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Home My WebLink AboutORD 3214 > _ - .. ^ � : . ' r' . - .� . .�* , . , . , ' �' .- � ,u � � '* • AMENDS ORD. #2829 & #2672 Amended by ORD 4546, 4768 , 4963 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE N0. 3214 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 1 of TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE N0. 1628 ENTITLED "CODE 0�' GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON" RELATING TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE C�.TY:.-COUNCIL. OF:=.THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I: Existing Chapter 1 of TItle IV (Buildin� Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of Ger�al Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read as follows : Section 4-101, as amended: ADOPTION: The "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION" together with "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 , EDITION' as issued b the "International Conference of Buildin Y g Officials" , of which not less than three ( 3) printed copies in book � form have heretofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk and made avaihble for examination by the public, are hereby adopted as the "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" and the "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS" by the City of Renton, and said Codes may be hereafter designated as the "CITY OF RENTON UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" and "CITY OF RENTON UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS" . SEction 4-102 , as amended: Any and all amendments, additions or modifications to said Codes, when printed and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Renton by authorization of the City Council from time to time, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Codes without the , necessity of further adoption of such amendments , modifications or additions by the legislative authority of theCity of Renton or by ordinance . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to duly � authenticate and record a copy of the above mentioned Codes, together with any amendments or additions thereto, together with an authenticated copy of this Ordinance. -1- � , ' - 1. � , i � ' �. . . • � � '� +�, .. � � � c. , �'��, This Ordinance shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, con- structing or moving any building or structure as defined in the aforesaid Codes ; nor shall the City of Renton or any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or a Certificate of Inspection issued by the City or any of its agencies. , Section 4-103, as amended: Section 302 (a) of the "City of Renton Uniform Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows : , The application, plans and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdictions . If the Building Official is satisfied that the work desc�ibed in an a lication for ermit and lans filed $rerewith conform to the PP P P requirements of this Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fee specified in Section 303 (a) has been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. When the Building Official issues the permit, he shall endorse ' in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications "APPROVED" . Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed , modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans . The Building Official may issue apermit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications forthe whole building or structure have been submitted or approved provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this Code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the p�rmit for the entire building or structure will be granted. -2- .- � ' . .� , . . � . � . , Whenever a building permit is applied for under the provisions of this Code for new construction of a multiple dwelling, consisting of two ( 2) or more units , pub,lic assembly, commercial or industrail structure, or alteration of an existing structure of said type, in excess of ten thousand dollars C$10, 000 . 00) , then the person applying for such building permit shall simultaneously forthwith also make application for a permit, as an integral part of such new constr�ct�on or the alteration thereof, for the building and installation of certain off-site improvements consisting of sidewalks, curbs , gutters and street paving shall extend the full distance that such property to be improved upon is sought to be occupied as a buildizg site or parking area for the aforesaid building purposes and which may adjoin property dedicated as a public street. All such sidewalks required to be constructed under the provisions of this Section shall be of a minimum eight feet ( 8 ' ) in width and shall be constructed of Portland Cement concrete; sidewalks , curbs , gutters and street paving shall otherwise conform to Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction, commonly known as APWA Standards. Street widths and standards of construction shall be specified by the Director of Public Works or his duly authorized representative. All plans and specifications for such improvements to be submitted at time such application for a permit is made . All permits required for the construction of sidewalks , curbs , gutters and street paving shall be applied for and obtained in the same manner, fees and conditions as specified in Chapter 8 , Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No . 1268 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" , relating to excavating or disturbing streets, alleys, pavement or improvements . -3- Z . , , • . 1 . •t• y � � , � • : , • ., .`.�_. ► • The Board of Public Works may waive the requirements for these off-site improvements in those areas where total complaince with the terms of this requirement would not be in harmony with the ' City` s six year street �mprovement prograln, or wherever said construction, addition or alteration is located in an isolated area or where the adjoining or abutting street is unimproved or substandard. The Board may require the posting of bond in sufficient amount to insure the completion of these improvements should the Board grant a delay in their installation. Section 4-104, as amended: DEFINITION. Lahenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this Code , it shall be construed to mean the Building Offical of the City of Renton, or his duly authorized representative or agent. One copy of said Code shall be duly authenticated and recorded by the City Clerk along with the adopting Ordinance. SECTION II : Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are here�by repealed. SECTION III: This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval and five days after its publication. �PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this lOth day of A:pr.i,1 ,1978 . _ � ,Maxi.ne:_ E,".� Mo_t-or, 'D,'eputy� City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this loth day of �A�.ri1 ,1978 ! �� ' �� Charles ;�,� Delaurenti, Mayor �I ✓ Approved as to form: ' ��`''�''��, Lawrence J. W�ren, City Attorney Date of Publication : 4/14/78