HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4768CITY OF RENTON,WASHINHTON
ORDINANCE NO.4768
Amends ORD #'s 3214, 3216,3719,
3760,3770,4073,
4358, 4450,4546,
4596,4673 •5085
5153
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 4-1-140 OF CHAPTER 1,ADMINISTRATION
AND ENFORCEMENT,SECTIONS 4-5-050, 4-5-060, 4-5-080, 4-5-090,4-5-
100 AND 4-5-110 OF CHAPTER 5,BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION
STANDARDS,OF TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS),OF.
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON"BY
ADOPTING STANDARD CODES AND FEES THEREUNDER.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Sections 4-1-140.A and 4-1-140.B,Building Fees,of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to
read as follows:
A BUILDING PERMIT FEES:Payable prior to issuance of building permit.
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$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
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$23.50
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05
for each additional $100.00,or fraction
thereof,to and includin $2,000.00
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus
$14.00 for each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof,to and including
$25,000.00
$391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus
$10.10 for each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof,to and including
$50,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus
$7.00 for each additional $1,000.00,or
fraction thereof,to and including
$100,000.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES (Continued)
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 ,or
fraction thereof,to and including
$500000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00,or
fraction thereof,to and including
$1 000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75.for the first $1,000,000.00
plus $3.65 for each additional
$1,000.00,or fraction thereof
B.COMBINATION BULDING PERMIT FEES:For each new single-family
residential structure.Payable prior to issuance of building permit.
TYPE OF WORK FEE AMOUNT
Building Per 1997 UBC Table I-A
TYPE OF WORK PLUS FEE AMOUNT BASED UPON
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTORE SQUARE
FOOTAGE
Up to 3,000 sq.feet Over 3,000 sq.feet
Plumbing $125.00 $150.00
Mechanical $125.00 $150.00
Electrical $60.00 $75.00
SECTION ll.Section 4.1.140.D of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,of
Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Reoton,Washington"is hereby deleted.
SECTIONm.Sectioos 4-1-140.F.5 and 4-1-140.F.7 of Chapter I,Administration
and Enforcement,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington ll are hereby deleted and this section
renumbered accordingly:
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SECTION IV.Sections 4-1-140.1,4-1-140.K,4-1-140.L.2 and 4-1-140.M.I of
Chapter I,Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance
No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington II are hereby
amended to read as follows:
4-1-140.1.MANUF ACTUREDIMOBILE HOME INSTALLATION FEES:
Includes plan review and inspection fees for the foundation (electrical,plumbing,
mechanical,sewer and water connection fees are in addition to these amounts).
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Within a manufactured home park $100.00
Outside of a manufactured home park Building permit fee pursuant to Section 4-1-
140.A (based upon the combined value of the
home and foundation)and a plan review fee
pursuant to Section 4-1-140.C
4-1-140.K.MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES:
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Plus Itemized Fees Below:
Heating System:
Installation,alteration,repair,addition,or relocation of each
furnace,heat pump,suspended heater,fireplace,wood stove,etc.
includin ducts and vents $15.00
HVAC System:
Installation,alteration,repair,addition,or relocation of each air
conditioner,chiller,etc.including installation of controls regulated
b this code $15.00
Boiler or Compressor:
Installation or relocation of each:
$55.50
$93.00
$37.50
$27.50
$15.00
Over 3 horse ower to and includin 15 horse ower
Over 15 horse ower to and includin
Over 30 horse ower to and includin
to and includin 3 horse ower
Over 50 horse ower
Absorption System:
Installation or relocation of each:
to and includin 100,000 BtuIh $15.00
Over 100,000 Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h $27.50
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1.PERMANENT SIGNS:
Roof,projecting,awning,canopy,marquee and wall signs $125.00 per
tenant for
any number
of signs
Free Standing:ground and pole signs $175.00 per
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SECTIONVD.Section 4-1-140.M.2 of Chapter 1,Administration and
Enforcement,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby deleted.
SECTION VDI.Section 4-1-140.0 of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,
of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
O.MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
1.Replacement pennit fee:
Permit copies for replacement of lost or mutilated building,demolition,
grading,plumbing,electrical or mechanical permit will be furnished upon a payment of a service
fee of $20.00.
2.Reinspection fees:
Reinspection fees are assessed under the provisions of Section 305.8 of the
Uniform Building Code.Reinspection fees shall be $47.00 per hour or the total hourly cost to
the jurisdiction,whichever is greatest.This cost shall include supervision,overhead,equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
3.Plan review fees for Electrical,Plumbing,or Mechanical Permits:
In addition to the above pennit fees,a plan check fee equal to 400,10 of the
permit fee may be charged when required by the Building Official.
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SECTION IX.Sections 4-5-050.B,4-5-050.C and 4-5-050.D of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby
amended to read as follows:
4-5-050.B.ADOPTION:The "Uniform Building Code,1997 Edition (Volumes I
and 2)"together with "Uniform Building Code Standards,1997 Edition (Volume 3)"as
published by the "International Conference of Building Officials",as amended by Washington
Administrative Code section 51-40 are hereby adopted by reference
4-5-050.C.STATE AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM BUll.DING CODE:The
Uniform Building Code,1997 Edition,as amended by Washington Administrative Code section
51-40,is hereby adopted by reference and as an amendment to the Uniform Building Code and
shall supersede conflicting sections of the Uniform Building Corle.
4-5-050.D.CITY AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM BUll.DING CODE:
1.Dangerous Buildings:Section 102 of the Uniform Building Code (relating to
Dangerous Buildings)is hereby repealed and in its place the City has adopted RMC Sections 4-
5-060 and 4-9-050.
2.Violations and Penalties:Section 103 of the Unifonn Building Code (relating to
Violations and Penalties)is hereby amended to read pursuant to Subsection A of this Section,
Applicability,and pursuant to RMC Section 1-3-2,Civil Penalties.
3.Liability Claims:Section 104.2.6 of the Uniform Building Code (relating to
Liability Claims)is hereby amended to read pursuant to RMC Section 4-1-090,Liability.
4.Appeals Board:The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 105 of the Uniform
Building Code shall hereafter be the Board of Adjustment.
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5.Off-Site Improvements:Section 106.3 of the Uniform Building Code (relating to
Installation of Off-Site Improvements)is hereby amended to read pursuant to RMC Section 4-4-
030.D,Off-Site Improvements.
6.Standpipe Requirements:Line 2 afTable No.9A,standpipe requirements,of the
Uniform Building Code,is hereby amended to read as follows:"Occupancies three stories or
more,but less than 1SO'in height,except Group R,Division 3."
SECTION X.Section 4-5-0S0.E.l.e of Chapter 5,Building and Fire Prevention
Standards,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby deleted and the section renumbered
accordingly.
SECTION XI.Sections 4-S-0S0.E,4-S-QSO.F and 4-S-0S0.G of Chapter S,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby
amended to read as follows:
4-S-0S0.E.CITY AMENDMENTS TO UBC RELATING TO SPRINKLER
REQUIREMENTS:
1.Chapter 9:The following"sections of Chapter 9 of the 1997 Uniform Building
Code are amended to read as follows:
a.Section 904.2.3.3,Exhibition and Display Rooms.
I.An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group A
Occupancies which have more than 12,000 square feet of floor
area,or more than 40 feet in height.,
b.Section 904.2.4,Group E Occupancies.
l.Size and Height:When the occupancy has over 12,000 square feet
of floor area or more than 40 feet in height.
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II.Basements:An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
basements classified as a Group E Occupancy when the basement
is larger than 1,500 square feet in floor area.
Ill.Stairs:An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in enclosed
usable space below or over a stailWay in Group E Occupancies.
c.Section 904.2.8,Group M Occupancies.
I.When the occupancy has over 12,000 square feet of floor area or
more than 40 feet in height.
II.In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage,fire
protection shall be in accordance with article 81 of the Fire Code.
d.Section 904.2.9,Group R,Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies.
I.When the occupancy has over 12,000 square feet of floor area or
more than 40 feet in height.
II.An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
buildings containing Group R,Division 1 Occupancies that are two
stories in height and contain five or more dwelling units or guest
rooms or are of three or more stories in height regardless of the
number of dwelling units or guest rooms.For the purpose of this
subsection,portions of buildings separated by one or more area
separation walls will not be considered a separate building.
e.Section 904 is amended by adding section 904.2.10 to read as follows:
I.Sprinklers:
• A fully automatic fire protection sprinkler system is to be installed
in all new buildings in excess of 12,000 square feet total floor area,
regardless of vertical or horizontal occupancy separations,such sprinkler
system shall be designed,installed and tested as per Uniform Building
Code Standard 9-1 which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully
set forth,one copy being on file with the City Clerk for public inspection.
• A fully automatic fire protection sprinkler may be required by the
Chief of the Fire Department or the Fire Marshal for buildings less than
12,000 square feet total floor area when,in their judgment,supported by
written documentation from a professional organization (such as NFP A,
ICBO,U.L.,ISO,etc.)verify that hazardous contents,critical exposure
problems,limited accessibility to the building,or other items may
contribute to a definite hazard.
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•When existing buildings with full sprinkler systems are remodeled
or added onto,the remodeled or added on portion shall be fully
sprinklered.
•When an existing building is added onto or remodeled,and the
resulting total floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet,the entire structure
shall be fully sprinklered.
4-5-050.F:UNIFORM BUILDING CODE APPENDIX CHAPTERS ADOPTED:
The following chapters from the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code are hereby
adopted as the Uniform Building Code:
1.Aviation Control Towers:Appendix chapter 4,Uniform Building Code,1997
(Volume 1)Edition,entitled "Aviation Control Towers."
2.Minimum Plumbing Fixtures:Appendix chapter 29,"Minimum Plumbing
Fixtures,"1997 Edition.
4-5-050.G:WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ADOPTED:The 1997
Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the State of Washington Second Edition (Chapter
51-II WAC)and 1998 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code,Second
Edition (chapter 51-13 WAC),is hereby adopted by reference.
SECTION XII.Section 4-S-50.H of Chapter S,Building and Fire Prevention
Standards,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby deleted.
SECTIONxm.Sections 4-5-060,4-5-080,4-5-090.A,4-5-100 and 4-5-11O.A of
Chapter 5,Building and Fire Prevention Standards,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"
are hereby amended to read as follows:
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4-5-060:
BUILDINGS:
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UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
A.ADOPTION:The "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
1997 Edition"published by the "International Conference of Building Officials"is hereby
adopted by reference.
B.PROCESS FOR ABATEMENT:The process for abatement of dangerous
buildings shall be as stipulated in RMe Section 4-9-050.
4-5-080 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE:
A.ADOPTION:The "Uniform Housing Code,1997 Edition",as published by the
"International Conference of Building Officials"is hereby adopted by reference.
B.CITY AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
PROCEDURES:RMC Section 4-9-050,Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,shall be used for
procedures in the Uniform Housing Code,Chapters 9 through 14.
4-5-090.A:ADOPTION:The "Uniform Mechanical Code,1997 Edition,"as
published by the "International Conference of Building Officials"as amended by Washington
Administrative Code section 51-42 is hereby adopted by reference.
4-5-100:UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE:
A.ADOPTION:The Uniform Plumbing Code,1997 Edition,as published by the
"International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials"and Washington
Administrative Code sections 51-42 and 47 are hereby adopted by reference.
B.STATE AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE:Whenever there
is a discrepancy in the requirements between the Uniform Plumbing Code,1997 Edition,as
published by the "International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials"and
Washington Administrative Code sections 51-46 and 51-47,the Washington Administrative
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Code sections will be deemed to have amended the Uniform Plumbing Code,1997 Edition,as
published by the "International Conference ofBuilding Officials."
C.CITY AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE:Section 102.3:
Amend the first paragraph of section 20.3 of the UPC,relating to violations and penalties,to read
pursuant to RMC Section 1-3-2,Civil Penalties.
4-5-110.A:ADOPTION:The Uniform Swimming Pool,Spa and Hot Tub Code,
1997 Edition,as published by the "International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials"is hereby adopted by reference.
SECTION XIV.
thirty days after publication.
This ordinance will be effective upon its passage,approval and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of __M_ar_c_h ,1999.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of Ma_r-'c'--h ,1999.
J~Mayor
APP~legal form:~
Lawrence J~neY
Date of Publication:3/12/99 (Summary)
ORD.768:3/03/99:as.
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