Chapter 15.08
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

15.08.010    Adoption.

15.08.015    Definitions.

15.08.020    Section 108.4 IMC amended – Violation – Penalty.

15.08.025    Section 106.4.3 2009 IMC amended – Expiration.

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15.08.040    Repealed.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 2009 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2505 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2215 § 3, 1998; Ord. 1895 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1536 § 2, 1986; Ord. 1378 § 2, 1983)

15.08.025 Section 106.4.3 2009 IMC amended – Expiration.

Section 106.4.3, Expiration, is amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued shall expire 18 months after the date of issuance. The Building Official may authorize one 180 day extension. The extension shall be in writing and submitted before the expiration date of said permit. Justifiable cause for the extension shall be demonstrated.

(Ord. 2840 § 3, 2010)

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, and 106.5.3, 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; 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. 2840 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2683 § 2, 2007)