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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON AMENDING
TITLE 16 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND THE
INTERNATIONAL CODES TOGETHER WITH FUTURE AMENDMENTS
ADOPTED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, for the purpose of enforcing the regulations of the City of Pasco, to require
compliance with accepted building construction, improvement, modification and safety
standards, procedures and practices it is necessary to amend Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal
Code;
WHEREAS, the State of Washington revised the State Building Code regulations
governing the construction, improvement, modification and safety of buildings;
WHEREAS,revisions and modifications to the State Building Code require that the City
amend Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code to adopt said revised building law and regulation;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
That Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
TITLE 16
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
16.04 Building Code
16.05 Impervious Surfaces
16.06 Utility Service Requirements for Building Permits
16.08 Plumbing Code
16.12 Gas Installation
16.16 Housing Code
16.18 Energy Code
16.19 Ventilation and Indoor Air.Quality Code
16.20 Dangerous Building Code
16.24 House and Building Numbering
16.28 Moving Buildings
16.32 Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code
16.36 Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
16.40 Fire Prevention and Fire Code
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SECTION 2
That Chapter 16.04 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.04.010 Adoption of State Building Code,Uni€emi International Building and
Residential Codes, Certain Appendices and Standards
16.04.011 Building official-Building inspector.
16.04.012 Non-Combustible Materials Required.
16.04.020 Substitution for UBE IBC Section 4-05.112.
16.04.025 Deletion of UUE IBC Subsections.
16.04.035 Amendment ofUBE IBC Section 107.3 108.3.1.
16.04.040 Fee schedule.
16.04.050 Amendment of UBE IBC Section 109.1- 110.1.
16.04.060 Amendment of TTY IBC Section 109.5 110.5.
16.04.070 Addition of UBG IBC Section 109.7 110.6.
16.04.080 Eligibility for permanent City-provided utility services.
16.04.090 Addition of UBE IBC Section 109.8110.7.
16.04.130 Amendment of UBE IBC Section 403.1.
16.04.210 Amendment of UBE IBC Section 41 1805.1.
16.04.240 Amendment of T T G IBC Section S
1� 1209.2.
16.04.280 Deletion €UBG Appendix Seetien Repealed
16.04.295 Under Floor Ventilation.
16.04.310 Violations-Penalties.
16.04.010 ADOPTION OF STATE BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE AND STANDARDS. The City of Pasco hereby adopts the State Building
Code (RCW 19.27) as thereinafter amended by the Washington State Building Code Council
published as chapter 51-30, Washington Administrative Code, and all provisions thereof
applying throughout Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code, and adopts by reference, the 49W
U i fi3 f . Building Volumes T2-and 3 2003 International Building Code and Appendices
H and J thereof, International Buildiny, Code Standards, International Residential Code and
Sys Appendix J thereof as published by the lnte atien '
O ials International Code Council as thereinafter amended, and all buildings hereinafter
erected or constructed, enlarged, repaired, moved, removed, demolished, or converted shall be
done in conformity with the provisions of said Codes, except as expressly provided herein. (Ord.
3133 Sec. 1, 1996; Ord. 2881 Sec. 1, 1992; Ord. 2724 Sec. 1, 1989; Ord. 2602 Sec. 1, 1986; Ord.
2501 Sec. 1, 1984; Ord. 2153 Sec. 1, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
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16.04.011 BUILDING OFFICIAL - BUILDING INSPECTOR. (1) The 'Building
Official," as used in the Unife International Building Code, shall be the City Manager or that
person acting as the chief administrative officer for the City. The Building Official may delegate
by written order all or any portion of the powers of enforcement that he may have as the building
official or as a Building Inspector. He may delegate to another person in writing the power to
subdelegate all or any portion of the power he has delegated to that person. The persons
receiving delegated powers may have or may be given various titles, but any person delegated
the authority to enforce the building code shall also be known as a building inspector.
(2) Whenever any portion of the Pasco Municipal Code uses the terms "Building
Official" or "Building Inspector," they shall have the same meaning as set forth herein and the
same powers of delegation shall apply unless the context thoroughly indicates another meaning.
(3) The power of enforcement shall include the power to arrest, but the Building Official
or his designee shall particularly specify in writing that the power to arrest is included in any
delegation or subdelegation of the power of enforcement. Nothing herein shall limit the
authority Police Officers have to make arrests.
(4) Any person delegated the power to enforce shall be an authorized officer for the
purpose of issuing a complaint in Municipal (police) Court unless specifically directed otherwise
in writing. (Ord. 2269 Sec. 1, 1981).
16.04.012 NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS REQUIRED. Notwithstanding the
provisions of the Uni€eria International Building Code, the following restrictions shall apply in
the City of Pasco.
(a) The use of cedar shakes or shingles or materials with similar flame spread
characteristics for roof construction is prohibited. Class C rated shakes or shingles may be used
for existing roof repairs and additions to structures with existing wood shingle/shake roofs.
(b) All structures within thirty (30) feet of the property line shall have non-combustible
siding/soffit/skirting on the side adjacent to the undeveloped areas in excess of five (5) acres.
Exception: Interior lots of platted parcels and development phases whose streets are accessible
and water system is operational.
(c) Decks of porches thirty-six (36) inches or less in height shall have skirting if within
thirty (30) feet of adjacent undeveloped areas of natural vegetation in excess of five (5) acres.
Skirting shall be sufficiently constructed so as not to allow the accumulation of combustible
material under the deck.
(d) When determined by the Fire Chief, non-combustible siding/soffit material shall be
required on the down-hill side(s) of the structure if within thirty (30) feet of a fifteen percent
(15%) or greater grade. The grade will be determined by the predominant slope on the down-hill
side, with a maximum of three hundred (300) feet. (Ord. 3133 Sec 2, 1996; Ord. 3066, Sec. 1,
1994)
16.04.020 SUBSTITUTION FOR UBE IBC SECTION 4-0-5 112. Section 4-05 112 of the
International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 485 112.
Board of Appeals. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of
construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, there
shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, to be known as the Mid-Columbia Building
Appeals Commission, consisting of seven (7) members who are qualified by experience and
training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals shall be
jointly appointed by the Mayors of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton City,
and the Chairmen of the Boards of County Commissioners of Benton and Franklin Counties.
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The membership of the Board shall consist of a representative of Franklin County, a
representative of Benton County, a civil engineer, an architect, a general contractor, a specialty
contractor and a fire specialist. The term of membership on the Board shall be for a period of
five (5) years. The Building Officials of each appointing agency shall be ex officio members of
the Board and shall serve as Secretary of the Board on a rotating basis. The Board shall adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall tender all decisions
and findings in writing to all the Building Officials and Fire Chiefs with a duplicate copy to the
appellant and may recommend to the City Councils and/or Boards of County Commissioners
such new legislation as is consistent therewith. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 3, 1996; Ord. 2867 Sec. 1, 1992;
Ord. 2237 Sec. 1, 1981; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.025 DELETION OF UBO IBC SUBSECTIONS. Subsections 1-06.2 105.2 (1),
(2), (11) and LU2 of the �;nife International Building Code shall be deleted. (Ord. 3149 Sec
2, 1996; Ord. 3133 Sec. 4, 19960rd. 2881 Sec. 3, 1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 2, 1980).
16.04.035 AMELrDMENT -1074 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 108.3.1 Section
107.3 108.3.1 of the Unifenn International Building Code shall be amended added to and shall
read as follows: Sec. 1x07. 108.3.1 Plan Review Fees. When the valuation of the proposed
construction exceeds one thousand dollars and a plan is required to be submitted by Section
107.3, a plan-review fee shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for checking. EXCEPTION: N'" eceup e no plan r , R-3
occupancies require only a twenty-five dollar($25) plan-review fee.
Plan-review fees for all buildings, other than group R-3 and 4 Occupancies, shall be
sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fees as set fefth in Table No
Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require additional plan-review, an
additional plan-review fee shall be charged at a rate established by the Building Official as der
SeE+ible ale. 1-A,Rem No.—4 not to exceed 65% of the value of the building_permit fee.
(Ord. 3133 Sec 5, 1996; Ord. 2153 Sec. 4, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.040 FEE SCHEDULE. Permit fees shall be determined in accordance with Table
1-A of the Uniform Building Code, with the following exceptions:
(a) The minimum fee shall include any improvement with a value of$1,500 or less.
(b) Fees fer- Group R Division 3 eeetipaneies shall be 78 pefeerA of the fees enumer-
in Table 1 A eemmeneing on the effeetive date of this or-dinanee and 89 peFOenl of the fees
l -1 ,
shall pa-`full fees enufflerffte 7 in Table 1 A; effect i'6 3 ,1999
In addition to the fees enumerated in Table 1-A amended herein, all permits shall include
a State Building Code Council fee of$4.50. (Ord. 3149 Sec. 2, 1996; Ord. 3133 See. 6, 1996;
Ord. 2881 Sec. 2, 1992; Ord. 2724 Sec. 2, 1989; Ord. 2602 Sec. 2, 1986; Ord, 2153 Sec. 5, 1980;
Ord. 1853 Sec. I (part), 1977).
16.04.050 AMENDMENT OF UBG IBC SECTION 109.1- 110.1. Section
110.1 of the Uniform International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
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Sec. x 09.1 110.1 Use or Occupancy. No building or structure in Groups A to R-3
inclusive, shall be used or occupied, and no substantial change in the existing occupancy
classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building
Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 7,
1996; Ord. 2881 Sec. 5, 1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 6, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.060 ^MEND"4 ADDITION OF UBG IBC SECTION 109.5 110.5 Mien
109.5 ef the Unifet:fa Building Code shall be emitaped —And dhe fellowing shall be substituted in its
place A new section Section 110.5 is hereby added to the International Building g ode and shall
hereinafter be codified as Section 16.04.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code as follows:
(e) Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official; provided, that in the case of
R-3 Occupancies, such certificate need not be conspicuously posted but shall be available for
inspection of the Building Official upon request. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 8, 1996; Ord. 2881 Sec. 6,
1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 7, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.070 ADDITION OF UE IBC SECTION 109.7 110.6. A new section, Section
109.7 110.6, is hereby added to the I Ini fer-ra International Building Code and shall hereinafter be
codified as Section 16.04.070 of the Pasco Municipal Code as follows:
Section 109.7 110.6. Effective date upon which Certificates of Occupancy shall be
required for Group R-3 Occupancies. All buildings or structures falling within the R-3
classification as defined in Section 310.1 of the Uai-fafm International Building Code, for which
building permits are issued after the effective date of this ordinance, shall not be used or
occupied until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy as provided in Section
109.1- 110.1 of the Unifer- International Building Code as amended by PMC 16.04.050. All
other Certificates of Occupancy shall be required irrespective of when such building permits
were issued. (Ord. 3133 Sec 9, 1996; Ord. 2881 Sec. 7, 1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 8, 1980; Ord. 1853
Sec. 1, (part), 1977).
16.04.080 ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENT CITY-PROVIDED UTILITY
SERVICES. The Utilities Director is directed to deny any requests for utility services including
electrical service, solid waste removal and water and sewer service on a permanent uses basis
where the applicant fails to demonstrate that the dwelling in question has been issued a
certificate of occupancy by the Building Official; provided, however, that provisional utility
services shall be available as are necessary for the proper construction of the dwelling prior to
the issuance of the occupancy permit, in circumstances where the dwelling is unoccupied. In the
event that provisional service is provided and it becomes apparent that the dwelling is being
occupied, the Utilities Director is authorized to discontinue such service. (Ord. 1853 Sec. 1
(part), 1977).
16.04.090 ADDITION OF UBE IBC SECTION 1-09.8 110.7. Section 109.8 110.7 is
hereby added to the Uni€et:Fa International Building Code and shall hereinafter be codified as
Section 16.04.090 of the Pasco Municipal Code as follows:
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Section 109.8 110.7. Obligation of the Parties. In the event of a violation of Section
16.04.050 and 16.04.070 above provided, it shall be presumed as a matter of law that the person
or persons who obtained the building permit or permits for the construction of the dwelling in
question caused or allowed the occupancy of the dwelling in violation of the above stated
provisions. Further, it shall be a violation of this code for any person or persons to cause or
allow the occupancy of a dwelling within categories R-3 by any third person or persons, where
no Certificate of Occupancy has first been issued. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 10, 1996; Ord. 2881 Sec 8,
1992; Ord. 2153 Sec. 9, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.130 AMENDMENT OF UBG IBC SECTION 403.1. Section 403.1 of the
Unifefm International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 403.1. —Seepe Applicability. These requirements apply to buildings housing
Group B, Division 2 B Occupancies used primarily as offices and to Group psi T R-1
Occupancies.
Such buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than thirty-six feet
above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access shall conform to the requirements of
this Section in addition to other applicable requirements of this Code. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 11, 1996;
Ord. 2153 Sec. 12, 1980; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.210 AMENDMENT OF UBG IBC SECTION 1806.1 1805.1. Section 1806..-1
1805.1of the Uftifefm International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 1-8066.1 1805.1. Footings And Foundations : General. Footings and foundations,
unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be constructed of masonry, concrete, or treated
wood in conformance with Division II. In all cases, footings and foundations shall extend below
the frost line; the minimum frost line depth shall be twenty-four inches. Footings of concrete
and masonry shall be twenty-four inches. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of solid
material; any hollow core masonry unit foundation that exceeds twenty-four inches vertical
height shall have all cores filled to a minimum of six (6)inches above finish grade with mortar or
other material acceptable to the administrative authority. Foundations supporting wood shall
extend at least 6 inches above the adjacent finish grade. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 12, 1996; Ord. 2724
Sec. 4, 1989; Ord. 2602 Sec. 8, 1986; Ord. 2501 Sec. 8, 1984; Ord. 2153 Sec. 22, 1980; Ord.
1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.240 AMENDMENT OF UBG IBC SECTION 1505.1 1209.2 Section 1505.1
1209.2 of the Uri€4m International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section
G� 1209.2 Atties Attic Spaces: Access. An attic access opening shall be provided in the
ceiling of the top floor of buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction. The opening
shall be located in a corridor, hallway, or garage of an R-3 occupancy and in the corridor or
hallway of any other occupancy. The opening shall be not less than 22 inches by 30 inches.
Thirty (30) inch minimum clear head room shall be provided above the access opening. Attics
with a maximum vertical clear height of less than 30 inches need not be provided with access
openings. (Ord. 3133 Sec. 13, 1996; Ord. 2501 Sec. 11, 1984; Ord. 2153 Sec. 24, 1980; Ord.
1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.04.280 DELETION OF UBAPPENDIX S E C T I O N 111. See e., i 1 1 of +r,
b Repealed
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16.04.295 AMENDMENT OF UBG IBC SECTION 2306.7 1203.3 UNDER FLOOR
VENTILATION. Section 2306.7 1203.3 of the Uniff-brim-I International Building Code shall be
amended to include the following language:
Any foundation vent required to be placed in any building or other structure by any
provision of this Chapter shall be placed at least six inches above the adjacent finished grade.
(Ord. 3133 Sec. 14, 1996; Ord. 2546 Sec. 1, 1985).
16.04.310 VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Every person found in violation of
any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
Each firm or corporation found in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by
a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. For any violation of a continuing nature, each day's
violation shall be considered a separate offense and shall subject the offender to the above
penalties for each offense. (Ord. 3190 Sec. 3, 1996; Ord. 1853 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
SECTION 3
That Chapter 16.05 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.05
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES
Sections:
16.05.010 Purpose.
16.05.020 Impervious surfaces defined.
16.05.030 Permit required.
16.06.040 Exemptions.
16.05.050 Drainage requirements.
16.05.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Pasco by regulating the surface drainage of
private properties within the City through the use of a permit system. (Ord. 2465 Sec. 1 (part),
1983).
16.05.020 IMPERVIOUS SURFACES DEFINED. For the purpose of this chapter,
"impervious surfaces" shall mean any asphalt concrete, cement concrete, or other substance
rolled, h-vjed laid, poured, or otherwise installed to create a layer of material upon the ground
which does not absorb water or through which water cannot drain into the underlying ground.
(Ord. 2465 Sec. 1 (part), 1983).
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16.05.030 PERMIT REQUIRED, It is unlawful for any person to install any impervious
surface improvement upon private property within the City of Pasco without first obtaining a
building permit authorizing such improvement from the Building Inspector, except as provided
in Section 16.05.040 or as may be otherwise provided for within the Pasco Municipal Code.
Application for such permits shall be made on forms supplied by the Community Development
Department, shall include a site sketch depicting proposed direction of surface drainage and
location of components or methods to be used to drain the impervious surface. (Ord. 2465 Sec. 1
(part), 1983).
16.05.040 EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to impervious
surfaces in either of the following instances:
(1) To be installed in conjunction with a new or existing single-family residence.
(2) The combined total of surface area, existing and proposed, will cover less than one
thousand square feet. (Ord. 2465 Sec. 1 (part), 1983).
16.05.050 DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS. An impervious surface improvement shall
be designed to drain, confine and/or impound storm water or site-generated water within the
private property upon which the improvement is to be located. The Building-hspeete City
Engineer shall determine the adequacy of all plans and methods for the drainage or proposed
impervious surface improvements. (Ord. 2465 Sec. 1 (part), 1983).
CHAPTER 16.06
UTILITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR
BUILDING PERMITS
Sections:
16.06.010 Availability of water and sewer service required.
16.06.020 Exceptions.
16.06.030 Waiver-Authorized.
16.06.040 Waiver-Criteria.
16.06.010 AVAILABILITY OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE REQUIRED. The
availability of City water and sewer service to the lot(s), parcel(s) or tract(s) of land sought to be
improved by construction of a structure for human habitation, or industrial or commercial use,
shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of a building permit. No building permit shall be issued
without compliance with this section except as stated in this chapter.
"Availability of City water and sewer service" means the physical connection to
transmission lines of such service, after paying for all applicable connection fees including the
installation of a water meter and having the water meter installed and activated or in the case of
sewer service only the physical presence of such service within a street, or other easement of the
City of Pasco adjoining the lot(s), parcel(s) or tract(s) of land to be improved. (Ord. 2412 Sec. 1,
1982; Ord. 2303 Sec. 1, 1981).
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16.06.020 EXCEPTIONS. The following listed areas of the City of Pasco may be served
by on-site sewage disposal meeting the requirements of the Benton-Franklin Health Department.
Availability of City sewer service shall not be a prerequisite to a building permit in these listed
areas: (1) FCID industrial park subdivision with I-1 or I-2 zoning; (2) The Southeast Pasco
Annexation Area described in Ordinance No. 2042 with I-1 or I-2 zoning. (Ord. 2303 Sec. 2,
1981).
16.06.030 WAIVER - AUTHORIZED. The prerequisite requirements for a building
permit stated in Section 16.06.010 may be waived by approval of the City Council by majority
vote at any regular meeting, upon such forms as they shall deem necessary to enable them to
make specific findings of fact as to why a waiver should be granted. All such waivers must be
applied for in writing on a form or forms to be supplied by the City of Pasco and all denials of
such waiver shall also be in writing and state specific findings upon which the denial is based.
The grant of a waiver may be reasonably conditioned and any such conditions shall be in writing,
signed by the owner of the land, recorded and run with the land. Such conditions may include
but shall not be limited to the following:
(1) A specific period of exception;
(2) Required participation in fixture public sewer and/or water service extension by L.I.D.
or other means;
(3) The signing by the owner of the property of a hold harmless and/or indemnity
agreement in favor of the City of Pasco. (Ord. 2303 Sec. 3, 1981).
16.06.040 WAIVER - CRITERIA. Any determination to grant, deny, or grant with
conditions an application for a waiver described in Section 16.06.030 shall be based upon the
following criteria:
(1) Special circumstances applicable to the property in question or to the intended use
that do not generally apply to other properties or classes of use in the same vicinity or zoning
classification;
(2) A waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right or use possessed by other property in the same vicinity and in zoning classification which
because of special circumstances is denied to the property in question.
(3) The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property improvements in such vicinity and zoning classification in which the subject
property is located; (4) The granting of a waiver will not conflict with the general intent of this
chapter. (Ord. 2303 Sec. 4, 1981).
SECTION 4
That Chapter 16.08 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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CHAPTER 16.08
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
16.08.010 Uniform Plumbing Code, Adopted.
16.08.020 Permit fees.
16.08.030 Board of appeals.
16.08.080 Plumbing fixtures required.
16.08.090 Fuel gas piping.
16.08.100 Violation- Penalties.
16.08.010 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, ADOPTED. The Uniform Plumbing Code,
49W 2003 Edition, and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as thereinafter amended by the Washington
State Building Code Council and published as Chapters 51-26 and 51-27, Washington State
Administrative Code is adopted as the plumbing code of the City except as hereinafter amended,
and provided that Chapter 7, Part Il and Chapter 12 regarding Building Sewers and Fuel Gas
Piping of the Uniform Plumbing Code are not adopted. (Ord. 2883 Sec. 1, 1992; Ord. 2727 Sec.
1, 1989; Ord. 2605 Sec 1, 1986; Ord. 2503,Sec. 1, 1984; Ord. 2154 Sec. 1 1980; Ord. 1854 Sec.
1 (part), 1977.)
16.08.020 PERMIT FEES. The schedule of fees contained in Table 1-1 in Chapter 1 of
the Uniform Plumbing Code is repealed and the fee schedule as set forth in Section 16.04.040 of
the Pasco Municipal Code is adopted in its place. (Ord. 2503 Sec. 2, 1984; Ord. 2154 Sec. 2,
1980; Ord. 1854 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.08.030 BOARD OF APPEALS. Section 20.14 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is
repealed and the Board of Appeals as set forth in Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code
is adopted in its place. (Ord. 2503 Sec. 3, 1984; Ord. 2154 Sec. 3, 1980; Ord. 1854 Sec. 1 (part),
1977.)
16.08.080 PLUMBING FIXTURES REQUIRED. Each building shall be provided with
sanitary facilities as prescribed by the adopted Unifefffl International Building Code and
Uniform Plumbing Code. Every basement shall be provided with at least one floor drain and
backflow preventer. The floor drain is to be located in either the utility room, bathroom or
furnace room. (Ord. 2503 Sec. 4, 1984; Ord. 2154 Sec. 8, 1980; Ord. 1854 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.08.090 FUEL GAS PIPING. Chapter 12 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is repealed
in its entirety. (Ord. 2503 Sec. 5, 1984; Ord. 2154 Sec. 9, 1980; Ord. 1854 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
16.08.100 VIOLATION - PENALTIES. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Every person found in violation of
any provision shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Each firm or
corporation found in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not
more than five hundred dollars. For any violation of a continuing nature, each day's violation
shall be considered a separate offense and shall subject the offender to the above penalties for
each offense. (Ord. 3190 Sec. 4, 1996; Ord. 1854 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.)
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SECTION 5
That Chapter 16.12 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.12
GAS INSTALLATIONS
Sections:
16.12.010 Title.
16.12.020 Purpose.
16.12.030 Scope.
16.12.040 Definitions.
16.12.060 Board of Appeals - Members -Duties.
16.12.070 Gas Appliance and Equipment Installation
16.12.080 License fees. Repealed.
16.12.090 Exceptions to license requirement. Repealed
16.12.110 License not transferable. Repealed
16.12.120 Display of license. Repealed
16.12.130 Revocation or suspension of license. Repealed
16.12.140 Responsibility of licensee. Repealed
16.12.150 Enforcement and entry for inspection.
16.12.160 Gas appliance installation -Permit required Inspection fees.
16.12.170 Records.
16.12.180 Devices for reducing.gas consumption.
16.12.190 Unlawful restoration of gas and by passing of meter.
16.12.200 Gas distribution and transmission system installation Permit required.
16.12.210 Required plans and specifications for gas distribution system.
16.12.220 Issuance of gas distribution system permit.
16.12.230 Permit and inspection fees for work on gas transmission and/or
distribution system.
16.12.240 Bond and insurance required for gas distribution system.
16.12.250 Location of pipes.
16.12.260 Restoration of surface by city.
16.12.270 Inspection and fee therefor.
16.12.280 Interference with utilities and improvements.
16.12.290 Preservation of monuments.
16.12.300 Testing of piping on new construction - Fees.
16.12.310 Testing of prior constructed distribution or
transmission system.
16.12.320 Allowable pressures for prior constructed system.
16.12.330 Cathodic treated pipe.
16.12.340 Compressor stations.
16.12.350 Adoption of standards by reference.
16.12.360 Conflicting provisions.
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16.12.010 TITLE. This chapter shall be known as the "gas ordinance" of the City and
may be cited as such. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 1, 1971).
16.12.020 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards,
provisions, and requirements for the safe installation of gas pipes and gas appliances on
consumer's property, and to regulate the sale, maintenance, and repair of such appliances, and to
provide minimum standards, requirements, and rules and regulations governing the installation,
construction, operation, maintenance, and safety for existing and newly constructed gas
transmission and/or distribution systems within the City. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 2, 1971).
16.12.030 SCOPE. All gas appliances or gas pipes hereafter sold, installed, maintained,
or repaired within the City limits shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform 2003
International Mechanical Code as adopted by the City. All gas transmission and/or distribution
systems hereafter constructed, installed, operated, and maintained within the City shall conform
to the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 3, 1971).
16.12.040 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions are provided for the sole purpose
of proper interpretation and administration of this chapter:
(1) "Approved" means accepted by reason of the satisfactory results of thorough
investigations and tests conducted by the inspector, or by the reason of accepted principles, or
tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations.
(2) "Certificate of approval" means a document issued and attached to the material,
piping or appliance inspected, completely filled out, together with date, address of the premises
or consumer and signed by the inspector.
(3) "Construction" or "construct" means constructing, laying, maintaining, testing,
operating, extending, renewing, removing, replacing, repairing and using a gas distribution
system.
(4) "Consumer" means any person, persons, customer, firm, association, municipal
corporation and/or corporation that uses gas, including residential, commercial and industrial
users.
(5) "Distribution system," "system" and/or "lines" used either in the singular or plural
mean and include the gas pipes, pipe lines, mains, laterals, conduits, feeders, regulators, meters,
fixtures, connections, and all attachments, appurtenances, and appertaining to the distribution
and use of gas.
(6) "Gas" means natural, artificial and/or mixed gas.
(7) "Gas appliance" means any appliance or device used for burning gas.
(8) "Gas company" means any person, firm or corporation holding and exercising a
franchise or permit to distribute gas within the city limits.
(9) "Gas company service line" means the gas piping leading from the gas main to the
property line, or to the point of delivery.
(10) "Gas fitter" means any person who does any gas fitting work, installs, repairs, or
remodels any piping or appliance which would be subject to supervision and inspection under the
provisions of this chapter.
(11) "Inspector" means the administrative authority so designated by this chapter or his
duly authorized representative.
(12) "Maintenance," "maintaining" and/or "maintained" mean and include the relaying,
repairing, replacing, examining, testing, inspecting, removing, digging, excavating and restoring
operations incidental thereto.
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(13) "Person" means any person, firm, association or corporation.
(14) "Point of delivery" means the junction of the utility's meter with the consumer's
piping.
(15) "Premises" means the property, including structures, of the consumer.
(16) "Public properties" means and includes streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, roads,
highways, avenues, thoroughfares, parkways, bridges, viaducts, public grounds, public
improvements and other public places within any present and/or future city limits.
(17) "Roadway" means the paved improved or proper driving portion of a public right-
of-way designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
(18) "Transmission system" means a pipe line installed for the purpose of transmitting
gas from a source or sources of supply to one or more distribution centers or to one or more large
volume customers.
(19) "Unit" means the construction of not over one mile of distribution or transmission
system or as determined by the city engineer by excavation or public properties. (Ord. 1503 Sec.
4, 1971).
16.12.060 BOARD OF APPEALS. - MEMBERS - DUTIES. Any decision reached by
the Building Inspector may be appealed to the Building Appeals Commission as appointed by the
City Council, under rules and regulations set out by that Board. (Ord. 1568 Sec. 1, 1973; Ord.
1503 Sec. 6, 1971).
16.12.070 GAS APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. No person shall
install, extend, alter or repair any gas appliance, vent, flue or piping pertaining to, or in
connection with, gas service on a consumer's premises within the City limits unless such person
is currently licensed and bonded by the .State of Washington as a plumbing or mechanical
contractor. Provided, that nothing herein shall prohibit any person from personally installing gas
pipes, gas appliances, or making alterations and repairs on gas pipes and gas appliances, or from
doing any other work permitted by this chapter on his own premises, under the following terms
and conditions:
(1) He shall apply for and secure a permit;
(2) Pay the required permit fee pursuant to the fee schedule as set forth in Section
16.04.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code. ;
(3) Personally do the work in the manner required by this chapter, subject to the
inspection and approval of the inspector.
Provided, however, that a home owner who is not a licensed gas installer may obtain a
permit for only the residence which he occupies. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 7, 1971).
16.12.080 LICENSE FEES. Repealed. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 8, 1971).
16.12.090 EXCEPTIONS TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT. Repealed. (Ord. 1503 Sec.
9, 1971).
16.12.110 LICENSE NOT TRANSFERABLE. Repealed. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 11, 1971).
16.12.120 DISPLAY OF LICENSE. Repealed. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 12, 1971).
16.12.130 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. Repealed. (Ord. 1503
Sec. 13, 1971).
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16.12.140 RESPONSIBILITY OF LICENSEE Repealed. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 14, 1971).
16.12.150 ENFORCEMENT AND ENTRY FOR INSPECTION. The inspector is
authorized and directed to cause inspections to be made of all consumer gas installations and gas
transmission and distribution systems within the city and to enforce all of the provisions of this
chapter. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the inspector may enter any consumer's
building or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspection or preventing
violations of this chapter. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 15, 1971).
16.12.160 GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION - PERMIT REQUIRED—INSPECTION
FEES. No person shall install any gas appliance to house piping in any building or structure
without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the City. Persons failing to obtain a permit
before starting work on the installation, alteration, or repairs of any gas equipment except as
otherwise provided shall be required to pay double the fee herein specified when such permit is
finally secured. The payment of such double fee, however, shall in no way relieve the person of
the penalties otherwise provided for the violation of this chapter.
Piping inspection fee, four dollars.
Appliance inspection fee, permit fee shall be based on the value of improvement, using
permit fee schedule as stated in SeEtien 107, Uniform Biail ing Cede, Velume-4 Section
16.04.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code.
Re-inspection order shall be obtained from the city inspector's office, and the inspection
fee shall be the same as above.
A new permit for piping inspection shall be required for a consumer's premises which
already has been piped for gas, but in which no gas has been used for a period of twelve
consecutive months or more.
When a permit is issued to connect an appliance to an existing stub or outlet, no
additional fee will be charged for piping inspection. Where new piping is required to supply the
appliance,the above fees for piping inspection will be collected. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 16, 1971).
16.12.170 RECORDS. The inspector shall keep a record of all gas installations
inspected. He shall also keep a record of all licenses and permits issued under this chapter.
(Ord. 1503 Sec. 17, 1971).
16.12.180 DEVICES FOR REDUCING GAS CONSUMPTION. No person shall,
without the approval of the inspector, display, sell, barter, replace, offer for sale, lease, deal in,
supply, rent, donate, connect, install, or use within the City limits any device purporting to
reduce gas consumption when such device is intended as an adjunct, or addition to, a gas
appliance, or to be suspended above, or wholly or partially to enclose, any burner of a gas
appliance in such manner as to reduce the effectiveness of ignition of the gas issuing from the
burner or impair combustion of the burner. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 18, 1971).
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16.12.190 UNLAWFUL RESTORATION OF GAS AND BYPASSING OF METER. It
is unlawful for any person, by any means, to restore the flow of gas through pipes which have
been shut off either by the gas company or the inspector, or to cause gas supplied by the gas
company to bypass the meter by which the amount of gas supplied by the gas company is
measured, and such acts shall be prosecuted according to the terms contained in this chapter.
(Ord 1503 Sec. 19, 1971).
16.12.200 GAS DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION
- PERMIT REQUIRED. It is unlawful for any person to dig up, break, excavate, tunnel,
undermine, cut, or in any way obstruct or disturb any public properties in the City or to fill in,
place, leave, or deposit in, or upon, any public properties any earth, refuse, gravel, rock, or other
material or thing tending to obstruct, disturb, or interfere with the free use of the same for the
installation and/or maintenance of a gas distribution or transmission system or for the purpose of
making a utility connection with any premises, without first having obtained a permit, or without
complying with the provisions of this chapter, other applicable chapters, and rules and
regulations of the City Engineer, nor shall any person conduct such work in a manner at variance
with the terms of any such permit; provided, however,that in case of an emergency arising out of
office hours, when an immediate excavation may be necessary for the protection of public or
private property, the same shall be reported to the Police Department, and the necessary
excavation may be made upon the express condition that an application be made, in the manner
herein provided, on or before noon of the next following business day; and provided, further, that
a separate permit shall be required for each unit. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 20, 1971).
16.12.210 REQUIRED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM. The gas company shall file in quintuplet, on forms supplied by the City Engineer
(one copy of permit form with approval endorsed thereon is to be returned to the gas company),
with the City detailed plans, plat or plats, detailed specifications (other than those set forth in the
rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission), and profiles of such size and as such
scale as prescribed by the City, of gas pipes or mains and fixtures to be laid or installed
underneath public properties which shall show the centerline of the street or alley and in relation
thereto, the position, location, and depth of the distribution system, the pipes or mains intended
to be laid, the size of pipes or mains, the location of the manholes leading to the pipes or mains
and the depth of the pipes or mains from the surface, and such other information as he may
require. The gas company, its successors and assign, shall amend the plans, plat or plats,
specifications, and profiles as directed by the City before the City issues the permit and before
the gas company commences construction or the laying of the pipes or mains. The gas company
shall advise the City Engineer in writing of the plan of the excavation, obstruction, or other thing
desired to be done or constructed, the size thereof, the purpose therefor, the public properties to
be excavated and/or obstructed, together with a full description of the nature of such work and
the name of the person, firm, or corporation, doing the actual excavating work and the name of
the person, firm, or corporation for whom or which the work is being done. Whenever additional
improvements or extensions are made, additional plans, plat or plats, specifications, and profiles
shall be filed with the City in the same manner as required above. The applications shall contain
an agreement that the applicant will comply with all ordinances and laws relating to the work to
be done, and that no openings shall be made until necessary fittings and material are available
and on hand to complete the work.
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Each application for a permit shall state the length of time it is estimated will elapse from
the commencement of the work until the restoration of the surface of the ground, or until the
refill is made ready for the pavement to be put on by the gas limitation unless permission for an
extension of time is granted by the City Engineer. If an extension of time is needed to complete
the work beyond the time originally prescribed, a new application for a permit must be filed, and
when the application therefor is signed by the City Engineer, it shall constitute the permit,
provided the bond and insurance is extended for the period of the extension granted. (Ord. 1503
Sec. 21, 1971).
16.12.220 ISSUANCE OF GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PERMIT. If, after
examining such application and map, plans, specifications and plat or plats, the city engineer
approves the same and the bond and workmen's compensation insurance certificate, provided for
hereinafter, are filed, he may issue a permit for work on a gas transmission and/or distribution
system. Such permit shall specify the name and location of the public properties in front of,
through, under, or near which such acts are to be performed or done, together with a description
of the proposed work or acts to be done under such permit and the length of time allowed for the
completion thereof. The permit shall require the repairing and restoring to as good or better
condition and in compliance with the conditions and specifications of this chapter, whatever
portion of the public properties and/or private properties which may be obstructed, disturbed, or
affected in any way within a specified time. The acts and work authorized and/or required under
such permit shall at all times be under the supervision and control of the City Engineer or
persons acting under his direction, but at the expense of the person procuring such permit.
The City Engineer may, in his discretion, defer the granting of the permit hereinabove
provided for, until such time as he deems proper in all cases in which the public properties where
the work desired to be done is occupied or about to be occupied in any work by the City, or by
some other person having a right to sue the same in such manner as to render it seriously
inconvenient to the public to permit any further obstruction thereof at such time. He may, in
granting such permit, so regulate the manner of doing such work as shall cause least
inconvenience to the public in the use of such public properties, and in all cases any work of the
City or its contractors or employees shall have precedence over all work of every kind. (Ord.
1503 Sec. 22, 1971).
16.12.230 PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR WORK ON GAS
TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Therefor such a permit shall be five
dollars for excavations which do not exceed one hundred feet in length or tunnels not exceeding
one hundred feet in length; and one dollar for each additional one hundred feet in length. The
City Engineer shall make inspections to make certain that the provisions of this chapter are
complied with and the expenses of the same shall be paid by the gas company upon a bill
therefor being submitted by the City Engineer before the gas company is released from its bond.
(Ord. 1503 Sec. 23, 1971).
16.12.240 BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM. Before a permit as herein provided shall be issued, the applicant shall execute and
deliver to the City and file with the City Engineer a bond in the sum of six thousand dollars, or
such additional amount as the City Engineer deems to be necessary for each bond, for each
complete working unit ("spread") under construction, in a form to be approved by the City
Attorney, and with a surety (or sureties) approved, conditioned that the gas company will comply
with all of the provisions of this chapter, and that the applicant will keep and save harmless the
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City from any and all claims, liabilities, judgments, costs, casualty, accident or damages, and
expenses arising from any negligence of such gas company on account of any act which he may
do or suffer to be done or omission of the gas company in the performance of the work under the
permit, or which may be done by any of his agents, servants or employees, or which may arise
from any negligence of himself, his agents, servants, contractors or employees, or any of them, in
obstruction or in any way disturbing any private or public properties, or by reason of the
violating of any of the provisions of this chapter. The City Engineer shall determine the number
of units ("spread") and number of bonds needed at any one time. The gas company shall also
indemnify and save harmless the city from all suits and actions of every description brought
against the City for, or on account of, any injuries or damages received or sustained by any
person by reason of failure to erect and maintain the required guards, barricades, or signals.
Provided, that in case the act or acts permitted under such permit necessitate for any purpose the
cutting into, or under any public properties in the city, the bond shall be conditioned that the
person, firm or corporation applying for, and acting under the permit shall replace the portion
thereof affected thereby, and shall restore the same at its expense to as good or better condition
within the time specified by the city engineer, and further conditioned that the gas company will
maintain such public properties so restored for a period of one year from, and after, such
restoration. Settlement within the one year period mentioned in this section shall be considered
conclusive evidence of defective back-filling by the gas company Acceptance of the work, and
the release of the same, shall not prevent the City from making claim against the gas company
for any uncompleted or defective work if the same is discovered within two years from the date
of such release. The fact that an inspector was present during the progress of any construction
shall not relieve the gas company from responsibility for defects discovered after the completion
of the work. The liability of the surety upon the bond required to be given to the city shall be
limited to the amount specified in the bond, and recovery under such bond shall be prorated
when claims exceed the liability of the bond. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 24, 1971).
16.12.250 LOCATION OF PIPES. All pipes shall be laid in alleys or easements
wherever possible or at locations by direction of the City Engineer. Gas pipes shall have a lateral
clearance of two feet from other utilities, except that in case of sewer pipes, gas pipes shall have
a minimum lateral clearance of three feet from them, and all pipes except service pipes shall be
laid five feet from the curb line; provided, that, under exceptional circumstances, the City
Engineer, with the written consent of the utility involved, may authorize less clearance. Pipes
shall have a vertical clearance of twelve inches when crossing another pipe. Pipes shall be laid
with a cover of not less than thirty inches and thirty inches below all irrigation and drainage
ditches or flumes, except that, under exceptional circumstances, the City Engineer may authorize
less coverage. Where a trench is in rock, the depth may be twenty-four inches if the pipe is
properly cushioned by refilling the trench with sand or non-corrosive soil. In the event
interference with other subsurface structures makes it impractical to maintain the above depths
and clearances, the City Engineer, with the written consent of the utility involved, may permit
gas pipe lines and mains to be constructed so as to avoid such subsurface structures. (Ord. 1503
Sec. 25, 1971).
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16.12.260 RESTORATION OF SURFACE BY CITY. If the gas company shall have
failed to restore the surface of the public properties to their original and proper condition upon
the expiration of the time fixed by such permit or upon the completion of the work allowed to be
done under such permit, the City Engineer shall, if he deems it advisable, have the right to do all
work and things necessary to do so. The gas company shall be liable for the expense thereof
upon the bond filed at the time of granting the permit, and the city shall have a cause of action
for all fees, expenses, and amounts paid out upon such work; provided, that in any case, it shall
be the duty of the gas company to guarantee and maintain the area disturbed for one year after
returning it to its original condition. Provided, further, that, if, in the judgment of the City
Engineer, it is not expedient to relay the pavement over any cut or excavation made in any public
properties upon the completion of the work allowed under such permit, by reason of the
looseness of the earth or weather conditions, he may direct the gas company to lay a temporary
pavement of wood or other suitable material designated by him over such cut or excavation, to
remain until such time as the repair of the original pavement may be properly made, and in case
of the failure of the gas company to commence in good faith the relaying of such temporary
pavement within five days after the date of such notice, the City Engineer may lay such
temporary pavement himself and collect the cost thereof from the party having such permit in the
manner hereinbefore provided. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 26, 1971).
16.12.270 INSPECTION AND FEE THEREFOR. If, in the judgment of the City
Engineer, the nature of the work be such as to require inspection on behalf of the City, either
during the progress of the same or after the area affected has been restored to its original
condition, or at both times, he may inspect the work, and the expense therefor shall be paid by
the gas company. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 27, 1971).
16.12.280 INTERFERENCE WITH UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS. The gas
company shall not interfere with any existing utility without the consent of the City Engineer, If
it becomes necessary to move an existing utility, this shall be done by the utility charged with the
operation of the same at the expense of the gas company. Whenever the gas company's existing
utility, occupying space in the street, interferes with the actual construction of any public
improvement, such utility shall be moved by the gas.company; provided, however,that no utility,
either publicly or privately owned, shall be moved to accommodate the gas company unless the
cost of such work be borne by the gas company. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 28, 1971).
16.12.290 PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS. The gas company shall not disturb
any survey monuments or hubs found on the line of the improvements until ordered to do so by
the City Engineer. A penalty of fifty dollars shall be imposed for every monument or hub
disturbed without such orders. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 29, 1971).
16.12.300 TESTING OF PIPING ON NEW CONSTRUCTION FEES. Before any
newly constructed distribution and transmission system is finally accepted for permanent service,
it shall be carefully tested in conformity with the state rules and regulations adopted by this
chapter to assure that it is gas tight. The inspector shall coordinate his tests of the distribution
and transmission system with that of the gas company so as to avoid duplicate tests. The
inspector shall bill the gas company for all expenses incurred in connection with tests or
inspection. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 30,1971).
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16.12.310 TESTING OF PRIOR CONSTRUCTED DISTRIBUTION OR
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. Any distribution or transmission system constructed prior to the
effective date of this chapter shall be given a test for leaks in the manner prescribed in the ASA
Code B 31.1-1955 and State rules and regulations of the Washington Public Service Commission
applicable to gas transmission and/or distribution utilities relating to the up-rating and increasing
of pressure in existing mains. Wherever such ASA Code and rules and regulations relate to up-
rating and increasing pressure in existing mains, it shall also apply equally where natural gas is
introduced into existing mains which have previously carried artificial gas. (Ord. 1503 Sec 31,
1971).
16.12.320 ALLOWABLE PRESSURES FOR PRIOR CONSTRUCTED SYSTEM. No
prior constructed distribution or transmission system shall be operated in excess of the pressure
used therein on the effective date of this chapter without the written permission of the inspector,
who shall require compliance with the ASA Code Section 8, B 31.1-1955. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 32,
1971).
16.12.330 CATHODIC TREATED PIPE. If the gas company desires to install gas pipe
with cathodic protection, it must comply with the following requirements before the City
Engineer may issue a permit therefor:
(1) Furnish the City Engineer with a description of the method and of the place or places
where the cathodic protection is to be installed;
(2) Furnish an executed contract between all of the underground utility systems which
indicates all of such utility systems; that the parties thereto agree that cathodic protection should
be installed and agree upon the plan therefor; that the parties agree upon the method or methods
and the type of equipment to be used, upon the type of tests required to be made by each party to
determine the effect of protective installation upon its property, upon protective facilities, and
when they are to be installed; upon the division of costs; and who shall build, own, operate, and
maintain the proposed common installation. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 33, 1971).
16.12.340 COMPRESSOR STATIONS. Compressor stations shall be constructed to
meet the following performance standards: Noise and vibration shall be eliminated by proper
construction of structures and with sufficient screening and dampening to control nuisance of
noise and vibration. The compressor and pump stations shall not be located closer than twelve
hundred feet to a residential district and shall be so located as to have front yard of two hundred
feet, and side and rear yards of one hundred feet, and shall have a twenty foot wide green belt
around a sight obscuring fence six feet high. Compressor stations shall not be over thirty feet in
height and shall be of sound-proofed masonry material. All machines shall be placed on shock-
absorbing mountings and on a suitable reinforced concrete footing to reduce vibrations. Noise in
decibels as measured at property lines shall not be over sixty decibels and muffled so as not to
become objectionable to a substantial number of people due to intermittence, beat frequency or
high frequency, shrillness, nor exceed street traffic noise during normal day work shift.
Necessary silencers on the air intake openings, sound insulation of the mufflers and other piping,
and sound-proofing of the interior of structures shall be provided. No machine shall be loaded
beyond the capacity as prescribed by the manufacturer. Vibration displacement at the property
line shall not exceed one-thousandth of one inch. No smoke or soot shall be permitted to
emanate from the operation of the station. Noise, vibration, odors or other conditions which
create nuisances shall not be permitted. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 34, 1971),
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16.12.350 ADOPTION OF STANDARDS BY REFERENCE. The following, and as the
same also may hereafter be amended, are adopted by reference and shall be observed:
(1) Appliances:
(a) Uirfe Meoh-anisal Cede, 1994 Edifie~ 2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003
International Fuel Gas Code 2001 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and
20002 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code.
(2) Gas transmission and distribution system:
(a) The American Standard Code for Pressure Piping, Section 8, Gas Transmission and
Distribution Piping Systems (ASA B 31.1-1955).
(b) The State rules and regulations of the Washington Public Service Commission
applicable to gas transmission and/or distribution utilities and safety standards and rules and
regulations of the State Department of Labor and Industries. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 35, 1971).
16.12.360 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. In the event any of the provisions of this
chapter conflict with any other provisions of this chapter, with any other City ordinances or with
the standards embodied in state and federal laws and rules and regulations, the provisions
containing the highest standards shall be observed. (Ord. 1503 Sec. 36, 1971).
SECTION 6
That Chapter 16.16 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.16
HOUSING CODE
Sections:
16.16.010 . International Property Maintenance
Code, Adopted
16.16.020 Board of Appeals.
16.16.030 Amendment of T nif r Ha;us ng Code Seetio,, 1001.2 (15) International
Property Maintenance Code 108.1.3.
16.16.010 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, The Uniform 14ousin International Property Maintenance Code,
49W 2003 Edition, prepared by the International Cenfefenee of Building Offieials Code Council,
as thereinafter amended or revised, and as hereafter amended or revised, is adopted by the city as
its official Housing Code. (Ord. 3134 Sec 1, 1996; Ord. 2882 Sec. 1, 1992; Ord. 2728 Sec. 1,
1989; Ord. 2606 Sec. 1, 1986; Ord. 2156 See. 1, 1980; Ord. 1856 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.16.020 BOARD OF APPEALS. Section 293 111 of the UnifenE 14 wig
International Property Maintenance Code is repealed from the Uaifefffl 14eusing International
Property Maintenance Code and the Board of Appeals as set forth in Section 16.04.020 is
adopted in its place. (Ord. 2156 Sec. 2, 1980; Ord. 1856 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
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16.16.030 AMENDMENT OF Ulm-FOR r E TO
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 1y08.1.3. T aek of a eAuae garb,
an�xbbish,�.46Fage and Fe ••,xmal -fa-e-4-1--ties -as-�e&J , " —•••tfft,ftky Deyel..pme fl+
Direeter, his designee er 1}} t" "eaUh Qffire (Ord. 2728 Sec. 2, 1989). Section 108.1.3 of the
International Property Maintenance Code Building Code shall be amended to read as follows:
or as determined by the Community Development Director, his designee or by the Health
Officer, the dwelling lacks adequate garbage and rubbish, storage and removal facilities (Ord.
2728 Sec. 2, 1989).
SECTION 7
That Chapter 16.18 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.18
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
16.18.010 Washington State Energy Code, Adopted.
16.18.020 Permit Fees,
16.18.030 Board of Appeals.
16.18.040 Penalties - Violations.
16.18.010 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE, ADOPTED. Chapter 51.11 WAC
and RCW Chapter 19.27A, as thereinafter amended or revised, Washington State Energy Code,
as hereafter amended or revised, is adopted by the City as its official Energy Code. (Ord. 2822
Sec. 1, 1991).
16.18.020 PERMIT FEES. Every applicant for a permit to do work regulated by this
code shall pay for each permit, at the time of application, a fee as is set forth in Section 107 of
the 1997 Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Pasco Municipal Code in Section 16.04.010
16.04.040 . (Ord. 3138 Sec. 1, 1996; Ord. 2595 Sec. 1, 1986).
16.18.030 BOARD OF APPEALS. In order to determine the suitability of alternative
materials and methods of construction and/or installation and provide for reasonable
interpretation of the provisions of the Energy Code, the Board of Appeals, created pursuant to
Section 445 112 of the 1997 Uffifefin Building 2003 International Building Code as amended by
Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code, shall hear appeals and make determinations
arising out of or in connection with the decisions of the building official. When it is claimed that
the provisions of this code do not apply or that the true intent or meaning of this code has been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may, within 30 days of the decision, appeal to
the Board of Appeals. (Ord. 3138 Sec. 2, 1996; Ord. 2595 Sec. 1, 1986).
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16.18.040 VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES. Every person, firm or corporation found to be
in violation of any of the provisions of the Pasco Energy Code shall be deemed to have
committed a civil infraction and for each such violation shall be subject to a civil penalty of not
more than $250.00. For any violation of a continuing nature, each day's violation shall be
considered a separate offense and shall subject the offender to the above penalty for each
offense. (Ord. 2595 Sec. 1, 1986).
SECTION 8
That Chapter 16.19 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.19
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CODE
Sections:
16.19.010 Adoption of Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.
16.19.020 Permit Fees.
16.19.030 Board of Appeals.
16.19.040 Violations - Penalties.
16.19.010 ADOPTION OF WASHINGTON STATE VENTILATION AND INDOOR
AIR QUALITY CODE. Chapter 51.13 WAC, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air
Quality Code as hereafter amended or revised, is adopted by the City of Pasco as its official
ventilation and indoor air quality code. (Ord. 2823 Sec. 1 (part), 1991).
16.19.020 PERMIT FEES. Every applicant for a permit to do work regulated by this
code shall pay for each permit, at the time of application, a fee as set forth in Section 107 of the
Uniform Building Code as Adopted by the Pasco Municipal Code in Section 16.04.010. (Ord.
3137 Sec. 1, 1996; Ord. 2823 Sec. 1 (part), 1991).
16.19.030 BOARD OF APPEALS. In order to determine the suitability of alternative
materials and methods of construction and/or installation and provide for reasonable
interpretation of the provisions of the ventilation and indoor air quality code, the Board of
Appeals, created pursuant to Sezetiefi 1-0-5 the 1997 Unit r Building Section 112 of the 2003
International Building Code as amended by Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code,
shall hear appeals and make determinations arising out of or in connection with the decisions of
the Building Official. When it is claimed the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true
intent or meaning of this code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may,
within thirty days of the decision, appeal to the Board of Appeals. (Ord. 3137 Sec. 2, 1996; Ord.
2823 Sec. I (part), 1991).
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16.19.040 VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES. Every person, firm or corporation found to be
in violation of any of the provisions of the Pasco Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code shall
be deemed to have committed a civil infraction and for each such violation shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not more than $250.00. For any violation of a continued nature, each day's
violation shall be considered a separate offense and shall subject the offender to the above
penalty for each offense. (Ord. 2823 Sec. 1 (part), 1991).
CHAPTER 16.20
DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.20.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Adopted,
16.20.020 Board of Appeals.
16.20.030 Amendment of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Section 302(15).
16.20.010 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, ADOPTED. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997
Edition, prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials as thereinafter amended
or revised, and as hereafter amended or revised, is adopted by the City as its official dangerous
building code. (Ord. 3134 Sec. 3, 1996; Ord. 2882 Sec. 2, 1992; Ord. 2729 Sec. 1, 1989; Ord.
2607 Sec. 1, 1986; Ord. 2157 Sec. 1, 1980; Ord. 1857 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.20.020 BOARD OF APPEALS. Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings is repealed from the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings and the Board of Appeals as set forth in Chapter 16.04.020 of the Pasco Municipal
Code is adopted in its place. (Ord. 2157 Sec. 2, 1980; Ord. 1857 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.20.030 AMENDMENT OF UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS SECTION 302(15). Wherever a building or structure, used or
intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation,
decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities,
or otherwise, is determined by the Community Development Director, his designee or by the
Health Officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to
cause sickness or disease. (Ord. 2729 Sec. 2, 1989).
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CHAPTER 16.24
HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERING
Sections.
16.24.010 Uniform system adopted.
16.24.020 Numbering on avenues-Base line.
16.24.030 North and south prefixes on avenues.
16.24.040 Numbering on streets-Base line-Prefixes.
16.24.050 Point to begin numbering west.
16.24.060 Point to begin numbering east.
16.24.070 Numbering east on East and West Lewis Street.
16.24.080 Numbers on lots.
16.24.090 House number-Placing on building.
16.24.100 Numbering required-Official plat.
16.24.010 UNIFORM SYSTEM ADOPTED. There is adopted a uniform system of
numbering all houses, stores and other buildings (except sheds and outhouses) erected or to be
erected within the City limits. (Prior code Sec. 5-10.04).
16.24.020 NUMBERING ON AVENUES - BASE LINE. The initial base line for
numbering buildings on lots fronting upon the avenues shall be East and West Lewis Street.
Each block lying between the streets parallel with East Lewis Street, or running in an easterly or
westerly direction and north or south of East and West Lewis Street shall be in a series of
numbers of 100. (Prior code Sec. 5-10.08).
16.24.030 NORTH AND SOUTH PREFIXES ON AVENUES. For the convenience of
location and address, the numbers south of East and West Lewis Street shall be prefixed South
(S) and the numbers north of East and West Lewis Street shall be prefixed (1). Thus, between
East Lewis Street and East Columbia Street on Oregon Avenue, the numbers or series of
numbers shall be South 100. Between A Street and B Street on Oregon Avenue, the series will
be South 800. Between East Shoshone Street and East Bonneville Street, the series of numbers
shall be North 300. (Prior code Sec. 5-10.12).
16.24.040 NUMBERING ON STREETS - BASE LINE PREFIXES. The initial base
line for numbering buildings on lots fronting upon streets shall be the main line of the Northern
Pacific Railway Company right-of-way. All numbers on buildings east of the base line shall be
prefixed East (E) and all numbers on buildings west of the division line shall be prefixed West
(W). (Prior code Sec. 5-10.16).
16.24.050 POINT TO BEGIN NUMBERING WEST. The initial point to begin
numbering west of the division line shall be at the intersection of Tacoma Avenue, and West
Lewis Street in the Northern Pacific plat of the City and the intersection of "A" Street and the
Northern Pacific Railway Company right-of-way south of the old Northern Pacific right-of-way.
(Prior code Sec. 5-10.20).
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16.24.060 POINT TO BEGIN NUMBERING EAST. The initial point to begin
numbering east of the division line is the intersection of Ainsworth Street with the Northern
Pacific Railway Company's main line right-of-way. Thus, between the Northern Pacific
Railway Company's main line right-of-way and 4th Avenue, the series of numbers will be East
100, and between the Northern Pacific Railway Company right-of-way and Main Street, on East
Lewis Street,the series of numbers will be East 1100. (Prior code Sec. 5-10.24).
16.24.070 NUMBERING EAST ON EAST AND WEST LEWIS STREET. The initial
point to start numbering East of the Northern Pacific Railway Company's right-of-way on East
and West Lewis Street shall be the intersection of Oregon Avenue and East Lewis Street. (Prior
code Sec. 5-10.28).
16.24.080 NUMBERS ON LOTS. Every lot having frontage on any street or avenue of
twenty-five feet or less shall have one number and every lot having frontage of over twenty-five
feet shall have an additional number for each additional twenty-five feet or fraction thereof.
Every lot fronting upon avenues shall be numbered consecutively from north to south and from
south to north from the division line, and odd numbers on the east and the even numbers on the
west side of the avenue. Every lot fronting upon streets shall be numbered consecutively from
east to west and from west to east starting at the division point, the even numbers on the south
and the odd numbers on the north side of the street, the first lot north or west of the street or
division line receiving the final figure 1 or 2, as it shall be on the odd or even side of the street.
Provided that if the house, store or other building faces in a different direction than the frontage
of the lot on which the structure is located, the house, store or other building will be numbered
on the street or avenue it faces under the same footage specifications as set forth above. (Prior
code Sec. 5-10.32).
16.24.090 HOUSE NUMBER- PLACING ON BUILDING. The basis or initial number
as provided in Sections 16.24.020 - 16.24.070, prefixed to the lot number as provided in Section
16.25.080, shall constitute the number of the building on such lot. Such number shall be placed
in some conspicuous place on the front of the building and shall be painted thereon, or on metal
or glass, or metal figures used and fastened thereon, at the option of the owner. The figures
constituting such numbers shall not be less than four inches in height on business houses and not
less than two and one-half inches in height on residences. (Prior code Sec. 5-10.36).
16.24.100 NUMBERING REQUIRED - OFFICIAL PLAT. All houses and buildings
now erected shall be numbered as herein provided and all buildings hereafter erected shall be
numbered before being occupied, and it shall be the duty of the City Building Inspector, upon
application therefor to furnish information as to the correct number to be affixed to any such
building.
The City Building Inspector is authorized and instructed to prepare an official plat of the
City, showing the numbers to be placed upon buildings now erected and which may hereafter be
erected upon the property. The map is hereby referred to and made a part of this chapter. (Prior
code Sec. 5-10.40).
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SECTION 9
That Chapter 16.28 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.28
MOVING BUILDINGS
Sections:
16.28.010 Permit-Required.
16.28.020 Permit-Application.
16.28.030 Fee schedule.
16.28.040 Standards for issuance.
16.28.050 House mover's license.
16.28.060 Liability insurance.
16.28.070 Indemnity bond to be filed.
16.28.080 General contractor.
16.28.090 Designated streets for removal.
16.28.100 Permitee duties.
16.28.110 Enforcement.
16.28.120 Building code compliance.
16.28.130 General provisions.
16.28.140 General deposit.
16.28.150 Return of fees and deposits.
16.28.160 Appeal.
16.28.170 Penalties.
16.28.010 PERMIT - REQUIRED. No building or part of a building shall be moved
over, along or across any street or alley of the City unless the person moving such building or
part of a building shall have previously secured a permit therefor from the Building Inspector,
and unless such person shall have a valid house mover's license and shall have on file an
indemnity bond as provided in Section 16.28.070. Provisions of this chapter shall not apply to
mobile homes, nor shall they apply to modular homes when moved from factory to a permanent
location. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 1, 1976).
16.28.020 PERMIT - APPLICATION. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder
shall file an application for such permit with the Building Inspector.
(a) Form. The application shall be made in writing, upon forms provided by the
Building Inspector, and shall be filed in the office of the Building Inspector.
(b) Contents. The application shall set forth:
(1) A description of the building proposed to be moved, giving street number,
construction materials, dimensions, number of rooms and condition of exterior and interior;
(2) A legal description of the lot from which the building is to be moved, giving
the lot, block and tract number, if located in the City;
(3) A legal description of the lot to which it is proposed such building be moved,
giving lot, block and tract number, if located in the City;
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(4) The portion of the lot to be occupied by the building when moved;
(5) The highways, streets, alleys or lots over, along or across which the building
is proposed to be moved;
(6) Proposed moving date and hours;
(7) Any additional information which the Building Inspector shall find necessary
to facilitate a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.
(c) Accompanying Papers. The following certificates shall accompany the application:
(1) Assessment Certificate. The owner of the building to be moved shall file with
the application sufficient evidence that the building and lot from which it is to be removed are
free of any entanglements and that all City assessments and any other City charges against the
same are paid in full.
(2) Certificate of Ownership or Entitlement. The applicant, if other than the
owner, shall file with the application a written statement or bill of sale signed by the owner, or
other sufficient evidence that he is entitled to move the building. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 2, 1976).
16.28.030 FEE SCHEDULE. The following schedule of fees will be charged for the
relocation of buildings as defined by this chapter:
(1) To relocate a building on the same lot or parcel (without use of
public right-of-way) .......................................... S 25.00;
(2) To move a building from one lot within the city to another lot within the city (use
of public right-of-way)........................................ 100.00:
(3) To move a building into the city limits from
outside the city limits .......................................... 100.00;
(4) To move a building from within the city limits
to a point outside the city limits .......................... 25.00.
(Ord. 1810 Sec. 3, 1976).
16.28.040 STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE. The Building Inspector shall refuse to issue
a permit, if it is found:
(1) That any application requirement of any fee or deposit requirement has not been
complied with;
(2) That the building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the
City;
(3) That the building is in such a.state of deterioration or disrepair or is otherwise so
structurally unsafe that it could not be moved without endangering persons and property in the
City;
(4) That the building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if
the removal location is in the City;
(5) That the applicant's equipment is unsafe and that persons and property would be
endangered by its use;
(6) That zoning or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new
location;
(7) That for any other reason persons or property in the City would be endangered by the
moving of buildings. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 4; 1976).
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16.28.050 HOUSE MOVER'S LICENSE. No person or persons shall undertake to move
any building on the streets of the City without first taking out a house mover's license, issued by
the City Clerk on application therefor, the fee for which shall be fifty dollars per year. Said
license shall not be transferable and shall entitle the holder to engage in the general house
moving business in the City, on filing an indemnity bond as provided in Section 16.28.070 and
upon compliance with the other provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 5, 1976).
16.28.060 LIABILITY INSURANCE. (a) The applicant shall file with the City Clerk a
certificate of insurance or a copy of the insurance policy showing that the applicant has in full
force and effect limits of not less than:
(1) Bodily injury to one person, twenty-five thousand dollars;
(2) Bodily injury to more than one person, one hundred thousand dollars;
(3) Property damage suffered by one person, firm or corporation, including the City,
twenty-five thousand dollars;
(4) Property damage suffered by more than one person, firm or corporation, including
the City, seventy-five thousand dollars;
(b) There shall also accompany the certificate or copy of the insurance policy a covenant
on the part of the insurer that the insurance coverage will not be canceled or lapsed for a period
of thirty days following written notice given by the insurer to the City Clerk. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 6,
1976).
16.28.070 INDEMNITY BOND TO BE FILED. It is unlawfiil for any person, firm or
corporation to undertake to move any building or part thereof on the streets or alleys of the City
unless and until he or it has first filed an indemnity bond with the City Clerk, to be approved by
the City Attorney as to form in the sum of one thousand dollars, indemnifying the City against
any and all damage to the streets, sidewalks, gutters and other property of the City, and against
any and all damages and claims for damages arising, directly or indirectly, as the result of the
alleged carelessness or negligence of any person, firm or corporation moving such building, his
or its agents or employees, and City officers or employees; providing, however, that any
contractor, or any person, firm or corporation having procured a house mover's license as
hereinbefore provided may file a general bond to cover any and all jobs of house moving, over
which he or it has supervision, and indemnifying the City as hereinbefore set forth, which bond
shall be good for the period of the license and not to exceed one year, and in the event such
general bond is on file, such house mover shall not be required to furnish any other or further
bond unless a claim has been filed or suit instituted against the City as the result of the alleged
negligence or carelessness of such house mover, in which event such house mover shall be
required to file an additional indemnifying bond so that at all times the City is protected by an
indemnifying bond in the sum of one thousand dollars over and above the amount of any and all
claims filed or legal actions instituted against the City on account of alleged negligence of such
house mover, his or its agent or employees, and city officers or employees. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 7,
1976).
16.28.080 GENERAL CONTRACTOR. The provisions of Section 16.28.060 of this
chapter shall not be applicable to general contractors as defined by and registered in accordance
with RCW Chapter 18.27. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 8, 1976).
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16.28.090 DESIGNATED STREETS FOR REMOVAL. The Building Inspector shall
procure from the City Engineer a list of designated streets over which the building may be
moved. The Building Inspector shall have the list approved by the Chief of Police. In making
their determinations the City Engineer and the Chief of Police shall act to assure maximum
safety to persons and property in the City and to minimize congestion and traffic hazards on
public streets. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 9, 1976).
16.28.100 PERMITTEE DUTIES. Every permittee under this chapter shall:
(1) Use Designated Streets. Move a building only over streets designated for such use in
the written permit;
(2) Notify of Revised Moving Time. Notify the Building Inspector in writing of a
desired change in moving date and hours as proposed in the application;
(3) Notify of Damage. Notify the Building Inspector in writing of any and all damage
done to property belonging to the City within twenty-four hours after the damage or injury has
occurred;
(4) Display Lights. Cause red light to be displayed during the night on every side of the
building while standing on a street, in such a manner as to warn the public of the obstruction, and
shall at all times erect and maintain barricades across the streets in such manner as to protect the
public from damage or injury by reason of the removal of the building;
(5) Comply with Governing Law. Company with the building code, the fire zone, the
zoning ordinance and all other applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the
City;
(6) Pay Expense of Officer. Pay the expense of a traffic officer if ordered by the
Building Inspector to accompany the movement of the building to protect the public from injury;
(7) Clear Old Premises. Remove all rubbish and materials and fill all excavations to
existing grade at the original building site so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary
condition;
(8) Remove Service Connection. See that the sewer line is plugged with a concrete
stopper and the water shut off. The permittee shall notify the gas and electric service companies
to remove their services. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 10, 1976).
16.28.110 ENFORCEMENT. (a) Enforcing Officers. The Building Inspector shall
enforce and carry out the requirements of this chapter;
(b) Permittee Liable For Expense Above Insurance Coverage. The permittee shall be
liable for any expense, damage or costs in excess of his insurance coverage, and the City
Attorney shall prosecute an action against the permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for
the recovery of such excessive amounts.
(c) Original Premises Left Unsafe. The City shall proceed to do the work necessary to
leave the original premises in a safe and sanitary condition where permittee does not comply
with the requirements of this chapter, and.the cost thereof shall be charged against the general
deposit. (Ord. 1810 See. 11, 1976).
16.28.120 BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE. The owner shall file, at time of
application, sufficient plans indicating the building will comply with all the current building,
mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire codes as adopted by the City. The plans shall contain
at least the following information:
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(1) A detailed plot plan drawn at a scale of one inch equals twenty feet showing the
location of the house on the proposed new site, distance to side yards, off-street parking in
compliance with Title 22 of this code, all other buildings on said site, north direction indicator,
scale, address, and legal property description;
(2) A dimensioned foundation plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch equals one foot
showing locations and size of footings and foundation walls, size and spacing and direction of
floor joists, girders, etc.;
(3) A floor plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch equals one foot showing location of
all partitions, plumbing fixtures, doors, size and location of windows, water heater and heating
unit;
(4) A structural cross-section showing the size and spacing of all trusses, rafters, joists
and other structural members, roof sheathing, subfloor and wall and partition construction. (Ord.
1810 Sec. 12, 1976).
16.28.130 GENERAL PROVISIONS. All buildings to be moved for which a permit has
been issued shall comply with the following general provisions in addition to all other
requirements of this chapter:
(1) All existing buildings, when relocated to a new site, shall be made to comply with
the current building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire codes as adopted by the City, prior
to occupancy;
(2) Upon completion of the moving of the building, the owner shall proceed immediately
to bring the building into compliance with the plans as approved by the Building Official for the
building, all requirements of the zoning ordinance, fire code, building code, mechanical code,
plumbing code and electrical code as adopted by the City, and all such work shall be completed
within ninety days from the issuance date of the building relocation permit. The owner of said
building shall secure all necessary permits for required work prior to commencement of
removing said building from its original site. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 13, 1976).
(3) Prior to the moving of the building across or through any public right-of-way, all
windows and doors shall be secured and all chimneys, antennas or other appurtenances which
protrude from the structure shall be removed, so as to prevent accidental injury or damage to
persons and property in the path of travel.
16.28.140 GENERAL DEPOSIT. (a) An application hereunder shall be accompanied
by a cash deposit or corporate surety performance bond in the sum of five thousand dollars,
conditioned upon the permittee, within ninety days from the date of the issuance of such permit:
(1) Completing the construction, painting and finishing of the exterior of the building;
and
(2) Faithfully complying with all requirements of this chapter, the building code, and the
other ordinances then in effect within the City, including but not limited to permittee completing
such work within ninety days from the date of the issuance of such permit.
(b) In the event the provisions hereof are not complied with within the time specified,the
sum of five thousand dollars shall be forfeited to the City as a penalty for the default, and this
shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for failure to comply with the terms of this
chapter. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 14, 1976).
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16.28.150 RETURN OF FEES AND DEPOSITS. (a) Return Upon Non issuance. Upon
the refusal of the Building Inspector to issue a permit, the Building Inspector shall return to the
applicant all fees, deposits and bonds.
(b) Return Upon Allowance for Expense. After the building has been removed, the
Building Inspector shall prepare a written statement of all expenses incurred in removing and
replacing all property belonging to the City, and all material used in the making of the removal
and replacement together with a statement of all damage caused to or inflicted upon property
belonging to the City; provided, however, that if any wires, poles, lamps or other property are
not located in conformity with governing ordinances, the permittee shall not be liable for the cost
of removing the same. The Building Inspector shall return to the applicant all deposits after
deduction of a sum sufficient to pay for all of the cost and expenses and for all damage done to
property of the City by reason of the removal of the building. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 15, 1976).
16.28.160 APPEAL. Any person aggrieved by the action of the Building Inspector in
refusing to issue a permit under this chapter shall have the right to appeal such action to the
Mid-Columbia Building Appeals Commission by filing a notice of appeal
within ten days of receiving notice of the action from which appeal is taken. The Ind
Commission shall set a date for hearing such appeal and at such hearing, the appellant may
appear and be heard, subject to reasonable rules and regulations provided by the Beams
Commission. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 16, 1976).
16.28.170 PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall be punished by fine in any sum not to exceed five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in
the City jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Every
such person, firm, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any portion of any of the provisions of this
chapter is committed, continued, or permitted. Violations of this chapter by any licensed person,
firm or corporation in the house moving business shall be sufficient ground for revocation of
such license at the discretion of the City Council. (Ord. 1810 Sec. 17, 1976).
SECTION 10
That Chapter 16.32 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.32
MECHANICAL AND FUEL GAS CODE
Sections:
16.32.010 Uni€efTa 2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Fuel
Gas Code, 2001 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and 2002
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, Adopted.
16.32.020 Board of appeals.
16.32.030 Permit fees.
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16.32.010 UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, NFPA 58 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE, AND NFPA
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED. The Unife 2003 International Mechanical
Code 2003 International Fuel Gas Code, 2001 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and
2002 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International nerve-enee of
Code Council and the
�s National Fire Protection Association, as thereafter amended or revised by the
Washington State Building Code Council and published as Chapter 51-22 Washington
Administrative Code, is adopted as the mechanical code of the City, except as hereinafter
amended. (Ord. 3135 Sec. 1, 1996; Ord. 2883 Sec. 2, 1992; Ord. 2725 Sec. 1, 1989; Ord. 2603
Sec. 1, 1986; Ord. 2502 Sec. 1, 1984; Ord. 2155 Sec. 1, 1980; Ord. 1855 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.32.020 BOARD OF APPEALS. Section 449 109 of the Unifel:M International
Mechanical Code is repealed from the JJaifefm International Mechanical Code and the Board of
Appeals as set forth in Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code is adopted in its place.
(Ord. 2155 Sec. 1, 1980; Ord. 1855 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
16.32.030 PERMIT FEES. Section X04 106.5.2 of the TT4;i&qr-m International
Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows: Section X04 106.5.2 - Any person desiring a
permit required by this code, shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee as set
forth in Section 16.04.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code. (Ord. 1855 Sec. 1 (part), 1977).
SECTION 11
That Chapter 16.36 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby added to read
as follows:
CHAPTER 16.36
SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
Chapters:
16.36 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Adopted
CHAPTER 16.36
UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE
Sections:
16.36.010 Adoption.
16.36.020 New section added Fences.
16.36.040 New section added Zoning regulations.
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16.36.010 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE,
ADOPTED. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition, published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the 2003 International
Property Maintenance Code, as hereinafter.amended or revised, is are adopted by the city as its
official swimming pool, spa and hot tub code, by reference therein.
16.36.020 NEW SECTION ADDED - FENCES. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition, is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
"3.16.1 FENCES - All swimming pools shall be enclosed by a non-climbable fence or other
structure, such fence to be not less than five (5) feet in height and provided with a self-closing
gate or gates equipped with a latch or locking device operable only from the pool side of the
fence, or by a locking device operable by a key only on the outside of the fence. Said fence or
structure shall be not closer than three (3) feet from the water's edge on all sides of the pool."
16.36.030 NEW SECTION ADDED - ZONING REGULATIONS. The Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition, is amended by adding a new section to
read as follows: "3.16.2 ZONING REGULATIONS
(a) Any swimming pool located in any zone shall maintain the same front and side yard
setbacks as required by the Zoning Ordinance for the main building.
(b) Public and semi-public pools.may be approved in a Residential Zone only after
obtaining a special permit from the Board of Adjustment."
SECTION 12
That Chapter 16.40 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.40
FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE CODE
Chapters:
16.40 Ulnifefm International Fire Code
CHAPTER 16.40
LWWORM INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Sections:
16.40.010 Unifei:m International Fire Code,Adopted.
16.40.015 Substitution for Section 103.1..4 108.1of the U€G IFC.
16.04.020 Amendment for ° Chapter 2 of the UF-G IFC.
16.04.035 Adoption of State-Deleted Sections of the ICE IFC.
16.04.040 Substitution for Section 993.4.2 508.5.1 of the iFE IFC.
16.04.050 Substitution for Section 1102.9 307.1 of the U-PE IFC.
16.04.055 Amendment for Section 1-�9.9.2.1 308.4 of the UFG IFC.
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16.04.060 Amendment for Section ,r 02.3 401.3.1 of the T -9 IFC.
16.04.080 AniendffletA Addition to Section 3846.2 2208.1.1 of the t -G IFC.
16.04.100 Amendment Addition to Section 77 :7.2 3304.1. of the T T�IFC.
16.04.110 Substitution for Section 7802.1 3305.1 of the UFG IFC.
16.04.120 Substi"en- er Addition to Section 780-2.4.3 3305.1.1 of to the UFF-G IFC.
16.04.125 Possession of Common Fireworks for Wholesale
Distribution Permitted.
16.04.150 Amendment Addition to Section 7902.:1- 3404.1.1 of the U-FG IFC.
16.04.155 Amendment Addition to Section 8204.2 3801.1 of the bw IFC.
16.40.160 Fire Equipment-Use Outside City-Authority to Dispatch
16.40.165 Mutual Aid Agreements
16.04.170 Amendment for Appendix I-A of the UFG IFC.
16.04.180 Violations-Penalties.
16.40.010 ORA4 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ADOPTED. (a) There is
adopted by the City Council of the City, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35.21.289 and RCW
19.27 for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and
property from fire or explosion,that certain code and standards known as the
International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters 1 A, T G, 11 n, TT C, TT r,
_ , T- 11 F, n nn-z
!R n T�� A T�� u V! A, r vT D, V! A, B, C,D,E, F, G
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Standards published by the Westefn Fife ChieA Asseeialien, the !R4ematiefial Conference e
Building O e-ials, and the hiternatieaa4 Fire Gede lastitiate, being in particular the 49W 2003
editions thereof and the whole thereof, as amended by the Washington State Building Code
Council and published as Chapters 51-34 and 51-35 Washington Administrative Code, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, and the same are adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which the ordinance
codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the
corporate limits of the City.
(b) It is the specific intent of the Fire Code of the City as herein adopted, modified and
amended, to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owners and
occupiers of the buildings and premises within the scope, and no provision of nor any term used
in this Fire Code is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City or any of its officers
or employees, for whom the implementation and enforcement of this Fire Code shall be
discretionary and not mandatory.
(c) Nothing contained in this Fire Code is intended to be nor shall be construed to create
or form the basis for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of a building or any
premises to comply with provisions of this Fire Code, or by reason or in consequence of any
inspection, notice, order, certificate, permission or approval authorized or issued or done in
connection with the implementation or enforcement of this Fire Code, or by reason of any action
or inaction on the part of the City, related in any manner to the enforcement of this Fire Code by
its officers, employees or agents.
(d) It is expressly the purpose of this Fire Code to provide for and promote the health,
safety and welfare of the general public, and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by
the provisions of this Fire Code.
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16.40.015 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 1 n� 108.1 OF THE UFQ IFC Section
1 n� 108.1 of the I Tnif�pwm International Fire Code shall be omitted and the fell
wH_Aed in its plaee and the Board of Appeals as set forth in Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco
Municipal Code is substituted in its place.
(a) Section n
1� 108.1 Appeals. Whenever the Fire Chief or Community
Development Director disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or
when it is claimed that the provisions of this code do not apply, or that the true intent of the code
has been misconstrued or wrongfully interpreted, the applicant may, within thirty (30) days of
the decision, appeal that decision to the Beard of Appeals Mid-Columbia Building Appeals
Commission as established under the Building Code.
16.40.020 AMENDMENT FOR ARTICLE CHAPTER 2 OF THE UT-G IFC.
Definitions of the following words and terms in Ai4iele Chapter 2 of the I IAW44;� International
Fire Code are amended in Sections 2-04 202-C, 206 202-E, 2$7 202-F, and 244 202-J to read as
fellows include the following definitions:
(a) Section 294 202-C "Chief' is the Chief Officer of the Pasco Fire Department or the
Chiefs authorized representative and further means the person appointed by the City Manager
(or that person's authorized representative)_to administer and enforce the Unifenn International
Fire Code within the City of Pasco,
(b) Section 206 202-E Electrical Code. Is the National Electrical Code (currently
adopted edition by the State of Washington) and the State of Washington "Rules and Regulations
for Installing Electric Wires and Equipment and Administrative Rules."
(c) Section 207 202-F Fireworks. Means those devices meeting the current definition of
fireworks as found in the "Washington State Fireworks Law," RCW 70.77.
(d) Section 244202-J Jurisdiction. Means the City of Pasco. Jurisdictional area
means that territory included within the Pasco City limits.
16.40.035 ADOPTION OF STATE-DELETED SECTIONS OF THE UFG IFC.
International Fire Code Chapter 5 SeEtie n02 2, 902.2.1, 902.2.2, nm ,
z� 7[TL zrr
902.2.2.2, 9-02.12.3 22.4,.5, 902.2.2.6, and 902.2.3 as they pear published in the 49-94
2003 Uftifeffn International Fire Code shall be adopted.
16.40.040 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 903.4.2 508.5.1 OF THE UFC. Section
903.42 508.5.1 of the Uni€eFm International Fire code shall be omitted and the following shall
be substituted in its place.
(a) Section 90793.4.2 508.5.1 Required Installation. The location, number and type of fire
hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be
provided on the public street or on site of the premises or both as required and approved by the
Chief.
(b) Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the Fire Department apparatus by roads meeting
the requirements of Section 902.2 503.
(c) Seratien 903.4.2.' Installation of Fire Hydrants in Commercial and Industrial Zones
Required. The owner of any building located within one thousand (1,000) feet of a City water
main and within any commercial or industrial use district, established by the Pasco
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which building is not within two hundred (200) feet of an
existing fire hydrant, shall install, at his or her expense, a fire hydrant at a location two (200) feet
or less from said building, together with whatever pipes and connections are necessary to
connect said hydrant to the existing water supply of the City.
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(d) Seefien 903 ^ ') !' Installation of Fire Hydrants Near Schools, Churches, Hospitals,
Assembly Buildings, etc., Required. The owner of any building used for a school, church, rest
home, hospital, residential apartment, or place of public assembly, in whatever use district
located, which building is not within two hundred (200) feet of an existing fire hydrant, shall
install at his or her expense, a fire hydrant at a location two hundred (200) feet or less from such
building, together with whatever pipes and connections are necessary to connect said hydrant to
the existing water supply of the City.
(e) Section 903.4.2.3 Standard Spacing. Unless otherwise required by this section
standard spacing of fire hydrants along public streets within residential areas shall be six hundred
(600) feet and within commercial or industrial areas shall be three hundred (300) feet.
16.40.050 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 110-2.3 307.1 OF THE UFC- IFC. Section
1102.3 307.1 of the Uniform International Fire Code is omitted and the following shall be
substituted in its place:
(a) Section 1102.3 307.1 General Open burning shall be in accordance with RCW 70.94
and WAC Chapter 173.425.
16.40.055 AMENDMENT FOR SECTION 1109.3.2.1 308.4 OF THE UPC IFC. Section
"n�3.i 1 308.4 of the Unifer- International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 1109.3.2.1 308.4 General. The use of torches and other flame producing
devices for sweating pipe joints, thawing pipes, removing paint, or applying roof membranes
shall be in accordance with 1109.3.2 308.4.1.
16.40.060 AMENDMENT FOR SECTION 2
'� 401.3.1 Section 1302.3 401.3.1 of
the Unifenn International Fire Code is amended by the °dditien ^f° r°v, ,,uh-s,,e fien "' to read
as follows:
(a) Section !M2.34 401.3.1. It is unlawful for any person, business or legal entity,
having or conducting a private fire alarm system to transmit three (3) or more false alarms within
a ninety (90) day period. The owner of any residence, business or premises in which said alarm
system exists, shall be responsible for payment of the City of Pasco of its reasonable costs for
labor, equipment, fuel and materials, as determined by the Pasco Fire Chief, for a response by the
Fire Department for the third and each subsequent false alarm in a ninety (90) day period. For
the purposes of this section, the term "False Alarm" means the activation of a fire alarm system
because of accident, malfunction or an inadvertent activation, at a time when no fire exists on the
premises.
16.40.080 FO ADDITION TO SECTION 5204 -2 2208.1 OF THE
UFV IFC. Section 5204.5.2 2208.1.1 establish me Establishment of limits of districts in which
storage of CNG is restricted. T ;m;+s r-6effed to in Se efie 5204 c 2 of the Unit Lgter.,atiel%
FiFe rode ; as f ii, ws
(0 2208.1.1 Storage of CNG is prohibited in x411 all districts except 1-1 (Light
Industrial), 1-2 (Heavy Industrial), AG (Agricultural).
16.40.100 AAifENPN40h4 FO ADDITION TO SECTION 7701.7.2 3304.1 OF THE
UFG IFC. Section 7701.7.2 3304.1 of the Unifemi International Fire Code is amended to read as
follows: Section 77$1-7.2 3304.1.1. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
explosives is to be prohibited. The limits refeffed to in Seeti,n 770 7 2 of the r nifa..,,.. A..e
Code iii which storage-ef exp! hibi-ted,-isc�stablish sllerr! The storage of
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explosives is prohibited in A14 all use districts except I-1 (light industrial) and I-2 (heavy
industrial).
16.40.110 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 7802.13305.1 OF THE UFIG IFC. Section
7802.1 3305.1 of the Unifenn International Fire Code is omitted and the following shall be
substituted in its place:
Section 7802.1 3305.1. Manufacture, Sale and Discharge of Fireworks.
(1) The manufacture of fireworks is prohibited within the City and all districts, except by
special permit, and only in I-1 (light industrial) and I-2 (heavy industrial).
(2) Except as herein provided, it is unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for
sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use, or explode, fire, or discharge any fireworks.
EXCEPTION: (a) The use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for
signaling or illumination.
(b) The sale or use of blank cartridges for theatrics, signaling or ceremonial purposes.
(c) The use of fireworks by the United States Armed Forces.
(3) The Fire Chief is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting
of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks. Applicants shall meet all qualifications
and requirements of State law regarding public display of fireworks and all fire and safety
requirements as set forth here in the standards for public display. Every operator shall have first
obtained a state license pursuant to RCW 70.77.300. The display shall be of such character and
so located, discharged or fired that, after proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or
endanger any person.
16.40.120 S BSTIT r• 400 FOR ADDITION TO SECTION 78X! 4 3 3305.1 OF THE
UFLG IFC. Section 7403 3305.1 of the I Tnifhr-m International Fire Code is hereby added and
shall read as follows: sh.,n be e-mi+toad And +t,o fhblle.,ifig sha i „h.,gt#,,+oa in its place:
(a) Section 7412.4.3 3305.1.1 Insurance Required. The applicant for a permit for a
public display of fireworks shall file with the Fire Chief a copy of a public liability and property
damage insurance policy providing coverage with minimum limits as specified in RCW
70.77.295; however, the holder of a general license from the State Fire Marshal and, upon
compliance with RCW 70.77.355, shall be excused from compliance with this section.
16.40.125 POSSESSION OF COMMON FIREWORKS FOR WHOLESALE
DISTRIBUTION PERMITTED. Any person having the necessary licenses from the State of
Washington may possess and store common fireworks in the City of Pasco at a location properly
zoned therefore, for the purpose of the distribution of such fireworks for retail sale outside the
city limits. "Common Fireworks" is defined in Ch. 70.77 RCW, as amended from time to time.
16.40.150 FOR ADDITION TO SECTION 790 2.1 3404.1.1 OF THE
r T� IFC. Section 7902.2.1 3404.1.1 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited. (a) The limits referred to in
Section 7902.2.13404.1.1 of the Uniferm International Fire Code in which storage of Class I and
Class II liquids in outside, above ground tanks is prohibited, are established as follows: All
districts except I-1 (light industrial), I-2 (heavy industrial), AG (Agricultural), RT (residential
transitional), and construction sites. EXCEPTION: The Chief may allow storage of Class I and
I1 liquids in outside above ground tanks in other use districts, if in his opinion, such storage does
not constitute a hazard to life or property.
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16.40.155 AMENDM FOR ADDITION TO SECTION 8204.2 3801.1 OF THE
UY-C IFC. Section 8204.2 3801.1.1 establishment Establishment of limits of districts in which
storage of L.P.G. is restricted. The limits referred to in Section 8294.2 3801.1.1 of the Unifefm
International Fire Code in which the storage of L.P.G. is prohibited is as follows: All districts
except 1-1 (Light Industrial), I-2 (Heavy Industrial), AG(Agricultural).
16.40.160 FIRE EQUIPMENT-USE OUTSIDE CITY-AUTHORITY TO DISPATCH.
The Mayor acting through the Chief of the Fire Department, is authorized to dispatch and use the
fire apparatus and equipment of the City, together with the Fire Department personnel operating
the same, outside the corporate limits of Pasco for the purpose of rendering assistance to
neighboring communities and areas in the event of a threatening conflagration or other dire
emergency. Under no circumstances shall such fire apparatus and equipment be dispatched
outside Pasco to such an extent as to deplete existing available equipment or to leave the City
without adequate fire protection.
16.40.165 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS. The Mayor and the City Clerk are
authorized and directed to execute on the behalf of the City such mutual aid agreements with
adjoining communities or areas maintaining and operating fire apparatus and equipment or with
the Tri-County Fire Chiefs Association as may be necessary or
desirable to effectuate the orderly dispatch of the Pasco fire apparatus and equipment outside the
City and to dispatch other apparatus and equipment into the City.
16.40.170 AMENDMENT FOR APPENDIX I-A. -"Appendix r n of the I inif^,..,, Fire
General) is deleted in its entir-ety. Seetion 4 Basement Aeoess er- Sprinklef Nretteputien is deleted
44 4q oiqtivp't�-
. Repealed
16.40.180 VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and each such
person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the-provisions of the code is committed, continued, or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of
not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than one
year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2782 Sec. 3, 1990; 2504 Sec. 1 (part), 1984).
SECTION 13
EFFECTIVE DATE
EFFECTIVE DATE. Revisions and additions to Title 16 adopting the State Building Code,
together with 2003 International Building Code and Standards and certain Appendices,
International Fire, Residential, Property Maintenance, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, NFPA 58
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas, and 1997 Uniform Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub and the 2003 Uniform Plumbing and
Plumbing Standards codes shall take effect July 1, 2004.
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SECTION 14
COPIES ON FILE
COPIES ON FILE. One copy each of the State Building Code, together with 2003 International
Building Code and Standards, International Fire, Residential, Property Maintenance, Mechanical,
Fuel Gas, NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas, NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas, and 1997 Uniform
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub and the 2003 Uniform
Plumbing and Plumbing Standards codes shall be available for use and examination of the public
in the office of the city clerk upon adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
SECTION 15
SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any
reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect
the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to
any other person or situation.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 7 t day of June, 2004.
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Michael L. da xiison, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sandy Kerigorthy, Deputy City Jerk
Leland B. Kerr, Attorney
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