.4 IMC amended – Violation – Penalty.

15.08.030 Mechanical permit fees amended.

15.08.040 Repealed.

15.08.050 Appeals.

15.08.900 Severability.

15.08.010 Adoption.

As amended by this chapter and the State of Washington Building Code Council, the 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code Council, one copy of which, along with the State of Washington Building Code Council’s amendments, shall be on file with the Lynnwood finance director, are adopted by this reference. (Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2215 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1895 § 2, 1992; Ord. 1536 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1378 § 1, 1983)

15.08.015 Definitions.

A. Section 201 IMC Amended. Section 201 of the edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted by this chapter regarding general definitions is amended by adding thereto the following paragraph:

Whenever the term “Code” is used herein, it shall mean the provisions of his chapter and the edition of the International Mechanical Code as adopted by this chapter. Whenever the term “City” or “jurisdiction” is used herein, it shall mean the City of Lynnwood.

(Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2215 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1895 § 3, 1992)

15.08.020 Section 108.4 IMC amended – Violation – Penalty.

The edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted by this chapter is amended by adding to Section 108.4 thereof, entitled “Violations,” the following paragraphs:

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person, firm or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted.

Anyone concerned in the violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this Code, whether directly committing the act or effecting the omission constituting the offense, or aiding or abetting the same, whether present or absent; and anyone who directly or indirectly counsels, encourages, hires, commands, induces or otherwise procures another to violate or fail to comply with the provisions of this Code, is and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Conviction of any such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2215 § 3, 1998; Ord. 1895 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1536 § 2, 1986; Ord. 1378 § 2, 1983)

15.08.030 Mechanical permit fees amended.

The edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted by this chapter is amended by deleting the language of Sections 106.5.1, 106.5.2, 106.5.3.2 and 106.5.3.3 and inserting in their place the following:

106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person, firm or corporation starting work prior to permit issuance shall be charged an investigation fee in addition to permit fees.

Exception. Emergency installations as determined by the building official.

106.5.2 Fees. Mechanical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee resolution adopted, and from time to time amended, by the city council.

Reinspection fees may be charged at the Building Official’s discretion when: 1. Site of work not available when inspection is requested; 2. Plans or the permit are not on site; 3. Work not ready at time inspection was requested; or 4. Written corrections are not complete when reinspection is requested (this does not include normal corrections found on the first inspection).

106.5.3.2 Maximum refund is 80% of the fee in 106.5.2.

106.5.3.3 Maximum refund is 80% of the fee in 106.5.2.

(Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2215 § 4, 1998; Ord. 1895 § 5, 1992)

15.08.040 Chapter 20 UMC amended.

Repealed by Ord. 2505.

15.08.050 Appeals.

Appeals under the International Mechanical Code shall be brought before the hearing examiner in accordance with Chapter 16.50 LMC. (Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004)

15.08.900 Severability.

If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this chapter. (Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007)