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AGENDA DATE:
6/7/16
ACTION REQUESTED:
Request to set a public hearing to consider revising code text in KCC Chapter 14.04 Building Code to
adopt the new 2015 International Building Codes with Washington State Amendments.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2015, the Washington State Building Code Council completed adoption of the following:
· 2015 International Building Code with statewide amendments
· 2015 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
· 2015 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
· 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with statewide amendments (part of the IMC adoption)
· 2014 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
· 2015 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) (for LP Gas installation only)
· 2015 International Fire Code with statewide amendments
· 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments
· 2015 International Existing Building Code with statewide amendments found in the IBC
· 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa code
· 2015 Washington State Energy Code
· ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide
amendments
These codes, with Washington State amendments, will be effective on July 1, 2016. By way of summary,
Kittitas County shall set a hearing to consider amending the current Kittitas County Building Code
Chapter 14.04 to adopt the new 2015 International Building Codes with Washington State Amendments
that will go into effect July 1, 2016. In addition, the BOCC is to consider the continued adoption of the
2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and the 2015 International Wildland-Urban
Interface Code (IWUIC).
INTERACTION:
CDS staff has reviewed the existing code text and made revisions; the Fire Marshal has reviewed the
existing code text and made revisions; the PAO will review and approve the proposed code text changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners set a public Hearing for June 21, 2016 to consider
code text changes to KCC Chapter 14 Building Code and adoption of the listed codes.
HANDLING:
KCCDS, KCPAO, and Fire Marshal to receive signed copies.
LEAD STAFF:
Mike Flory, CDS