Ordinance 25740006.04001
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ORDINANCE NO. 2574
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING -
TON, AMENDING SECTIONS 19.10.000, 19.15.000,
19.15.010, 19.15.020, 19.20.000, 19.25.000,
19.30.000, 19.45.000, 19.55.000 and 19.75.000
OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1985 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE STANDARDS 1985 EDITION AND ONLY
APPENDICES 7, 32, 35, 49, 57 AND 70; THE UNI-
FORM HOUSING CODE, 1985 EDITION; THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, 1985 EDITION; THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALL-
ING ELECTRIC WIRING AND EQUIPMENT, 1984
EDITION, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1985 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1985 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, 1985 EDITION; THE UNIFORM SIGN
CODE, 1985 EDITION; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL,
SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1985 EDITION, THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1985 EDITION AND ESTA-
BLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edmonds has
determined that the enactment of comprehensive, uniform building
regulations will promote the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Edmonds, and
WHEREAS, such building regulations will define minimum
performance standards and requirements for construction and
construction materials, consistent with accepted standards of
engineering, fire and life safety; and
WHEREAS, such building regulations will set out
requirements for minimum performance standards; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive building regulations will elimi-
nate restrictive, obsolete, conflicting and duplicative regula-
tions and requirements which unnecessarily increase construction
costs and/or retard the use of new materials, products, or
methods of construction; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 19.00.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.00.000 Uniform Building Code Adopted.
The Uniform Code, 1985 Edition, Uniform Build-
ing Standards, 1985 Edition, as published by
the International Conference of Building Offi-
cials including Appendices 7, 32, 35, 49, 57
and 70, is hereby adopted as the "Building
Code of the City of Edmonds," subject to the
amendments made herein. The Code shall regu-
late the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, equipment, use, area and mainte-
nance of buildings and structures in the City;
and provide for the issuance of permits and
collection of permit fees.
Section 2. Section 19.10.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.10.000 Housing Code Adopted.
The Uniform Housing Code, 1985 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of
Building Officials including all appendices is
hereby adopted as the "Housing Code for the
City of Edmonds" subject to the amendments
made herein.
Section 3. Section 19.15.010 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.15.010 National Electric Code Adopted.
The National Electric Code, 1985 Edition, as
published by the National Fire Protection
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Association is hereby adopted as the "Electri-
cal Code for the City of Edmonds" subject to
the amendments made herein.
Section 4. Section 19.15.020 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.15.020 State Regulations and Rules
Adopted.
The State of Washington Department of Labor
and Industries, Electrical Inspection Section,
Rules and Regulations for Installing Electric
Wiring and Equipment and Administrative Rules,
1984 Edition, is hereby adopted as part of the
Electrical Code of the City of Edmonds.
Section 5. Section 19.20.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.20.000 Dangerous Building Code Adopted.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1985 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of
Building Officials is hereby adopted as the
"Uniform Code for the Repair, Vacation and
Demolition of Dangerous Buildings for the City
of Edmonds."
sPctinn 6. Section 19.25.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.25.000 Adoption of the Uniform Mechanical
Code.
The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the International Asso-
ciation of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
is hereby adopted as the "Mechanical Code for
the City of Edmonds" subject to the changes
set forth herein.
Section 7. Section 19.30.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.30.000 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition, as
published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and only
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G and H is hereby
adopted as the "Plumbing Code for the City of
Edmonds" subject to the changes set forth
herein.
Section 8. Section 19.45.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.45.000 Adoption of Uniform Sign Code.
The Uniform Sign Code, 1985 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, is hereby adopted as the
"Uniform Sign Code for the City of Edmonds"
subject to the changes set forth herein.
Section 9. Section 19.55.000 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.55.000 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code Adopted.
The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
Code, 1985 Edition, as published by the Inter-
national Conference of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, is hereby adopted subject to the
changes set forth herein. The code shall
require the erection, construction, enlarge-
ment, alteration, repair, moving, removal,
conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment,
use, location and setback requirements, area
and maintenance of swimming pools, spas and
hot tubs and appurtenances within the City;
and provide for the issuance of permits and
the collection of fees, and the violation of
such code.
Section 10. Sections 19.75.000(A) and (B) of the
Edmonds Community Development Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
19.75.000 Adoption of Safety Codes.
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A. Uniform Fire Code Adopted. The Uniform Fire
Code, 1985 Edition, including only appendices
1-B, 1-C, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 4-A, 5-A, 6-A, and
6-C is hereby adopted as the "Uniform Fire
Code of the City of Edmonds," subject to the
changes set forth herein.
B. Life Safety Code Adopted. The "Life Safety
Code", 1985 Edition, as published by the
National Fire Protection Association No. 101
is hereby adopted as the "Life Safety Code of
the City of Edmonds."
Section 11. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140 the City Clerk
shall authenticate and record along with this adopting ordinance
a copy of each uniform code adopted herein. In addition, not
less than one copy of each said code has been and shall remain
on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
Section 12. If any section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or uncon-
stitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invali-
dity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Section 13. The City Clerk is directed to forward by
August 14 to the State Building Code Council a certified copy of
this ordinance and certified copies of the provisions of the
following sections which amend said codes as they may be applied
to single or multi -family residential dwellings:
A. ECDC Chapter 19.00 in its entirety;
B. ECDC 19.10.010;
C. ECDC 19.25.010;
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D. ECDC Chapter 19.30 in its entirety;
E. ECDC Chapter 19.55 in its entirety; and
F. ECDC 19.75.015; 19.75.080; 19.75.110; 19.75.150;
19.75.175 and 19.75.180
Section 14. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect November 25, 1986, said date being more than ninety (90)
days after submittal of these amendments by the City to the
State Building Code Council. This ordinance, being an
administrative action, is not subject to referendum and shall
take effect five (5) days after publication of the attached
summary which is hereby approved.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE QF THE CI ATTORNEY:
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BY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: August 18, 1986
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: August 19, 1986
PUBLISHED: August 25, 1986
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 25, 1986
ORDINANCE NO. 2574
CITY of EDMONDS
Civic Center • Edmonds, Washington 98020 • Telephone (206) 775-2525
August 25, 1986
Lynn Carmichael, Chair
State Building Code Council
Ninth and Columbia Building,
MS/GH-51
Olympia, Washington 98504
RE: Adoption of 1985 Uniform Codes,
Amendments by Prior Adoptions
Dear Ms. Carmichael:
On August 19, 1986, the -Edmonds City Council enacted the various
Uniform Codes in accordance with RCW Chapter 19.27. These Codes
incorporate prior amendments to the different codes already in
effect within the City of Edmonds. The Uniform Codes as amended
were given the effective date of November 25, 1986, to provide
for the required ninety day review by the Council.
Enclosed _for your review is ordinance 2574 adopting the 1985
Editions of the Uniform Building Code with Appendices 7, 2, 35,
49,57 and 70; Uniform Housing Code; The National Electric Code;
Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Uniform
Plumbing Code; Uniform Sign Code; Uniform Swimming Pool and Hot
Tub Code; Uniform Fire Code with Appendices 1-B, 1-C, 2-C, 3-A,
3-C, 4-A, 5-A, 6-A and 6--C; Life Safety Code; and the 1984
Edition of the State Electrical Code. As you will note, no new
amendments were made at the date of adoption.
Also attached for your specific review and approval are the
existing Code Amendments. These certified copies show the
current code language which will amend the newly adopted 1985
Editions of the Uniform Codes (when effective). The changes are
presented along with the information requested by the March 21,
1986, letter from the Council:
1) Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter
19.00. These code amendments are included for your information
and reference. These sections amending generally the
administrative provisions of Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the UBC, and
by Council Position UB-5-85 are not subject to review.
Specifically, these provisions provide:
A. ECDC 19.00.010 amends section 303, UBC;
Lynn Carmichael, State Building Code Council
Adoption of 1985 Uniform Codes/Amendments
August 26, 1986 - Page 2
B. ECDC 19.00.020 amends Chapter 3 to require the
submission of soils and other technical reports and designs
for earth subsidence and landslide hazard areas;
C. ECDC 19.00.040 amends section 303(a), UBC to provide
for record notice of the maximum units permitted by Edmonds
Zoning for multi -family residential structures. The intent
is to prevent hardship to future owners in the event that
the City takes civil or criminal action to abate
"bootlegged" apartments;
D. ECDC 19.00.060 supplements section 204, UBC regarding
the Board of Appeals;
E. ECDC 19.00.070 amends sections 304(b) and 7007 of the
UBC regarding fees; and
F. ECDC 19.00.080 amends section 205 to provide for an
expanded penalty provision.
2) ECDC Chapter 19.00 - the following amendments to the
UBC, 1985 Edition, are arguably substantive provisions which
effect the construction of residential dwellings.
A. ECDC 19.00.030 supplements the provisions of Appendix
70 to require adequate storm drainage to prevent erosion.
and
B. ECDC 19.00.050 amends and supplements UBC section 4409
to set forth additional requirements in the event of
demolition of any building or structure.
3) ECDC 19.10.010 amends the Uniform Housing Code, section
204, to provide for continuing violations in the event of
subsequent enactments.
4) ECDC 19.25.010 amends the Uniform Mechanical Code to
provide for continuing violations in the event of later
enactments.
5) ECDC Chapter 19.30 amends t-he Uniform Plumbing Code, to
wit:
A. ECDC 19.30.010 amends UPC section 20.15 to provide for
appeals to the Board of Appeals;
B. ECDC 19.30.020 amends sections 401(a), 503(a) and
Appendix D1.0(a) of the UPC to permit the use of ABS and PVC
DMV piping in structures where combustible construction is
allowed and for specified applications; and
Lynn Carmichael, State Building Code Council
Adoption of 1985 Uniform Codes/Amendments
August 26, 1986 - Page 3
C. ECDC 19.30.030 generally requires the use of pressure
regulators in residential occupancies and specifically
amends section 1007(c) of the UPC. The topography of
Edmonds, steep bluffs and hillsides, makes effective
pressure regulation essential.
6) ECDC Chapter 19.55 amends the Uniform Swimming Pool and
Hot Tub Code to require in section 19.55.030.that all pools have
a four -foot high fence and self-locking gate. ECDC 19.55.060
supplements the violation and penalty provisions of section 1.11
USPHTC.
wit:
7) The Uniform Fire Code is amended by Chapter 19.75 to
A. ECDC 19.75.015 amends UFC section 10.310 to add a new
subparagraph (D) requiring all buildings of three (3) floors
or more to have a dry standpipe;
B. ECDC 19.75.080 amends UBC sections-106 to vest
modification authority for UFC requirements in the Fire
Marshal and section 204 to provide for appeals;
C. ECDC 19.75.100 gives the Fire Chief and Public Works
Director waiver authority for fire hydrants and water mains
in the subdivision process, generally amending UBC section
106 by implication;
D. ECDC 19.75.010 provides for placement of fire hydrants.
While this section regards performance standards for the
City's development codes, it addresses subjects referenced
by Division II, Article 10 UFC;
E. ECDC 19.75.175(A) requires the installation of smoke
detectors in multi -family residences with three or more
dwelling units, generally supplementing sections 212-10 WAC
and 10.307 UFC. Similarly, ECDC 19.75.180 requires the
installation of alarm systems for multi -family residences
containing twelve or more units or with three or more
stories. These provisions supplement Appendix III-C, UFC,
the Life Safety Code section 101 and Articles 330 and 760 of
the National Electric Code.
As you can see, most of the provisions affect administrative and
not substantive requirements. Most should be exempt under
Council Position Statement UB-6-85's logic. They are submitted
to you for approval in the interest of full disclosure and
review.
If you have any questions, please contact our City Attorney,
Scott Snyder at (206) 448-4000.
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Larry Naughteri
Mayor
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anyone who submits a written , g Y P Y
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City of Edmonds forp copy of 1 Clerk of THE HERALD, a daily newspaper
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APPROVED BY THE... City
Council at their meetrT!g :of d in the City of Everett, County of Snohomish,
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City Clerk .igton; that said newspaper is a newspaper of
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sue... n said County and State; that said newspaper
has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior
Court of Snohomish County and that the notice ........................................
Summary of Ordinance Ito. 2574
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a printed copy of which is hereunto attached, was published in said
newspaper proper and not in supplement form, in the regular and
entire edition of said paper on the following days and times, namely:
August 26, 1986
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and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers
during all Of -fail period.
Principal Clerk
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