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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDIANCE NO . 3538
A N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASFIIII.,1GTON
AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS)
OF ORDINANCE NO . 1628 ENTITLED "CODE OF C'ENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON" RELATING TO
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ,
PLU"1BING CODE , 1.11ATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE , UNIFORM
SWIM1ING POOL CODE , UNIFORM HOUSING CODE AND
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
THE CITY COU:QCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON , DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
ECTION I : Existing Chapter 1 of Title IV (Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read as
follows :
Section 4-101 , as amended: ADOPTION : The "Uniform Building;
Code , 1979 Edition , together ;aith "Uniform Building Code Standards
1979 Edition, as issued by the "International Conference of Building;
Officials" , of w1nich not less than three (3) printed conies in
book fora: have Heretofore been filed and are now on file in the
office of. the City Clerk and made available for examination by
the public , are hereby adopted as the "Uniform Building Code" and
the "Un.iform Building; Code Standards" by the City of Renton, and
said Codes may be hereafter designed as the "City of Renton
Uniform -Building Code" and "City of Renton Uniform Building; Code
Standards" .
Section 4-103 , as amended : Section 302 (a) of the
"City of Renton Uniform Building Code" is hereby amended to read
as follows :
Whenever a building permit is applied for under the
provisions of this Code for new construction of a multiple dwelling
consisting of three (3) or more units , public assembly , commercial
or industrial structure , or alteration of an existing structure of
said type, in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25 , 000 . 00) ,
then the person applying for such building permit shall simultan-
eously make application for a permit , as an integral part of such
new construction or the alteration thereof, for the building
and installation of certain off-site improvements consisting
of sidewalks , curbs , gutters , street paving , water mains ,
drainage , sanitary sewer and all necessary appurtenances extending
the full distance of such property to be improved upon and sought
to be occupied as a building site or parking area for the
aforesaid building purposes and which may adjoin property
dedicated as a public street .
All such sidewalks shall be constructed to City
standards and conform to standard specifications for Municipal
Public Works Construction, commonly known as APWA Standards .
Street width and standards for construction shall be specified
by the Director of Public Works or his duly authorized repre-
sentative . All plans and specifications for such improvements
are to be submitted at time such application for a permit is
made .
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All hermits required for the construction of these improvements
shall be applied for and obtained in the same manner, fees and condition.,
as specified in Chapter 8, Title IX (Public Way and Property) of
Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton" relating to excavating or disturbing streets , alleys , pavement
or improvements .
The Board of Public Works may waive the requirements for these
off-site improvements in those areas where total compliance with the term
of this requirement would not be in harmony with the City' s six-year
street improvement program, or wherever said construction, addition or
alteration is located is an isolated area or where the adjoining or
abutting street in unimproved or substandard. The Board may require
the posing of bond in sufficient amount to insure the completion of
these improvements should the Board grant a deferral in their installati.(
SECTION II : Existing Chapter 1 of Title IV (Building Regulation:
of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City o!
Renton" is hereby amended by adding the following new sections :
1. Section 202 (f) of the "City of Penton Uniform Building Code.'
is hereby amended to read as follows :
Liability Claims . The Administrative Authority or any employee
performing duties in connection with the enforcement of this Code and
acting in good faith and without malice in the performance of such
duties shall be relieved from any personal liability for any damage
to persons or property as a result of any act or omission in the
discharge of such duties , and in the event of claims and/or litigation
arising from any such act or omission, the City Attorney shall , at the
request of and on behalf of said Administrative Authority or employee ,
investigate and defend such claims and/or litigation and if the claim be
deemed by the City Attorney a proper one or if judgment be rendered
against such Administrative Authority or employee , said claim or judgment
shall be paid by the City .
2. Section 203 of the City of Renton Uniform Building Code is
hereby repealed and in its place the City has previously adopted Chapter
21 of Title IV.
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3 . The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 204 of the
City of Renton Uniform Building Code shall hereafter be the Board of
Adjustment .
4 . The following Chapters from the Appendix of the Uniform
Building Code and the Washington State Energy Code , of which not less
than three (3) printed copies in book form have heretofore been filed
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and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available
for examination by the public , are hereby adopted as the "Uniform
Building Code" :
A. Chapter 12 , Pages 662-664 , "Uniform Building Code,
1979 Edition" entitled "Existing Buildings"
B. Chapter 32 , Pages 666-667 , "Uniform Building Code,
1979 Edition" , entitled "Re-Roofing" .
C . Chapter 49 , Page 672 , "Uniform Building Code, 1979
Edition" , entitled "Patio Covers"
D . Washington State Energy Code as adopted by the
State Legislature in June of 1980
E. Chapter 55 , Pages 679-681 , "Uniform Building Code ,
1979 Edition" , entitled "Membrane Structures"
5 . Chapter 53 of the "Uniform Building Code" is hereby
amended by deleting the section entitled "Energy Conservation in New
Building Construction" .
6 . Foundation Reinforcement Requirements , see Table
29-A-1 attached .
SECTION III : Section 4-201 of Title IV (Building Regu-
lations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 4-201 , as amended : UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED :
The "Uniform Plumbing Code , 1979 Edition" as issued by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical 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 and made available for
examination by the public , is hereby adopted as the "Uniform Plumbing
Code" by the City of Renton, and said Code may be hereafter designated
as the "City of Renton Uniform Plumbing Code" .
SECTION IV : Existing 4-203 of Title IV (Building Regulations ;
of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton" is hereby amended as follows :
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Section 4-203 - AMENDMENTS
1 . Any and all amendments , additions or modifications to said
Code , 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 Code , as amended,
without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments , modification:
or additions by the legislative authority of the City of Renton or by
ordinance.
2. Section 401 of the uniform Plumbing Code is amended by
substituting the following for subsection (a)
(a) , as amended : Drainage pipe shall be cast iron, galvanized
ste,:l , glava.nized wrought iron , lead , copper , brass , ABS , PVC or
other approved materials having a smooth and uniform bore, except (1)
that no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used
underground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches (152 . 4mm) above
ground. (2) Approved ABS or PVC drain , waste , vent pipe (DWV) and
fittings are acceptable for DWV installations in buildings of
combustible construction not to exceed four (4) stories in height .
All drain waste and vent piping in non-combustible buildings
(Types I and II construction as defined in the Building Code) and all
piping in any building exceeding 4 stories in height shall be of
approved metallic DWV piping materials . Exception : Approved non-
metallic chemical drain waste and vent piping may be installed where
the integrity of fire walls and floor penetrations or separations
will be maintained or protected as approved by the Building Official .
Exception : Approved DWV non-metallic piping may be installed in
accordance with standards established by the building code to protect
the integrity of fire walls and floor penetrations or separations
as approved by the Building Official in fully sprinklered building .
3 . Section 503 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended by
substituting the following for subsection (a)
(a) , as amended : Vent pipe shall be case iron , galvanized
steel , galvanized wrought iron , lead, copper , brass , ABS , PVC or other
approved materials except : (1) That no galvanized wrought iron or
galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at
least six (6) inches (152 . 4mm) above ground. (2) Approved ABS or
PVC drain , waste , vest pipe. (MN) and fittings are acceptable for DWV
installations in buildings of combustible construction not to exceed
four (4) stories in height .
All drain waste and vent pipe in non-combustible buildings (t:
I and II construction as defined in the Building Code) and all piping
in any building exceeding 4 stories in height shall be of approved metal
DWV piping materials . Exception : Approved non-metallic chemical
drain , waste and vent piping may be installed where the integrity of
fire walls and floor penetrations or separations will be maintained
or protected as approved by the Building Official . Exception :
Approved DWV non-metallic piping may be installed in accordance with
standards established by the building code to protect the integrity
of fire walls and floor penetrations or separations as approved by the
Building Official in fully sprinklered buildings .
SECTIO? V_ Existing 4-301 of Title IV (Building Regulations)
of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Rentor." is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 4-301 : ADOPTION : The "national Electrical Code , 1981
Edition" issued by the National Fire Protection Association, of which n(
less than three (3) printed copies in book form have heretofore been fi.
in the office of the City Clerk and made available for examination by t:l
public, is hereb-7 adopted as the "National Electrical Code" for the
City of Renton , `.which Code may be hereafter designated as "City of
Renton Electrical Code" ; and any and all amendements , additions or
modifications thereto when printed and filed with the City Clerk of
the City of Renton by authorization of the City Council from time to ti-
shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code
without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments ,
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modifications or additions by the legislative authority of the City
of Renton or by ordinance . In addition to the National Electrical
Code , a city electrical permit is required before any electrical work
commences .
SECTION VI : Existing Sections 4-401 and 4-402 of Title IV
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton" are hereby amended as follows :
Section 4-401 , as amended : UNIFORP7 CODE ADOPTED : Said"Uniform
Swimming Pool Code , 1979 Edition" as issued by the "International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials" , of which not less
than (3) printed copies in book form have heretofore been filed and
are now on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available
for examination by the public , is hereby adopted as the "Uniform
Swimming Pool Code , 1979 Edition" by the City of Renton and said Code
may be hereafter designated as the "City of Renton Uniform Swimming
Pool Code , 1979 Edition"
Section 4-402 , as amended: FENCES : For the protection of the
citizens and general public , all swimming pools constructed shall be
completely enclosed by a substantial wall or fence of not less than
six feet (6 ' ) in height and such wall or fence and the swimming pool
shall be under the same ownership or control . Any wall or fence
shall he so constructed as not to have openings , holes or gaps larger
than two inches (2") in any dimension , except for doors and gates .
All openings in such wall or fence shall be equipped with
gates having a self-latching, self-closing device with the latch on the
inside of the gate not readily accessible for children to operate ,
and such ,gate shall be securely locked when the swimming; pool is
unattended or uncovered; provided, however , if the premises of the
residence in which said pool is located is enclosed, then this
provision may be waived by the Building Department upon inspection
and approval of the residence enclosure ; provided further that
swimming pools already constructed and in operation shall comply with
this Section within ninety (90) da.ys after the adopted of this Chapter.
The Building Department may make modification in individaul
cases upon showing; of good cause , with respect to the height , nature
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of location of the fence , wail, gates or latches or the necessity
therefor provided the protection as sought hereunder is not reduced
thereby. The Building Department may permit other protective devices or
structures to be used as long as the degree of the protection afforded
by substitute devices or structure is not less than the protection
afforded by the wall , fence , gate and latch described herein,
All private swimming pools shall be constructed or placed
so as to have a side yard of not less than six feet (.6 ' ) feet in width
on each side , a rear yard of not less than six feet (6 ' ) in width , and
a front setback of not less than thirty feet (30' ) .
No person shall maintain an outdoor swimming pool on his
premises without providing adequate supervision at all times when
the swimming pool is in use so that no person may be injured or
drowned therein .
SECTION VII : Existing Section 4-901 of Title IV (Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows :
Section 4-901 , as amended: UNIFORM HOUSING CODE ADOPTED:
The "Uniform Housing Code , 1979 Edition" as issued by the "International
Conference of Building Officials" , of which not less than three (3)
copies in book form have heretofore been filed and are now on file in
theoffice of the City Clerk and made available for examination by the
public , is hereby adopted as the "Uniform Housing Code" by the City of
Renton, and said Code may be hereafter designated as •the "City of
Renton Uniform Housing Code"
SECTION VIII : Existing Section 4-1701 of Title IV (Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows :
Section 4-1701 , as amended:
A. ADOPTION : The "Uniform Mechanical Code , 1979 Edition" ,
as issued by the International Conference of Building Officials" ,
of which not 'Less than three (3) printed copies in book form have
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heretofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City
Clerk and made available for examination by the public, is hereby
adopted as the "Uniform Mechanical Code" for the City of Renton ,
which Code may hereafter be designated as "City of Renton Uniform
Mechanical Code" ; and any and all amendments , additions or modification;,
thereto 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 Code without
the necessity of futher adoption of such amendments , modifications
or additions by the Legislative authority of the City of Renton or by
Ordinance.
B. Any and all amendments , additions or modifications to said
Code , 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 Code without
the necessity of further adoption of such amendments , modifications or
additions by the legislative authority of the City of Renton or by
ordinance .
C. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to duly
authenticate and record a copy of the abovementioned Code , together
with any amendments or additions thereto , together with an authentica.teca
copy of this Ordinance .
D. This Ordinance shall not be construed to relieve from or
lessen the responsibility of any person owning , building , altering ,
constructing or moving any building or structure as defined in the afore
said Code ; 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 .
D. Amendment to Section 304. 1 of Uniform Mechanical Code :
The sum of six dollars ($6 . 00) shall be the fee for the issuance of
each permit .
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SECTION IX: Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION X: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
its passage , approval and five days after its publication .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of May 1981 .
Aeores A. Mead, Gity Clerk
Pro APPROVED BY THE P-MOR this day of May 1981 .
Richard M. Stredicke , Mayor Pro
Approved as to form:
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LaTar_ence J . G a.rren , City Attorney
Date of Publication : May 8 , 1981 (Summary Form)
.• TABLE 29-A-1
REINFORCEMENT REQUIRED FOR
FOUNDATION WALL SUBJECTED TO NOT
MORE THAN 30 PCF EQUIVALENT
t! FLUID PRESSURE NOR SURCHARGE
WHEN;LOCATED IN SEISMIC ZONE NO. 3
(For Placement of Steel See *** F.N.3)
(See Footnote 4)
r Height of Sill Plate Reg. Reinfo.rcin
Material Minimum Wall Anchorage
Unbalanced Thickness
` Type Backfill *F.N.1 Veit. Horiz.
E !
o.c. Fill voids #4 @
r jHollow 4 or less 8 @ 4' o.c. 4' o.c.
° Masonry
t Design Design
over 4' 8" Design Req.
Req. Req.
None one
3' or less 6" 1/2" x 10" A.B. (Refer to UBC
?Concrete @ 6" o.c. TABLE 29-A)
(Under None #4 at
Wood 4' or less g" 1/2" x 10" A.B. td
Cripple A 6" o.c.
Wall) over 4' Not Allowed Unless Special Design is Submitted
and Approved
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None
Concrete 4' or less 6" 6' o.c2 top and
(Supported
'at Top by 5' or less 8" @ 6, o.c. None toTtomnd
Floor **F.N. 2 o wall
:,System 7' or less 6" 1/2" x 10" A.B. 4 @ Lb" #4 at
and at @ *F6N o2c o*F.N.3 16 o.c.
Bottom byx 4 16 4 at
8' or less 8� @ o.c. 9*F:N.3 16" o.c.
Slab) *F.N. 2
° 1 2 x 10 A.B, a
9' or less 9" @ o c O.C. 18" O.C.
*F li ' 2 **F.N.3
16 r at
10' or less 10" @/2' xo.c. A'B O.C. 16" o.c.
**F.N. 2
over 10' Not Allowed Unless Special Design is Submitted
and A2proved
#F.N.1 Floor diaphragm must be completed before backfilling.
**F.N.2 Solid block first two joist spaces adjacent to anchor bolts where floor
joists are parallel to the wall.
***F.,.N.,3.,Vertical steel shall be placed within the inside half of the wall and
ao ��loser than 3/4" clear from the inside face of the wall.
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****F:N.4 A11 footings minimum 2 #4 continuous.
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Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
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RULES AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING ALL BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
CITY OF RENTON WHICH ARE THREE LEVELS OR MORE IN HEIGHT
Buildings three (3) levels or more in height, constructed so as to have interior
or comm exterior balcony corridors shall have installed standpipes as specified
by the Fire Chief.
Exception: All occupancies classified under the U.B.C. as Group R, Division
3 and Group M.
Standpipe adjustment to fire flow requirements of ten percent (1(7/.) will be
given for installation of standpipes.
Sprinklers and standpipes shall be installed and maintained in accordance with
the standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
Sprinkler adjustment to fire flow requirements of five percent (5%) will be
g; ven if hallways and public areas are sprinklered.
I, the undersigned Fire Chief of the City of Renton, Washington, certify that
thi-s.::. as a true and correct copy of "Rules and Regulations affecting all
,ildings three levels or more within the city."
S ` w d Sealed this _� oda of 1980.
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c ar i.ss er, Fire Chief for t e City oF Renton
Approved and Signed this day of� 1980.
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