Title 13
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION¹

Chapters:

13.01 General Provisions – Uniform Codes

13.05 Repealed

13.06 Building Code

13.07 Repealed

13.08 Mechanical Code

13.09 Plumbing Code

13.10 Electrical Code

13.11 Grading Code

13.14 Fire Code

13.15 Repealed

13.16 Fire Lanes

13.17 Fire Hydrants and Water Mains

13.19 State Energy Code

13.20 Energy Management

13.21 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code

13.22 Administrative Code

13.23 Sound Transmission Control

13.25 Repealed

13.30 Environmental Rules Procedures

13.31 Recycling Space Requirements

13.35 Off-site Improvement Standards

13.40 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

13.45 Housing Code

13.46 Temporary Relocation of Buildings

13.50 Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

13.60 Building Addresses

Chapter 13.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS –
UNIFORM CODES

Sections:

13.01.010 Priority of codes.

13.01.020 Nonapplicability to Port of Seattle projects.

13.01.010 Priority of codes.

In case of a conflict between and among the Uniform Codes adopted by reference and incorporated into the City Code, the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards shall take precedence over other codes. The Uniform Mechanical Code shall take precedence over other codes except the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards. The Uniform Fire Code shall take precedence over other codes except the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards and the Uniform Mechanical Code. The Uniform Plumbing Code shall take precedence over the other codes except the Uniform Building Code and Building Code Standards, the Uniform Mechanical Code and the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards. (Ord. 92-1033 § 2)

13.01.020 Nonapplicability to Port of Seattle projects.

Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, and commencing through September 4, 2007, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the Uniform Codes and Standards recited in SMC 13.01.010 and defers to the Port’s exercise of such jurisdiction as to development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. (Ord. 00-1050 § 1)

Chapter 13.05
BUILDING CODES

(Repealed by Ord. 92-1033)

Chapter 13.06
BUILDING CODE

Sections:

13.06.010 Uniform Building Code.

13.06.020 Copy on file.

13.06.030 Permit fees adopted.

Appendix A Building permit fees.

Appendix B Sign permit fees.

13.06.010 Uniform Building Code.

A. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building Code Standards, published by the International Conference of Building Officials as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapter 51-40 WAC are hereby adopted, except provisions thereof specifically not adopted, and except amendments and additions specifically adopted in this chapter.

B. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, and commencing through September 4, 2007, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building Codes Standards recited in subsection (A) of this section and defers to the Port’s exercise of such jurisdiction as to development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. (Ord. 00-1050 § 2: Ord. 98-1021 § 1: Ord. 97-1021 § 1; Ord. 95-1022 § 3; Ord. 92-1033 § 3)

13.06.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the editions of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, identified in SMC 13.06.010, shall be on file in the office of City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 3)

13.06.030 Permit fees adopted.

A. Table 1-A of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is not adopted and the table of fees set forth at Appendix A to this chapter is hereby adopted, and all references to Table 1-A within the said Uniform Building Code shall be deemed to be references to Appendix A, subject to the following:

1. Appendix A shall apply to permits for the installation of fuel storage tanks, fuel tank piping and vapor extraction systems. In addition to the permit fee, a plan review fee of sixty-five percent (65%) of the permit fee shall be required.

2. The permit fee for the removal of a fuel storage tank (FST) system, other than a farm or residential FST of capacity less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons, shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first tank and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each additional tank if inspected at the same time.

3. The permit fee for installing a moved residential structure, including new or relocated manufactured homes and mobile homes, onto a new site shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), which will include plan review.

4. The permit fee for the re-roofing of a single-family residential structure shall be forty-five dollars ($45.00).

5. The minimum fee for the demolition of a building more than five hundred (500) square feet in area shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Buildings five hundred (500) square feet and smaller shall be charged a flat fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).

6. Appendix A shall not apply to signs. The permit fees for signs shall be according to Appendix B.

7. For the purpose of determining permit fees, buildings shall be assigned a minimum valuation based upon Table 1-C.

8. Permits issued under the provisions of this chapter for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, carports and garages and other structures associated with single-family uses shall expire one (1) year from the date of issue. A six (6) month extension may be granted by the building official. The fee for renewal, beyond the extension that may be granted, shall be equal to one-half the original building permit fee.

9. Commercial building permits shall expire two (2) years from the date of issue.

10. Other fees, including, but not limited to, plan review, drainage plan review, and inspections, shall be as set forth in the City schedule of license fees, permit fees, and other fees and charges adopted by resolution.

B. A new Table 1-B, establishing fire sprinkler fees, is added to Chapter 1 of the Uniform Building Code, as follows:

TABLE 1-B

FIRE SPRINKLER PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

New single-family dwelling	$175.00
Addition to existing system	$110.00

MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL

Contract amount:

$250 or less	$45.00
251 – 1,000	$45 plus 4%
	of cost over $250
1,001 – 5,000	$75 plus 1.5%
	of cost over $1,000
5,001 – 50,000	$135 plus 1.4%
	of cost over $5,000
50,001 – 250,000	$765 plus 1%
	of cost over $50,000
250,001 – 1,000,000	$2,765 plus .8%
	of cost over $250,000
1,000,001 and up	$8,765 plus .4%
	of cost over $1,000,000

Plan review for fire sprinkler permits shall be computed at 50% of the permit fee as based on the contract amount.

Plan review for revisions
or modifications	$50/hr.
Inspection or plan review not
specified elsewhere	$50/hr.

C. A new Table 1-C, establishing minimum valuation for buildings for the purposes of calculating permit fees, is established as follows:

TABLE 1-C

BUILDING VALUATION

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official. For the purposes of determining the Value to be used in computing the building permit fees and building plan review fees, building valuation shall be based on the most recent “Building Valuation Data” as printed in the Building Standards magazine, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, or the actual value of the work, whichever is higher. In addition to the regional modifier, the valuation may be reduced by the following multipliers:

1. Residential additions	.70
2. Residential remodels	.30
3. Residential decks	.20
4. Commercial tenant
improvements	.30

D. Addition to Section 403.7 of the Uniform Building Code. There is hereby added to the Uniform Building Code an additional requirement under Section 403.7 to read as follows:

4. All elevator shafts shall be pressurized with a supply of air from the outdoors to a minimum of 0.15 inch of water column in a fire alarm mode.

E. Amendment of Section 403.1 of the Uniform Building Code. Section 403.1 the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

403.1 Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 65 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be of Type 1 or 2 - F.R. construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 403.2.

F. Section 904.2.1 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 904.2.1 Where Required. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this section. In addition to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code, current editions, there is hereby established a minimum requirement for the installation of fire sprinkler systems. All structures shall have a fire sprinkler system installed, which meets or exceeds all of the parameters contained within the Municipal Code, Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code when the gross floor area is 6,000 square feet or more. For purposes of determining gross floor area, the installation of area separation walls will not be considered as creating separate buildings.

1. It is provided however that existing structures and structures undergoing remodeling or improvement are exempt from the provisions of this subsection (F), provided:

a. There is no increase in floor area, or
b. The area to be improved does not exceed 50% of the total floor area including mezzanines, or
c. There is no change of occupancy or use, and
d. A fire alarm system, meeting all applicable requirements for the occupancy, is installed.

2. It is further provided that the following new and existing structures are exempt from the provisions of this subsection (F):

a. Single-family residential structures.
b. Portions of structures used as open parking garages, as defined in the Uniform Building Code, when there are no other occupancies above the garage and any structures adjacent to the garage are separated by an assumed property line as required by the Uniform Building Code.

G. Amendment of Section 904.2.9 of the Uniform Building Code. Section 904.2.9 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout apartment houses three or more levels in height or containing 5 or more dwelling units, in congregate residences three or more stories in height and having an occupant load of 50 or more and in hotels three or more levels in height or containing 10 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building. The sprinkler system shall comply with the requirements of Uniform Building Code Standard Numbers 9-1 and 9-3.

H. Section 1003.3.3.3 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby adopted as contained therein and the amended Section 1003.3.3.3 of the Washington State Building Code is not adopted.

I. Section 1806.3 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Bearing Walls. Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete foundations or piles or other approved foundation system which shall be of sufficient size to support all loads. Where a design is not provided, the minimum foundation requirements for stud bearing walls shall be as set forth in Table 18-1-C and Table 18-1-D, unless expansive soils of a severity to cause differential movement are known to exist.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 400 square feet (37.2 M2) in floor area may be constructed with walls supported on a wood foundation plate when approved by the building official.

2. The support of buildings by posts embedded in earth shall be designed as specified in Section 1806.8. Wood posts or poles embedded in earth shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative. Steel posts or poles shall be protected as specified in Section 1807.9.

J. A new Table 18-1-D establishing minimum reinforcement requirements for Group R-3 and U-1 foundations as an alternate to an engineered design, is added to Chapter 18 of the Uniform Building Code, as follows:

Table No. 18-1-D Prescriptive Foundation Design for Residential R-3 and U-1

Note: Foundation walls must not be subjected to more than 30 PCF equivalent fluid pressure (well drained soil) nor surcharge.

Material Type8	Wall Height2,6	Min. Wall Thickness	Sill Plate Anchorage4,5	Required Reinforcing3
				Vertical	Horizontal
Hollow unit masonry support at top by floor system and at bottom by slab1	4' or less	8''	½'' x 10'' A.B. at 6'' O.C.	#4 @ 4' O.C.	#4 Bond beam @ top, 2-#4 @ footing
	Over 4'	Not allowed unless an engineered design is submitted and approved
Concrete under wood cripple wall and supported by slab7	3' or less	6''	½'' x 10'' A.B. at 6'' O.C.	#4 @ 18'' O.C.	#4 @ top and 2-#4 at footing
	4' or less	8''	½'' x 10'' A.B. at 6'' O.C.	#4 @ 16'' O.C.	#4 @ top and 2-#4 at footing
	Over 4'	Not allowed unless an engineered design is submitted and approved
Concrete supported at top by floor system and at bottom by slab1	9' or less	8''	½'' x 10'' A.B. at 6'' O.C.	#4 @ 16'' O.C.4,6	#4 @ top 16'' O.C. and 2-#4 at footing
	Over 9'	Not allowed unless an engineered design is submitted and approved

1. Where there is no slab at bottom of wall as in a crawl space, maximum unbalanced backfill shall be 30'' unless an alternate design is approved.

2. The floor diaphragm shall be completed before backfilling or the foundations wall sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.

3. This table is not intended to prevent temperature and shrinkage cracks. Reinforcing steel shall be placed within the inside half of the wall and not closer than 3/4'' clear from the inside face of the wall. Concrete against earth shall be spaced a minimum of 3'' from the soil.

4. Solid block first two joist spaces adjacent to anchor bolts where floor joists are parallel to the wall.

5. There shall be a minimum of two (2) anchor bolts per foundation (sill) plate with one bolt located within twelve (12) inches of each end of each foundation (sill) plate. Foundation plates and sills shall be the kind of wood specified in Section 2317.4.

6. Wall height is measured as the vertical distance from the top of the footing to the top of the concrete wall.

7. If the slab is eliminated, a special design is required regardless of the backfill height.

8. Minimum 4'' perforated footing drains are required at all footings. All roof drains must be tight-lined to a public drainage system or an approved on-site system through smooth nonperforated drain-line. The footing drains may connect into the roof drain-line downhill from the last roof drain connection and where the invert elevation of the roof-drain line is 2'' lower than the invert of the footing drain. The roof drain-line size must be increased one pipe size where the footing drains connect into it.

K. Section 1922.10.3 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Seismic Zones 2, 3, and 4. Structural plain concrete members are not permitted in buildings located in Seismic Zones 2, 3, and 4.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Footings for buildings of Group R, Division 3 or Group U, Division I Occupancy constructed in accordance with Table 18-1-C and Table 18-1-D.

2. Nonstructural slabs supported directly on the ground or by approved structural systems.

(Ord. 02-1026 §§ 3, 4; Ord. 01-1003 § 1; Ord. 98-1026 § 1; Ord. 98-1021 § 2: Ord. 98-1008 § 1; Ord. 98-1004 § 1; Ord. 97-1021 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 97-1020 § 1; Ord. 95-1022 § 4; Ord. 92-1033 § 3)

Appendix A – Building Permit Fees

Total Valuation	Permit Fee
$1.00 to $500.00	$50.00
$501.00 to $2,000	$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000; however, no fee shall be less than $50.00
$2,001 to $25,000	$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000	$391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000	$643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000	$993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000	$3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000	$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside the normal business hours (minimum 2 hours) $75.00 per hour1 2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 $50.00 per hour1 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum 1 hour) $50.00 per hour1 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum 1 hour) $50.00 per hour1 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual Cost2

1Or the total hourly cost to the City, whichever is greatest.

2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

(Ord. 02-1030 § 1: Ord. 02-1026 § 1)

Appendix B – Sign Permit Fees

Valuation	Permit Fee
$250.00 or less	$45.00
$251.00 to $1,000	$45.00 plus 4% of cost over $250.00
$1,001 to $5,000	$75.00 plus 1.5% of cost over $1,000
$5,001 to $50,000	$135.00 plus 1.4% of cost over $5,000
$50,001 to $250,000	$765.00 plus 1% of cost over $50,000
$250,001 to $1,000,000	$2,765 plus .8% of cost over $250,000
$1,000,001 and up	$8,765 plus .4% of cost over $1,000,000

The plan review for the original submittal is included in the permit fee. The plan review for revisions or modifications is seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per hour.

(Ord. 02-1026 § 2)

Chapter 13.07
AIRPORT LIFE SAFETY CODE

(Repealed by Ord. 02-1026)

Chapter 13.08
MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

13.08.010 Uniform Mechanical Code.

13.08.020 Copy on file.

13.08.030 Amendments and exceptions to the mechanical code.

13.08.010 Uniform Mechanical Code.

A. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council on November 14, 1997, and published as Chapter 51-42 WAC is adopted, except as amended and/or excepted in SMC 13.08.030.

B. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, and commencing through September 4, 2007, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the Uniform Mechanical Code recited in subsection (A) of this section and defers to the Port’s exercise of such jurisdiction as to development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. (Ord. 00-1050 § 4: Ord. 98-1021 § 3: Ord. 95-1022 § 5; Ord. 92-1033 § 5)

13.08.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 5)

13.08.030 Amendments and exceptions to the mechanical code.

Table 3A of the Uniform Mechanical Code is excepted from the Code adopted in this chapter. Instead, the following mechanical permit fee schedule is adopted:

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

New single-family dwelling*	$150.00
New installation* (existing dwelling with no existing ducting or venting)	150.00

ADDITIONS AND REMODELS TO
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

Each new or replaced appliance*	$50.00
More than two new or replaced
appliances*	$150.00
Gas piping (no equipment or
appliances)	45.00
*Gas piping included under these permits.

MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL

Valuation amount:
$250 or less	$45.00
251 – 1,000	$45 plus 4%
	of cost over $250
1,001 – 5,000	$75 plus 1.5%
	of cost over $1,000
5,001 – 50,000	$135 plus 1.4%
	of cost over $5,000
50,001 – 250,000	$765 plus 1%
	of cost over $50,000
250,001 – 1,000,000	$2,765 plus .8%
	of cost over $250,000
1,000,001 and up	$8,765 plus .4%
	of cost over $1,000,000
Permit costs include the normal plan review associated with the application.
Plan review for revisions or
modifications	$50/hr.
Inspection or plan review not specified elsewhere	$50/hr.

(Ord. 98-1004 § 2; Ord. 95-1022 § 6; Ord. 92-1033 § 5)

Chapter 13.09
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

13.09.010 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards.

13.09.020 Copy on file.

13.09.030 Amendments and exceptions to the plumbing code.

13.09.010 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards.

A. The 2000 Editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards as published by the Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council on November 9, 2001, and as published as Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, are adopted, except as amended and/or excepted in SMC 13.09.030.

B. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, and commencing through September 4, 2007, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards recited in subsection (A) of this section and defers to the Port’s exercise of such jurisdiction as to development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. (Ord. 02-1026 § 6; Ord. 00-1050 § 5: Ord. 98-1021 § 4: Ord. 95-1022 § 7; Ord. 92-1033 § 6)

13.09.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 6)

13.09.030 Amendments and exceptions to the plumbing code.

Table 1-1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is excepted from the code adopted in this chapter. In its stead, the following plumbing permit fee schedule is adopted:

PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

New single-family dwelling

$150.00

ADDITIONS AND REMODELS
TO SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS

Adding one to five fixtures	$50.00
Adding six to ten fixtures	70.00
Over ten fixtures	150.00

MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL

Valuation:
$250 or less	$45.00
251 – 1,000	$45 plus 4% of
	cost over $250
1,001 – 5,000	$75 plus 1.5% of
	cost over $1,000
5,001 – 50,000	$135 plus 1.4%
	of cost over $5,000
50,001 – 250,000	$765 plus 1%
	of cost over $50,000
250,001 – 1,000,000	$2,765 plus .8%
	of cost over $250,000
1,000,001 and up	$8,765 plus .4%
	of cost over $1,000,000
Permit costs include the normal plan review associated with the application.
Inspection or plan review not specified
elsewhere	$75/hr.

(Ord. 02-1026 § 7: Ord. 92-1033 § 6)

Chapter 13.10
ELECTRICAL CODE²

Sections:

13.10.010 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.

13.10.020 Electricians and electrical installations.

13.10.025 Exemptions from licensing and certification requirements.

13.10.030 Safety standards – Installing electric wires and equipment – Administrative rules.

13.10.040 Certification of competency for journeyman electricians.

13.10.050 Fee schedule.

13.10.060 Enforcement.

13.10.010 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.

A. The National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, together with Appendices B and C thereto and subsequent editions thereof, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference, with the exception of provisions regarding fees, which shall be governed by SMC 13.10.050.

B. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into by and between the City and the Port of Seattle, pursuant to Resolution No. 00-022 and Port Resolution No. 3445, respectively, effective January 1, 2000, and commencing through September 4, 2007, the City recognizes concurrent authority of the Port to administer, implement, and enforce the National Electrical Code recited in subsection (A) of this section and relinquishes any and all jurisdiction, including but not limited to that set forth in RCW 19.28.070, over development projects on Port-owned property within the City which are for airport uses, as that term is defined in the September 4, 1997, interlocal agreement between the City and the Port. In the event the State of Washington or the Director of Department of Labor & Industries does not grant power to, or acknowledge power of, the Port of Seattle to enforce the provisions of Chapter 19.28 RCW, or conduct electrical inspections thereunder, the City defers to the inspection authority of the Director of Labor & Industries as to all matters involving such Port projects on Port property. (Ord. 00-1050 § 6: Ord. 99-1016 § 1; Ord. 97-1016 § 1; Ord. 95-1022 § 1; Ord. 93-1023 § 1: Ord. 92-1033 § 1)

13.10.020 Electricians and electrical installations.

The following sections of Chapter 19.28 RCW as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, are adopted by reference to establish regulations pertaining to electricians and electrical installations, except that “Department” shall mean the City Department of Public Works, and “Director” shall mean the Director of the Department of Public Works, unless otherwise indicated by the context:

	19.28.005	Definitions.
	19.28.010	Electrical wiring requirements – General – Exceptions.
	19.28.070	Enforcement – State electrical inspectors – Qualifications – Salaries and expenses.
	19.28.120	License required – General or specialty licenses – Fees – Application – Bond – Cash deposit in lieu of bond.
	19.28.125	Electrical contractors – Designee of firm to take administrator’s examination – Certificate duration, renewal, nontransferable – Administrator’s duties.
	19.28.180	Licensee’s bond – Action on – Priorities – Cash deposit, payment from.
	19.28.190	Actions – Local permits – Proof of insurance.
	19.28.200	Licensing – Exemptions.
	19.28.210	Inspections – Notice to repair and change – Disconnection – Entry – Concealment – Connection to utility – Permits, fees.
	19.28.250	Inspection reports.
	19.28.260	Nonconforming installations – Disputes – Reference to board.
	19.28.300	Board – Request for rulings – Fee – Costs.
	19.28.340	Liability for injury or damage.
	19.28.350	Violations of RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.360 – Schedule of penalties – Appeal.
	19.28.360	RCW 19.28.210 inapplicable in certain cities and towns, electricity supply agency service areas, and rights-of-way of State highways.
	19.28.370	RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.380 inapplicable to telegraph or telephone companies exercising certain functions.
	19.28.390	Devices for diagnosis or treatment of disease or injury – Compliance with chapter.
	19.28.510	Certificate of competency required – Electrical training certificate – Fee.
	19.28.600	Powers and duties of director – Administration of RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620 by the department.
	19.28.620	Violations of RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620 – Schedule of penalties – Appeal.

(Ord. 97-1016 § 2; Ord. 97-1003 § 1: Ord. 92-1033 § 1: Ord. 91-1011 § 2)

13.10.025 Exemptions from licensing and certification requirements.

A. Nothing in RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620, as adopted by reference at Section 13.10.020 of this chapter, shall be construed to require that a person obtain a license or a certified electrician in order to do electrical work at his or her residence or farm or on other property owned by him or her unless the electrical work is on the construction of a new building intended for rent, sale, or lease. However, if the construction is of a new residential building with up to four (4) units intended for rent, sale, or lease, the owner may receive an exemption from the requirement to obtain a license or use a certified electrician if he or she provides a signed affidavit to the Department stating that he or she will be performing the work and will occupy one of the units as his or her principal residence. The owner shall apply to the Department for this exemption and may only receive an exemption once every twenty-four (24) months. It is intended that the owner receiving this exemption shall occupy the unit as his or her principal residence for twenty-four (24) months after completion of the units. Nothing in RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620, as adopted by reference, shall be intended to derogate from or dispense with the requirements of any valid electrical code enacted by the City pursuant to RCW 19.28.010(3), except that the holder of a certificate of competency shall not be required to demonstrate any additional proof of competency or obtain any other license or pay any fee in order to engage in the electrical construction trade. RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620, as adopted by reference, shall not apply to common carriers subject to Part I of the Interstate Commerce Act, nor to their officers and employees. Nothing in RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620, as adopted by reference, shall be deemed to apply to the installation or maintenance of telephone, telegraph, radio, or television wires and equipment; nor to any electrical utility or its employees in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring, circuits, and equipment by or for the utility, or comprising a part of its plants, lines or systems. The licensing provisions, as adopted by reference, of RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620 shall not apply to:

1. Persons making electrical installations on their own property or to regularly employed employees working on premises owned by their employer, unless the electrical work is on the construction of a new building intended for rent, sale, or lease; or

2. Employees of an employer while the employer is performing utility type work of the nature described in RCW 19.28.200, as adopted by reference, so long as such employees have registered in the State of Washington with or graduated from a State-approved outside lineman apprenticeship course that is recognized by the Department of Labor and Industries and that qualifies a person to perform such work.

B. Nothing in RCW 19.28.510 through 19.28.620, as adopted by reference, shall be construed to restrict the right of any homeowner to assist or receive assistance from a friend, neighbor, relative or other person when none of the individuals doing the electrical installation hold themselves out as engaged in the trade or business of electrical installations. Nothing precludes any person who is exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter under this section from obtaining a journeyman or specialty certificate of competency if they otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 97-1016 § 3; Ord. 97-1003 § 2)

13.10.030 Safety standards – Installing electric wires and equipment – Administrative rules.

Those additional codes, manuals and reference works referred to and the regulations contained in Chapter 296-46 WAC as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, updated, or issued as new editions, pursuant to RCW 19.28.060, are hereby adopted by reference to establish safety standards in installing electric wires and equipment and to provide administrative rules, with the exception of the inspection fees of WAC 296-46-910. (Ord. 97-1016 § 4; Ord. 95-1022 § 2; Ord. 92-1033 § 1)

13.10.040 Certification of competency for journeyman electricians.

Chapter 296-401 WAC as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, is adopted by reference to provide for certification of competency for journeyman electricians. (Ord. 92-1033 § 1)

13.10.050 Fee schedule.

A. The following schedule of fees shall apply to all electrical work and shall be charged in connection with electrical work permits:

NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS

New single family dwelling	$70.00
Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings	50.00
Low voltage systems	45.00

SINGLE FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES

Adding or extending 0 – 5 circuits	$50.00
Adding or extending 6 or more circuits	70.00
Noise remedy modification permit	65.00
Low voltage systems	45.00

MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL
(Plan review is included in the permit fee)

Valuation	Permit Fee
$250 or less	$45
251 – 1,000	45 plus 4%
	of cost over 250
1,001 – 5,000	75 plus 1.5%
	of cost over 1,000
5,001 – 50,000	135 plus 1.4%
	of cost over 5,000
50,001 – 250,000	765 plus 1%
	of cost over 50,000
250,001 – 1,000,000	2,765 plus .8%
	of cost over 250,000
one million and up	8,765 plus .4%
	of cost over one million

Low voltage system fees shall be computed based on the valuation amount and said fee shall be 50% of the fee outlined in the above schedule. Fire alarm permits shall be subject to a plan review fee of $50.00 per hour, in addition to the above permit fee.

MISCELLANEOUS

Electrical safety inspection	$115.00
Temporary service	50.00
Mobile home service	50.00
Carnivals
Base fee	65.00
Each concession	10.00
Inspection or plan review not specified elsewhere	50.00/hr

The established fees as set forth above may be doubled or increased by $100, whichever is greater, in the event that work has been commenced without a permit first having been obtained for the performance of said work. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. (Ord. 97-1016 § 5; Ord. 93-1023 § 2: Ord. 92-1033 § 1)

13.10.060 Enforcement.

In addition to any and all rights of inspection, access and enforcement contained in the National Electrical Code and the statutes and regulations adopted by this chapter, the City is authorized to enforce all provisions of this chapter pursuant to Chapter 1.15, as it presently exists, and as it may be subsequently amended. (Ord. 92-1033 § 1)

Chapter 13.11
GRADING CODE

Sections:

13.11.010 King County Code provisions adopted.

13.11.020 Copies on file.

13.11.010 King County Code provisions adopted.

Chapter 16.82 KCC, as now in effect and as may subsequently be amended, is hereby adopted by reference, with the following exceptions:

A. References to King County and the County shall be deemed to refer to the City of SeaTac;

B. References to “Director” shall be deemed to refer to the City’s Director of Public Works;

C. References to the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services shall be deemed to refer to the City’s Department of Planning and Community Development;

D. References to Chapters 21A.14 and 21A.24 KCC shall be deemed to refer to Chapter 15.28 SMC;

E. References to Chapter 23.04 KCC shall be deemed to refer to Chapter 1.15 SMC;

F. References to one hundred (100) cubic yards at KCC 16.82.050(10) and (11) shall be changed to fifty (50) cubic yards. (Ord. 96-1009 § 1)

13.11.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of Chapter 16.82 KCC shall be authenticated and recorded by the City Clerk and not less than one (1) copy thereof shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 96-1009 § 1)

Chapter 13.14
FIRE CODE ³

Sections:

13.14.010 Uniform Fire Code adopted by reference.

13.14.020 Copy on file.

13.14.030 Additional provisions in the Uniform Fire Code.

13.14.010 Uniform Fire Code adopted by reference.

The 1997 Editions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code Standards as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council be, and they hereby are, adopted as the Uniform Fire Code provisions of the SeaTac Municipal Code. (Ord. 98-1021 § 5: Ord. 95-1022 § 8; Ord. 92-1033 § 7)

13.14.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted editions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code Standards as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 7)

13.14.030 Additional provisions in the Uniform Fire Code.

In addition to the provisions adopted by reference and set forth in SMC 13.14.010, the following provisions shall be adopted, supplemented and added to the City’s Uniform Fire Code.

A. Article 2 Section 220-S is amended to provide the definition as follows:

The word “shall”, as used in the Code, shall mean “mandatory”.

B. Article 10, Section 1003.3 is amended to provide for Group R Division 1 occupancies as follows:

An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more levels in height or containing five or more dwelling units and every hotel three or more levels in height or containing ten or more guest rooms. Residential or quick response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the buildings. The sprinkler system shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code Standard Numbers 9-1 or 9-3.

C. Article 10, Section 1007.2. Fire alarm systems is amended to read as follows:

All occupancies exceeding three thousand (3,000) square feet gross floor area shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire detection system. Area separation walls as noted in Section 504.6 of the Uniform Building Code shall not be considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection system except in the following instances:

1. Group U or R, Division 3 occupancies.

2. Occupancies protected throughout by an approved monitored automatic sprinkler system may, in the judgement of the Fire Chief, allow for deletion of heat detectors from the system.
The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all buildings whose assessed valuation, according to county records, has increased by more than fifty (50%) percent within a five year period due to the added value of additions, alterations and repairs. When the first permit application is submitted to add, to alter or to repair an existing building, the assessed valuation of the building at the time of the complete application is submitted shall be considered the base figure for assessed valuation for the following five (5) year period. The increased assessed valuation shall be determined by comparing that base figure with the cumulative total permit fees valuations for the addition, alteration and repair projects undertaken during the five (5) year period.
Any additions to an existing structure shall be considered new construction and shall be subject to the provisions of this subsection.

(Ord. 97-1020 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 95-1022 § 9; Ord. 92-1033 § 7)

Chapter 13.15
FIRE CODE⁴

(Repealed by Ord. 92-1033)

Chapter 13.16
FIRE LANES

Sections:

13.16.010 Establishment of fire lanes.

13.16.020 Definition of fire lanes.

13.16.030 Marking of fire lanes.

13.16.040 Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited.

13.16.050 Alternate materials and methods.

13.16.060 Existing fire lanes signs and markings.

13.16.070 Maintenance.

13.16.080 Towing notification.

13.16.090 Property owner responsibility.

13.16.100 Violation – Misdemeanor – Penalty.

13.16.110 Violation – Civil penalty.

13.16.120 Impoundment.

13.16.010 Establishment of fire lanes.

Fire lanes in conformance with this code shall be established by the City of SeaTac Fire Chief or authorized designee. (Ord. 92-1006 § 1)

13.16.020 Definition of fire lanes.

The area within any public right-of-way, easement, or on private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other firefighting or emergency equipment to use, travel upon, and park. (Ord. 92-1006 § 2)

13.16.030 Marking of fire lanes.

All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked in the following manner:

A. Vertical curbs shall be painted red on the top and side, extending the length of the designated fire lane. If no curb exists, the outer edge of the fire lane shall be marked with a six (6) inch-wide red stripe.

B. The top of the red curb, or the flat surface of the red striping shall be marked at fifty (50) foot intervals with the words, “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE”. These words shall be printed in white letters, three (3) inches in height.

C. Fire lane signs shall be installed along the designated fire lane, shall be spaced fifty (50) feet or portion thereof apart, and shall be posted on or immediately adjacent to the curb. The top of fire lane signs shall be not less than four (4) feet nor more than six (6) feet from the ground. Signs may be placed on a building when approved by the Fire Chief, or designee. When posts are required they shall be a minimum of two (2) inch galvanized steel or four (4) inch by four (4) inch pressure treated wood. Signs shall be placed so they face the direction of the vehicular travel.

D. Fire lane signs shall be constructed pursuant to the following illustration and specifications:

Letters Specifications:

The words “No Parking” shall be three (3) inches in height.

The words “Fire Lane” shall be two (2) inches in height.

Sign Specifications:

Fire lane signs shall be reflective.

The background shall be white and the letters shall be red.

Fire lane signs shall measure eighteen (18) inches in height and twelve (12) inches in width. (Ord. 92-1050 § 1: Ord. 92-1006 § 3)

13.16.040 Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited.

The obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked vehicle or any other object is prohibited and shall constitute a traffic hazard and an immediate hazard to life and property. (Ord. 92-1006 § 4)

13.16.050 Alternate materials and methods.

The Fire Chief, or designee, may modify any of the provisions herein where practical difficulties exist. The particulars of a modification shall be granted by the fire marshal and shall be entered into the records of the office. (Ord. 92-1006 § 5)

13.16.060 Existing fire lanes signs and markings.

A. Existing signs (minimum nine-inch by sixteen-inch (9'' x 16'') may be allowed to remain until there is a need for replacement and at that time a twelve-inch by eighteen- inch (12'' x 18'') sign shall be installed.

B. Markings may be allowed to remain until there is a need for painting and at that time the provisions of this section shall be complied with. (Ord. 92-1006 § 6)

13.16.070 Maintenance.

Fire lane markings shall be maintained at the expense of the property owner(s) as often as needed to clearly identify the designated area as being a fire lane. (Ord. 92-1006 § 7)

13.16.080 Towing notification.

At each entrance to property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded and/or cited, and the name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed. (Ord. 92-1006 § 8)

13.16.090 Property owner responsibility.

The owner, manager, or person in charge of any property upon which designated fire lanes have been established shall prevent the parking of vehicles or placement of other obstructions in such fire lanes. (Ord. 92-1006 § 9)

13.16.100 Violation – Misdemeanor – Penalty.

Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane as prescribed herein, or who obstructs, or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane, other than by parking a vehicle, shall be deemed to have committed a Class 2 civil infraction. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a maximum monetary penalty of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00), not including statutory assessments. (Ord. 98-1013 § 2: Ord. 92-1006 § 10)

13.16.110 Violation – Civil penalty.

In addition to, or as an alternate to, the criminal penalties specified above, the City is authorized to enforce all provisions of this chapter, specifically including civil penalties, pursuant to Chapter 1.15 SMC. (Ord. 92-1006 § 11)

13.16.120 Impoundment.

Any vehicle or object obstructing a designated fire lane is declared a traffic hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its owner by impoundment pursuant to applicable State law. The owner or operator shall be responsible for all towing and impound charges. (Ord. 92-1006 § 12)

Chapter 13.17
FIRE HYDRANTS AND WATER MAINS

Sections:

13.17.010 Definitions.

13.17.020 Application.

13.17.030 Exemption.

13.17.040 Water main requirements.

13.17.050 Fire hydrants – Single family.

13.17.060 Fire hydrants – Other uses.

13.17.070 Minimum water flow requirements.

13.17.080 Fire hydrants.

13.17.090 Variances.

13.17.100 Water authority responsibility.

13.17.110 Enforcement.

13.17.120 Severability.

13.17.130 Water purveyor authority.

13.17.140 Individual service connections.

13.17.150 Effective date.

13.17.160 Appeals.

13.17.010 Definitions.

A. Unless otherwise provided in this section, the definitions in the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in Chapter 13.14 SMC, and in the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water systems, WAC 248-54-560, shall apply to this chapter.

B. “Fire Department” shall mean the fire authority normally responsible for fire suppression in a specified area.

C. “Water flow” shall mean the minimum quantity of water required for domestic use or fire fighting, whichever is higher, at a specified building, development or site, expressed in continuous gallons per minute at twenty (20) pounds per square inch residual pressure for designated duration of time.

D. “Fire Chief” shall mean the SeaTac Fire Chief or his designated representative.

E. “Water main” shall mean piping used to deliver water to any fire hydrants or to one or more individual service connections. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.020 Application.

A. Subdivisions and short subdivisions are required to be provided with water mains and fire hydrants, consistent with County standards and Department of Social and Health Services principles of water system design as a conditions of final plat or short plat approval unless exempt pursuant to SMC 13.17.030.

B. All structures or additions hereto erected pursuant to a building permit and/or mobile home permit shall be served by operational water mains and fire hydrants consistent with County standards prior to:

1. The commencement or installation of combustible construction; or

2. Prior to construction of a second floor if the building is noncombustible, whichever occurs first, unless exempt pursuant to SMC 13.17.030.

C. Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks shall be required to provide water mains and fire hydrants consistent with County standards as a condition of final site plan approval.

D. Permits or approvals for uses not involving a structure shall be served by water mains and fire hydrants consistent with County standards.

E. All new water mains and all additions and extensions to existing water mains shall meet the requirements of this chapter; provided, that water mains which serve only uses exempt pursuant to SMC 13.17.030 are also exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

F. All water purveyor comprehensive plans of the City shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

G. All water mains and fire hydrants shall be served by a water district or water purveyor in accordance with the City’s or by other adequate means providing service levels consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.030 Exemption.

A. The following permits and approvals are exempt from the water flow and fire hydrant requirements of this chapter. These exemptions do not exempt any development

from compliance with chapters 248-54 and 248-57 WAC.

1. Subdivisions and short subdivisions which contain no lot less than 35,000 square feet in size.

2. Building permits for single family detached dwellings and mobile home permits for mobile homes not in mobile home parks, provided the lot is at least 35,000 square feet in size.

3. Building permits for structures classified as Group M, Division 3 occupancies pursuant to the Uniform Building Code which conform to the standards for agricultural buildings in the Appendix to the Uniform Building Code, provided that stables and riding arenas other than stables and arenas restricted to the private use of the owner and owner’s family are not exempt.

4. Building permits for structures which do not exceed 2500 square feet in floor area excluding garage and which are served by a Class 4 water system. Building permits for such structures which exceed 2500 square feet shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter if the Fire Chief determines that the project will not create a substantial fire hazard.

5. Building permits and mobile home permits for detached single family dwellings and accessory structures in subdivisions which received preliminary approval prior to the 1st day of October, 1972 or short subdivisions which received preliminary approval prior to the 1st day of October, 1972 and which do not exceed 2500 square feet in floor area excluding garage. Building permits for such structures which exceed 2500 square feet shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter if the Fire Chief determines that the project will not create a substantial fire hazard.

B. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to impose conditions, including but not limited to increased setbacks, use of fire retardant materials, or drafting ponds on permits exempt pursuant to subsection A where necessary to mitigate identified fire hazards. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.040 Water main requirements.

A. All water mains subject to this chapter which serve fire hydrants shall be a minimum of eight inches inside diameter for dead end mains and six inches inside diameter for circulating mains. Hydrant leads less than 50 feet in length may be six inches in diameter.

B. All new water mains subject to this chapter shall have fire hydrants installed to conform to the requirements of this chapter.

C. All water mains subject to this chapter shall meet applicable engineering and health standards adopted by the State of Washington or the water purveyor, including chapters 248-54 and 248-57 WAC. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.050 Fire hydrants – Single family.

A. Fire hydrants serving detached single family dwellings or duplex dwellings on individual lots shall be located not more than 700 feet on center and shall be located so that no single family lot is more than 350 feet from a hydrant. Such distances shall be measured on the path of vehicular access, unless a variance is obtained pursuant to Section 13.17.090A. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.060 Fire hydrants – Other uses.

A. Fire hydrants serving any use other than detached single family dwellings or duplex dwellings on individual lots shall be located not more than 300 feet on center and shall be located so that at least one hydrant is located within 150 feet to all structures or uses. Such distances shall be measured on the path of vehicular access, unless a variance is obtained pursuant to Section 13.17.090A.

B. The fire department shall adopt rules and regulations specifying the number and location of fire hydrants for structures and uses which require more than one fire hydrant. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.070 Minimum water flow requirements.

A. The fire department shall adopt rules and regulations based upon the Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, most current edition, published by the Insurance Service Office, establishing criteria for determination of water flow requirements sufficient to provide reasonable fire protection. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.080 Fire hydrants.

A. The fire department shall adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for design and installation of fire hydrants as necessary to meet sound engineering practices and provide reasonable fire protection. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.090 Variances.

A. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to approve deviations from the standards established pursuant to this chapter when it is shown that:

1. Strict compliance would require unreasonable fire hydrant locations, fire flow requirements or water main sizes; and

2. The variance would not unreasonably affect adequate fire protection to the area or structures served.

B. The Fire Chief shall approve variances, except as provided in subsection C for connections to single family residences served by existing water system which have fire hydrants and fire flow of at least 500 gallons per minute if the variance would not unreasonably affect fire protection and provided that the purveyor’s approved comprehensive plan includes a method for increasing fire flow to current standards.

C. The Fire Chief shall not approve any variance which would result in a violation of chapters 248-54 and 248-57 WAC without prior approval of the Department of Social and Health Services. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.100 Water authority responsibility.

A. Water authorities shall not be required to exercise police or regulatory powers toward the enforcement of this chapter. The only role of water authorities shall be to provide information, such as:

1. The water authority may be requested by the County to indicate in writing its capability to provide water service, consistent with the standards contained in this chapter, to any building permit, subdivision, or short subdivision applicant, or to the County;

2. The water authority may be required by the Fire Chief to notify the fire department in writing when a water system installed pursuant to this chapter is available for use.

B. Enforcement responsibility, for determining whether or not to approve a building permit, subdivision, or short subdivision application, based on information provided by the water authority, shall belong solely to King County. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.110 Enforcement.

The provisions of this chapter and any rule and regulations promulgated thereunder shall be enforced by the Fire Chief in accordance with the enforcement and penalty provisions of the City code. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.120 Severability.

Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.130 Water purveyor authority.

Nothing in this chapter or rules and regulations adopted by the City or any of its departments pursuant to this chapter shall be construed to prohibit water purveyors from imposing more stringent requirements for the construction of water mains and fire hydrants. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.140 Individual service connections.

No more than 60 feet of piping which connects the customer’s plumbing system to the purveyor’s water main or water meter shall be located in any public road right-of-way unless approved by the City. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.150 Effective date.

The effective date of this chapter shall be ten days after its enactment,⁵ provided that

existing standards for determination of minimum water flow requirements and for design and installation of fire hydrants shall remain in effect until rules and regulations pursuant to SMC 13.17.060 and 13.17.070 have become effective. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

13.17.160 Appeals.

The City of SeaTac Board of Appeals shall have the authority to hear appeals and make recommendations to the Fire Chief from the requirements of this chapter. The criteria for board recommendations shall be the same as set forth in SMC 13.17.090. (Ord. 92-1033 § 8)

Chapter 13.19
STATE ENERGY CODE⁶

Sections:

13.19.010 Washington State Energy Code.

13.19.020 Copy on file.

13.19.010 Washington State Energy Code.

The Washington State Energy Code, 2001 Edition, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council on November 9, 2001, and filed as Chapter 51-11 WAC, is adopted. (Ord. 02-1026 § 8: Ord. 98-1021 § 6: Ord. 95-1022 § 10; Ord. 92-1033 § 9)

13.19.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted edition of the Washington State Energy Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 9)

Chapter 13.20
ENERGY MANAGEMENT⁷

Sections:

13.20.010 Energy management program.

13.20.010 Energy management program.

Title 18 of the King County Code as now in effect, and as may subsequently be amended, is adopted by reference as the Energy Management Program of the City. (Ord. 90-1025 § 1)

Chapter 13.21
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CODE

Sections:

13.21.010 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.

13.21.020 Copy on file.

13.21.010 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.

The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, Fifth Edition, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council on November 9, 2001, and filed as Chapter 51-13 WAC, is adopted. (Ord. 02-1026 § 9: Ord. 98-1021 § 7: Ord. 95-1022 § 11; Ord. 92-1033 § 10)

13.21.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted edition of the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 10)

Chapter 13.22
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Sections:

13.22.010 Uniform Administrative Code.

13.22.020 Copy on file.

13.22.030 Amendments and exceptions to the administrative code.

13.22.010 Uniform Administrative Code.

The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted, except as amended and/or excepted in SMC 13.22.030. (Ord. 98-1021 § 8: Ord. 95-1022 § 12; Ord. 92-1033 § 11)

13.22.020 Copy on file.

At least one (1) copy of the adopted edition of the Uniform Administrative Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 92-1033 § 11)

13.22.030 Amendments and exceptions to the administrative code.

A. Table 3A, Table 3B, Table 3C, Table 3D, Table 3E, Table 3F, Table 3G and Table 3H shall not be adopted.

B. Sections 301.2.2, 301.2.3 and 301.2.4 shall not be adopted. (Ord. 02-1026 § 10: Ord. 92-1033 § 11)

Chapter 13.23
SOUND TRANSMISSION CONTROL

Sections:

13.23.010 Purpose.

13.23.020 Scope.

13.23.030 Application to existing buildings.

13.23.040 Definitions.

13.23.050 Design requirements.

13.23.060 SeaTac Noise Program Areas.

13.23.070 Air leakage for all buildings.

13.23.080 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 25 dB.

13.23.090 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 30 dB.

13.23.100 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 35 dB.

13.23.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements regulating the design, construction, and/or setting on site of buildings for human occupancy in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as identified on the attached map referenced in the April 24, 1985 Federal Register, Volume 50, No. 79. These sections are not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements required under any other applicable codes or ordinances. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.020 Scope.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or structures constructed or placed in use for human occupancy on sites within the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which have been included within the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program. This chapter is intended to supplement the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, the adopted Energy Code, and the remainder of the Uniform Building Code. In the case of conflict between this chapter and any other applicable codes the more restrictive requirements shall apply. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.030 Application to existing buildings.

A. Additions may be made to existing buildings or structures without making the entire building or structure comply with all the requirements of this chapter for new construction. Additions shall be made to comply in the areas being added to the extent that it is deemed practical and effective by the Building Official in meeting the intent of this chapter.

B. Any change of use in the occupancy or use of a building previously unapproved for human occupancy to human occupancy use or of one previously unused for sleeping purposes to sleeping use shall not be permitted unless the building, structure or portion of the building complies with this chapter.

C. The plans and specifications shall show in sufficient detail all pertinent data and features of the building and the equipment and systems, as herein governed, including, but not limited to: exterior envelope component materials; STC ratings of applicable component assemblies; R-values of applicable insulation materials; size and type of apparatus and equipment; equipment and system controls and other pertinent data to indicate conformance with the requirements herein. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.040 Definitions.

A. “Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)” is the arithmetic average of the sound absorption coefficients of a material at two hundred fifty (250), five hundred (500), one thousand (1,000), and two thousand (2,000) Hz.

B. “Sound transmission class (STC)” is a single number rating for describing sound transmission loss of a wall, roof, floor, window, door, partition or other individual building components or assemblies. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.050 Design requirements.

The criteria of these sections establish the minimum requirements for acoustic design of the exterior envelope of buildings and for HVAC systems and its parts. These requirements shall apply to all buildings for human occupancy within the SeaTac Noise Program Areas. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.060 SeaTac Noise Program Areas.

Noise determination construction requirements detailed in this sound transmission building code shall be applied to new construction and additions of all structures, except for not normally inhabited portions of warehouses, storage buildings and similar structures as determined by the Building Official, within the designated program areas of the Port of Seattle’s Noise Remedy Program (see attached map). The applicable program areas are the Neighborhood Reinforcement Area and the Standard Insulation Area. Specific construction requirements for these two areas are:

A. Neighborhood Reinforcement Area.

1. Bedrooms must comply with Section 13.23.110 which is designed to achieve a noise reduction level of 35 dB.

2. All other living and working areas must comply with Section 13.23.100 which is designed to achieve a noise reduction level of 30 dB.

B. Standard Insulation Area.

1. Bedrooms must comply with Section 13.23.100 which is designed to achieve a noise reduction of 30 dB.

2. All other living and working areas must comply with Section 13.23.090 which is designed to achieve a noise reduction level of 25 dB. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.070 Air leakage for all buildings.

A. The requirements of this section shall apply to the design of the exterior envelope of all buildings in the SeaTac Noise Program Area designed for human occupancy. The requirements of this section are not applicable to the separation of interior spaces from each other.

B. The following locations shall be sealed, caulked, gasketed, or weatherstripped to limit or eliminate air leakage:

1. Exterior joints around window and door frames between the window or door frame and the framing;

2. Openings between walls and foundations;

3. Between the wall sole plate and the rough flooring;

4. Openings at penetrations of utility services through walls, floor, and roofs;

5. Between wall panels at corners;

6. All other such openings in the building envelope.

C. Through the wall, floor, or roof/ceiling penetrations not specifically addressed in these sections shall be designed to limit sound transmission and shall have the same average laboratory sound transmission classification as required for doors. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.080 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 25 dB.

A. Compliance. Compliance with this section shall be deemed to meet requirements for a minimum noise level reduction (NLR) of 25 decibels.

B. Exterior Walls.

1. Exterior walls, other than as described in this section, shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-30; or

2. Masonry walls having a weight of at least 25 pounds per square foot do not require a furred (stud) interior wall. At least one surface of concrete block walls shall be plastered.

3. Stud walls shall be at least 4 inches in nominal depth and shall be finished on the outside with solid sheathing under an approved exterior wall finish.

a. Interior surface of the exterior walls shall be gypsum board or plaster at least 1/2 inch thick, installed on the studs.

b. Continuous composition board, plywood or gypsum board sheathing at least one-half (1/2) inch thick shall cover the exterior side of the wall studs.

c. Sheathing panels shall be covered on the exterior with overlapping building paper.

d. Insulation material at least R-11 shall be installed continuously throughout the cavity space behind the exterior sheathing and between wall studs. Insulation shall be glass fiber or mineral wool.

C. Exterior Windows.

1. Windows other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-28; or

2. Glass shall be at least 3/16" thick.

3. All openable windows shall be weatherstripped and airtight when closed so as to conform to an air infiltration test not to exceed 0.5 cubic foot per minute per foot of crack length in accordance with ASTM E-283-65-T.

4. Glass shall be sealed in an airtight manner with a non-hardening sealant or a soft elastomer gasket or gasket tape.

5. The perimeter of window frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction with a sealant conforming to one of the following Federal specifications: TT-S-00227, TT-S-00230 or TT-S-00153.

D. Exterior Doors.

1. Doors other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-26; or

2. All exterior side-hinged doors shall be solid-core wood or insulated hollow metal at least 1-3/4" thick and shall be fully weatherstripped;

3. Exterior sliding doors shall be weatherstripped with an efficient airtight gasket system with performance as specified in Section 3534(c). The glass in the sliding doors shall be at least 3/16" thick;

4. Glass, over two square feet in area, in doors shall be sealed in an airtight non-hardening sealant or in a soft elastomer gasket or glazing tape;

5. The perimeter of door frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction as described in Section 13.23.090C(4).

E. Roofs.

1. Combined roof and ceiling construction other than described in this paragraph and in paragraph F of Section 13.23.090 shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-39; or

2. With an attic or rafter space at least 6" deep, and with a ceiling below, the roof shall consist of 1/2" composition board, plywood or gypsum board sheathing topped by roofing as required;

3. Open beam roof construction shall follow the energy insulation standard method for batt insulation;

4. Skylights shall conform to the window standard in paragraph C of Section 13.23.090.

F. Ceilings.

1. Gypsum board or plaster ceilings at least 1/2 inch thick shall be provided where required by paragraph E(2) of Section 13.23.090, above. Ceilings shall be substantially airtight with a minimum of penetrations.

2. Glass fiber, cellulose or mineral wool insulation at least R-38 shall be provided above the ceiling between joists.

G. Ventilation.

1. A ventilation system shall be installed that will provide the minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements for various uses in occupied rooms without the need to open any windows, doors or other openings to the exterior. The inlet and discharge openings shall be fitted with sheet metal transfer ducts of at least 20 gauge steel, which shall be lined with 1 inch thick coated glass fiber, and shall be at least 5 feet long with one 90 degree bend.

2. Gravity vent openings in attics shall be as close to code minimum in number and size, as practical.

3. Bathroom, laundry and similar exhaust ducts connecting the interior space to the outdoors, shall contain at least a 5-foot length of internal sound-absorbing duct lining. Exhaust ducts less than 5 feet in length shall be fully lined and shall also meet the provisions of Section 13.23.080, paragraph C. Each duct shall be provided with a bend in the duct such that there is no direct line-of-sight through the duct from the venting cross-section to the room-opening cross-section. Duct lining shall be coated glass fiber duct liner at least 1 inch thick.

4. Fireplaces shall be provided with well fitted dampers. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.090 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 30 dB.

A. Compliance. Compliance with this section shall be deemed to meet requirements for a minimum noise level reduction (NLR) of 30 decibels.

B. Exterior Walls.

1. Exterior walls, other than as described in this section, shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-35; or

2. Masonry walls having a weight of at least 40 pounds per square foot do not require a furred (stud) interior wall. At least one surface of concrete block walls shall be plastered;

3. Stud walls shall be at least 4" in nominal depth and shall be finished on the outside with solid sheathing under an approved exterior wall finish.

a. Interior surface of the exterior walls shall be of gypsum board or plaster at least 1/2 inch thick, installed on the studs. The gypsum board or plaster may be fastened rigidly to the studs if the exterior is brick veneer or stucco. If the exterior is siding, the interior gypsum board or plaster must be fastened resiliently to the studs.

b. Continuous composition board, plywood, or gypsum board sheathing at least three-fourths (3/4) inch thick shall cover the exterior side of the wall studs.

c. Sheathing panels shall be covered on the exterior with overlapping building paper.

d. Insulation material at least R-11 shall be installed continuously throughout the cavity space behind the exterior sheathing and between wall studs. Insulation shall be glass fiber or mineral wool.

C. Exterior Windows.

1. Windows other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-33; or

2. Windows shall be double-glazed with panes at least 1/8" thick. Panes of glass shall be separated by a minimum 1/2" airspace;

3. Double-glazed windows shall employ fixed sash or efficiently weatherstripped, operable sash. The sash shall be rigid and weatherstripped with material that is compressed airtight when the window is closed so as to conform to an infiltration text not to exceed 0.5 cubic foot per minute per foot of crack length in accordance with ASTM E-283-65-T;

4. Glass shall be sealed in an airtight manner with a nonhardening sealant or a soft elastomer gasket or gasket tape.

5. The perimeter of window frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction with a sealant conforming to one of the following Federal specifications: TT-S-00227, TT-S-00230 or TT-S-00153.

D. Exterior Doors.

1. Doors other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-33; or

2. Double door construction is required for all door openings to the exterior. Openings fitted with side-hinged doors shall have one solid core wood or insulated hollow metal door at least 1-3/4" thick separated by an airspace of at least 3" from another door, which can be a storm door. Both doors shall be tightly fitted and weatherstripped;

3. The glass double glazed sliding doors shall be separated by a minimum 1/2" airspace. Each sliding frame shall be provided with an efficiently airtight weatherstripping material as specified in Section 13.23.100, paragraph C;

4. Glass, over two square feet in area, of all doors shall be at least 3/16" thick. Glass of double sliding doors shall not be equal in thickness;

5. The perimeter of door frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction (framing) as indicated in Section 13.23.100, paragraph E;

6. Glass in doors shall be sealed in an airtight nonhardening sealant or in a soft elastomer gasket or glazing tape.

E. Roofs.

1. Combined roof and ceiling construction other than described in this section and Section 13.23.100, paragraph F shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-44; or

2. With an attic or rafter space at least 6" deep, and with a ceiling below, the roof shall consist of 3/4" composition board, plywood or gypsum board sheathing topped by roofing as required;

3. Open beam roof construction shall follow the energy insulation standard method for batt insulation, except use 1" plywood decking with shakes or other suitable roofing material;

4. Window or dome skylights shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-33.

F. Ceilings.

1. Gypsum board or plaster ceilings at least 5/8" thick shall be provided where required by Section 13.23.100, paragraph E, subparagraph (2), above. Ceilings shall be substantially airtight with a minimum of penetrations.

2. Glass fiber, cellulose or mineral wool insulation at least R-38 shall be provided above the ceiling between joists.

G. Floors. The floor of the lowest occupied rooms shall be slab on fill, below grade, or over a fully enclosed basement or crawl space. All door and window openings in the fully enclosed basement shall be tightly fitted.

H. Ventilation.

1. A ventilation system shall be installed that will provide the minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements for various uses in occupied rooms without the need to open any windows, doors or other openings to the exterior. The inlet and discharge openings shall be fitted with sheet metal transfer ducts of at least 20 gauge steel, which shall be lined with 1" thick coated glass fiber, and shall be at least 5 feet long with one 90 degree bend.

2. Gravity vent openings in attics shall be as close to code minimum in number and size, as practical. The openings shall be fitted with transfer ducts at least 3 feet in length containing internal 1" thick coated fiberglass sound-absorbing duct lining. Each duct shall have a lined 90 degree bend in the duct such that there is no direct line-of-sight from the exterior through the duct into the attic.

3. Bathroom, laundry, and similar exhaust ducts connecting the interior space to the outdoors, shall contain at least a 10-foot length of internal sound-absorbing duct lining. Exhaust ducts less than 10 feet in length shall be fully lined and shall also meet the provisions of Section 13.23.080, paragraph C. Each duct shall be provided with a lined 90 degree bend in the duct such that there is no direct line-of-sight through the duct from the venting cross-section to the room opening cross-section. Duct lining shall be coated glass fiber duct liner at least 1" thick.

4. Domestic range exhaust ducts connecting the interior space to the outdoors shall contain a self-closing baffle plate across the exterior termination which allows proper ventilation. The duct shall be provided with a 90 degree bend. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

13.23.100 Building requirements for a noise level reduction of 35dB.

A. Compliance. Compliance with this section shall be deemed to meet requirements for a minimum noise level reduction (NLR) of 35 decibels.

B. Exterior Walls.

1. Exterior walls, other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-40; or

2. Masonry walls having a weight of at least 75 pounds per square foot do not require a furred (stud) interior wall. At least one surface of concrete block walls shall be plastered;

3. Stud walls shall be at least 4" in nominal depth and shall be finished on the outside with solid sheathing under an approved exterior wall finish;

a. Interior surface of the exterior walls shall be gypsum board or plaster at least 5/8" thick installed on the studs. The gypsum board or plaster may be fastened rigidly to the studs if the exterior is brick veneer or stucco. If the exterior is stucco or siding, the interior gypsum board or plaster must be fastened resiliently to the studs or double thickness must be used.

b. Continuous composition board, plywood, or gypsum board sheathing at least 1" thick shall cover the exterior side of the wall studs.

c. Sheathing panels shall be butted tightly and covered on the exterior with overlapping building paper.

d. Insulation material at least R-19 shall be installed continuously throughout the cavity space behind the exterior sheathing and between wall studs. Insulation shall be glass fiber or mineral wool.

C. Exterior Windows.

1. Windows other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-38; or

2. Windows shall be double-glazed with panes at least three-sixteenths (3/16) inch thick. Panes of glass shall be separated by a minimum one-half (1/2) inch airspace and shall not be equal in thickness;

3. Double-glazed windows shall employ fixed sash or efficiently weatherstripped, operable sash. The sash shall be rigid and weatherstripped with the material that is compressed airtight when the window is closed so as to conform to an infiltration test not to exceed 0.5 cubic foot per minute per foot of crack length in accordance with ASTM E-283-65-T;

4. Glass shall be sealed in an airtight manner with a nonhardening sealant or a soft elastomer gasket or gasket tape;

5. The perimeter of window frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction with a sealant conforming to one (1) of the following Federal specifications: TT-S-00227, TT-S-00230 or TT-S-00153.

D. Exterior Doors.

1. Doors other than as described in this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-33; or

2. Double door construction is required for all door openings to the exterior. The doors shall be side-hinged and shall be solid core wood or insulated hollow metal door at least one and three-quarters (1-3/4) inch thick, separated by a vestibule or enclosed porch at least three (3) feet in length. Both doors shall be tightly fitted and weatherstripped;

3. The glass of double-glazed sliding doors shall be separated by a minimum one-half (1/2) inch airspace. Each sliding frame shall be provided with an efficiently airtight weatherstripping material as specified in subsection (C)(2) of this section;

4. Glass of all doors shall be at least three-sixteenths (3/16) inch thick. Glass of double sliding doors shall not be equal in thickness;

5. The perimeter of door frames shall be sealed airtight to the exterior wall construction (framing) as indicated in subsection (C)(5) of this section;

6. Glass in doors shall be sealed in an airtight nonhardening sealant or in a soft elastomer gasket or glazing tape.

E. Roofs.

1. Combined roof and ceiling construction other than described in this section and subsection (F) of this section shall have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC-49; or

2. With an attic or rafter space at least six (6) inches deep, and with a ceiling below, the roof shall consist of one (1) inch composition board, plywood or gypsum board sheathing topped by roofing as required;

3. Open beam roof construction shall follow the energy insulation standard method for batt insulation, except use one (1) inch plywood decking with concrete or clay tiles as roofing material.

F. Ceilings.

1. Gypsum board or plaster ceilings at least five-eighths (5/8) inch thick shall be provided where required by subsection (E) of this section. Ceilings shall be substantially airtight with a minimum of penetrations. The ceiling panels shall be mounted on resilient clips or channels.

2. Glass fiber, cellulose or mineral wool insulation at least R-38 shall be provided above the ceiling between joists.

G. Floors. The floor of the lowest occupied rooms shall be slab on fill or below grade.

H. Ventilation.

1. A ventilation system shall be installed that will provide the minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements for various uses in occupied rooms without the need to open any windows, doors or other openings to the exterior. The inlet and discharge openings shall be fitted with sheet metal transfer ducts of at least twenty (20) gauge steel, which shall be lined with one (1) inch thick coated glass fiber, and shall be at least ten (10) feet long with one (1) ninety (90) degree bend.

2. Gravity vent openings in attics shall be as close to code minimum in number and size, as practical. The openings shall be fitted with transfer ducts at least six (6) feet in length containing internal one (1) inch thick coated fiberglass sound-absorbing duct lining. Each duct shall have a lined ninety (90) degree bend in the duct such that there is no direct line-of-sight from the exterior through the duct into the attic.

3. Bathroom, laundry, and similar exhaust ducts connecting the interior space to the outdoors, shall contain at least a ten (10) foot length of internal sound-absorbing duct lining. Exhaust ducts less than ten (10) feet in length shall be fully lined and shall also meet the provisions of SMC 13.23.080(C). Each duct shall be provided with aligned ninety (90) degree bend in the duct such that there is no direct line-of-sight through the duct from the venting cross-section to the room-opening cross-section. Duct lining shall be coated glass fiber duct liner at least one (1) inch thick.

4. Domestic range exhaust ducts connecting the interior space to the outdoors shall contain a self-closing baffle plate across the exterior termination which allows proper ventilation. The duct shall be provided with a ninety (90) degree bend. (Ord. 93-1024 § 1)

Chapter 13.25
PERMIT FEES

(Repealed by Ord. 02-1026)

Chapter 13.30
ENVIRONMENTAL
RULES PROCEDURES*

* Chapter 13.30 SMC is published separately as part of Volume II of the SeaTac Municipal Code.

Chapter 13.31
RECYCLING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Sections:

13.31.010 Purpose.

13.31.020 Application.

13.31.030 Residential requirements.

13.31.040 Nonresidential requirements.

13.31.050 Location guidelines.

13.31.060 Design guidelines.

13.31.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that new construction incorporates the space required for on-site storage of recyclables prior to pick-up and removal by haulers by:

A. Establishing mandatory minimum recyclables storage space requirements for residential and nonresidential projects; and

B. Providing location and design guidelines which will assist the applicant in the development of such storage spaces without unduly limiting creative solutions. (Ord. 92-1033 § 12)

13.31.020 Application.

All new development after the adoption of these regulations, with the exception of single-family homes, shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter.

“Storage areas for recyclables” shall be considered as separate from “interim recycling facility” as defined in the King County Code. Only material generated on-site shall be collected and stored in such areas, and the primary processing shall be conducted off-site. (Ord. 92-1033 § 12)

13.31.030 Residential requirements.

A. Minimum space requirements of one and one-half (1.5) square feet per unit in all residential projects with the exception of single-family homes. Those multifamily developments which will receive direct collection throug