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ORQINANCE NO. 5810
AN ORDINANCE OF TNE CITY OF RENTC?N, WASNINGTClN, AMENOtNG
SECTIONS 4-5-Q20, 4-5-Q50,4-5-051,4-5-055,4-5-06Q,4-5•090, 4-5•100,4-5-110
AND 4-5-130 UF CHAPTER 5, BUIIDING AND FIRE PREVENTlClN STANOARDS, C?F
TITIE IV (DEVElUPMENT REGUl.ATtONSj OF THE RENTClIV MUNICIPAI. CODE,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING TNE MOST RECENT EDtTIt}NS OF
STATE, NATIONAL, UNIFt)RM AND INTERNATIONA! CODES AND AMENDtNG
THE CONSTRUCTtAN ADMItdISTRATItlE CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENT(JN, WASHINGTON, DOES (JRDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTi(JN I. Subsection 4-5-020.C, City Clerk Duty, of Chapter 5, Buiiding and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title �V (Deveiopment Regu�atians) of the Renton Municipal Cade, is
amended as faliows:
C. CITY CLERK DUTY:
The City Clerk �
�ee-��shall keep a copy of the Internatianal, Uniform and other Cades adopted
under this Chapter, tagether with any amendments or additions thereto,
.���..��.*" ,�.. �. �:. �:�:�' ...w�e available in the
CitY Clerk's Office for examination by the public.
SECT!(?N 1!. Subsectian 4-5-Q5Q.A, adoption, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Reg�lations} af the Renton Municipa! Cade, is
amended as fallows:
A.ADQPTION:
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The �� 2Q15 Edition af the International Building Code (IBC) including the
adaption of ICCjANSI A117.1-2009, Reauirements for Accessible and Useable
Buildin�s and Facilities, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code
Councii in chapter 51-50 WAC, as published by the lnternatiana! Code Councii,
excluding Chapter 1, Administratian, is adapted by reference, together with the
fallowing amendments and additions. The Canstructian Administrative Code, as
set farth in RMC 4-5-060, shali be used in place of IBC Chapter 1, Administration.
Appendix E — Supp(ementary Accessibility Requirements of the �� 2015
Edition of the International Buiiding Code is also adopted by reference.
The �� 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is included in the
adoptian of the International Building Cade as provided by IBC Section �^�
101.4.7 and amended in WAC 51-50-480000, includin� Appendix A, Guidelines
for the 5eismic Retrofit af Existin� Buildin�s, excluding Chapter 1, Part 2 —
Administratian. The Construction Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-
060, shall be used in place of IEBC Chapter 1, Part 2—Administration.
The 2015 lnternational Swimmin� Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC} is included in
the adoption of the International Buildin� Code as provid�d bY !BC Sectian
3109.1 and amended in WAC 51-5Q-3209, excludin� Chapter 1, Part 2 -
Administration. The Construction Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-
060, shall be used in place of ISPSC Chapter 1, Part 2 — Administratian. The
desi�n and constructian of swimmin� poals, spas and other aquatic recreation
facilities shall campfv with the International Swimmin� Foal and Spa Code,
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except that Public swimming pool barriers are regulated bv WAC 246-260-031(4l.
All other "water recreation facifities" as defined in RCW 70.90.11Q are re�ulated
under chapters 246-260 and 246-262 WAC.
SECTtON 111. Subsection 4-5-450.C.�, Electrical Power, af Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Preventian Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) af the Rentan Municipal Code, is
repealed.
SECTIURI IV. Subsection 4-5-050.p.1, Section 903.2, Where required, of Chapter 5,
Buiiding and Fire Prevention Standards, of Titie IV (Deveiopment Regulations} of th� Renton
Municipai Code, is amended as follows:
1. Sectian 903.2, Where required. Appraved automatic sprinkler systems
in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in
this Section.
All newly constructed buildings with a grass square foatage of five
thousand (5,000) or greater square feet, regardless of type of use as well as zero
lot (ine townhouses within an aggregate area of all connected townhouses
equaling five thousand (S,QOQ) square feet ar greater square feet must be
sprinklered. Additians to existing buildings which would result in a gross floar
area greater than five thousand (5,OQ0} square feet must be retrofitted with an
automatic sprinkler systerr►.
Exceptions:
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a. One time additions to Group R-3 occupancies of up to five hundred
(500) square feet are permitted without compliance with this Section.
b. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses built in compliance
with the International Residential Code and meeting fire flow and access
requirements of the City of Renton.
When not required by other provisions of this Chapter, a fire
extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may be used for
increases and substitutions allowed in Sections 504.2, 504.3, 506.3 506.2 and
Table 601.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-5-050.D.8, Section 903.2.2, Group E, of Chapter 5, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is amended as follows:
8. Section �.�, 903.2.3, Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
a. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than five thousand
(5,000) square feet in area.
b. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the
lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.
Exception:
Portable school classrooms, provided aggregate area of clusters of
portable school classrooms does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet;
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and clusters of portable school classrooms shall be separated as required by the
building code.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-5-050.D.15, Section 903.2.6, Group I, of Chapter S, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is repealed.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-5-050.D.16, Section 903.2.7, Group M, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
�15. Section 903.2.7, Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one (1) of
the following conditions exists:
a. Where a Group M gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000)
square feet;
b. Where a Group M fire area is Iocated more than three (3) stories
above grade plane;
c. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors,
including any mezzanines, exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet; or
d. A Group M occupancy +s used for display and sale of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
SECTION VIII. Subsections 4-5-OSO.D.17, Section 903.2.7.1, High piled storage; and 4-5-
050.D.18, Section 903.2.8, Group R, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of
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Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are repealed and the
remaining subsections shall be renumbered accordingly.
SECTION IX. Subsections 4-5-050.D.19, Section 903; 4-5-050.D.20, Section 903.2.9,
Group S-1; and 4-5-050.D.21, Section 903.2.9.1, Repair Garages, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are
amended as follows:
�1 16. Section 903 is amended by adding Sections °^�= 903.2.8.5
and °^��903.2.8.6 to read as follows:
Section ����= 903.2.8.5 — Group R-3 occupancy. When the
occupancy has over five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.
Section �^�.= 903.2.8.6 — Dwellings. When proposed within all
residential zones, clustered or constructed so that, when attached, the total
square foot gross floor area of all dwelling units exceeds five thousand
(5,000) square feet. For the purpose of this subsection, portions of buildings
separated by one (1) or more firewalls will not be considered a separate
building.
�817. Section 903.2.9, Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one
of the following conditions exists:
a. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
b. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three (3) stories above
grade plane.
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c.The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including
any mezzanines, exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
d. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial �
�+ses motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square
feet.
e. A Group S-1 occupancv used for the stora�e of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds two thousand five hundred (2,500) sauare feet.
� 18. Section 903.2.9.1, Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance
with Section 406 of the International Building Code, as shown:
a. Buildings having two (2) or more stories above grade plane,
including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding five
thousand (5,000) square feet.
b. Buildings no more than one (1) story above grade plane, with a fire
area containing a repair garage exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet.
c. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in
basements.
d. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial ��
��es motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square
feet.
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SECTION X. Subsection 4-5-050.D.24, Section 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking
Garages, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
�4 21. Section 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of
commercial *����'-� �� "���^� motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds five
thousand (5,000) square feet.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-5-050.D.31, Section 903.2.11.3, Buildings Fifty-Five Feet
(55') or More in Height, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
� 28. Section 903.2.11.3, Buildings Fifty-Five Feet (55') or More in
Height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings
that have one or more stories with � f'^^� ��.,^� "�.,�^rt an occupant load of thirty
(30) or more#�ra�+s located fifty-five feet (55') or more above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions: ' .
a. Open parkin� structures: and
b. Occuqancies in Group F-2.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-5-050.D.34, Section 903.2.11.6, Other Required Suppression
Systems, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
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�4 31.Section 903.2.11.6, Other Required Suppressian Systems. In
addition to #he requirements of Sectian 9Q3.2, the provisions indicated in Table
9Q3.2.11.6 a��se require the installation o# a fire suppression system for certain
buildings and areas.
SECTION XI!!. Subsection 4-5-050.D.37, Section 9Q3, of Chapter S, Buiiding and Fire
Freventian Standards, of Title IV {Develapment Reguiations) of the Rentot� Mt�nicipai Code, is
amended as follows:
� 34. Section 903 is amended to add a new Section 903.2.14 to read as
follows:
Section 903.2.14,Sprinkler Systems in Remodeled Buiidings:
a.Section 9q3.2.14.1 — When existing buildings with fuii sprinkier
systems are remodeled or added onto, the remodeled or added on portion shall
be fully sprinklered.
b. Section 903.2.14.2 — When an existing building is added anto or
remodeled and the resulting tatal square foot gross floor area exceeds five
thousand {5,000) square feet, then the entire structure shall be fully sprinklered.
All existin� non-sprinklered buildin�s currentiv exceedin� five thousand (5,0001
sauare feet where a remodel, alteration or repair exceeds fiftv percent (50%� of
the buildin�valuation within a three (3! year �eriod shall have a sprinkler svstem
installed throu�haut the buildin�. Valuation shall be determined from the Kin�
Countv Assessor records at the time of the first apalication for a buildin� permit.
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SECTlON XIV. Section 4-5-051, Washington 5tate Energy Code Adopted, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV {Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
4-5-Q51 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CClQE ADQPTEQ:
The Washington State Energy Code {WSEC}, as adapted by the State 8uilding
Code Council in chapter 51-21 WAC, excludin� the Administration sectians C106
throu�h C111 and R106 thrau�h R111, is adopted by reference.The Construction
Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be used in place af the
Administratian sections C106 throu�h C111 and R106 throu�h R211.
5ECTION XV. Section 4-5-055, Internatiana) Residentiai Code Adopted, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Titie iV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
4-5-055 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED:
The �� 2015 Edition of the International Residential Cade (IRC), as adopted
and amended by the 5tate Building Code Council in chapter 51-51 WAC, as
published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference, with the
Citv's amendments thereto, as specified in subsections 4-5-055.A throu�h 4-5-
055.C, below. Chapter 1, Administratian, is nat adapted and the Construction
Administrative Cade, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be used in place of #RC
Chapter 1,Administratian.
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A. Citv Amendments to IRC Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geo�raphic
Desi�n Criteria: Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
IRC Table R301.2(1�
Climatic and Geo�raphic Desi�n Criteria
Wind Desi�nZ Subiect to Dama�e From: Ice
Roof Seismic Outside
TOpO_ Barrier Air Mean
Snow Desi n Frost Desi n Flood
rg aphic Weatherin� Termite Under- 5 Freezin� Annual
Loadl Speed Cate�orv 4 Line Te�- tavment Hazards Index Temp•
Effects 3 �epth �eC� Heat/Cool
Reauired
25 psf 110 See D2 Moderate 12" Sli�ht to 24°F/83°F No N A 113 50°F
mph footnote Moderate
z
Footnotes:
1. When usin� this roof snow load it will be left to the en�ineer's
iud�ment whether to consider drift or slidin� snow. However, rain on snow
surchar�e of five (5) psf must be considered for roof slopes less than five de�rees
5� .
2. Wind exposure cate�orv and Toao�raphic effects (Wind Sqeed-up Kzt
factorl shall be determined on a site-specific basis bv the Desi�n Professional in
Responsible Char�e (components and claddin� need not consider topo�raphic
effects unless otherwise determined bv the en�ineer of record).
3. From IRC Table 301.2(1).
4. Weatherin� mav reauire a hi�her stren�th concrete or �rade of
masonrv than necessarv to satisfv the structural requirements of this code. The
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�rade of masonrv units shall be determined from ASTM C 34. C 55, C 62, C 73. C
9Q, C129. C145, C216orC652.
5. The City af Renton �articipates in the Natiana! Flood Insurance
Pro�ram (NFIP} as specified in Citv af Renton Resofution No. 1984. dated April
21, 2975. The Citv's Fiood insurance Studv is Aprii 19, 20Q5, and the number and
date af current effective Fiood insuranee Rate Maps{FIRMSI are as folfaws:
53033CINDOA O�t11912005
53033C0664F 05J16I1995
53033C0666F 05/1611995
53033C0668F 05/1611995
53d33C0669F 05J1611995
53033C0957F 0511611995
53033C0976F 05/16/1995
53033C0977F OS/16I1995
53033C0978F 05/16f1995
53033C0979F 05/16�1995
53033C0981F OS/16J1995
53Q33C0982F 05l16/1995
53Q33C0983F 05116j1995
53033C0984F Q5116J1995
53433C0986F QSl1611995
53033C0987F QS/2611995
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B. Exceptians: The provisions of this cade da not applY to temporarv
�rowin� structures used solelv for the commercial �raductian of harticultural
plants includin� ornamental plar�ts. flowers, ve�etables, and fruits. "Tempararv
�rowin� struct�rre" means a structure that has the sides and roof cavered with.
palyethvlene, poivvinvi, or similar flexible sunthetic material and is used ta
prouide plants with either frast protectian or increased heat retentian. A,
tempararv �rowin� structure is not considered a buildin� for purpases o# this
code.
C. Conflicts: In the case of canflict between the duct sealin� or insulation
reauirements of Section 603 or Sectian 604 of this code and the duct seaiin� ar
insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11CJR WAC, the Washin�ton State Ener�y
Code, shall �overn.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-5-060.A.2, 101.2 Scope, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulatians) of the Renton Municipal Cade, is
amended as follaws:
2. 101.2 Scope. The provisians of this Construction Administrative Code
shall apply to building, plumbing, and mechanical permits and the following
"Constructian Codes":
a.��2015 International Building Code—WAC 51-501
b.��2015 International Residentia! Code—WAC 51-51i
c.�-9�2415 International Mechanical Code—WAC 51-52i
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d. �� 2015 National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) — WAC
51-52�
e.��2014 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) —WAC 51-52�
f.��2015 Uniform Plumbing Code—WAC 51-56 and 51-57�
g. 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70):
h.��2015 International Property Maintenance Code-1
i. 2015 International Existin� Buildin� Code—WAC 51-50-48000; and
i. 2015 International Swimmin� Pool and Spa Code—WAC 51-50-3109
and WAC 51-51-0329.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-5-060.A.5, 101.4 Intent, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
5. 101.4 Intent. The purpose of the Construction Codes and the
Construction Administrative Code is to establish the minimum requirements to
��f^^„���' +"^ provide a reasonable level of safetv, public health, "� and
general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life
and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment
and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency
responders during emergency operations.
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SECTlON XVIIl. Subsection 4-5-060.A.6.a, 1Q1.5.1 lnternational Building Code —
Scope, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, af Title IV {Development
Regulations) of the Renton Mur�icipal Code, is amended as follows:
a. 141.5.1 International Buiiding Code—Scope.The provisions of the
internationai Buiiding Cade {IBC) shali apply to the cortstruction, aiteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removaM, and demalition of euery building or structure ar
any appurtenances connected ar attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one (1) - and two t2} - family dwellings and
rnultiple single-family dwellings (tawnhouses) not more than three (3) staries
above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory
structures not more than three (31 stories above �rade plane in hei�ht shall
comply with the International Residential Code.
SECTION XIX. Subsection 4-5-060.A.6.b, 101.5.2 International Residential Code—Scope,
of Chapter S, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Develapment Regulations) of
the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
b. 101.5.2 International Residential Cade — Scape, The pravisions of
the lnternatianal Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC} shall
apply to the constructian, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement,
repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, rernoval and demolition of
detached one (1} - and two (2) - #amily dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings {townhouses) not more than three (3) stories above grade plane in
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height with a separate means of egress and their accessary structures not more
than three (3} stories above �rade plane in hei�ht, including adult family hornes,
foster family care homes and family day care homes licensed by the Washington
state department af social and health services.
Exception: �iveJwork units lacated in townhouses camplying with the
requirements of Section 429 of the Internationa! 8uilding Cade shall be
permitted ta be
constructed in accordance with the International Residentiai Code for One- and
Two-Familv Owellin�s. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the
Internatianal Building Code �e+� where constructed under the Internatianal
Residential Code for One- and Twa-Famify Dwellings shall canform to Section
P29p4°^�.�a-�-�-of the International-�i�g Residential Code.
SECTION XX. Subsectian 4-5-060.A.6.i, 101.5.8 Fire prevention, of Chapter 5, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title !V (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is amended as follows:
i. 101.5.8 Fire prevention. The provisions af the International Fire
Cade (IFC} shall apply to rnatters affecting or relatir�g to structures, processest
a� premises and safe�uards fram the hazard of fire and explosion arising fram
the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; frorn conditions
hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy or operation af
structures ar premises;a�fram matters related to the constructian, extension,
repair, alteration or removai of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire
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hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation: and
matters related to preparedness for natural or manmade disasters; and from
conditions affectin� the safetv of fire fi�hters and emer�encv responders durin�
emer�encv procedures.
SECTION XXI. Subsection 4-5-060.A.6.j, 101.5.9 Energy Code - Scope, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
j. 101.5.9 Energy Code — Scope. The provisions of the Washington
State Energy Code (WSEC) shall apply to all matters governing the design and
construction of buildings for energy efficiency. WAC 51-11R aqplies to residential
buildin�s, buildin� sites, associated svstems and eauipment, and WAC 51-11C
applies to commercial buildin�s, buildin� sites, associated svstems and
equipment.
SECTION XXII. Subsection 4-5-060.A.6, 101.5 Referenced Codes, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended to add two new subsections 4-5-060.A.6.1 and 4-5-060.A.6.m, to
read as follows:
I. 101.5.11 International Existin� Buildin� Code — Scope. The
provisions of the International Existin� Buildin� Code shall applv to matters
�overnin�the repair, alteration, chan�e of occupancv, addition to and relocation
of existin� buildin�s.
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i. 101.5.11.1 Buildin�s previouslv occupied. The le�al occupancv
of anv buildin� existin� on Julv 1, 2016 shall be qermitted to continue without
chan�e, except as is specificallv covered in this code, the International Fire Code.
or as deemed necessarv by the code official to miti�ate an unsafe building. For
the purpose of this section, "unsafe building" is not to be construed to mean a
mere lack of comqliance with the current code.
ii. 101.5.11.2 Apqendices. The code official is authorized to
require rehabilitation and retrofit of buildin�s, structures, or individual structural
members in accordance with the appendices of this code if such apqendices
have been individuallv adopted. Appendix A of the International Existin� Buildin�
Code. Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existin� Buildin�s, is herebv adopted
as part of this code without anv specific adoption bv the local iurisdiction.
m. 101.5.12 International Swimmin� Pool and Spa Code—Scope.The
provisions of this code shall aqplv to the construction, alteration, movement.
renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities,
pools and spas. The pools and spas covered bv this code are either permanent or
temporary, and shall be onlv those that are desi�ned and manufactured to be
connected to a circulation svstem and that are intended for swimmin�, bathin�
or wadin�. Swimmin� pools, spas and other aquatic recreation facilities shall
complv with the International Swimmin� Pool and Spa Code, where the facilitv is
one of the followin�:
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i. For the sole use of residents and invited �uests at a sin�le-familv
dwellin�;
ii. For the sole use of residents and invited �uests of a duplex
owned bv the residents; or
iii. Operated exclusivelv for phvsical therapv or rehabilitation and
under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
Public swimmin� pool barriers shall be re�ulated bv WAC 246-260-
031(41. All other "water recreation facilities" as defined in RCW 70.90.110 are
re�ulated under chapters 246-260 and 246-262 WAC.
SECTION XXIII. Subsections 4-5-060.B.2, 102.1.2 New installations; 4-5-060.6.3,
102.1.3, Existing installations; 4-5-060.6.4, Maintenance; and 4-5-060.6.5, Additions,
alterations, modifications or repairs, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as follows:
2. 102.1.2 New Installations. This seE�i�� w�N!:es The adopted
Construction Codes applv to new installations.
Exception: If an electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit application is
received after *"'� ���+�^^ "�� the adopted Construction Codes have taken
effect, but is identified with a building permit application received prior to the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, all applicable codes
adopted and in force at the time of a complete building permit application will
apply.
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3. 102.1.3 Existing installations. Lawfully installed existing installations
that do not comply with the provisions of*�e„the adoqted Construction
Codes shall be permitted to be continued without change, except as specifically
authorized by this section, the International Existin� Buildin� Code, the
International Propertv Maintenance Code, the International Fire Code or as is
deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of
the occupants and the public. Where changes are required for correction of
hazards, a reasonable amount of time shall be given for compliance, depending
on the degree of the hazard.
4. 102.1.4 Maintenance. Buildings and structures, including their
electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, equipment, materials and
appurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in
proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe,
hazard-free condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by*��;o„the
adopted Construction Codes shall be maintained in compliance with the code
edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall
be responsible for the maintenance of the systems and equipment. To
determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the
authority to require that the systems and equipment be reinspected.
5. 102.1.5 Additions, alterations, modifications or repairs. Additions,
alterations, modifications or repairs to a building or structure or to the electrical,
plumbing or mechanical system(s) of any building, structure, or premises shall
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conform to the requirements of *� the adopted Construction Codes.
However. �•�'*"^��* -�^,,;-;�rt those portions of the existing building or system not
being altered or modified are onlv reauired to comply with all the requirements
of*;r;�;o„the adopted Construction Codes when specificallv required in this
chapter, the International Existin� Buildin� Code, the International Propertv
Maintenance Code, the International Fire Code, or when deemed necessarv bv
the buildin� official for the �eneral safetv and welfare of the occupants and the
ublic. Installations, additions, alterations, modifications, relocations or repairs
shall not cause an existing building to become unsafe or to adversely affect the
performance of the building as determined by the building official or designated
representative. Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder, or branch
circuit shall not result in an installation that violates the provisions of the code in
force at the time the additions were made.
SECTION XXIV. Subsection 4-5-060.6.10, 102.6.1 Moved buildings, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
10. 102.6.1 Moved buildings. Buildings or structures moved into or
within a jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code, the
International Existin� Buildin� Code (WAC 51-50) when applicable, the
International Residential Code (WAC 51-51), the International Building Code
(WAC 51-50), the International Mechanical Code (WAC 51-52), the International
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Fire Code (WAC 51-54), the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards (WAC 51-56
and 51-57), and the Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11).
Exception: Group R-3 buildings or structures are not required to comply
if:
a. The original occupancy classification is not changed; and
b. The original building is not substantially remodeled or
rehabilitated.
For the purposes of this section a building shall be considered to be
substantially remodeled when the costs of remodeling exceed sixty percent
(60%) of the value of the building exclusive of the costs relating to preparation,
construction, demolition or renovation of foundations. Valuation shall be
determined from the Kin� Countv Assessor records at the time of the first
application for a buildin� permit.
SECTION XXV. Subsection 4-5-060.B.13, 102.7.2 International Fire Code —
Referenced codes and standards, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title
IV(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
13. 102.7.2 International Fire Code - Referenced codes and
standards.The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that
are listed in Chapter 4�80, except all references to the NFPA 70-A8 National
Electrical Code shall be substituted with the phrase, "Renton Electrical Code".
Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as determined or modified
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by the fire code official. In the event the referenced codes are inconsistent with
this code, this code shall apply.
SECTION XXVI. Subsection 4-5-060.D.2, 104.2 Liability, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
2. 104.2T Liability. The building official, or employee charged with the
enforcement of this code, while acting in good faith and without malice in the
discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or
ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civillv or criminallv liable personally
and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons
or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against an
officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in
the lawful discharge of duties while acting in good faith and without malice and
under the provisions of this code shall be defended by legal representative of the
jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or
subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is
instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
SECTION XXVII. Subsection 4-5-060.D.8, 104.8 Right of entry, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
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8. 104.8 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce the provisions of the Construction Codes and the Construction
Administrative Code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is
contrary to or in violation of the Construction Codes and the Construction
Administrative Code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous
or hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the structure or
premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by the
Construction Codes and the Construction Administrative Code, provided that if
such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the
occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the
building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, the
owner's authorized a�ent or other person having charge or control of the
structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official
shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
Where the code official has first obtained a proper inspection warrant or
other remedv provided bv law to secure entrv, an owner, the owner's authorized
a�ent or occupant or person have char�e, care or control of the buildin� or
premises shall not fail or ne�lect to promptiv permit entrv therein bv the code
official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to the applicable
construction code.
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SECTION XXVIII. Subsections 4-5-060.D.12, 104.12 Modifications, and 4-5-060.D.13,
104.13 Alternative material, design and methods of construction and equipment, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, are amended as follows:
12. 104.12 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out the provisions of the Construction Codes and the
Construction Administrative Code, the building official shall have the authority to
grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or
owner's r^��=��^*�*'.,= authorized aeent, provided the building official shall first
find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of the Construction
Codes and the Construction Administrative Code impractical and the
modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of the Construction
Codes and the Construction Administrative Code and that such modification
does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural
requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and
entered in the files of the department. The building official is authorized to
charge an additional fee to evaluate any proposed modification under the
provisions of this section.
13. 104.13 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction
and equipment.The provisions of the Construction Codes are not intended to
prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of
construction not specifically prescribed by the Construction Codes, provided that
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any such alternative has been approved by the building official. An alternative
material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building
official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of the Construction Codes, and that the material,
method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of
that prescribed in the Construction Codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability and safety. Where the alternative material, desi�n or
method of construction is not approved, the buildin� official shall respond in
writin�, statin� the reasons whv the alternative was not aqproved. The building
official is authorized to charge an additional fee to evaluate any proposed
alternate material, design and/or method of construction and equipment under
the provisions of this section.
SECTION XXIX. Subsection 4-5-060.E.1, 105.1 Required, of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code,
is amended as follows:
E. SECTION 105—PERMITS:
1. 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends
to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of
a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert
or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of
which is regulated by the Construction Codes and the Construction
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Administrative Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make
application ta the building afficial and obtain the required permit.
a. 1Q5.1.1 Annual permit. In fieu of an individuaf permit far each
aiteration ta an aireadv approved efectricai, �as, mechanicai or olumbin�
instailation. the buildin� off'rciaf is authorized to issue an annual permit u�an
application therefor ta anv person. firm ar corporation re�ulariv emplovin� ane
ar more aualified tradesc�ersons in the buildin�, structure or on the premises
owned or operated bv the applicant for the permit.
b. 105.1.2 Annua) permit records. The person ta whom an annual
permit is issued shall keeq a detaiied record of alterations made under such
annual permit. The buildin� official shall have access ta such records upon
request durin� the time of inspection and such records shall be filed with the
buildin�afficial as desi�nated.
a,�c_105.1.�3 Electrical permit required. ln accordance with
Chapter 19.28 RCW, an electrical permit is required for the following
installations:
i.The installation, alteration, repair, replacernent, modification or
maintenance of all electrica! systems, wire and electrical equipment regardless
of voltage.
ii.The installation and(or alteration of low voltage systems
defined as:
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(a) NEC, Class 1 power limited circuits at thirty (30) volts
maximum.
(b} NEC, Class 2 circuits powered by a Class 2 power supply as
defined ir� NEC 725.41(A).
(c} NEC, Class 3 circuits powered by a Class 3 power suppiy as
defined in NEC 725.41{A).
iii.Telecommunications Systems.
(a}All installations af telecommunications systems an the
customer side af the network demarcatian point for projects greater than ten
(10) telecammunicatians outlets.
(b)All backbone instaiiations regardless of size and all
telecommunications cable or equipment installations invalving penetrations of
fire barriers or passing through hazardous locations require permits and
inspections.
(c)The installation of greater than ten (10� outlets and the
associated cables a#ong any horizontal pathway from a telecommunications
closet to work areas during any continuaus ninety (9Qj - day period requires a
permit and inspection.
(d} In Residential Graups R-1 and R-2 occupancies as defined
in the International Building Code, permits and inspections are required for all
backbone installations, all penetrations of fire-resistive walls, ceilings and flaors;
and instaNatians of grea#er than ten (1Q) outlets in comman areas.
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(e) Definitions of telecommunications technical terms will
come from Chapter 19.28 RCW, the currently adopted WAC rules, EIA/TIA
standards, and the NEC.
bTd. 105.1.�4 Grading permit required. No person shall do any
grading without first obtaining a grading permit from the building official.
SECTION XXX. Subsection 4-5-060.E.2.c.xix, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
X�X. In_Icind u." .J I + !` �
� ���� .oi��a,=.d: r�p����menr-fAl' �(��—s�rae�res rvhere rrv
�.�tnr_�_ti o.n-o f�tr_u�4��r-,I
0 0���a�ra�a� ���c�1l�Ef3 is�-e��ire� 2C1� When �he
Window and door replacement for IRC structures where openin�s are not
increased, U-Value is .30 or less, safetv �lass is installed in hazardous locations,
and the openable portion of e�ress window in bedrooms and basements are not
decreased in anv dimension.
SECTION XXXI. Subsection 4-5-060.E.7, 105.3.2 Time limitation on application, of
Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-5-060.E.7.c, to read as follows:
c. The buildin� official mav approve a request for extension of the
application for an additional (12) twelve months for a fee of one-half(1/2) of the
ori�inal plan review fee where special circumstances exist and iustifiable cause is
demonstrated.
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SECTION XXXII. Subsection 4-5-060.E.10, 105.5 Expiration, of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code,
is amended as follows:
10. 105.5 Expiration. a- Every permit issued shall expire �ve one (�1)
years from the date of issuance. For permits that have expired, a new permit
must be obtained and new fees paid.
Exceptions:
a_The building official may approve a request for an extended
expiration date where a construction schedule is provided by the applicant
and approved prior to permit issuance.
b. An existing� permit may be renewed one (1) time for a fee
of one-half(1/2) the original permit fee, provided the permit has not expired.
Permit renewals shall expire in one (1) year. � �,",�; ,",w•
��".,„... .<e-�
a�Enirari - �^ m�* � ��+ �� h+�' � �+ � �-pa;� NO permit 5hall
be renewed more than once except the buildin� official mav consider a
reauest for further extension where special circumstances exist and
austifiable cause is demonstrated.
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�-c. The building official may authorize a thirty(30) - day extension to
an expired permit for the purpose of performing a final inspection and
closing out the permit as long as not more than one hundred eighty (180)
days has passed since the permit expired. The thirty (30) - day extension
would commence on the date of written approval. If work required under a
final inspection is not completed within the thirty (30) - day extension period,
the permit shall expire. However, the building official may authorize an
additional thirty (30) - day extension if conditions outside of the applicant's
control exist and the applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the
permitted work.
SECTION XXXIII. Subsection 4-5-060.F.1, 106.14 Live Loads Posted, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
1. 106.1 Live Loads Posted. Where the live load for which each floor or
portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building is or has been designed to
exceed fifty (SO) psf (2.40kN/mz), such design live load shall be conspicuously
posted by the owner or the owner's authorized a�ent in that part of each story
in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface
such notices.
SECTION XXXIV. Subsection 4-5-060.G.2.h.v, Plan review required, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
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v. Plan review required. Electrical plan review is required far all
new or altered electrical projects in the follawing occupancies andJor
installatians:
(a) Educatianal, institutionai, or health care facilities/buiidings
as foilows:
(1) Hospital;
(2) Nursing home unit ar long-term care unit;
(3} Boarding home;
(4}Rssisted iiving faciiity;
(5) Private aicoholism hospitai;
(6) Alcoholism treatment facility;
(7) Private psychiatric hospital;
(8) Maternity home;
(9)Ambulatory surgery facility;
(10� Renal hemodialysis clinic;
(11� Residential treatment facility for psychiatrically
irnpaired children and youth;
(12}Adult residentia! rel�abilitation center;
(13) Educational facilities; and
(14} Institutional facilities.
Exceptions:
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(b� Elettrical Plan review is not required for the above
educational, institutianal, ar health care facilities buildings where:
(1) lighting specific prajects that resuit in an electricai load
reduction an eacl� feeder invoived in the project;
(2) low voitage systems;
�3) Madification to existing electrical installations where al!
af the following conditians are me#:
(A} Seruice or distribution equipment involved is rated
less than one hundred (100) amperes ^� d~��+^� and does not exceed two
hundred fifty(250) volts;
(B) poes not involve emergency systems other than
listed unit equipment per NEC 700.12(F);
(C) Does not involve branch circuits or feeders of an
essential electrical system as defined in NEC 517.2; and
(D) Service and feeder load calculations are increased
by five percent(5%� or less.
(4)Stand-alone utility fed services that do not exceed twa
hundred fifty (25Q) volts, ane hundred (100) amperes where the project's
distribution system does not include:
(A} Emergency systems other than listed unit
equipment per NEC 70Q.12{F};
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(B) Critical branch circuits or feeders as defined in NEC
517.2; or
(C) A required fire pump system.
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(�c) Installations in occupancies, except one (1) - and two (2) -
family dwellings, where a service or feeder rated four hundred (400) amperes or
greater is installed or altered or if more than four hundred (400) amperes is
added to the service or feeder.
(ed)All work on electrical systems operating at/over six
hundred (600)Volts.
(#e) All commercial generator installations or alterations.
(gf) All work in areas determined to be hazardous (classified)
location by the NEC.
(#g) If sixty percent (60%) or more of luminaires change.
(+h) Installations of switches or circuit breakers rated four
hundred amperes or over except for one (1) -and two (2) -family dwellings.
(fi) Wind driven generators.
(�1) Solar photovoltaic systems.
(�k) Any proposed installation which cannot be adequately
described in the application form.
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SECTION XXXV. Subsection 4-5-060.G.3.c, 107.3.3 Phased approval, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
c. 107.3.3 Phased approval.The building official is authorized to issue
a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or
structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure
have been ����—approved, provided that adequate information and
detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of
the Construction Codes and the Construction Administrative Code. The holder of
such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall
proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without
assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
SECTION XXXVI. Subsection 4-5-060.G.4, 107.4.1 Design professional in
responsible charge - General, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
4. 107.4.1 Design professional in responsible charge - General. When it
is required that documents be prepared by a qualified registered design
professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner or the
owner's authorized a�ent to engage and designate on the building permit
application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered
design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the
owner or the owner's authorized a�ent shall designate a substitute registered
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design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required
of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The building
official shall be notified in writing by the owner or the owner's authorized a�ent
if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable
to continue to perform the duties. The registered design professional in
responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal
documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items,
for compatibility with the design of the building. Where structural observation is
required by Section 1710 of the IBC, the inspection program shall name the
individual or firms who are to perform structural observations and describe the
stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur (see also other
duties specified in Chapter 17 of the IBC).
SECTION XXXVII. Subsection 4-5-060.G.5, 107.4.2 Design professional in
responsible charge— Deferred submittals, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
5. 107.4.2 Design professional in responsible charge - Deferred
submittals.�„- +�,,, .. „c *�,.. ,,,.*.,,., ,�„f ,� �..,..;��.,�.. .,.a ,�„f�.,�,, .,
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an� �ha� are �e �e �„�w,;�+o,� +„ �� h 'I.�I' ff' ' I ,:+�;., ., �o,.;f;,,,� ., „a
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Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building
official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall indicate
the list of deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the
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building official. Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to
the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them
and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the
deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and have been found to be in
general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items
shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been
approved by the building official. The building official is authorized to charge an
additional plan review fee to evaluate deferred submittals under the provisions
of this section.
SECTION XXXVIII. Subsection 4-5-060.H.1, 108.1 General, of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code,
is amended as follows:
1. 108.1 General.The building official is authorized to issue a permit for
temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to
time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than one hundred eighty
(180) days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for
demonstrated cause. Temporarv structures and uses shall comply with the
requirements in Section 3103.
SECTION XXXIX. Subsection 4-5-060.H, Section 108.1 — Temporary Structures and
Uses, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add two new subsections 4-5-
060.H.3 and 4-5-060.H.4, to read as follows:
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3. 108.3 Plumbing and Mechanical. The buildin� official is authorized to
issue a permit for temporarv eauipment, svstems and uses. Such qermits shall be
limited to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than one hundred
and ei�htv (180) davs. The buildin� official is authorized to �rant extensions for
demonstrated cause.
4. 108.4 Utilities. The buildin� official is authorized to �ive permission to
temporarilv supplv utilities before an installation has been fullv completed and
the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered bv the
temporarvi certificate shall complv with the reauirements sqecified for
temporarv li�htin�, heat or power in the code.
SECTION XL. Subsection 4-5-060.J.1, 110.1 General, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire
Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
1. 110.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required
shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or
work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until
approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an
approval of a violation of the provisions of the Construction Codes, the
Construction Administrative Code, or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the
Construction Codes, the Construction Administrative Code, or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the�e�i�
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a�iEar� awner ar the owner's autharized a�ent to cause the work to remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nar
the jurisdiction shall be liable for expenses entailed in the rernoval or
replacement of any material required to allow inspectior►.
SECTICIN XLI. Subsection 4-S-060.J.11.i, 110.11.9 Exterior Finish and Insulatians
Systerns (EFtS), Lath and gypsum baard inspection, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Frevention
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations} af the Renton Municipal Cade, is amended as
faiiows:
i. 110.11.9 Exterior Finish and Insutation Systems (EFi5j, lath and
gypsum board inspection. EFiS, Lath� a� gypsum board and �vpsum panei
product inspections shall be made after backing, lathing ar gypsum board and
�vpsum qanel products, interiar and exterior, is in place, but before any
plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and
finished.
Exception: Interior gypsum board and �ypsum panel products that +s-are
not part af a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly do€+�nat require
inspection.
SECTlON XlI1. Subsection 4-5-060.J.11.j, 11Q.11.10 Fire- and smoke- resistant
penetrations, af Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations}of the Rentan Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
j. 110.11.10 Fire resistance rated
canstruction inspections. Where fire-resistance-rated constrUction is rec!uired,
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an inspection of such construction shall be made after lathin� or �vpsum board
ar �ypsum panel products are in place, but before anv alaster is applied, or
before board or �anel jaints and fasteners are taped and finished. Pratection of
joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assernblies, smoke barriers and
smoke partitions shall not be concealed fram view untii inspected and approved.
SEC7tON Xlttt. Subsectian 4-5-060.K.1, 211.1 Use and occupancy, of Chapter 5,
Buiiding and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulatians} of tF�e Rentan
Municipal Cade, is amended as follows:
1. 111.1 Use and occupancy. Na building or structure shall be used or
accupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a
buiiding ar structure or portion thereof shall be made, untii the building officiai
has issued a certificate af accupancy as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate
af accupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the
provisions of the Construction Codes, the Canstruction Administrative Code, ar
of other ordinances of the jurisdictian.
Exceptions:
a. Wark exempt from permits per RMC 4-5-060.E.2, 105.2 Work exempt
from permit.
b. For single family dwellings and their accessory structures, the City
issued building perrnit inspection record may serve as the certificate af
accupancy when the final inspection has been appraved by the building official
or the building official's designee.
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SECTION XLIV. Subsection 4-5-060.K.2.c of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
c. The name and address of the owner or the owner's authoriied
a ent;
SECTION XLV. Subsection 4-5-060.K.3, 111.3 Temporary or phased occupancy, of
Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
3. 111.3 Temporary or phased occupancy.The building official is
authorized to issue a temporary or phased certificate of occupancy before the
completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion
or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official is authorized to require
in addition to the completion of life safety building components any or all
accessibility components. The building official shall set a time period during
which the temporary or phased certificate of occupancy is valid. The building
official is authorized to require that a suretv device be posted
with the City in an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the
incomplete work as determined by the design professional. The ��suretv
device shall be refundable upon inspection, final approval and a request in
writing for the refund. It shall be the duty of the applicant to request the refund.
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SECTION XLVI. Subsectian 4-5-060.L, Section 112 — Service Utilities, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations� af the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-5-060.L.4 to read as follows:
4. 112.4 Connection after order to disconnect. A persan shaU not make
source cannections to mechanical, plumbin�, ar electrical svstems re�ulated bv
the canstruction cades, which have been disconnected or orderec! to be,
disconnected bv the code official, or the use of which has been ordered to be
discor�tinued bu the code official until the cade afficial authorizes the,
recannection and use af such sustems. Where a svstem is maintained in violation
of the construction code, and in violatian of a notice issued pursuant ta the
provisions of this section, the cade official shall institute ap�ropriate action ta
prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
5ECTION XLVI1. Subsectian 4-5-060.M.3, 113.3 Stop work order issuance, of Chapter
5, Building and Fire Preventian Standards, af Title IV (Develapment Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as foiiows:
3. 113.3 Stop work arder issuance.The stop work order shall be in
writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, e�—to the
awner's authorized agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a
stop work order, the cited wark shall immediately cease. The stop work order
shall state the reasan for the order, and the conditions under which the cited
work will be permitted to resume.
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SECTION XLVIII. Subsection 4-5-060.N.1, 113.3 Stop work order issuance, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
1. 114.1 Notice to person responsible. Whenever the code official
determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe
that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in
RMC 4-5-060.G.2, 107.2 Construction documents, as amended and the
applicable provisions of the RMC 1-3-2, Civil Penalties �^f^�^^�^^*^"'^^�^
SECTION XLIX. Subsection 4-5-060.0, Section 115 — Unsafe Structures and
Equipment, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-5-060.0.8 to
read as follows:
8. 115.8 Restoration. Where the structure or equipment determined to
be unsafe bv the buildin� official is restored to a safe condition, to the extent
that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a chan�e of occupancv occurs
durin� the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions and
chan�e of occupancv shall complv with the reauirements of this code and the
International Existin� Buildin� Code.
SECTION L. Section 4-5-060, Construction Administrative Code, of Chapter 5, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title tV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-5-060.5 to read as follows:
5.SECTION 119—APPLICABILITY OF CODES:
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For mechanical, electrical or olumbin� permit applications submitted after
July 1, 2016, but related to the scope af work identified in a buildinQ permit
application that was complete prior to Julv 1, 2016, a!! applicable constructian
codes adopted and in force at the time of filin� of the complete buildin� permit
a�plicatian will applv.
SECTlQN �!. Section 4-5-090, International Mechanicaf Code Adapted, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV {Development Regulatians} of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follaws:
4-5-0901NTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CtJDE ADOPTED:
A. ADOPTtON BY REFERENCE: The 2� 2015 Editian af the Internatianal
Mechanical Code (IMC), as adopted and arnended by the State Building Code
Council in chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, is
adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions and exceptians:
Provided that Chapter 1, Administration, is not adopted and the Construction
Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be used in place of IMC
Chapter 1, Administration. Pravided that the installation of fuel gas distribution
piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance
venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. Provided
that detached one (1)- and two (2)-family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings (tawnhouses) not mare than three (3� stories high with separate
means of egress and their accessory structures nat more than three (3) stories
above�rade plane in hei�ht shall camply with the lnternational Residential Code.
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Provided that the standards far liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be the
�t�t 2014 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and the �
2014 Edition of ANS!Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Cade).
B. EXCEPTIONS: 7he provisions of this code do not apaly ta tempararv
�rowin� structures used solelv for the commercia! oroduetion of harticultural
plants includin� ornamenta! plants, fEowers. ve�etables. and fruits, "Temporarv
�rowin� structure" mear�s a structure that has the sides and roof covered with
polvethviene. poivvinvl, or similar fiexible svnthetic materiaf and is used to
pravide qlants with either frast protection or increased heat retentian. A
temporarv �rawin� structure i5 nat considered a buildin� for purposes of this
cade.
C. CONFLItTS: in the case of conflict between the duct sealin� or insulatian
requirements of Section 603 ar Section b04 of this cade and the duct sealin!� or
insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11CIR WAC, the Washin�ton State Ener�y
Code, shall �overn.
5ECTION LII. Section 45-100, National Fuel Gas Code Adapted, of Chapter 5, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is amended as follows:
4-5-100 NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED:
The �A-1� 2015 Edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), as
adopted by the State Building Code Council in chapter 51-52 WAC, as published
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by NFPA, is adapted by reference. The Canstruction Administrative Code, as set
forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be applied for the administration of this code.
SECTION 1.!!!. Section 4-5-11Q, Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted, of Chapter 5, Building
and Fire Prevention Standards, af Title !V (Qevelopment Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is amended as fallows:
4-5-110 UNIFORM PLUIVIBING CClDE ADOPTED:
The �-� 2Q15 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (k1PC), as adapted and
amended by the State Building Cade Cauncil in chapter 51-56 WAC, as published
by the Internationa! Assaciation af Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adapted
by reference with the follawing additions, deletions and exceptions: Provided
that Chapter 1, Administration, is not adopted and the Construction
Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shaN be used in place of UPC
Chapter 1, Administration. Provided that Chapters 12 and �-5 14 of the Unifarm
Plumbing Code are not adopted. Provided that those requirements of the
Uniform Plumbing Cade relating to venting and combustion air af fuel-fired
appliances as faund in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing
building sewers are nat adopted.
The following appendices of the �93� 2015 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council in chapter 51-
57 WAC, as published by the Internatianal Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, are alsa adopted by reference: Appendix A —
Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System; Appendix B —
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Explanatory Notes an Combination Waste and Vent Systems; Appendix I —
Installatian Standards. In additian, Appendix C — Alternate Plumbing Systems,
excluding Sections r� +"�^��^" �� C303.3 and C304.0 throu�h C601.9, is adopted
by reference.
Where a conflict exists between the provisions of Apqendix I and the
rnanufacturer's installatian instructians, the conditions of the listin� and the
rnanufacturer's installation instructians shall apalv.
SECTION IIV. Subsection 4-5-134.A, International Praperty Maintenance Code
Adopted, of Chapter 5, Building and Fire Preven#ion Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations)of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follaws:
A. iNTERNAT10NAl PRt}PERTY MAINTENANCE CG1DE ADOPTED:
The �� 2015 Edition of the internationai Property Maintenance Code is
adopted as amended, added to, or excepted in this title, and shaii be applicable
within the City, except Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, and Sections 303,
307, 308, and 507, which are not adopted. The Construction Administrative
Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060 shall be used in place of IPMC Chaqter 1,
Scope and Administration.
SECTfON LV. This ordinance shall be in full farce and effect five (5) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordnance's title.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 11th day of July, 2016.
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lason 1�. Seth, Cit�Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYC?R this 11th day of July, 2Q16.
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Denis Law, Mayar
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Date of Publication:Julv 15, 2016 (summary} ' y' ��
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