HomeMy WebLinkAbout3964 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 3'� (x q
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
AMENDING TITLE 16 AND TITLE 3 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND
INTERNATIONAL AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODES AND REMOVAL
OF CERTAIN INAPPLICABLE BUILDING PERMIT FEE REFERENCES.
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 AND, for the purpose of updating certain fee information and removing references to
certain building permit fees that are no longer applicable or collected, it is necessary to amend
Title 3 of the Pasco Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Washington revised the State Building Code regulations
governing the construction, improvement, modification and safety of buildings; and,
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;
and, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Chapter headings of Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 16
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 16.04 BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 16.05 IMPERVIOUS SURFACES
CHAPTER 16.06 UTILITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING PERMITS
CHAPTER 16.08 PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 16.12 GAS INSTALLATIONS
CHAPTER 16.16 HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 16.18 ENERGY CODE
CHAPTER 16.19 VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CODE
CHAPTER 16.20 DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 16.24 HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERING
CHAPTER 16.28 MOVING BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 16.32 MECHANICAL CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE
CHAPTER 16.36 SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE
CHAPTER 16.40 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE CODE
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, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
AND STANDARDS
16.04.011 BUILDING OFFICIAL -BUILDING INSPECTOR
16.04.020 SUBSTITUTION FOR IBC SECTION 41-2 113
16.04.035 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 108.3.1
16.04.040 FEE SCHEDULE
16.04.050 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 110.1
16.04.060 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 110.5
16.04.070 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 110.6
16.04.090 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 110.7
16.04.130 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 403.1
16.04.210 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 1805.1
16.04.240 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 1209.2
16.04.280 DELETION OF UBC APPENDIX SECTION 111 Repealed
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 200-39 International Building eCode and
Appendices H., I and J thereof, International Building Code Standards, International Existing
Building Code, International Residential Code and Appendix J thereof as published by the
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.
16.04.011 BUILDING OFFICIAL - BUILDING INSPECTOR. (1) The "Building Official," as used
in the 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 sub-delegate 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 sub-delegation 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.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
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16.04.020 SUBSTITUTION FOR IBC SECTION 444 113. Section 444 113 of the International
Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 442 113. 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. 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.
16.04.035 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 4083.1. 109.2.1 Section 108,34 109.2.1 of the
International Building Code shall be added and shall read as follows: Sec. 408.3.1- 109.2.1 Plan
Review Fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds ten thousand dollars
($10,000) and a plan is required to be submitted; a plan-review fee of sixty-five percent (65%) of the
construction permit fee shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for checking. EXCEPTION: Building_permit applications for construction of new R-3
occupancies require only a twenty-five dollar ($25) plan-review fee. Plan-review fees for all
buildings, other than group R-3 Occupancies, shall be sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit
fees. 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 not to exceed sixty-five
percent(65%) of the value of the building permit fee.
16.04.040 FEE SCHEDULE. Permit fees shall be determined in accordance with Section 3.07.030
(B) of the Pasco Municipal Code. In addition to the fees enumerated in Section 3.07.030 (B) of this
Code, all building permits shall include a State Building Code Council fee of four dollars and fifty
cents($4.50).
16.04.050 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 440.1. 111.1 Section 110.1 111.1 (a) of the
International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Sec. 110.1- 111.1 Use or
Occupancy. No building or structure in Groups A to R-3 U_ 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 therefore as
provided herein.
16.04.060 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 449.5. 111.5 A new section, Section 440.5 111.5 is hereby
added to the International Building Code and shall hereinafter be codified as Section 16.04.060 of the
Pasco Municipal Code as follows: 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.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
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16.04.070 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 110.6. A new section, Section 140.6 111.6, is hereby
added to the International Building Code and shall hereinafter be codified as Section 16.04.070 of the
Pasco Municipal Code as follows: Section 140.6 111.6. 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 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 110.0 111.2
of the 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.
16.04.090 ADDITION OF IBC SECTION 1-10.7111.7. Section 110.7111.7 is hereby added to the
International Building Code and shall hereinafter be codified as Section 16.04.090 of the Pasco
Municipal Code as follows: Section 110.7111.7. 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 pen-nit 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.
1 6.04 39 AMENDMENT 9F-1BG SECTION 403Tgeetion 403.1 of the temational Building
Code shall be amended to read as 1;311ows!
Seetion 403.1. Applieability. Thes . . ts apply to buildings housing Group B Qe6upaneies
used primarily
Sueh buildings having floar-s used for eleeupaiiey leeated mer-e than gimi�, six feet above th
lowest level of Fire Depai4inent vehiele aeeess shall eenfefm to the r-equirements of this Seetion in
addition to other- applieable requifefflea.4-i-t—s of th—is Code, (Ord. 3670 See. 2, 2004; Ord. 3133 See. ,
1996; Ofd. 2163 See. 12, 1980; Ord. 1853 See. 'r(paft', 1977.)
16.04.210 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 1805.11808.1. Section 180511808.1 of the
International Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 1905.11808.1 Footings and
Foundations: General. Footings and foundations, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be
constructed of masonry, concrete, or treated wood in ee4 ,.., a-ne° with Division R In all cases,
footings and foundations shall extend below the frost line; the minimum frost line depth shall be
twenty-four(24) inches. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be twenty-four(24) inches. Footings
of concrete and masonry shall be of solid material; any hollow core masonry unit foundation that
exceeds twenty-four (24) 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 six (6) inches above the adjacent finish grade.
16.04.240 AMENDMENT OF IBC SECTION 1209.2. Section 1209.2 of the International Building
Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 1209.2 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 twenty-two (22)
inches by thirty (30) inches. Thirty (30) inch minimum clear headroom shall be provided above the
access opening. Attics with a maximum vertical clear height of less than thirty (30) inches need not
be provided with access openings.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
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�1 :nn�-2�90 DELETION OF U�BG APPENDIX SECTION SECTION�iii. Repealed. (Qfd 6�9-Sec. 2, 2004
,
Ord-2501 See. 14, 1484-.)
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
16.05.040 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.
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, 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.
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.
16.05.040 EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to impervious surfaces in
either e€the following instances:
(1) To be installed in conjunction with a new or-e*istin single-family residence.
(2) The eambined total of sw-faee ) proposed, will eover less than One thoosand
squa �
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 Inspector shall determine the adequacy
of all plans and methods for the drainage or proposed impervious surface improvements.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 5
Section 4. That Chapter 16.08 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.08 PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
16.08.010 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,ADOPTED
16.08.015 ADOPTION OF STATE DELETED SECTION OF UPC
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, 2003-2009
Edition, and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as 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 ChapterTPaI4 Ten
Chapter 12 regarding Building SeweYs and Fuel Gas Piping of the Uniform Plumbing Code afe is not
adopted.
16.08.015 ADOPTION OF STATE DELETED SECTION OF UPC: Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 7,
Part 11 as published in the 2009 International Plumbing Code is hereby adopted.
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.
16.08.030 BOARD OF APPEALS. Section 102.4 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.
16,08.080 PLUMBING FIXTURES REQUIRED. Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities
as prescribed by the adopted International Building Code and Uniform Plumbing Code. Every basement
shall be provided with at least one(1) floor drain and backflow preventer.The floor drain is to be located
in either the utility room, bathroom or furnace room.
16.08.090 FUEL GAS PIPING. Chapter 12 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is repealed in its entirety.
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 ($500). 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
($500). 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.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 6
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:
16.12.030 SCOPE
16.12.160 GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION - PERMIT REQUIRED INSPECTION FEES
16.12.230 PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR WORK ON GAS TRANSMISSION AND/OR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
16.12.350 ADOPTION OF STANDARDS BY REFERENCE
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 2, A 2009-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.
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 inspecionf°, f u do4a-r^ Appliance inspection
fee, permit fee shall be based on the value of improvement, using permit fee schedule as stated in
Section 16.04.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code.
inspeeter's e€ftee, and the inspection—€e 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 (12) 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 fiew ° -ed to supply the ^ plia ee the above fees f
will be eolleeted-.
16.12.230 RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK PERMIT AND P4SPECTIO T FEES FOR WORK ON GAS
TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Therefore sueh a permi4 °h^" be five
dellat-s for- exeavations whieh do not exeeed ene hundred feet in length or- tunnels not exeeeding one
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 therefore being submitted
by the city engineer before the gas company is released from its bond.
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) 2.0�
2009 International Mechanical Code, 2-08 2009 International Fuel Gas code, 2P" 2008 NFPA 58
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and 2DW 2006 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.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 7
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
16.16.010 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. The International Property
Maintenance Code, 2003 2009 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, as thereinafter
amended or revised, is adopted by the sCity as its official Housing Code.
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:
16.18.020 PERMIT FEES
16.18.030 BOARD OF APPEALS
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 f i4h in Seetio 107 of the 1997 T "if .v
Building as adopted by the Pasco Municipal Code in Section 16.04.040.
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 45-113 of the
2003 2009 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 thirty(30) days of the decision, appeal to the Board of Appeals.
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:
16.19.020 PERMIT FEES
16.19.030 BOARD OF APPEALS
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 forh in Seetion 107 of the Uniform Building
Code as Adopted by the Pasco Municipal Code in Section 16.04.010.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 8
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
Section 44-2 113 of the 2843 2009 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.
Section 9.That Chapter 16.20 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.20 DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.20.040 AMENDMENT OF UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, NEW SECTION 302(19)
16.20.040 AMENDMENT OF UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, NEW SECTION 302(19). Wherever a building, structure or premises used or intended to
be used for lawful dwelling_purposes, are occupied,visited or frequented by persons involved in criminal
gang activity willfully engaging in ag_ng related criminal conduct upon said premises, as established by
the Pasco Police Department are determined by the Community & Economic Development Director, his
designee or the Chief of Police, to constitute an attractive nuisance exposing and subjecting the
occupants of said property and occupants and residents of neighboring and proximate properties and
premises to gang related violence, vandalism and other illegal conduct and criminal activity.
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 CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE
Sections:
16.32.010 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
NFPA 58 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE, AND NFPA NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ADOPTED
16.32.010 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
NFPA 58 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE, AND NFPA NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ADOPTED. The 280-3 2009 International Mechanical Code,2843 2009 International Fuel Gas Code,
2841- 2008 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and 2842 2006 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas
Code, as published by the International Code Council and the 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.
Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 9
Section 11. That Chapter 16.36 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.36 SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE
Sections:
16.36.010 14 SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, ADOPTED
16.36.020 NEW SECTION A DED -FENCE, SUBSTITUTION FOR IRC SECTION
AG 105.2 PARAGRAPH 1
16.36.030 NEW SECTION ADDED - ZONING REGULATIONS
16.36.010 UNIFORM ORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, ADOPTED. The unife
Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Cedes 1997 Editien, published ley- t#e
Maintenane° Code, published in the 2009 International Residential Code, as hereinafter amended or
revised, is adopted by the City as its official swimming pool, spa and hot tub code, by reference
therein.
16.36.020 NEW SECTION ADDED SUBSTITUTION FOR IRC SECTION AG 105.2
PARAGRAPH 1.The Unifoinin S�vinuning Tool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition, is amended-by
adding a new seetion to read-as follews: 3.1 6.1 AG 105.2 1. FENCES All outdoor swimming pools
shall be enclosed by a non-climbable fence or other strue4ffe approved barrier, such fence or
approved barrier 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 sure barrier shall
be no closer than three (3) feet from the water's edge on all sides of the pool.- , and the maximum
vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed two (2) inches,
measured on the side of the fence or barrier which faces away from the swimming pool, spa or hot
tub.
16.36.030 NEW SECTION ADDED - ZONING REGULATIONS. The r ni f ,..Y, c..,:,,,.,.ing Pool
Spa and Not Tub Code, 1997 Edition, is amended by adding a ne,�v seetion to fead as fbilews: .
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-FUkE CODE
Sections:
16.40.010 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ADOPTED
16.40.015 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 108.1. OF THE IFC, APPEALS
16.40.020 AMENDMENT FOR CHAPTER 2 OF THE IFC, SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS
16.40.030 AMENDMENT FOR SECTION 401.3.1 5 OF THE IFC, ALARMS
16.40.035 1% OPTION OF STATE DELETED SECTIONS nom'T-14E WC REPEALED
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Ordinance Amending Title 3 and Title 16
Page 10
16.40.040 SUBSTITUTION 1TION FO SECTION 508.5.1 OF T14E IFG ADOPTION OF STATE-
DELETED SECTIONS OF THE IFC - CHAPTER 5
16.40.050 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 3074, TomF TINE lFG 3301.1.3 OF THE IFC -
FIREWORKS
1 nn 055 n T\iTL�'ND ENT FOR SECTION 308.4 OF THE r>rr REPEALED
16.40.060 AMENDMENT ADDITION FOR OF NEW SECTION 401.3.1--5 3301.1.3.1,
FIREWORKS PERMITS TO THE IFC
16.40.070 ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 3301.1.3.2 DISPLAY, AGRICULTURAL AND
WILDLIFE FIREWORKS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS,TO THE IFC
16.40.080 ADDITION TO OF NEW SECTION 2209.1 3301.1.3.3 AUTHORITY TO SEIZE
FIREWORKS,TO THE IFC
16.04.090 ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 3301.1.3.4 LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
REQUIRED, TO THE IFC
16.40.100 ADDITION TO SECTION 3304.1 OF TuE IFC; AMENDMENT TO SECTION 109.3
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, OF THE IFC
16.40.1 10 SUBSTITUTION TTION FO SECTION 3305 1 OF T 4E WC REPEALED
16.40.120 ADDITION Tn SECTWN 3305.1 OF THE !FC; REPEALED
16.40.125 POSSESSION OF COMMON FIREWORKS FOR VMOLESALE DISTR:MUTION
PERMITTED REPEALED
16.40.150 ADDITION TO SECTION 3404.1 OF THE !FC REPEALED
16.40.155 ADDITION TbT�,iO SECTION 3801 uFG 1 OF Tc 1 REPEALED
16.40.160 FIRE EQUIPMENT ENT= USE OUT-SIDE r1TV AUTHORITY 1THORITY TO DISPATCH 44
REPEALED
16.40.165 MUTUAL AID A!:TJ GE ENTS REPEALED
16.40.180 VIOLATIONS— PENALTIES REPEALED
16.40.010 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 A, B, C, D, E, F, O-,
being in particular the 290 2009 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 108.1. OF THE ITC. Section 108.1. of the International
Fire Code shall be omitted and the Board of Appeals as set forth in Section 16.04.020 of the Pasco
Municipal Code is substituted in its place. (ia) Section 108.1 Appeals. Whenever the Fire Chief or
Community & Economic 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 Mid-Colwnbia Building Appeals Commission as
established under the Building Code.
16.40.020 AMENDMENT FOR CHAPTER 2 OF THE IFC. SECTION 202 Definitions of the
following words and terms in Chapter 2 of the International Fire Code are amended in Sections 202-
C, 202-E, 202-F, and 202-J to include the following definitions: (a) Section 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 International Fire Code within the City of Pasco. (b) Se^gin n 202 E
Eleetfieal Code. is the National Eleetiieal Code (etiffently adopted edition by the State of
Washiiig4on) and the State of Washing4en "Rules and Regulations for- histalling Eleetr-ie Wires and
Equipment and Administr-ative Rules." (e) Seetion 202 F Fir-ewer-Ics. Means those de
the oufFent definition of fir-eworks as��d in the "Washing4en State Fil:ewor4s haw," RGW 70.77-.
DEFINITIONS Section 202-J Jurisdiction. Means the City of Pasco. Jurisdictional area means that
territory included within the Pasco City limits.
16.40.030 AMENDMENT FOR SECTION 401.5 OF THE IFC. Section 401.5 of the International Fire
Code is amended to read as follows: Section 401.5. It is unlawful for any person business or legal entity,
having or conductingaa 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 because of accident, malfunction or an inadvertent activation,
at a time when no fire exists on the premises.
16.40.035 ADOPTION OF STATE DELETED SEC= TOTS OF TruE W r.,teftiational Fire Code
Chapter-5 as published in the 2003 intemational Fire Code shall be REPEALED
16.40.040 SUBSTITUTION FOR SEGT40N 508.5.1 OF lr14 WG ADOPTION OF STATE-
DELETED SECTIONS OF THE 1FC - CHAPTER 5 aid 507.3 509.5.1 of the tnte national Fire eerie
Hospitals,shall be emiaed and the following shall be subsfiwted in its plaee. (a) Seetion 509.5.1 Require
installation. The leeation, number- and t�pe of fife hydfafits eenneeted to a water- supply eapable of
delivering the r-equifed fire flow shall be pfek,ided on the publie street or- on site of th
beth as required and appfeved by the Chief. (b) Fire hydrants shall be �-e the Fir-
DepaAment apparatus by r-eads meeting the r-equif-ements of Seetion 503. (e) Installation of Fire
Hydfants in Cew,+ner-eial and tndustr-ial Zones Required. The owner- of any building leeated with
one thousand (1,000) feet of a City watef main and within a I I a! or- industr4al use distr-ietl
established by the Pasee Gemprehensi,.,e Zoning Or-dinanee, whmieh building is net within tmwo
hundred (200) feet of an existing fife hydfant, shall install, at his of her- eyrpense, a fife hydr-ant at a
leeation tNve (200) feet of less from said building, together- with whatewr-pipes and eennerations
neeessafy to eofmeet said hydr-ant to the existing water- supply of the City. (d) installation of Fire
Assembly Buildings, ete., Required. The owner- of afly
building used fer a seheel, > rest home, hospital, fesidential apaFtfnent, Or- pla
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along assembly, in whatever use distr-iet leea4ed, whiek building is not withifl tWO htifldr-Od (200) feet Of afl
existing fife hydFant, shall install at his or-her-eixpeflse, a fire hydFant at a loeatiOR tA,O
feet or- less ffam siieh building, together- with whatever- pipes and eenneetions are neeessai=y to
eenneet said hydr-ant to the existing water- supply of the Gity. (e) Standard Spaeifigs. Unles
etheF�A,ise required by this seetion standard spaeing ef fire hydr-ants
residential areas shall be si�E hundFed (600) feet and within eenm:nereial or- industfial areas shall be
thyee hundred i300 ro Chapter 5 Sections 503.1, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.1.3, 503.2, 503.3, 503.4 as
published in the 2009 International Fire Code are hereby adopted.
16.40.050 SUBSTITUTION FOR SECTION 307.1 OF T14E WG 3301.1.3 OF THE IFC -
I'MEWORKS
substituted in its plaee! (a) Seetion 307.1 General. Open bufning shall be in aeeer-daftee with RGW
70.94 and WAG Chapter- 173.425. (Or-d. 67&See. 42,- 4; Ord. 3316 See.14,1998.)
16.40.055 AMENDMENT FOR SECTION 309.4 OF T14E WC. Seetion 308.4 of the intefnational
Fife Code is amended to read as followsi (a) Seetien 308.4 General. The use of ter-ehe-s Aetthier-
membranes shall be in aeeor-danee with 308.4. . ; ,
Section 3301.1.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3301.1.3
FIREWORKS: Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to store, offer for sale,
expose for sale or use, possess, fire, or discharge any fireworks. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the rg anting of permits for supervised public display of
fireworks by the municipality, fair association, amusement parks, and other organizations. EveEy such
display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the Fire Chief. Every operator shall have
first obtained a Washington State Pyrotechnic license pursuant to RCW 70.77.305 and WAC Chapter
212-17. The display shall be of such a character, and so located, discharged or fired as in the opinion of
the Fire Chief after proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or endanger any person.
Violation of this subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed
two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for each violation. EXCEPTION: Any person having the
necessary licenses from the State of Washington may possess and store fireworks in the City of Pasco at
an approved location properly zoned therefore, for the purpose of the distribution of such fireworks for
retail sale outside the city limits.
16.40.060 AMENDMENT FOR SECTIaN 401.3.1 OF Tarr ADDITION OF NEW SECTION
401.3.1 5 3301.1.3.1 FIREWORKS PERMITS, TO THE IFC. Section 401.3.1 (a) co„+:,n 4 01.3., T+
is unlawful fef any per-son, business or legal entity, having or- eendueting a ptivate fire aiaf:m systeffl. .
to transmit tiffee (3) or- fner-e false alafms within a ainety (90) day pefied. The ownef: of afi�
fesidenee, business or - . vhieh said alafm system exists, shall be responsible for- paymepA
of the City of 1pasee A44-ts reasonable oests for- lab I . .L i, fuel and materials, as detefmined b�
the Pasee Fire Chief-, for- a f:espense by the Fife Depai4fnent for- the thifd and eaeh subsequent false
alafm in a niaety (90) day period, For- the pufpeses of this seetion, the tefm "False Alafm" means the
tie when no fire emits on-the premises. 'r'••a. 3346 See. 14,1-999 3301.1.3.1 of the International
Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: Section 3301.1.3.1 FIREWORKS PERMITS:
Application for permits required for a public display of fireworks originating within City of Pasco
municipal boundaries shall be made in writing at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the display. No
permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
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16.40.070 ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 3301.1.3.2 TO THE IFC. Section 3301.1.3.2 of the
International Fire Code is hereby added and shall read as follows: Section 3301.1.3.2 Display,
Agricultural and Wildlife Fireworks, and Special Effects: No person may sell, discharge, or possess in
the City of Pasco,any of the following except with a permit and in the manner provided by law:
(1) "Display fireworks"as defined in RCW 70.77.131 and WAC 212-17-040.
(2) "Agricultural and Wildlife Fireworks"as defined in RCW 70.77.141 and WAC 212-17-045.
(3) "Special effects"as defined in RCW 70.77.146. (Ord. 5046 Sec. 1 (part), 2004)
(4) "Articles pyrotechnic,special effects for entertainment media"as defined in RCW 70.77.535.
16.40.080 ADDITION TO OF NEW SECTION 2-2A8.1 3301.1.3.3 OF TO THE IFC. Section "8
Establishment of limits of distfiets in whieh storage of GN 2208.1.1 storage of GNQ is
•
3670 fee. 12, 2004; Ord. 3316 See. 14, 1-1998.) 3301.1.3.3 the International Fire Code is hereby added
and shall read as follows: Section 3301.1.3.3 AUTHORITY TO SEIZE FIREWORKS: Any member of
the Pasco Police or Fire Department is hereby authorized and empowered to seize, take, remove or cause
to be removed at the expense of the owner any and all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale,
stored,or transported,or held in violation of this article.
16.40.090 ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 3301.1.3.4 LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
REOUIRED, TO THE IFC Section 3301.1.3.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby added and shall
read as follows: Section 3301.1.3.4 LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY REOUMED The applicant for a
permit for a public display of fireworks shall file with the Fire Department a copy of public liability and
property damage insurance policy providing coverage with minimum limits as specified in RCW
70.77.295; however,the holder of general license from the chief of the Washington State Patrol, through
the director of fire protection, and upon compliance with RCW 70.77.355, shall be excused from
compliance with this subsection.
16.40.100 ADDITION AMENDMENT TO SECTION 109.3 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, TO
c>✓rPON 3304.1 OF THE IFC. Section 3304.1 „r the Inte.,,atio„„1 Fire Code is amended to read as
prohibited. The storage of explesi-ves is probibited in all use distr-iets exeept 11 (light industfial) and 12
(heavy industrial). (Ord 3670 See. 1'�—X004;rd. 3346 See, T 1998.) 109.3 of the 2009 International
Fire Code is amended to read as follows: Section 109.3 Violations —Penalties: Any person, firm or
corporation violating a provision of this chapter which is not also a violation of any other provisions of
this Title or the codes adopted thereby, or shall fail to comply with the requirements thereof or who shall
erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or direction of
the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this chapter, or operate or
maintain an occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this chapter who allow a hazard to exist or fail to
take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises, or vehicle when ordered to do so
by the fire code official, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Each day that violation continues after
due notice has been served, shall be deemed a separate offense.
16.40.110 SU12CTTTUTION FOR SECTION 3305.1 OF 4:14E 1L.veeti6i 3305.1 of th
Wema4ional Fire Code is efnit4ed and the following shall be substituted in its plaeo.. Seetion 3305
the City and all dist6ets, exeept by speeial pei:fnit, and only in 1 1 (light industiial) and 12 (heavy
industrial). (2) Exeept as herein provided, it is w4awful for- any per-sea to possess, store, offef fe
sale, expose fer sale, sell at retail, or- use, or- e*plede, fiFe, or- disehafge any firewer-ks. Violation of
14undr-ed and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for- eaeh violation. EXCEPTION. (a) The use of fireworks b
railroads or- etheF tfanspeAation agenesies for- signaling ei: illumination. (b) The sale or- use of bla
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States Atmed Forees. (3) The Fire Chief is authorized to adopt reasonable fules and fegulations
qualifieations and r-equifements of State law a
safety r-equirefflents as set foFth hefe in the standaMs for- publie display. Evet=y oper-atof shall hav
fifst obtained a state lieense pursuant te RGIAI 70.77.300. The display shall be ef sueh ehafaetef and-
so loeated, disehar-ged or fiFed that, after-proper-PMG Title 4 6 4,121 Q008 4 3 inspeetion, shall not be
i,.,z.,,.aous ton peFt., endanger-. o . REPEALED
16.40.120 ADDITION TO SECTION 3305.1 OF T-14E W-C. Seetion 3305.1 ef the intematioiial Fife
Code is het-eby added and shall read as follows: Seetion 3305.1.1 bisur-anee Required. The appheant
fof a permit fer a publie display of fir-ewor-ks shall file with the Fire Chief a eopy of a publie liability
and pizopet4y damage insufanee poliey providing eover-age with minimum limits as speoified in RGNAI
70.77.295; howevef, the holder- of a genefal Neense ffem the State FiFe Marshal and, upon
eemplianee with RG)AI 70.77.355, shall be exeused ffeFn eemplianee with this . REPEALED
16.40.125 POSSESSION OF COMMON FIREWORKS FOR NNg4 IT ES A T E DISTPdBUTION
PERMITTED. Any pei:son having the neeessaFy lieenses 4om the State of Washington may poss
purpose of the distribution of sueb fir-ewofks fef retail sake out-side- the eity limits. n
FiFeWorks is wed in Gh. 70.77 R ��a�s ameiidoa f ,:...,e to fifne. REPEALED
16.4 0.150 ADDITION TO SECTION 3 4 04.1 OF THE IFG. Seetion 3 4 04.1.1 Establishment of fifni-ts
of distr-iets in whieh storage of Class 1 and Class 11 liquids in above gfeufld tanks is prohibited. (a)
The lifnits r-eferfed to in Seetion 3404.1.1 of the Intemational Fife Gode in whieh storage of Class 1
and Class 11 liquids in outside, above gfound tamks is pfohibited, are established as follows: All
distr-iets owept 1 1 (light industrial), 12 (heavy industrial), AG (Aoeultur-al), RT (residential
tfansitional), and oonstpaetion sites. EXCEPTION: The Chief may allow ster-age of Class 1 and 14
liquids in outside above gfound tapJEs in other- use distriets, if in his opinion, sueb storage does not
eenstitete a hazard to life of propefty, REPEALED
16.40.155 ADDITION TO SECTION 3801.1 OF THE WC. Seetion 3801.1.1 Establishment of lim
of distr-iets in whieh storage of L.P.G. is r-estr-ieted. The limits r-efeFfed to in Seetion 3801.1.1 of the
b4temational Fife Code in whieh the storage ef L.P.G. is prohibited is as follows, All disiriets exeept
1 1 (Light Industrial), 12 (Heavy industfial), AG . REPEALED
16.40.160 FIRE EQ EQUIPMENT USE OUT-SIDE CITY O DISPATCH. Th e M
ayvi
aeting thwetigh the Chief of the Fire DepaAment, is authorized to dispateh and use the fife apparatus
and equipment of!he City, togothef with the Fife Depaftment per-sennel operating the same, outside
shall sueh fife apparatus and equipm@ot be dispatehed outside Pasee to sueh an extefit as to PMG
Title 16 4/21/2009 44 PN4C Title 16 4/21/2009 45 deplete exisfing available eqtiipment or to leave
the City..thou!adequate fife p oteetio . REPEALED
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16.40.165 NT-UTUAL AID AGREEMENTS. The Mayor- and the City QeAE are authefized and
dir-eeted to exeeute on the behalf of the Gity sueb mutual aid agreements with adjoining eow"muflitie
or- areas �nd operating fire apparatus and equipment or- with the Tti County Fire Ghi
Asseeiation as may be neeessar-y or- desirable to effee�uate the orderly dispateh of the Paseo fife
appar-aws and equipment outside the Gity and to dispateh other- apparatus a-Rd equipment inte !he
C-it3.-REPEALED
1 nn 1 90 VIOLATIONS PEN A T 'T1ES E pr-ovided .,,;thin th;s Chaptef, any
ever-Y day -- " g whieh an), violation of any of the provisions of the eode i
punishable by a fine of than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or-by impriseftment for not
mere than one by both, s eh fine and ; nt. REPEALED
Section 13. That Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
3.07.030 BUILDING PERMITS:
A) State: Fee/Charge Reference
1) State Building Code Council- $4.50 16.04.040
charged on all building permits
issued.
B) Building: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Building Permit Based on Value of Permit Fee: 16.04.040
Improvement:
$1 to $10,000 $50.00
$10,001 to $11,000 $195.25
$11,001 to $12,000 $209.25
$12,001 to $13,000 $223.25
$13,001 to $14,000 $237.25
$14,001 to $15,000 $251.25
$15,001 to $16,000 $265.25
$16,001 to $17,000 $279.25
$17,001 to $18,000 $293.25
$18,001 to $19,000 $307.25
$19,001 to $20,000 $321.25
$20,001 to $21,000 $335.25
$21,001 to $22,000 $349.25
$22,001 to $23,000 $363.25
$23,001 to $24,000 $377.25
$24,001 to $25,000 $391.25
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.75 for the first $25,000
+ $10.10 for each add'I
$1,000,or fraction thereof
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$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first$50,000 + $7.00 for each add'I $1,000, or
fraction thereof
$100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000+ $5.60 for each add'] $1,000, or
fraction thereof
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3233.75 for the first $500,000+ $4.75 for each add'1 $1,000 or
fraction thereof
$1,000,001 and up $5608.75 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.65 for each add'] $1,000 or
fraction thereof
2) Plan Review 16.04.035
a) Improvement value less than $10,000 No plan review fee
b) Improvement value greater than$10,000 65%of bldg.
permit fee (when a plan review is
required)
3) Fast Track Plan 100% of bldg. Administrative
Review permit fee Order# 5-76
C) Plumbing: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Minimum Permit $24.90 $50.00 16.08.020
Fee-based en
$'�nor
2) Gas appliance and $24.00 50.00 16.12.160
piping, installation
permit fee based
on a $1,500
gas installations-.- Refer-enee
1) Gas Piping— $4-90 '6� 129
1pt�r-
2) Gas tiz v 1 120
Systems wofk
inspeetien-fee--for
the fiFst 100-L4
Pius $i nn f o „aai inn,
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E) Restoration of Fee/Charge Reference
surface by City and
inspection:
1) Restoration + 1 yr. Cost 16.12.270
of maintenance
F) Testing New Piping: Fee/Charge Reference
I) Expense tests and Cost 16.12.300
inspections.
G) Factory Fee/Charge Reference
Assembled/Mobile
Homes:
1) Placement permit— $24.08 50.00 19.24.050
Value based off a$1,500
fflipAfflum
H) Moving Buildings: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Without use of $25.00 16.28.030
public R.O.W.
2) With use of R.O.W. $100.00 16.28.030
3) Into city limits from $100.00 16.28.030
outside city limits
4) From within city $25.00 16.28.030
limits to outside city
limits
I) Mechanical Permit: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Minimum Permit $24. 0 50.00 16.32.030
Fee—based on a
$1,500 o
J) Signs: Fee/Charge Reference
1) Application Fee $500 50.00 17.16.040
17.07.03 0
2) T° g f $10.00 17.44.040
3) T-r-aet sign $500 '��20
apphea4iefl fee
K) Demolition Permit $20.00 50.00 16.04.040
Fee
L) Right-of-Way $10.00 50.00 12�04..070
Permits: 12.04.050
M) Street Cut— Fee/Charge Reference
including inspection
of surfaces
1) Unpaved surfaces $10.00 12.24.100
(Ord. 3543, 2002)
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Section 14. EFFECTIVE DATE
EFFECTIVE DATE. Revisions and additions to Pasco Municipal Code Title 16 adopting the
State Building Code, together with 2009 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, and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing and Plumbing Standards, and to Section
3.07 updating references to specific fees and removing references to fees no longer collected
codes shall take effect July 1, 2010.
Section 15. COPIES ON FILE
COPIES ON FILE. One copy each of the State Building Code, together.with 2009 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, and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing and Plumbing Standards
codes have been filed for use and examination of the public in the office of the city clerk prior to
the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 21 ST day of June, 2010
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ooave� `/JN
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Ke , City Atto
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