Title
ORDINANCE 3321 ADOPTING THE 2015 BUILDING CODES
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
Enhance public safety and emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Legislature of the State of Washington has enacted RCW Chapter 19.27 which adopted the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards with an implementation date of July 1, 2016. The adopted codes will be applicable throughout the State of Washington in all counties and cities in substitution and replacement of all prior codes. Local amendments have been kept to a minimum in an attempt to provide for a reasonable degree of inter-jurisdictional consistency. The permit fees reflected in this code adoption are the same fees currently assessed with no increase proposed at this time.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3321 adopting Chapters 51-11C, 51-11R, 51-50, 51-51, 51-52, 51-56 and 51-57 of the Washington Administrative Code as amended and providing that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2016.
STAFF CONTACT:
John Brickey, Director of Community & Economic Development