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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.K.
For Meeting of: July 19, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance amending Chapters 11.04, 11.22, 11.32, 11.44, and
10.05 of the Yakima Municipal Code, adopting the 2015 editions of
the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and
International Fire Code
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Glenn Denman, Supervising Code Inspector (509) 575 -6268
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Washington State law requires cities and counties to adopt the state - approved editions of the
International Building Codes and Fire Codes. The 2015 editions of such codes have been
approved by the state for adoption by local jurisdictions. The City has previously adopted the
2012 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire
Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and International Mechanical Code.
The proposed Ordinance adopts the 2015 editions of the applicable codes, with some
amendments. The fees associated with permits issued pursuant to such codes have not been
changed in this Ordinance.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Pass the Ordinance
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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• 2015 Intl .*se Adoption ordnance 7/11/2016 Ordinance
• Exhibit A - 2015 Int ues Adoption legislative 7/11/2016 Exhibit
• Exhibit A - 2015 Intl es Adoption _final 7/11;2016 Exhibit
ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapters 10.05, 11.04, 11.22, 11.32, and 11.44 of the
Yakima Municipal Code, and adopting, in part, 2015 Editions of
the International Building Code, International Fire Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code,
and Uniform Plumbing Code.
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted ordinances adopting building codes,
residential codes and fire codes, all codified at Chapters 11.04, 10.05, 11.32, 11.22, and 11.44
of the Yakima Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 editions of such codes have been adopted by the State of
Washington, with direction that such codes, with amendments as approved by the municipality,
be adopted by local jurisdictions to govern building code and fire safety standards for
development within such jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that Chpaters 10.05, 11.04, 11.22,
11.32, and 11.44 of the Yakima Municipal Code should be amended as shown and set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and that such
amendmnent is in the best interest of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the
general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Chapters 10.05, 11.04, 11.22, 11.32, and 11.44 of the Yakima Municipal
Code are hereby amended and restated to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL signed and approved this day of July,
2016.
Avina Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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rainwater shall be conducted to dry wells constructed for that
purpose.
11.44.110 Amendment to Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 604 — Materials.
(a) Water pipe and fittings shall be of approved materials. The
installation of galvanized steel piping and associated fittings shall be
prohibited.
(b) Cast iron fittings up to and including two (2) inches (50.8 mm) in
size, when used in connection with potable water piping shall be
galvanized.
(c) All malleable iron water fittings shall be galvanized.
11.44.120 Board of appeals.
In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to
provide reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code, the board of appeals as set
forth in YMC 11.04.113 shall also serve as the board of appeals for this code.
Exhibit "A"
Chapter 10.05
FIRE CODE
Sections:
10.05.010 Adoption of codes.
10.05.01E Fire code plan review and inspection fees.
10.05.020 Fireworks.
10.05.025 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
10.05.030 Permits, certificates, fees.
10.05.050 Regulation of alarm gongs and chimes.
10.05.060 Care of standpipes and hose.
10.05.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of explosives and blasting
agents is to be prohibited.
10.05.075 Operation of tank vehicles.
10.05.080 Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable liquids in outside
aboveground tanks is to be prohibited.
10.05.085 Establishment of clarification to Section 3405 of the 2015 International
Fire Code related to the storage of tires.
10.05.090 Establishment of limits in which bulk plant storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is to be restricted.
10.05.110 Storage in unfinished spaces.
10.05.120 Wood box, tote bin and pallet storage.
10.05.130 Duties of persons in control of public buildings.
10.05.140 Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment— Sounding
false alarm of fire.
10.05.145 Removal of debris after fire.
10.05.150 OPTICOM defined — Regulated.
10.05.010 Adoption of codes.
The International Fire Code with Appendices B, C, and Sections D105.1 and D105.3, D106 and
D107 of Appendix D therein, 2012 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as
modified and adopted pursuant to Chapter 51 -54 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), of
which one or more copies of each are filed in the office of the code administration manager of
the city of Yakima, and are adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in full herein, as the
fire prevention code of the city, except as hereinafter amended, and the provisions and
regulations thereof are hereby adopted as the provisions and regulations of the city, and the
several sections of numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the numbers of
this chapter.
(a) In addition to the above, Section D105.2 of Appendix D of the International Fire Code,
2012 2015 Edition, is adopted as amended below:
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of
shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion of
building more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.
(b) In addition to the above, Sections 503.1 and 503.2 of the International Fire Code, 2012
2015 Edition, are adopted and incorporated as if fully set out in full herein. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 3394 § 1, 1991: Ord. 3147 §
1, 1988: Ord. 2898 § 1, 1985: Ord. 2669 § 1, 1983: Ord. 2462 § 1, 1980: Ord. 2171 § 1, 1978:
Ord. 1764 § 1, 1975: Ord. 1109 § 1, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 1, 1968).
10.05.015 Fire code plan review and inspection fees.
A. General. Fees as set forth in Table 10.05.015A shall be paid to the city for review of
building plans for compliance with Chapter 10.05 YMC and for inspection of construction for
compliance with Chapter 10.05 YMC. No inspection fee shall be charged for annual inspection
of existing buildings after a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
B. Fees Required for Plan Review. For construction projects for which the fire code requires
submittal documents, the hourly plan review fee indicated in Table 10.05.015A shall be charged
for the time to perform the plan review. The plan review fees required by this section are
separate from the inspection fees required by this section, and are in addition to any inspection
fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or are changed so as to require additional plan
review, additional plan review fees shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 10.05.015A.
C. Fees Required for Inspection. For construction projects for which the fire code requires
inspection, the hourly inspection fee indicated in Table 10.05.015A shall be charged for the time
to perform the inspection. The inspection fees required by this section are separate from the
plan review fees required by this section, and are in addition to any plan review fees.
D. Fees Required for Reinspections. A fee shall be charged for reinspection for each
inspection that must be made: (1) because work for which inspection is called by the permittee
is not complete and ready for inspection; (2) when the inspection record card is not posted or
otherwise available on the work site; (3) when the approved plans are not readily available to
the inspector; (4) for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested; or
(5) when corrections required by an inspector are not satisfactorily made when the permittee
calls for a follow -up inspection for corrections. No reinspection fee shall be incurred for
verification of corrections when such corrections are satisfactorily made.
To obtain a reinspection, the permittee must pay the reinspection fee stated in Table
10.05.015A in advance.
Table 10.05.015A
Plan Review and Inspection Fees
1. Plan review for compliance with $47.00
Chapter 10.05 YMC and for per hr.
changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans (minimum
charge —one hour)
2. Normal inspection (minimum $47.00
charge —one hour) per hr.
3. Re- inspection (minimum $47.00
charge —one hour) per hr.
4. Inspections for which no other fee $47.00
is specifically indicated (minimum per hr.
charge —one hour)
E. Severability. If any part of this section is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section. (Ord. 2012 -27
§ 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2002 -16 § 1, 2002).
10.05.020 Fireworks.
The manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of fireworks shall be governed by Chapter
10.15 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC), Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212 -17 WAC.
To the extent any provision of Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code, 2000 2015 Edition, is
inconsistent with Chapter 10.15 YMC, Chapter 70.77 RCW or Chapter 212 -17 WAC, the
provisions of Chapter 10.15 YMC, Chapter 70.77 RCW and Chapter 212 -17 WAC shall control.
(Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 3394 § 2, 1991: Ord. 3147 § 2, 1988: Ord. 2898 §
2, 1985: Ord. 2669 § 2, 1983: Ord. 2462 § 2, 1980: Ord. 2354 § 4, 1979: Ord. 2171 § 2, 1978:
Ord. 1764 § 2, 1975: Ord. 1109 § 2, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 2, 1968).
10.05.025 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
A. Section 103 of the International Fire Code, 2009 2015 Edition, is amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 103
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT
103.1 General. The following officers are designated as fire code
officials, as that term is applied throughout this code, with the duties
described herein.
103.2 Administration and Enforcement —Code Administration
Manager. Subject to the availability of sufficient budgeted funds
and /or personnel, the Director of Community and Economic
Development shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of this code. Under his direction the Division of Code
Administration shall enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction
pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires.
2. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
3. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other
private fire alarm systems and fire - extinguishing equipment.
4. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
5. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire
hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property
including those under construction.
6. The maintenance of exits.
7. Adoption and enforcement of this code shall not be construed for
the particular benefit of any individual person or group of persons,
other than the general public. In the event of a conflict between the
intent of this section and any other section herein, this section shall
govern insofar as applicable.
103.3 Administration and Enforcement —Fire Chief. The Chief of
the Fire Department shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fires
and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. Annual inspections of existing buildings after which a C of 0 has
been issued.
B. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 29 2015 Edition, is amended to
add Section 104.1.1, "Rules and Regulations," to read as follows:
104.1.1 Rules and Regulations. The Director of Community aR8
Economic Development, or person designated by the Director, is
authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the
prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary
from time to time to carry out the intent of this code. Three certified
copies of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Yakima
City Clerk and shall be in effect immediately thereafter and additional
copies shall be kept in the Office of Code Administration for
distribution to the public.
C. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 2000 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to add Section 104.1.2, "Authority of Fire Code Officials to Exercise Powers of Police
Officers," to read as follows:
104.1.2. Authority of Fire Code Officials to Exercise Powers of
Police Officers. The Chief of the Fire Department and Director of
Community and Economic Development, together with their
respective authorized representatives, shall have the powers of a
police officer in performing their respective duties under this code.
D. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 2000 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to add Section 104.1.3, "Authority and Duty of Police Personnel to Assist in Enforcing
this Code," to read as follows:
104.1.3. Authority and Duty of Police Personnel to Assist in
Enforcing this Code. Whenever requested to do so by the Chief of
the Fire Department or the Director of Community and Economic
Development or one of their authorized representatives, the Chief of
Police shall assign such available police officers as in his discretion
may be necessary to assist the Fire Department or Office of Code
Administration in enforcing the provisions of this Code.
E. Section 106.1, "Inspection authority," of the International Fire Code, 200-9 2015 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
106.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official is authorized to
enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or
premises in accordance with Section 104.3 for the purpose of
enforcing this code. Subject to the availability of sufficient budgeted
funds and /or personnel, the Code Administration Manager or his
authorized representatives may inspect, as often as may be
practicable, all buildings and premises, including such other hazards
or appliances, as the Code Administration Manager or his authorized
representatives may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and
causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend
to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose
or provisions of this Code and of any other law or standard affecting
fire safety.
F. Section 110.1.1, "Unsafe conditions," of the International Fire Code, 2009 2015 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are
or hereafter become unsafe or deficient because of inadequate
means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal
or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed
an unsafe condition. A vacant structure which is not secured against
unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed
unsafe. All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not
provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or
are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing
use constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public welfare, by
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire
hazard, disaster damage, or abandonment, as specified in this Code
or any other effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this Section,
unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be
public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in
Chapters 4 through 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings or by any other procedures provided by law.
G. Section 104.10, "Fire investigations," of the International Fire Code, 200-9 2015 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
104.10 Fire investigations. The Fire Chief, the fire department or
other responsible authority shall have the authority to investigate the
cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other
hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade
secrets or processes shall be subject to the procedures and
provisions of the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. The Fire
Department shall investigate promptly the cause, origin and
circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the municipality
involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to
property, and if it appears to the Chief of the Fire Department or his
authorized representatives making the investigation that such fire is of
suspicious origin, he shall then take immediate charge of all physical
evidence relating to the cause of the fire and shall pursue the
investigation to its conclusion. The Chief of the Fire Department or his
authorized representatives shall make a report in writing of all facts
and findings relative to each investigation. The Police Department
shall assist the Fire Department in its investigations whenever
requested to do so, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
H. Section 104.3, "Right of entry," of the International Fire Code, 2 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
104.3 Right of entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of the provisions of this code, or any rules and
regulations adopted hereunder, or whenever the Code Administration
Manager or any of his authorized representatives has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition in violation of this code which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Code Administration Manager or any
of his authorized representatives may enter such building or premises
at all reasonable times to inspect; provided, that if such building or
premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and
demand entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of the building or premises and
demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Code Administration
Manager or any of his authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
"Authorized representative" shall include the officers named in
Section 104.1.2 and 104.1.3 of this code.
If the owner or occupant denies entry, the chief or his authorized
representative shall obtain a proper inspection warrant or other
remedy provided by law to secure entry. No owner or occupant or any
other persons having charge, care or control of any building or
premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein
provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the chief or his
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this code.
I. Section 109.3, "Violation penalties," of the International Fire Code, 200.9 2015 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of
this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official,
or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding
ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed
a separate offense.
J. Section 108, "Board of Appeals," of the International Fire Code, 2809 2015 Edition, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of appeals established. In order to determine the suitability of
alternate materials and type of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code, there shall
be and hereby is created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five
members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous
conditions or fire suppression systems and other pertinent matters,
and not employees of the City. The Code Administration Manager
shall be an ex officio member and shall act as Secretary of the Board.
The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the Yakima City Council
and shall hold office at their pleasure. The Board shall adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and
shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Code
Administration Manager with a duplicate copy to the appellant and
may recommend to the Yakima City Council such new legislation as
is consistent therewith.
K. Section 105.2, "Application," of the International Fire Code, 2009 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
105.2 Application. All applications for a permit required by this Code
shall be made to the Office of Code Administration, the applicable fire
code official, in such form and detail as prescribed by the Code
Administration Manager. Applications for permits shall be
accompanied by such plans as required by the Code Administration
Manager.
(Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2012 -06 §§ 1, 2, 2012; Ord. 3394 § 3, 1991: Ord.
3147 § 3, 1988: Ord. 2898 § 3, 1985: Ord. 2669 § 3, 1983: Ord. 2606 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2462 § 3,
1980: Ord. 2354 § 5, 1979: Ord. 2171 § 3, 1978: Ord. 1764 § 3, 1975).
10.05.030 Permits, certificates, fees.
The director of community development, chief of code administration manager, or his or her
authorized representative is authorized and empowered to issue permits, certificates of approval
and certificates of fitness required by this code.
A permit fee of ten dollars shall be charged to each person, firm or corporation engaged in the
business of maintaining fire extinguishers or fumigation.
It is unlawful for any person to repair or fill any portable or other type extinguisher, or to fumigate
commercially, unless such person has obtained from the chief of code administration a
certificate of fitness to do so. Each applicant applying for a certificate of fitness to repair or fill
portable fire extinguishers or for fumigation shall be at least eighteen years of age; able to
speak, read and write the English language understandably; shall be reliable and have good
judgment; and shall be familiar with the necessary work and the materials used in repairing and
filling portable fire extinguishers. Whenever the chief of code administration shall find that a
person holding a certificate of fitness is careless, negligent or unfitted for the work for which it is
issued, the chief of code administration is authorized to revoke or suspend the certificate.
Any fees required by local or state law in the enforcement of this code shall be paid to the
treasurer of the city.
Any permit required by this code shall be issued to the recipient on a permanent basis other
than those which require renewal on an annual basis. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012:
Ord. 2354 § 6, 1979: Ord. 2182 § 1, 1978: Ord. 1027 § 3, 1968).
10.05.050 Regulation of alarm gongs and chimes.
Every building in the city used as a school, hospital, nursing home, rest home, nursery,
sanitarium, orphanage, old people's home, children's home, hotel, or apartment house of more
than one story with four or more families doing their own cooking and living independently of
each other in the building shall have a manually operated fire alarm system capable of being
heard distinctly throughout the building. The alarm system shall be operated from alternating
current, electrically, and shall be provided with a manually operated switch and gong so that
they are accessible within one hundred feet of any given point on any floor level.
Every alarm system shall be installed in compliance with the electrical code of the city of
Yakima, and the state of Washington.
Any automatic alarm system meeting NFPA Standard 72A requirements shall be accepted in
lieu of a minimum manually operated fire alarm system.
The person in charge of any building where a fire alarm system is required shall test the system
at least once every two weeks to ascertain whether or not the system is in working order, and
shall immediately correct any defect that might be found.
It shall be the duty of any employee in a building to see that the fire alarm system is operated
immediately after the discovery of fire in the building.
In all buildings where a continuously ringing fire alarm system is required, an electrically
operated chime system may be substituted if such chime is approved for the purpose by the
chief of code administration manager. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2354 § 7,
1979: Ord. 1109 § 3, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 5, 1968).
10.05.060 Care of standpipes and hose.
The owner or person in charge of any building in the city that is equipped or may hereafter be
equipped with wet or dry standpipes with inlet or outlet connections with national standard
thread shall cause such connection and fittings to be kept in proper working order, and ready for
immediate use in case of fire. Caps with approved lugs shall be installed on all valves and
fittings. All hose connected with any dry or wet standpipes shall be kept ready for immediate
use. All hoses shall be tested at least once each year, and satisfactory evidence presented to
the chief of code administration manager showing fitness for use. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part), 2012: Ord. 2354 § 8, 1979: Ord. 1027 § 6, 1968).
10.05.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to
be prohibited.
The limits in Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code in which storage of explosives and
blasting agents is prohibited are established as follows: within the city limits of Yakima,
Washington. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 93 -65 § 1, 1993: Ord. 1764 § 5,
1975: Ord. 1109 § 4, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 7, 1968).
10.05.075 Operation of tank vehicles.
There is added to Section 3406 of the International Fire Code, 29 Edition, the following
subsections:
3406.1.2. Routes —Duty of City Engineer— Deviation.
(a) Except as hereinafter provided, any tank vehicles for carriage of
flammable liquids, whether loaded or unloaded, desiring to use the
streets of the City of Yakima shall follow only the gasoline routes as
designated on the gasoline route map on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Such tank vehicles may deviate from said established gasoline
routes only at the street intersection leading directly to the bulk plant
or terminal or motor vehicle fuel dispensing station where such bulk
plant or terminal or motor vehicle fuel dispensing station is not located
on such routes and cannot be reached by traveling thereon. Provided,
however that such tank vehicles may deviate from the established
gasoline routes where necessary to do so for the purpose of being
serviced or repaired at a service or repair garage when any such
garage is not located on and cannot be reached by traveling on said
routes. Such deviation shall be made only at the street intersection
leading directly to any such approved garage.
(b) The City Engineer, with the consent and approval of the Code
Administration Manager, is hereby directed to erect and maintain at
all times proper signs within the City of Yakima directing the routes for
tank vehicles for the carriage of flammable liquids. Such routes may
be changed from time to time by the City Engineer, with the consent
and approval of the Code Administration Manager, and such changes
shall be effective when the same are noted upon the gasoline route
map on file in the office of the City Clerk and when such routes are
properly marked by signs to plainly indicate said changed routes.
(c) In the case of any emergency or necessity requiring a deviation
from said gasoline routes now provided for herein or for stopping or
parking upon said routes in violation of this title, the owner or operator
of any such tank vehicle shall immediately notify, and request
instructions from, the Code Administration Manager or any authorized
assistant, and shall explicitly carry out any such instructions received.
(d) Delivery of flammable liquids on certain streets prohibited. No tank
vehicle shall travel along Yakima Avenue or along the first northerly
alley or along the first southerly alley immediately adjacent to and
running parallel with the said Yakima Avenue between Naches
Avenue and 6th Avenue for the purpose of making gasoline
deliveries, except only insofar as it shall be necessary for said tank
vehicles to proceed on Yakima Avenue or on said alleys from the
nearest intersecting street thereto.
(Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 93 -65 § 2, 1993: Ord. 2354 § 9, 1979: Ord. 1764 §
6, 1975: Ord. 1077 § 1, 1968).
10.05.080 Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable liquids in outside
aboveground tanks is to be prohibited.
The limits in Chapter 3'1 of the International Fire Code, 200-9'' ^'F Edition, in which bulk plant
storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are established as
follows: first fire zone and third fire zone. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 93 -65 §
3, 1993: Ord. 1764 § 7, 1975: Ord. 1109 § 5, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 8, 1968).
10.05.085 Establishment of clarification to the 2015 International Fire Code Chapter 34 related
to the storage of tires.
Unless the provisions of Chapter 34 of the International Fire Code are met, all outdoor tire
storage shall be such that tires are stored vertically on the tread side, and on approved, non-
combustible, tire storage racks with a depth of not more than one tire diameter of the largest tire
stored. Where such racks are utilized, the separation distance from lot lines and structures to
tires, and from tire to tire in successive aisles created by said storage may be reduced to 3 feet
where all tire storage is maintained at a maximum height of 6 feet as measured to the top of the
tires. Where rack storage of tires is higher than 6 feet and maximum 10 feet in height, all tire
storage shall require a minimum of 10 feet from property lines and structures, and shall be
approved. Laced and barrel stacking of tires shall not be permitted. Any intermodal containers
utilized for the storage of tires shall be approved.
10.05.090 Establishment of limits in which bulk plant storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is to be restricted.
The limits in Chapter 38 of the International Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied
petroleum gas is restricted, are established as follows: first fire zone and third fire zone. (Ord.
2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 93 -65 § 4, 1993: Ord. 1764 § 8, 1975: Ord. 1109 § 5,
1969: Ord. 1027 § 9, 1968).
10.05.110 Storage in unfinished spaces.
It is unlawful to place, store, or keep or permit to be placed, stored or kept, in any unfinished
attic or other place directly under a roof or any unfinished basement or unfinished area under a
building except a residence, any furniture, baggage or other combustible or flammable material.
The term "unfinished" as used in this section shall apply to any space or area directly under a
roof of any building or under the lowest story of a building, which, if used for storage of
combustible materials, would be required by the building code to have all walls and ceilings
complete as required for any intermediate area or space within the building. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 1027 § 11, 1968).
10.05.120 Wood box, tote bin and pallet storage.
(1) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled north, northwest or
northeast or west of a frame building or frame platform, shall be not less than fifty
feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty feet in width, fifty feet in
length, twelve feet to the eaves, and eighteen feet to the gable thereof.
(2) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the south,
southwest, southeast or east of a frame building or frame platform, shall be not
less than thirty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty -five feet in
width, fifty feet in length, fourteen feet to the eaves, and twenty feet to the gable
thereof.
(3) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the north,
northwest or northeast or west of a brick, tile, stone or concrete building, shall be
not less than thirty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty -five feet
in width, sixty feet in length, sixteen feet to the eaves, and twenty feet to the gable
thereof.
(4) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the south,
southwest, southeast or east of a brick, tile, stone or concrete building, shall be not
less than twenty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed thirty feet in width,
sixty feet in length, sixteen feet to the eaves and twenty -four feet to the gable
thereof.
(5) All empty tote bins or pallets may be piled flat on the top of the pile without a
gable. The pile shall not exceed thirty -five feet in width, sixty feet in length, and
twenty -five feet in height.
(6) The length, height and width of any specific box, tote bin or pallet pile may be
increased upon written approval of the chief of code administration.
(7) All piles of empty wood boxes, tote bins, and pallets shall be so arranged that
alleys of not less than twelve feet shall surround each pile and the ground around
the piles shall be kept free of weeds to a distance of at least six feet from the piles.
(Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2354 § 11, 1979; Ord. 1109 § 7,
1969: Ord. 1027 § 12, 1968).
10.05.130 Duties of persons in control of public buildings.
The owner, manager or person having control or management of a place of public assembly
shall notify the chief of code administration manager of the intent to use the occupancy except
that a continuing program of meeting at same shall not require any further notice. (Ord. 2012 -27
§ 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2354 § 12, 1979: Ord. 1027 § 13, 1968).
10.05.140 Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment— Sounding false
alarm of fire.
Any person who willfully and without cause tampers with, molests, injures or breaks any public
or private fire alarm apparatus, emergency phone, radio, or other wire or signal, or any
firefighting equipment, or who willfully and without having reasonable grounds for believing a fire
exists, sends, gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire, by shouting in a public place or
by means of any public or private fire alarm system or signal, or by telephone, is guilty of a
misdemeanor. This provision shall not prohibit the testing of fire alarm systems by persons
authorized to do so, by a fire department or state fire marshal official. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part), 2012: Ord. 1109 § 8, 1969: Ord. 1027 § 14, 1968).
10.05.145 Removal of debris after fire.
A. Any person having under his control or in his possession upon any premises in the city any
substances or debris which have been rendered useless or unmerchantable by reason of any
fire on the premises must remove the same within forty -eight hours after notice to do so has
been given by the chief of code administration to such person.
B. Whenever any building or other structure in the city is partially burned, the owner thereof, or
the person in charge or control thereof, shall, within ten days after notice from the chief of code
administration manager, remove all refuse, debris, and partially burned lumber from the
premises; and if the building or structure is burned to such an extent that it cannot be repaired,
as provided by this code or the building code, the owner of the property upon which it is located,
or the occupant thereof shall, within ten days after notice from the chief of code administration
manager, remove all the remaining portion of the building or structure from the premises. (Ord.
2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2354 § 13, 1979: Ord. 1109 § 9, 1969).
10.05.150 OPTICOM defined — Regulated.
A. Definitions.
(1) " OPTICOM" means a light- actuated city of Yakima traffic signal preemption
system used to provide safe access for authorized emergency vehicles to and from
emergency scenes.
(2) "Authorized emergency vehicle" has the same meaning as set forth in RCW
46.04.040.
B. Penalty. It is unlawful for any person to actuate, use, or in any way interfere with
OPTICOM; provided, that all city of Yakima officials and employees when operating authorized
emergency vehicles or who are testing or maintaining OPTICOM equipment may actuate or use
OPTICOM; and provided further, that any person duly licensed under this section or his agent
may actuate or use OPTICOM when operating an authorized emergency vehicle licensed in this
chapter.
C. Licensing. The city manager may direct the city clerk to issue a nontransferable OPTICOM
license for any single authorized emergency vehicle for an annual fee of ten dollars to the owner
of any authorized emergency vehicle permitting such person or his agent to actuate and use
OPTICOM. Such license shall expire one year from the date of issuance.
Any person applying for such license shall make application on a form provided by the city clerk
prepared by the fire chief of the city of Yakima, which form shall provide sufficient information to
ensure safe operation of OPTICOM.
Upon issuing a license the licensee shall give the city manager an acceptable prepaid policy of
liability insurance listing the city of Yakima and its officials and employees as insured in an
amount determined by the city manager to adequately cover foreseeable risks generated
through licensee's use of OPTICOM. An applicant owner shall also sign an indemnification hold
harmless agreement in which he agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the city of
Yakima, its officials and employees from any and all liability resulting from a licensee or his
agent's actuation and use of OPTICOM.
No license shall be granted under this chapter unless the owner applicant's OPTICOM actuation
device is acceptable to the fire chief of the city of Yakima or his designee.
Any license issued under this chapter may be revoked by the city manager at any time for
cause; provided, that before revocation the city manager shall give a licensee written notice of
revocation, stating the causes therefor and the date after which said revocation shall take effect
if no appeal is taken. The city manager or his designee shall hear all appeals. (Ord. 2012 -27 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2198 § 1, 1978).
Chapter 11.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
11.04.010 City of Yakima building code.
11.04.020 Creation of enforcement agency and identification of building official.
11.04.030 Schedule of fees and building valuation.
11.04.040 Refund of plan review fees upon permit application withdrawal.
11.04.050 Design professional to prepare or oversee preparation of construction documents.
11.04.060 Master plan documents.
11.04.111.5 Addition to Section 111.
11.04.113 Amendment to Section 113.
11.04.202 Amendment to Section 202.
11.04.903.2 Amendment to Section 903.2.
11.04.1605.6 Addition of Table 1605.6.
11.04.1608.3,1 Addition of Tablc Section 1608.3-1.1.
11.04.1802.3 Addition to Section 1802.
11.04.3303.1 Amendment to Section 3303.1.
11.04.3303.4 Amendment to Section 3303.4.
11.04.3303.7 Addition to Section 3303.
11.04.J103.2 Amendment to Section J103.2.
11.04.J104 Addition to Section J104.
11.04.010 City of Yakima building code.
The building code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following as modified by the
amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions provided in this chapter:
a. The 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code, including Sections 101 through
111 of Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code
Council in Chapter 51 -50 WAC.
b. Appendix G (Flood- Resistant Construction) and Appendix J (Grading) to the 2012 2015
Edition of the International Building Code and as published by the International Code Council,
Inc.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more copies
of the texts that comprise the building code of the city of Yakima shall be maintained on file in
the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06 § 2, 2005: Ord. 2001 -24 § 2,
2001).
11.04.020 Creation of enforcement agency and identification of building official.
The division of code administration in the department of community development is hereby
established as the code enforcement agency of the city of Yakima. The division of code
administration shall be under the administrative and operational control of the code
administration manager designated by the appointing authority. Wherever the term "building
official" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the code administration manager, and
his or her designee. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part),
2012: Ord. 2005 -06 § 3, 2005).
11.04.030 Schedule of fees and building valuation.
The permit fees required under this chapter shall be in accordance with the following: Schedule
of Fees -Table 1 and Schedule of Fees -Table 2 -Other Fees. Building valuation shall be in
accordance with Building Valuation Table -Table 3.
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
1.00 - 500.00 19.29 12.54 31.73
501.00 - 600.00 21.88 14.22 36.10
601.00 - 700.00 24.47 15.91 40.38
701.00 - 800.00 27.06 17.59 44.65
801.00 - 900.00 29.65 19.27 48.92
901.00 - 1,000.00 32.24 20.96 53.20
1,001.00 - 1,100.00 34.83 22.64 57.47
1,101.00 - 1,200.00 37.42 24.32 61.74
1,201.00 - 1,300.00 40.01 26.01 66.02
1,301.00 - 1,400.00 42.60 27.69 70.29
1,401.00 - 1,500.00 45.19 29.37 74.56
1,501.00 - 1,600.00 47.78 31.06 78.84
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
1,601.00 - 1,700.00 50.37 32.74 83.11
1,701.00 - 1,800.00 52.96 34.42 87.38
1,801.00 - 1,900.00 55.55 36.11 91.66
1,901.00 - 2,000.00 58.14 37.79 95.93
2,001.00 - 3,000.00 69.71 45.31 115.02
3,001.00 - 4,000.00 81.28 52.83 134.11
4,001.00 - 5,000.00 92.85 60.35 153.20
5,001.00 - 6,000.00 104.42 67.87 172.29
6,001.00 - 7,000.00 115.99 75.39 191.38
7,001.00 - 8,000.00 127.56 82.91 210.47
8,001.00 - 9,000.00 139.13 90.43 229.56
9,001.00 - 10, 000.00 150.70 97.96 248.66
10, 001.00 - 11, 000.00 162.27 105.48 267.75
11, 001.00 - 12, 000.00 173.84 113.00 286.84
12,001.00 - 13,000.00 185.41 120.52 305.93
13,001.00 - 14,000.00 196.98 128.04 325.02
14, 001.00 - 15, 000.00 208.55 135.56 344.11
15,001.00 - 16,000.00 220.12 143.08 363.20
16,001.00 - 17,000.00 231.69 150.60 382.29
17, 001.00 - 18, 000.00 243.26 158.12 401.38
18,001.00 - 19,000.00 254.83 165.64 420.47
19, 001.00 - 20, 000.00 266.40 173.16 439.56
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
20, 001.00 - 21, 000.00 277.97 180.68 458.65
21,001.00 - 22,000.00 289.54 188.20 477.74
22, 001.00 - 23, 000.00 301.11 195.72 496.83
23, 001.00 - 24, 000.00 312.68 203.24 515.92
24, 001.00 - 25, 000.00 324.25 210.76 535.01
25,001.00 - 26,000.00 332.62 216.20 548.82
26, 001.00 - 27, 000.00 340.99 221.64 562.63
27, 001.00 - 28, 000.00 349.36 227.08 576.44
28,001.00 - 29,000.00 357.73 232.52 590.25
29, 001.00 - 30, 000.00 366.10 237.97 604.07
30, 001.00 - 31, 000.00 374.47 243.41 617.88
31, 001.00 - 32, 000.00 382.84 248.85 631.69
32,001.00 - 33,000.00 391.21 254.29 645.50
33, 001.00 - 34, 000.00 399.58 259.73 659.31
34, 001.00 - 35, 000.00 407.95 265.17 673.12
35, 001.00 - 36, 000.00 416.32 270.61 686.93
36, 001.00 - 37, 000.00 424.69 276.05 700.74
37, 001.00 - 38, 000.00 433.06 281.49 714.55
38,001.00 - 39,000.00 441.43 286.93 728.36
39, 001.00 - 40, 000.00 449.80 292.37 742.17
40, 001.00 - 41, 000.00 458.17 297.81 755.98
41,001.00 - 42,000.00 466.54 303.25 769.79
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
42, 001.00 - 43, 000.00 474.91 308.69 783.60
43, 001.00 - 44, 000.00 483.28 314.13 797.41
44, 001.00 - 45, 000.00 491.65 319.57 811.22
45,001.00 - 46,000.00 500.02 325.01 825.03
46, 001.00 - 47, 000.00 508.39 330.45 838.84
47, 001.00 - 48, 000.00 516.76 335.89 852.65
48, 001.00 - 49, 000.00 525.13 341.33 866.46
49,001.00 - 50,000.00 533.50 346.78 880.28
50, 001.00 - 51, 000.00 539.29 350.54 889.83
51, 001.00 - 52, 000.00 545.08 354.30 899.38
52, 001.00 - 53, 000.00 550.87 358.07 906.94
53, 001.00 - 54, 000.00 556.66 361.83 918.49
54,001.00 - 55,000.00 562.45 365.59 928.04
55, 001.00 - 56, 000.00 568.24 369.36 937.60
56, 001.00 - 57, 000.00 574.03 373.12 947.15
57, 001.00 - 58, 000.00 579.82 376.88 956.70
58, 001.00 - 59, 000.00 585.61 380.65 966.26
59, 001.00 - 60, 000.00 591.40 384.41 975.81
60, 001.00 - 61, 000.00 597.19 388.17 985.36
61, 001.00 - 62, 000.00 602.98 391.94 994.92
62, 001.00 - 63, 000.00 608.77 395.70 1,004.47
63, 001.00 - 64, 000.00 614.56 399.46 1,014.02
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
64, 001.00 - 65, 000.00 620.35 403.23 1,023.58
65, 001.00 - 66, 000.00 626.14 406.99 1,033.13
66, 001.00 - 67, 000.00 631.93 410.75 1,042.68
67, 001.00 - 68, 000.00 637.72 414.52 1,052.24
68, 001.00 - 69, 000.00 643.51 418.28 1,061.79
69, 001.00 - 70, 000.00 649.30 422.05 1,071.35
70, 001.00 - 71, 000.00 655.09 425.81 1,080.90
71, 001.00 - 72, 000.00 660.88 429.57 1,090.45
72, 001.00 - 73, 000.00 666.67 433.34 1,100.01
73, 001.00 - 74, 000.00 672.46 437.10 1,109.56
74, 001.00 - 75, 000.00 678.25 440.86 1,119.11
75, 001.00 - 76, 000.00 684.04 444.63 1,128.67
76, 001.00 - 77, 000.00 689.83 448.39 1,138.22
77, 001.00 - 78, 000.00 695.62 452.15 1,147.77
78, 001.00 - 79, 000.00 701.41 455.92 1,157.33
79, 001.00 - 80, 000.00 707.20 459.68 1,166.88
80, 001.00 - 81, 000.00 712.99 463.44 1,176.43
81, 001.00 - 82, 000.00 718.78 467.21 1,185.99
82, 001.00 - 83, 000.00 724.57 470.97 1,195.54
83,001.00 - 84,000.00 730.36 474.73 1,205.09
84, 001.00 - 85, 000.00 736.15 478.50 1,214.65
85, 001.00 - 86, 000.00 741.94 482.26 1,224.20
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
86,001.00 - 87,000.00 747.73 486.02 1,233.75
87, 001.00 - 88, 000.00 753.52 489.79 1,243.31
88,001.00 - 89,000.00 759.31 493.55 1,252.86
89, 001.00 - 90, 000.00 765.10 497.32 1,262.42
90, 001.00 - 91, 000.00 770.89 501.08 1,271.97
91,001.00 - 92,000.00 776.68 504.84 1,281.52
92,001.00 - 93,000.00 782.47 508.61 1,291.08
93, 001.00 - 94, 000.00 788.26 512.37 1,300.63
94, 001.00 - 95, 000.00 794.05 516.13 1,310.18
95, 001.00 - 96, 000.00 799.84 519.90 1,319.74
96, 001.00 - 97, 000.00 805.63 523.66 1,329.29
97,001.00 - 98,000.00 811.42 527.42 1,338.84
98, 001.00 - 99, 000.00 817.21 531.19 1,348.40
99, 001.00 - 100, 000.00 823.00 534.95 1,357.95
100,001.00 - 500,000.00 823.00 For the first $100,000.00. Plus $4.52 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
500,001.00 - 1,000,000.00 2,631.00 For the first $500,000.00. Plus $3.86 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
1,000,001.00 - And up 4,561.00 For the first $1,000,000.00. Plus $2.59 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 2 -OTHER FEES
1. Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum $64.25 /hour **
two -hour charge)
2. Re- inspection fees $64.25 /hour **
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $64.25 /hour **
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or $64.25 /hour **
revisions to approved plans (minimum charge one -half
hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking, Actual costs * **
inspections or both
6. Manufactured homes Single Wide $251.87
Double Wide $297.65
Triple Wide $343.48
7. Commercial coach Single Wide $251.87
Double Wide $297.65
Triple Wide $343.48
8. Demolitions (all structures) $64.25
9. Home occupation (urban area only) $64.25
10. Relocations Residential $250.00
Ag /Storage❑ /Garage /Shed $250.00
11. Re -roof (nonresidential) roofs up to 10,000 square feet, $128.50
$124.60 plus $63.30 additional for each 10,000 square
feet or fraction thereof for roofs exceeding 10,000 square
feet of area
12. Re -roof (residential) $64.25
13. Signs $64.25
14. Swimming pools $96.37
** Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. The cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
* ** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
PERMITS ADD: SBCC (State Building Code Council) surcharge $4.50 for first unit, $2.00 for
each additional unit (except manufactured homes).
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A -1 Assembly, $160.69 $153.29 $149.76 $143.55 $133.59 $132.90 $138.98 $123.75 $119.25
theaters with
stage
A -1 Assembly, $148.41 $141.02 $137.48 $131.28 $121.31 $120.63 $126.71 $111.47 $106.98
theaters
without stage
A -2 Assembly, $118.34 $115.03 $112.14 $107.94 $100.98 $99.75 $104.00 $91.98 $88.94
nightclubs
A -2 Assembly, $117.34 $114.03 $110.14 $106.94 $98.98 $98.75 $103.00 $89.98 $87.94
restaurants,
bars, banquet
halls
A -3 Assembly, $149.66 $142.27 $138.73 $132.52 $122.51 $121.82 $127.96 $112.67 $108.17
churches
A -3 Assembly, $119.71 $111.78 $107.24 $102.03 $91.08 $91.39 $97.46 $81.42 $77.74
general,
community
halls,
libraries,
museums
A -4 Assembly, $117.34 $114.03 $110.14 $106.94 $98.98 $98.75 $103.00 $89.98 $87.91
arenas
B Business $119.85 $115.54 $111.79 $106.56 $95.15 $94.65 $102.31 $84.79 $81.61
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
E Educational $128.37 $124.05 $120.50 $115.17 $106.24 $103.73 $111.36 $94.92 $91.38
F -1 Factory and $74.13 $70.68 $66.42 $64.36 $55.62 $56.61 $61.75 $47.42 $45.06
industrial,
moderate
hazard
F -2 Factory and $73.13 $69.68 $66.42 $63.36 $55.62 $55.61 $60.75 $47.42 $44.06
industrial, low
hazard
H -1 High hazard, $69.75 $66.29 $63.04 $59.97 $52.43 $52.42 $57.36 $44.23 NP
explosives
H -2, 3, 4 High hazard $69.75 $66.29 $63.04 $59.97 $52.43 $52.42 $57.36 $44.23 $40.88
H -5 HPM $119.85 $115.54 $111.79 $106.56 $95.15 $94.65 $102.31 $84.79 $81.61
1 -1 Institutional, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.64 $87.06
supervised
environment
1 -2 Institutional, $200.36 $196.04 $192.30 $187.07 $175.32 NP $182.81 $104.96 NP
incapacitated
1 -3 Institutional, $137.99 $133.67 $129.93 $124.70 $114.47 $112.98 $120.44 $104.12 $98.94
restrained
1 -4 Institutional, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.64 $87.06
day care
facilities
M Mercantile $88.15 $84.83 $80.95 $77.74 $70.26 $70.02 $73.81 $61.26 $59.22
R -1 Residential, $120.33 $116.24 $113.15 $108.61 $99.80 $99.75 $105.41 $91.83 $88.25
hotels
R -2 Residential, $100.33 $96.24 $93.15 $88.61 $79.95 $79.90 $85.56 $71.98 $68.40
multifamily
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
R -3 Residential, $96.19 $93.52 $91.22 $88.71 $84.51 $84.30 $87.22 $80.46 $74.68
one- and two -
family
R -4 Residential, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.61 $87.06
care /assisted
living facilities
S -1 Storage, $68.75 $65.29 $61.04 $58.97 $50.43 $51.42 $56.36 $42.23 $39.88
moderate
hazard
S -2 Storage, low $67.75 $64.29 $61.04 $57.97 $50.43 $50.42 $55.36 $42.23 $38.88
hazard
U Utility, $52.28 $49.73 $46.49 $44.17 $38.31 $38.31 $41.69 $31.50 $29.99
miscellaneous
CA $54.20 $51.43 $48.83 $46.38 $40.34 $40.34 $44.29 $33.78 $31.10
warehouse
Mini - storage $73.85 $70.08 $66.53 $64.28 $54.97 $54.96 $60.34 $46.03 $42.38
warehouses
Dwellings $81.40
(first story
new and
additions)
Attics (walk $16.32
around)
unfinished
storage only
Basement $16.35
(unfinished)
Enclosed $39.46
sleeping or
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
service porch
Balcony $21.86
Conversion of $41.95
attached
garage into
living space
Deck —no $6.53
cover
Interior $26.30
remodel
Porches $21.86
Accessory $21.07
sheds,
buildings
Footings $33.99
(replacement
or for moved
building —per
lineal foot)
Carport— $16.80
open all sides
Carport— $20.60
partially
enclosed (one
or more walls)
Garage— $32.69
private use
(wood frame
and pole type)
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
Loading
docks and
roofs
Steel or $14.48
concrete
piers, heavy
slab
Timber piers, $12.50
heavy wood
floor
Dirt fill, $10.35
concrete
retaining wall
& slab
Light wood $8.81
piers and
girders /plank
floor
Loading $7.40
docks roof —
wood, steel,
metal or
composition
NOTES:
Private garages use utility misc.
80% for shell -only building.
50% for nonstructural tenant improvements ( "TI ") for new Tls. All other Tls based on evaluation.
NP = Not Permitted.
(Ord. 2014 -037 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014: Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2009 -24, 2009; Ord. 2005 -06 § 4, 2005).
11.04.040 Refund of plan review fees upon permit application withdrawal.
In the event that a permit application is withdrawn by the applicant before any plan review is
commenced by the building official or his /her designee, the applicant may submit a written
refund application to the building official within thirty calendar days thereof. The building official
shall then authorize a refund of eighty percent of the paid plan review fee. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06 § 5, 2005).
11.04.050 Design professional to prepare or oversee preparation of construction documents.
A design professional, licensed under the provisions of RCW Chapter 18.08, RCW Chapter
18.43, and corresponding WAC regulations as now exist or are hereafter amended is required
to prepare or oversee the preparation of construction documents for the construction, erection,
enlargement, alteration, and /or repairs of any building or structure that contains or shall contain
five or more residential dwelling units or for any commercial building or structure that is or shall
be over four thousand square feet in size. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012-
27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06 § 6, 2005).
11.04.060 Master plan documents.
A. Definition. A "master plan" is a set of residential building plans previously reviewed and
approved by the city of Yakima, which the applicant intends to reuse exactly as reviewed and
approved.
B. Single - Family, Duplex and Townhouse. For single - family, duplex or townhouse
construction, sixty -five percent of the building permit fee is charged for plan review of a master
set of plans. Thereafter, each time the single - family, duplex or townhouse plan is reused, the
plan review fee shall be ten percent of the building permit fee.
C. Multifamily. For multifamily construction not exceeding a six -unit structure, sixty -five
percent of the building permit fee is charged for plan review of a master set of plans. Thereafter,
each time the multifamily plan is reused, the plan review fee shall be ten percent of the building
permit fee, if located on a preapproved site plan.
D. Duration and Validity of Master Plan. A master plan remains valid for a reduced plan review
fee as described above until a new building code is adopted by the state of Washington. At that
time, all current master plans shall become void, but can be resubmitted for review under the
new code at full plan review fee to establish a new master plan. Any architect- or engineer -
signed or stamped plans must have a current professional license as of the date submitted for
reuse as a master plan.
E. Only the plan review fee is reduced under the master plan program. All other permit fees,
including building, plumbing, mechanical, etc., remain the same. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2008 -47 § 1, 2008).
11.04.111.5 Addition to Section 111.
Subsection 111.5 is added as a new subsection to Section 111 of the 2012 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council to
read as follows:
111.5 Public nuisance. It is a public nuisance to use or occupy a building or structure, or any
part thereof, without having been issued a valid certificate of occupancy for such building,
structure or part thereof by the building official as provided herein. Such public nuisance shall be
subject to prevention or abatement by injunction or other appropriate legal remedy in the
Superior Court of Washington in Yakima County.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 7, 2005. Formerly 11.04.110.5).
11.04.113 Amendment to Section 113.
Section 113 of the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
Section 113 Board of Appeals
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the
Yakima City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure for a term of three years. The board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
113.2 Limitations on authority. The board of appeals shall hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not apply or a better form of construction is proposed. The board of
appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this
code nor to waive requirements of this code.
113.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of seven members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not
employees of the jurisdiction, and who shall be appointed from the following areas: one
architect; one engineer; one building and construction contractor; one developer; one
representative from the general public, one Washington state journeyman plumber; and one
Washington state journeyman mechanical contractor. The building official and /or the Fire Chief
or a designee shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall
have no vote on any matter before the board.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 8, 2005. Formerly 11.04.112).
11.0'1.202 Amcndmcnt to Scction 202.
The definition of "owner" provided in Section 202 of the 2012 Edition of the International Building
foliows;
equitable interest in the property.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 9, 2005).
11.04.903.2 Amendment to Section 903.2.
An additional automatic sprinkler system exception is added to Section 903.2 of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council and
shall read as follows:
Additional exception: Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required for controlled
atmosphere storage rooms in which refrigeration apparatus is installed to control the
temperature in the storage rooms and gas -tight seals are incorporated in the construction of the
rooms. In addition, gas tight seals must be used to facilitate the maintenance of an atmosphere
within the storage rooms that is lower in oxygen content and higher in nitrogen and carbon
dioxide content than normal atmosphere.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 10, 2005).
11.04.1605.6 Addition of Table 1605.6.
Subsection 11.04.1605.6 is added as a new subsection to Section 1605 (Load Combinations) of
the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the
State Building Code Council to read as follows:
1605.6 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
The climatic and geographic design criteria table provided in YMC 11.22.R301.2(1) are
applicable to and incorporated into this chapter as Table 1605.6. In the event that these design
criteria conflict with design criteria provided elsewhere in YMC Chapter 11.04 or Chapter 16 of
the 2012 2015 edition of the International Building Code, these design criteria shall control
unless the building official determines otherwise for a specific structure with special local
conditions.
TABLE 1605.6
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Grou Subject to damage
nd Wind SEISM! from
Wint MEA
S� Sp ee Wind DESIGN er N
LOA (mph Topogra CATEG Fros Desi ICE SHIELD AIR ANN
Da ) phic ORY t line gn UNDERLAY FLOOD FREEZ UAL
Effects Weather dept Termi Tem MENT HAZAR ING TEMP
(a) (b) (k) (f) inga hb teG pa REQUIRED DSg INDEX j
19 85 NO G SEVER 24 S —M 8 Yes 1973 1000 45
(110) E
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN /m2, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to
satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the
weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe ") for concrete as determined from the
Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined
from ASTM C 3'I, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 1'15, C 216 or C 652.
a. Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
b. May be reduced in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code Table 1609.3.1
c. May be reduced in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code Section 1613.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R'103.1(1). The
jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line dcpth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish
grade,
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "very heavy," "moderate to heavy,"
"slight to moderate," or "none to slight" in accordance with Figure R301.2(6) depending on
whether there has been a hi
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind
speed map [Figure R301.2('l)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site specific
basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1/1.
e. The outdoor design dry bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 1/2
percent values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from
the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local w ather
experience as determined by the building official.
determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry
• _
••_•_e-••-• _ - .
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 year return period air freezing
index (BF days) from Figure R'103.3(2) or from the 100 year (99 %) value on the National
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the
National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index USA Method (Bass 32°
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting
structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill
in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of
the table.
1. Uniform roof live load is 30 psf.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 11, 2005).
11.04.1608.3.1 Addition of Table 1608.3.1.
The 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the
State Building Code Council is hereby amended to add Tablc 1608.3-1.1 as follows:
Section 11.04.1608.1.1 is added as a new subsection to Section 1608.1 to read as follows:
Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
TABLE 1608.3.1
SNOW EXPOSURE FACTOR, C
TERRAIN EXPOSURE OF ROOFa,b,d
CATEGORYa
Fully Partially
ex-pesede exposed Shoi�a
A (cce Scction N/A 44
1609.'1)
B (cce Scction 9-9 4O 42
1609.'1)
C (see Seionct 9-9 4O 44
1609.'1)
D (cce Scction 9-8 9-9 4O
1609.'1)
Above the 9-7 9-8 N/A
treeline in
w inds w ept
pz
mountainous
arctiac
In Alaska, in 9-7 9:- N/A
arctiac whcrc
tree
exist within a
two mile radius
of the site
TABLE 1608.3.1
SNOW EXPOSURE FACTOR, C
TERRAIN EXPOSURE OF ROOFa,b,d
CATEGORYa
Fully Partially
expose-do exposed Sheltcrcd
Cold ctoragc 4-9 44 42
g
For SI: 1 mile - 1609 m.
a. The terrain category and roof exposure condition chosen shall be representative of the
anticipated conditions during the life of the structure. An exposure factor shall be determined for
each roof of a structure.
b. Definitions of roof exposure are as follows:
1. Fully cxposed shall mean roofs exposed on all sides with no shelter afforded by terrain,
higher structures or trecs. Roofs that contain several large pieces of mechanical equipment,
parapets which extend above the height of the balanced snow load, hb, or other obstructions
are not in this category.
2. Partially exposed shall include all roofs except thocc designated �oxpoced" or
"sheltered."
3. Sheltered roofs shall mean-thecc roofs located tight in among conifers that qualify as
"obstructions."
c. Obstructions within a distance of 10 hb provide "shelter," where hb is the height of the
obstruction above the roof level. If the only obstructions arc a few deciduous trecs that arc
leafless in winter, the "fully exposed" category shall be used except for terrain category "A."
Note that thccc are heights above the roof. Heights used to establish the terrain category in
Section 1609.1 are heights above the ground.
d. The building official may determine this coefficient for specific structures with special local
mss.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 12, 2005).
11.04.1802.3 Addition to Section 1802.
Subsection 11.04.1802.3 is added as a new subsection to Section 1802 of the 2012 2015
Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building
Code Council to read as follows:
1802.3 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have
the meanings shown herein.
Undisturbed soil. Soil or soil profile, unaltered by removal or other man - induced changes,
except for agricultural activities, that would adversely affect the in -situ or operation of on -lot
systems. This soil material and the in -situ soil mass have not been disturbed.
Soil. Any uncemented or weakly cemented accumulation of material particles formed by the
weathering of rocks, the void space between particles containing water and /or air.
In -situ. Soil in the natural or original position.
Soil compaction. The process of increasing the density of a soil by packing the particles closer
together with a reduction in the volume of air. The higher the degree of compaction, the higher
will be the shear strength and lower will be the compressibility of the soil.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 13, 2005. Formerly 11.04.1801.3).
11.04.3303.1 Amendment to Section 3303.1.
Section 3303.1 of the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
3303.1 Construction documents. Construction documents and a schedule for demolition must
be submitted when required by the building official. Where such information is required, no work
shall be done until such construction documents or schedule, or both, are approved. A site
assessment checklist shall be completed and returned to the building inspector upon the final
inspection
irr.�cvaviT
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 14, 2005).
11.04.3303.4 Amendment to Section 3303.4.
Section 3303.4 of the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
3303.4 Vacant lot. Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be
filled and maintained to the existing grade or in accordance with the ordinances of the
jurisdiction having authority. The vacant lot shall be cleaned of material, including without
limitation petroleum tanks, septic tanks, septic drain fields, utilities, pipes, wires and conduit,
unless in the right -of -way or easement, from the subterranean surface. Basement walls,
footings, foundations may be required to be broken into pieces less than twenty -four (24) inches
(610 mm) in size. Any excavation shall be filled with clean fill material, covered with vegetation
to prevent erosion as approved by the building official within 90 days after completion unless
extended by the building official for reasonable cause.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 15, 2005).
11.04.3303.7 Addition to Section 3303.
Section 3303.7 is added as a new subsection to Section 3303 of the 2012 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council and
is amended to read as follows:
3303.7 Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority approval required. No work shall commence until
the Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority has assessed the proposed demolition work and
granted approval to commence.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 16, 2005).
11.04.J103.2 Amendment to Section J103.2.
Section J103.2 of Appendix J (Grading) to the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building
Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as
follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self- contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that
such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay
controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or
significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.
This phrase was added to assure that the "exploratory excavation" is not to begin construction
of a building prior to receiving a permit for the sole purpose of preparing a soils report.
8. An excavation that (1) is less than 3 feet (915 mm) in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope
greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 1 -1/2 units horizontal
(66.7% slope).
9. A fill less than 2 feet (610 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than
1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in depth, not
intended to support structures, that does not exceed 100 cubic yards (76.6 m3) on any one lot
and does not obstruct a drainage course.
10. Test holes done under the provisions of an on -site sewage disposal permit application.
11. Grading, including roads, bridges and municipal construction, which is designed to WSDOT,
APWA or FHWA standards and specification where such grading is subject to review and
approval of a local government agency or a state or federal agency.
12. When approved by the building official, temporary grading work necessary to protect
property.
13. Grading work which:
(1) Is not intended to support structures, and
(2) Is subject to permitting requirements of other regulations.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 18, 2005).
11.04.J104 Addition to Section J104.
Subsections J104.5 and J104.6 are added as new subsections to Section J104 of Appendix J
(Grading) to the 2012 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
J104.5 Grading plan review fees. A grading plan review fee shall be paid to the building official
or his /her designee in accordance with Table J104.5 at the time the plan is submitted for review.
Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required
elsewhere in the Yakima Municipal Code. For excavation and fill on the same site, the plan
review fee shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill, whichever is greater.
Table J104.5— GRADING PLAN
REVIEW FEES
Volume cubic yards
(cubic meters) Fee
50 (38.2) or less No Fee
51 -100 (40- 76.45) $18.73
101-1,000 (76.45— $28.12
764.5)
1,001-10,000 (764.5— $37.45
7,645.5)
10,000- 100,000 $37.45 for 10,000
(7,645.5- 76,455) cubic yards plus
$18.73 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
Table J104.5— GRADING PLAN
REVIEW FEES
Volume cubic yards
(cubic meters) Fee
100,001-200,000 $205.99 for 100,000
(76,455- 152,911) cubic yards plus
$11.22 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
200,001 (152,911) or $318.15 for 100,000
more cubic yards plus
$5.63 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
Additional plan review $64.25*
required by changes,
additions or revisions to
approved plans
(minimum charge —one-
half (1/2) hour)
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
J104.6 Grading permit fees. A grading permit fee shall be paid to the building official or his /her
designee in accordance with Table J104.6 at the time the permit is issued. Separate permit fees
shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in the Yakima
Municipal Code. There shall be no separate charge for standard terrace drains and similar
facilities.
Table J104.6— GRADING
PERMIT FEES1
Volume cubic
yards (cubic
meters) Fee
50 (38.2) or less $0.00
51 -100 (40— $18.73
76.45)
Table J104.6— GRADING
PERMIT FEES1
Volume cubic
yards (cubic
meters) Fee
101 -1,000 $54.30 for the first 100 cubic
(76.45- 764.5) yards plus $13.14 for each
100 cubic yards or fraction
1,001- 10,000 $146.52 for the first 1,000
(764.5— cubic yards plus $11.22 for
7,645.5) each 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction
10,000— $247.46 for 10,000 cubic
100,000 yards plus $60.50 for each
(7,645.5— additional 10,000 cubic
76,455) yards or fraction thereof
100,001— $701.92 for 100,000 cubic
200,000 yards plus $28.12 for each
(76,455— additional 10,000 cubic
152,911) yards or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25 per hourr21
(minimum charge two hours)
2. Reinspection fees $64.25 per hourL2l
3. Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated $64.25 per houri21
(minimum charge— one -half (1/2) hour)
1. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall be
the difference between the fees paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the entire
project.
2. Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -06
§ 19, 2005).
Chapter 11.22
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
11.22.010 City residential code.
11.22.R301.2(1) Amendment to Table R301.2(1).
11.22.010 City residential code.
The residential code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following:
The 2012 2015 Edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in
Chapter 51 -51 WAC.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more copies
of the texts that comprise the residential code of the city of Yakima shall be maintained on file in
the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A)
(part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -27 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012: Ord. 2005 -09 § 1 (part), 2005).
11.22.R105.2 Amendment to R105.2 #1
Section R105.2 #1 of the 2015 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows: 1.
One -story detached non - habitable accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, play
houses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
11.22.R301.2(1) Amendment to Table R301.2(1).
Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Wind Wind Seismic Subject to damage from Winter Ice Shield Air Mean
Snow Speedy Topographic Design Design Underlayment Flood Freezing Annual
Load {1} (mph) Effectsk Category# Weatheringa Frost Termite Tempe Required Hazardsg Index Tempt
line
depth
19 85 NO C SEVERE 24 S —M 8 Yes 1973 1000 45
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN /m 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h.
a. Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
a. Wcathcring may rcquirc a highcr strcngth concrctc or gradc of masonry than
necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column
shall bc fillcd in with thc wctiathcring indcx (i.c., "ncgligiblc," "modcratc" or "scvcrc ") for
concrctc as dctcrmincd from thc Wcathcring Probability Map [Figurc R301.2(3)]. Thc
grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 3'1, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90,
C 129, C 1'15, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R'103.1(1).
Thc jurisdiction shall fill in thc frost linc dcpth column with thc minimum dcpth of
footing bclow finish gradc.
c. Thc jurisdiction shall fill in this part of thc tablc with "vcry hctiavy," "modcratc to
hcaavy," "slight to modcratc," or "nonc to slight" in accordancc with Figurc R301.2(6)
depending on whether there has been a history of local damage.
d. Thc jurisdiction shall fill in this part of thc tablc with thc wind spccd from thc basic
wind speed map [Figure R301.20)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a
sitc spccific basis in accordancc with Scction R301.2.1.'I.
e. The outdoor design dry bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97
Dcviations from thc Appcndix D tcmperatures shall bc permittcd to rcflcct local
f. Thc jurisdiction shall fill in this part of thc tablc with thc Scismic Dcsign Catcgory
determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's
entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or
..
may be amended.
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 year return period air
freezing index (BF days) from Figure R'103.3(2) or from the 100 year (99 %) value on
the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index USA Method (Bacc
32° Fahrenheit)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov /fpcf.html.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature
from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index USA Method
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data
documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed up effects,
the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwicc, the jurisdiction
shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
1. Uniform roof live load is 30 pcf.
Chapter 11.32
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
11.32.010 City mechanical code.
11.32.020 Heating and /or comfort- cooling journeymen certificate— Requirements.
11.32.101.1 Amendment to Section 101.1.
11.32.106.4 Amendment to Section 106.4.
11.32.106.4.9 Addition to Section 106.4.
11.32.106.5.2 Addition to Section 106.5.2.
11.32.109 Amendment to Section 109.
11.32.202 Addition to Section 202.
11.32.807 Amendment to Chapter 8.
11.32.010 City mechanical code.
The mechanical code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following as modified by
the amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions provided in this chapter:
The 2012 2015 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in
Chapter 51 -52 WAC.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more copies
of the texts that comprise the mechanical code of the city of Yakima shall be maintained on file
in the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh.
A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 2, 2005: Ord. 2001 -40 § 2, 2001).
11.32.020 Heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman certificate— Requirements.
11.32.020.1 Journeyman Certification. It is unlawful for any person to install or service any
heating or comfort - cooling appliance without first having obtained and being the authorized
holder of a valid and subsisting city of Yakima heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman
certificate, issued pursuant to this section, authorizing the holder to service and install the
appliance.
Exception: The installation of space heating equipment whose energy source is electric, and is
not interconnected by a ducted air circulation system does not require Journeyman Certification.
11.32.020.2 Journeyman Certification Fee. The fee for each city of Yakima heating and /or
comfort- cooling journeyman certificate shall be eleven dollars ($11.00), and eleven dollars
($11.00) for renewal, per year for each person payable to the city of Yakima code administration
division.
11.32.020.3 Journeyman Certificate Examinations. No city of Yakima heating and /or comfort -
cooling journeyman certificate shall be issued until the applicant has passed an examination
administered by the code officialadministration manager or his or her designee, paid all
certification and examination fees authorized by this chapter and completed a mechanical
journeyman certificate application form. The examination authorized by this section shall test the
applicant's knowledge of that portion of the city mechanical code applicable to the types of
heating and comfort- cooling appliances the applicant intends to install or service.
11.32.020.4 Journeyman Certificate Application. Prior to taking such examination, the
applicant shall complete an application form provided by the code officialadministration
manager. The application shall contain the following information: applicant's name, home
address, business address, place and date of birth, whether the applicant has served an
apprenticeship in the heating and comfort- cooling appliance installation trade, and if so, which
trade, whether the applicant has achieved journeyman status in such trade, and what types of
heating and /or comfort- cooling appliances the applicant seeks to be certified to install and /or
service and what related work the applicant seeks to be certified to perform. The code official
administration manager shall issue a city of Yakima heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman
certificate to applicants who pass the examination. The city of Yakima heating and /or comfort -
cooling journeyman certificate shall specifically state what heating and /or comfort- cooling
appliances the journeyman is certified to install and /or service and what related work the
journeyman is certified to perform.
11.32.020.5 Journeyman Certificate Examination Fee. The fee for heating and /or comfort -
cooling journeyman certificate examination shall be five dollars ($5.00) payable in advance to
the city of Yakima code administration division.
11.32.020.6 Appeal of Examination Results. Any applicant who does not pass the heating
and /or comfort- cooling journeyman certificate examination may appeal to the board of appeals
established by YMC 11.04.113 for a review of any irregularity in the administration or scoring of
the examination by the code official administration manager by filing a written notice of appeal
with the code official administration manager within ten calendar days of receipt by the
applicant of the result of the examination. The notice of appeal shall specify the irregularity on
which the appeal is based. The code official administration manager shall promptly notify the
board of the filing of the appeal.
On receipt of an appeal, the board shall promptly give written notice to the code official
administration manager and the applicant/appellant of the time, date and place of hearing on
such appeal, not less than seven calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The board shall
then hear the appeal and determine whether the examination results at issue should be upheld
or modified.
11.32.020.7 Suspension or Revocation of Journeyman Certificate — Appeal. The code
official administration manager may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate issued under the
provisions of this section whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied in application for the certificate, or the certificate holder either installs or
services any heating or comfort- cooling appliance for which he /she is not certified, or otherwise
fails to comply with any provision of the city mechanical code. The holder of any certificate
suspended or revoked by the code official administration manager shall have the right of appeal
to the board of appeals established by YMC 11.04.113 from such action by filing a notice of
appeal with the board of appeals within ten days after receiving notice of the code
official'sadministration manager's action. At the hearing, the holder of the certificate shall be
entitled to be heard in person, to produce witnesses and to be represented by counsel. The
action of the board of appeals on the question shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1
(Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 3, 2005: Ord. 2001 -40 § 3, 2001).
11.32.101.1 Amendment to Section 101.1.
Section 101.1 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the city
of Yakima, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 4, 2005).
11.32.106.4 Amendment to Section 106.4.
Section 106.4 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
106.4 Permit issuance. If the code official administration manager
finds that the proposed work described in an application for a permit
and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conforms
to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances
applicable thereto, that the applicant is properly certified under
Section 11.32.020, and that the fees specified in Section 106.5 have
been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 7, 2005).
11.32.106.4.9 Addition to Section 106.4.
Subsection 106.4.9 is added to Section 106.4 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted
and maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
106.4.9 To Whom Permits May Be Issued
106.4.9.1 A permit may be issued to a person, firm or corporation
properly certified under Section 11.32.020 who is also complying with
applicable contractor registration laws.
106.4.9.2 No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause to
be done any work regulated by this code except to a person holding a
valid unexpired and non - revoked City of Yakima Heating and /or
Comfort - Cooling Journeyman Certificate as required by Section
11.32.020 of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: A permit for mechanical work regulated by this code
may be issued to the owner of a single - family residence, if the
following conditions are all satisfied:
1. The residence, including buildings or other structures customarily
recognized as accessory to such residence, is used exclusively for
residential purposes;
2. The residence is the residence of the owner;
3. The owner shall personally purchase all materials;
4. The owner shall personally perform all labor in connection
therewith.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 8, 2005).
11.32.106.5.2 Addition to Section 106.5.2.
The following schedule of permit fees is added to Section 106.5.2 of the International
Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as
follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as
indicated in the following schedule.
City of Yakima Mechanical Fees
Basic Permit Fee $19.29
Supplemental Permits $5.89
Furnaces 100,000 BTU or less (forced
air gravity type furnace or burner,
including ducts & vents attached to
such appliance) $14.16
Over 100,000 BTU (forced air or
gravity type furnace or burner,
including ducts & vents attached to
such appliance) $16.75
Floor furnace, including vent/gas logs $11.62
Suspended heater, recessed or floor
mounted heater $11.62
Appliance vents (each appliance vent
not included in appliance permit) $8.37
Repair or alteration or addition to each
heating appliance, refrigeration unit,
cooling unit, absorption unit or each
heating, cooling, absorption or
evaporative cooling system, incl.
installation of controls regulated by
this code. $15.73
Boiler or compressor to and including
3 HP, or each absorption system to
and including 100,000 BTU $14.21
Boiler or compressor over 3 HP to and
including 15 HP (or 3.1 to 15 Tons
cooling) for ea. absorption system
over 100,000 BTU /H & incl. 500,000
BTU /H $23.75
Boiler or compressor over 15 HP to
and including 30 HP (or 15.1 to 30
Tons cooling), for each absorption
system over 500,000 BTU /H to and
incl. 1,000,000 BTU /H $31.52
Boiler or compressor over 30 HP to
and including 50 HP (or 30.1 to 50
Tons cooling) for each absorption
system over 1,000,000 BTU /H to &
including 1,750,000 BTU /H $42.99
Boiler or refrigeration compressor
over 50 HP (or 50.1 Tons cooling or $71.96
more) for each absorption system
over 1,750,000 BTU /H
Air handling unit to and incl. 10,000
cubic feet per minute, incl. ducts
attached
thereto. NOTE: This fee shall not
apply to an air - handling unit which is a
portion of a factory assembled
appliance, cooling unit, evaporative
cooler or absorption unit for which a
permit is required elsewhere in this
code. $10.96
Air handling unit over 10,000 cubic ft.
per minute $14.87
Evaporative cooler other than portable
type $10.96
Ventilation fan connected to a single
duct $8.37
Ventilation system which is not a
portion of any heating or air
conditioning system authorized by a
permit. $8.37
Installation of each hood, which is
served by mechanical exhaust,
including the ducts for such hood. $11.62
Domestic type incinerator $20.91
Commercial or industrial type
incinerator $84.41
Each appliance or piece of equipment
regulated by this code not classified in
other appliance categories, or for $8.37
which no other fee is listed in this
code.
Gas piping (1 -4
outlets) $6.50
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $2.59
Hazardous process piping (1 -4
(hpp) outlets) $2.59
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $1.37
Nonhazardous process (1 -4
piping (nhpp) outlets) $2.59
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $0.66
Woodstove /pellet stove (no new home
construction) $29.98
Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25
Re- inspection fees assessed $64.25
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated (minimum
charge is one -half hour) $64.25
Additional plan review
required by change,
additions or revisions to
approved plans, minimum
charge is 1/2 hour. Per hour $64.25
(Ord. 2014 -037 § 2 (Exh. B), 2014: Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 9,
2005).
11.32.109 Amendment to Section 109.
Section 109 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal
a decision of the code official administration manager to the board of
appeals established by YMC 11.04.113. An application for appeal
shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better
form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a
form
obtained from the code official administration manager within 20 days
after the notice was served.
109.1.1 Limitation of authority. The board of appeals shall have no
authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor
shall such board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
The remainder of Section 109 of the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code as
adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51 -52 WAC is hereby
deleted. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 10, 2005).
11.32.202 Addition to Section 202.
The following definitions are added to Section 202 of the International Mechanical Code as
adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council:
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING APPLIANCE. An appliance
which utilizes gas, liquid, solid fuel or electricity for the purpose of
heating and /or cooling, and shall include all necessary piping and
duct work, excluding gas supply piping, and shall also include piping
other than gas supply piping for all gas appliances including such
appliances as gas refrigerators.
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING CONTRACTOR. Any
person, firm or corporation who installs, contracts to install or
services, repairs, alters or cleans any or all types of heating and
cooling appliances and is listed by the Washington Department of
Labor and Industries as a Washington State Mechanical Journeyman.
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING JOURNEYMAN. Any
person engaged in the actual work of installing or servicing any
heating or comfort- cooling appliance, and who is the authorized
holder of a valid and subsisting city of Yakima Heating and /or
Comfort - Cooling Journeyman Certificate.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2012 -15 § 1, 2012: Ord. 2005 -08 § 11, 2005).
11.32.807 Amendment to Chapter 8.
Section 807 is added to Chapter 8 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
Section 807 Gas Venting into Existing Masonry Chimneys.
Existing lined masonry chimneys and unlined chimneys with not more
than one side exposed to the outside may be used to vent gas
appliances, provided that an approved liner shall be installed in an
existing unlined masonry chimney when deemed necessary by the
building official considering local problems of vent gas condensate.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2005 -08 § 14, 2005).
Chapter 11.44
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
11.44.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
11.44.020 Application and scope.
11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1— Administration.
11.44.041 Amendment to subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
11.44.042 Amendment to subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
11.44.050 Qualification of plumbers.
11.44.100 Amendment to Section 305.
11.44.110 Amendment to Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
11.44.120 Board of appeals.
11.44.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 2015 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, excluding Chapter 12, but including IAPMO installation standards and
appendices thereto, consisting of Appendix A, "Rules for Sizing the Water Systems," Appendix
B, "Combination Waste and Vent Systems," and Appendix I, "Installation Standards," of which
one or more copies each have been filed and are now on file in the office of the code
administration manager of the city of Yakima, is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in
full herein, as the plumbing code of the city of Yakima, except as hereinafter amended, and the
provisions and regulations thereof are adopted as the provisions and regulations of the city of
Yakima; and several sections or numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the
numbers of this chapter. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 93 -66 § 3, 1993: Ord.
3424 § 1, 1991: Ord. 3401 § 1, 1991: Ord. 3145 § 1, 1988: Ord. 2900 § 1, 1985: Ord. 2671 § 1,
1983: Ord. 2459 § 1, 1980: Ord. 2027 § 1, 1976: Ord. 1618 § 1, 1974: Ord. 1237 § 1, 1970: Ord.
1025 § 1, 1968: Ord. 293 § 1, 1961).
11.44.020 Application and scope.
The ordinance codified herein shall be known as the Yakima Plumbing Code, may be cited as
such and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code." (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part),
2013: Ord. 1618 § 2, 1974).
11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1— Administration.
Part 1, Administration, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as applied to the city of Yakima, is
amended to read as follows:
10.1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Uniform Plumbing
Code" and will be referred to as "this Code" herein.
10.2. Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum
requirements and standards for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare. Enforcement and adoption of this Code shall not
be construed for the particular benefit of any individual person or
group of persons, other than the general public. In the event of a
conflict between the intent of this subsection and any other section
herein, this subsection shall govern insofar as applicable.
10.3. Scope.
(a) Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are a part of buildings
or structures moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the
provisions of this Code for new installations.
10.4. Authority to Abate
(a) Any portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative
Authority to be insanitary, as defined herein, is hereby declared to be
a nuisance.
(b) Where a nuisance exists or a plumbing system is maintained in
violation of this Code or any notice issued pursuant to this section, the
Administrative Authority shall require the nuisance or violation to be
abated and, where necessary, shall seek such abatement in the
manner provided by law.
20.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term "Administrative
Authority" is used in this Code, it shall mean the Code Administrative
Manager or his authorized representative.
20.2 Duties and Powers of Administrative Authority.
(a) The Administrative Authority may appoint such assistants,
deputies, inspectors, or other employees as are necessary to carry
out the functions of the department and this Code.
(b) Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Administrative
Authority or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any
condition or violation of this Code which make the building or
premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the
Administrative Authority or his authorized representative may enter
the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to
perform the duties imposed upon the Administrative Authority by this
Code, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall
present his credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such
building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or the other person having charge or control
of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the
Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative
shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy
provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person
having charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry herein by the Administrative Authority or his authorized
representative for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this code.
(c) Stop Orders. Whenever any work being done contrary to the
provisions of this Code, the Administrative Authority may order the
work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in
the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons
shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the Administrative
Authority to proceed with the work.
(d) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The
Administrative Authority and his authorized representative shall have
the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure
or equipment regulated by this Code in case of emergency where
necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
(e) Authority to Condemn. Whenever the Administrative Authority
ascertains that any plumbing system or portion thereof, regulated by
this Code, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has
become insanitary, he shall order in writing that such plumbing either
be removed or placed in a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate.
The order shall fix a reasonable time limit for compliance. No person
shall use or maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice.
When such plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice
shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection may be made immediately without such notice.
(f) Liability. The Administrative Authority or his authorized
representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in
good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties, shall not
thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may
accrue to the persons or property as a result of any act or by reason
of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. A suit brought
against the Administrative Authority or employee because of such act
or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of
this Code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this
jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings.
20.3 Violation and Penalties.
(a) Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00, or by
imprisonment in the jail facility for the City of Yakima not to exceed 90
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or
any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or
continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The
issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or
an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No
permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions
of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it
authorized is lawful.
(b) The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not
prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the
correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing
construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation
of this Code or any other ordinance or from revoking any Certificate of
Approval when issued in error.
(c) Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the
provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and
void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
180 days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time
after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such
work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do
so.
(d) The fees for plumbing permits and plan review shall be as
indicated in the following schedule.
City of Yakima Plumbing Fees
Basic Permit Fee $25.73
Supplemental Permits $12.94
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE IN ADDITION TO
ITEMS ABOVE
Fixture Fee Schedule (Per Fixture or Trap)
Each plumbing fixture on one trap or a
set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping & backflow
protection thereof) $9.08
Each building sewer and each trailer
park sewer $17.40
Rainwater systems —per drain (inside
building) $9.08
Cesspool (where permitted— obtain permit
from Yakima County Health District)
Private sewage disposal system (where
permitted— obtain permit from Yakima County
Health District
Water heater and /or vent $9.08
Industrial waste pretreatment
interceptor including trap & vent,
excepting kitchen type grease
interceptors functioning as fixture
traps $15.43
Installation, alteration or repair of
water piping and /or water treating
equipment, each $9.08
Repair or alteration of drainage /vent $9.08
piping, each fixture
Lawn sprinkler system on any one
meter including backflow protection
devices therefor $7.76
Atmospheric type vacuum (for 1 -5) $6.50
breakers not included in (over 5
lawn sprinkler system each) $1.67
Backflow protective Two -inch
device other than diameter &
atmospheric type vacuum smaller $9.08
breakers: Over two -
inch
diameter $19.69
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25
Re- inspection fees $64.25
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated $64.25
Additional plan review
required by change,
additions or revisions to
approved plans, minimum
charge is 1/2 hour. Per hour $64.25
(Ord. 2014 -037 § 3 (Exh. C), 2014: Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 2004 -84 § 1,
2004: Ord. 3424 § 2, 1991: Ord. 3401 § 2, 1991: Ord. 3145 § 2, 1988: Ord. 2900 § 2, 1985: Ord.
2671 § 1, 1983: Ord. 2459 § 2, 1980: Ord. 2027 § 2, 1976: Ord. 1618 § 3, 1974: Ord. 1241 § 1,
1970: Ord. 1237 § 2, 1970: Ord. 1025 § 3, 1968: Ord. 306, 1961: Ord. 293 § 3, 1961).
11.44.041 Amendment to subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
(c) Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
is the Code Administration Manager or the Director of the Department
of Community Development or their respective designees.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 3401 § 4, 1991: Ord. 3145 § 3, 1988: Ord. 2900 §
3, 1985: Ord. 2671 § 3, 1983: Ord. 2459 § 4, 1980).
11.44.042 Amendment to subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
Shall —The word "shall" is defined to have the following meaning:
(1) With respect to the functions and powers of the Director of
Community and Economic Development, Code Administration
Manager, any agents and employees of the City of Yakima and any
board authorized hereunder, a direction and authorization to act in the
exercise of sound discretion and in good faith.
(2) With respect to the obligations upon owners and occupants of
premises and their agents, a mandatory requirement to act in
compliance with this Code
at the risk of civil and criminal liability upon failure so to act.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 3401 § 5, 1991: Ord. 3145 § 4, 1988: Ord. 2900 §
4, 1985: Ord. 2671 § 4, 1983: Ord. 2459 § 5, 1980).
11.44.050 Qualification of plumbers.
A. Side Sewer Installer's License Required.
(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of
installing or contracting to install, repair or alter plumbing or side sewers without
first obtaining and being the authorized holder of a current certificate of registration
issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to the
provisions of Title 18 of the Revised Code of Washington.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or trade of plumbing as
a journeyman without first having a current certificate of competency issued by the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to the provisions of Title
of the Revised Code of Washington. A journeyman plumber's license permits
the holder to work on all types of plumbing including side sewers, only while in the
employ of a properly licensed plumbing contractor.
(3) It is unlawful for any person to labor at the trade of side sewer installer in the
capacity of journeyman installer without first having obtained and being the
authorized holder of a valid and subsisting journeyman sewer installer's license.
A journeyman sewer installer's license permits the holder to perform only such work as is
provided for herein in the construction and installation of side sewers and such work shall not
include any work within the interior of any building line.
B. License Procurement and Fees.
(1) All contractors licenses required by this chapter shall be obtained from the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries, Professional Licensing Division,
and shall be maintained in accordance with Title of the Revised Code of
Washington.
(2) All journeyman plumbers certificates of competency required by this chapter
shall be obtained from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries,
Building and Construction Safety Inspection Division, and shall be maintained in
accordance with Title 18 of the Revised Code of Washington.
(3) All journeyman side sewer installers licenses required by this chapter shall be
obtained from the code administration manager or his designee upon presentation
of a certificate of qualification issued and approved by the division of code
administration. License fees shall be paid to the city of Yakima at the time of
issuance in accordance with the following schedule:
Original Renewal
Journeyman Side Sewer $10.00 $10.00
Original Renewal
Installers License
Licenses expire on December 31st of each year. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord.
3401 § 3, 1991; Ord. 3145 § 5, 1988: Ord. 2900 § 5, 1985: Ord. 2671 § 2, 1983; Ord. 2459 § 3,
1980; Ord. 2027 § 3, 1976: Ord. 1618 § 4, 1974: Ord. 1237 § 3, 1970: Ord. 1025 § 4, 1968: Ord.
306, 1961: Ord. 293 § 4, 1961).
11.44.100 Amendment to Section 305.
A new subsection (a) of Section 305 of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is
hereby added to read as follows:
Section 305 — Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer.
(a) No such rainwater shall be allowed to flow over any public
sidewalk, but shall be conducted under the sidewalk to the gutter or
storm drain. In areas where storm drains are not available such
rainwater shall be conducted to dry wells constructed for that
purpose.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 1237 § 8, 1970: Ord. 1025 § 9, 1968).
11.44.110 Amendment to Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 604 — Materials.
(a) Water pipe and fittings shall be of approved materials. The
installation of galvanized steel piping and associated fittings shall be
prohibited.
(b) Cast iron fittings up to and including two (2) inches (50.8 mm) in
size, when used in connection with potable water piping shall be
galvanized.
(c) All malleable iron water fittings shall be galvanized.
(Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 93 -76 § 1, 1993: Ord. 3401 § 6, 1991: Ord. 3145
§ 5, 1988. Formerly 11.44.120).
11.44.120 Board of appeals.
(a) In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and
to provide reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code, the board of appeals as set
forth in YMC 11.04.113 shall also serve as the board of appeals for this code. there shall be and
plumbing installations. Two mcmbers shall be plumbing contractors, two mcmbers shall be
(b) The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of
the mayor and the city council.
(c) The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations
and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to thc administrative a w it h
duplicate copy to thc appellant and may recommend to the city council such new legislation as
is consistent therewith.
(d) Appeals shall be made in writing and the appellant may appear in person before the board
after receipt thereof.
(e) The appellant shall cause to be made at his own expense any tests or research required
by the board to substantiate his claims. (Ord. 2013 -030 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013: Ord. 1618 § 5,
1974. Formerly 11.44.130).
Exhibit "A"
Chapter 10.05
FIRE CODE
Sections:
10.05.010 Adoption of codes.
10.05.015 Fire code plan review and inspection fees.
10.05.020 Fireworks.
10.05.025 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
10.05.030 Permits, certificates, fees.
10.05.050 Regulation of alarm gongs and chimes.
10.05.060 Care of standpipes and hose.
10.05.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of explosives and blasting
agents is to be prohibited.
10.05.075 Operation of tank vehicles.
10.05.080 Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable liquids in outside
aboveground tanks is to be prohibited.
10.05.085 Establishment of clarification to Section 3405 of the 2015 International
Fire Code related to the storage of tires.
10.05.090 Establishment of limits in which bulk plant storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is to be restricted.
10.05.110 Storage in unfinished spaces.
10.05.120 Wood box, tote bin and pallet storage.
10.05.130 Duties of persons in control of public buildings.
10.05.140 Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment— Sounding
false alarm of fire.
10.05.145 Removal of debris after fire.
10.05.150 OPTICOM defined — Regulated.
10.05.010 Adoption of codes.
The International Fire Code with Appendices B, C, and Sections D105.1 and D105.3, D106 and
D107 of Appendix D therein, 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as
modified and adopted pursuant to Chapter 51 -54 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), of
which one or more copies of each are filed in the office of the code administration manager of
the city of Yakima, and are adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in full herein, as the
fire prevention code of the city, except as hereinafter amended, and the provisions and
regulations thereof are hereby adopted as the provisions and regulations of the city, and the
several sections of numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the numbers of
this chapter.
(a) In addition to the above, Section D105.2 of Appendix D of the International Fire Code,
2015 Edition, is adopted as amended below:
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of
shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion of
building more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.
(b) In addition to the above, Sections 503.1 and 503.2 of the International Fire Code, 2015
Edition, are adopted and incorporated as if fully set out in full herein.
10.05.015 Fire code plan review and inspection fees.
A. General. Fees as set forth in Table 10.05.015A shall be paid to the city for review of
building plans for compliance with Chapter 10.05 YMC and for inspection of construction for
compliance with Chapter 10.05 YMC. No inspection fee shall be charged for annual inspection
of existing buildings after a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
B. Fees Required for Plan Review. For construction projects for which the fire code requires
submittal documents, the hourly plan review fee indicated in Table 10.05.015A shall be charged
for the time to perform the plan review. The plan review fees required by this section are
separate from the inspection fees required by this section, and are in addition to any inspection
fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or are changed so as to require additional plan
review, additional plan review fees shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 10.05.015A.
C. Fees Required for Inspection. For construction projects for which the fire code requires
inspection, the hourly inspection fee indicated in Table 10.05.015A shall be charged for the time
to perform the inspection. The inspection fees required by this section are separate from the
plan review fees required by this section, and are in addition to any plan review fees.
D. Fees Required for Reinspections. A fee shall be charged for reinspection for each
inspection that must be made: (1) because work for which inspection is called by the permittee
is not complete and ready for inspection; (2) when the inspection record card is not posted or
otherwise available on the work site; (3) when the approved plans are not readily available to
the inspector; (4) for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested; or
(5) when corrections required by an inspector are not satisfactorily made when the permittee
calls for a follow -up inspection for corrections. No reinspection fee shall be incurred for
verification of corrections when such corrections are satisfactorily made.
To obtain a reinspection, the permittee must pay the reinspection fee stated in Table
10.05.015A in advance.
Table 10.05.015A
Plan Review and Inspection Fees
1. Plan review for compliance with $47.00
Chapter 10.05 YMC and for per hr.
changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans (minimum
charge —one hour)
2. Normal inspection (minimum $47.00
charge —one hour) per hr.
3. Re- inspection (minimum $47.00
charge —one hour) per hr.
4. Inspections for which no other fee $47.00
is specifically indicated (minimum per hr.
charge —one hour)
E. Severability. If any part of this section is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section.
10.05.020 Fireworks.
The manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of fireworks shall be governed by Chapter
10.15 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC), Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212 -17 WAC.
To the extent any provision of Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is
inconsistent with Chapter 10.15 YMC, Chapter 70.77 RCW or Chapter 212 -17 WAC, the
provisions of Chapter 10.15 YMC, Chapter 70.77 RCW and Chapter 212 -17 WAC shall control.
10.05.025 Amendments to the International Fire Code.
A. Section 103 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 103
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT
103.1 General. The following officers are designated as fire code
officials, as that term is applied throughout this code, with the duties
described herein.
103.2 Administration and Enforcement —Code Administration
Manager. Subject to the availability of sufficient budgeted funds
and /or personnel, the Director of Community and Economic
Development shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of this code. Under his direction the Division of Code
Administration shall enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction
pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires.
2. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
3. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other
private fire alarm systems and fire - extinguishing equipment.
4. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
5. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire
hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property
including those under construction.
6. The maintenance of exits.
7. Adoption and enforcement of this code shall not be construed for
the particular benefit of any individual person or group of persons,
other than the general public. In the event of a conflict between the
intent of this section and any other section herein, this section shall
govern insofar as applicable.
103.3 Administration and Enforcement —Fire Chief. The Chief of
the Fire Department shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fires
and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. Annual inspections of existing buildings after which a Certificate of
Occupancy has been issued.
B. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is amended to add
Section 104.1.1, "Rules and Regulations," to read as follows:
104.1.1 Rules and Regulations. The Director of Community aR8
Economic Development, or person designated by the Director, is
authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the
prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary
from time to time to carry out the intent of this code. Three certified
copies of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Yakima
City Clerk and shall be in effect immediately thereafter and additional
copies shall be kept in the Office of Code Administration for
distribution to the public.
C. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby amended to
add Section 104.1.2, "Authority of Fire Code Officials to Exercise Powers of Police Officers," to
read as follows:
104.1.2. Authority of Fire Code Officials to Exercise Powers of
Police Officers. The Chief of the Fire Department and Director of
Community Development, together with their respective authorized
representatives, shall have the powers of a police officer in
performing their respective duties under this code.
D. Section 104, "General," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby amended to
add Section 104.1.3, "Authority and Duty of Police Personnel to Assist in Enforcing this Code,"
to read as follows:
104.1.3. Authority and Duty of Police Personnel to Assist in
Enforcing this Code. Whenever requested to do so by the Chief of
the Fire Department or the Director of Community Development or
one of their authorized representatives, the Chief of Police shall
assign such available police officers as in his discretion may be
necessary to assist the Fire Department or Office of Code
Administration in enforcing the provisions of this Code.
E. Section 106.1, "Inspection authority," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
106.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official is authorized to
enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or
premises in accordance with Section 104.3 for the purpose of
enforcing this code. Subject to the availability of sufficient budgeted
funds and /or personnel, the Code Administration Manager or his
authorized representatives may inspect, as often as may be
practicable, all buildings and premises, including such other hazards
or appliances, as the Code Administration Manager or his authorized
representatives may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and
causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend
to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose
or provisions of this Code and of any other law or standard affecting
fire safety.
F. Section 110.1.1, "Unsafe conditions," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are
or hereafter become unsafe or deficient because of inadequate
means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal
or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed
an unsafe condition. A vacant structure which is not secured against
unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed
unsafe. All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not
provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or
are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing
use constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public welfare, by
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire
hazard, disaster damage, or abandonment, as specified in this Code
or any other effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this Section,
unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be
public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in
Chapters 4 through 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings or by any other procedures provided by law.
G. Section 104.10, "Fire investigations," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
104.10 Fire investigations. The Fire Chief, the fire department or
other responsible authority shall have the authority to investigate the
cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other
hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade
secrets or processes shall be subject to the procedures and
provisions of the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. The Fire
Department shall investigate promptly the cause, origin and
circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the municipality
involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to
property, and if it appears to the Chief of the Fire Department or his
authorized representatives making the investigation that such fire is of
suspicious origin, he shall then take immediate charge of all physical
evidence relating to the cause of the fire and shall pursue the
investigation to its conclusion. The Chief of the Fire Department or his
authorized representatives shall make a report in writing of all facts
and findings relative to each investigation. The Police Department
shall assist the Fire Department in its investigations whenever
requested to do so, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
H. Section 104.3, "Right of entry," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
104.3 Right of entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of the provisions of this code, or any rules and
regulations adopted hereunder, or whenever the Code Administration
Manager or any of his authorized representatives has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition in violation of this code which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the Code Administration Manager or any
of his authorized representatives may enter such building or premises
at all reasonable times to inspect; provided, that if such building or
premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and
demand entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of the building or premises and
demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Code Administration
Manager or any of his authorized representatives shall have recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
"Authorized representative" shall include the officers named in
Section 104.1.2 and 104.1.3 of this code.
If the owner or occupant denies entry, the chief or his authorized
representative shall obtain a proper inspection warrant or other
remedy provided by law to secure entry. No owner or occupant or any
other persons having charge, care or control of any building or
premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein
provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the chief or his
authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this code.
I. Section 109.3, "Violation penalties," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of
this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official,
or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding
ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed
a separate offense.
J. Section 108, "Board of Appeals," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Board of appeals. In order to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and type of construction and to provide for reasonable
interpretations of the provisions of this Code, there shall be and
hereby is created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members who
are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire
suppression systems and other pertinent matters, and not employees
of the City. The Code Administration Manager shall be an ex officio
member and shall act as Secretary of the Board. The Board of
Appeals as outlined in Yakima Municipal Code section 11.04.113,
shall be the Board of Appeals for this Chapter.
K. Section 105.2, "Application," of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
105.2 Application. All applications for a permit required by this Code
shall be made to the Office of Code Administration, the applicable fire
code official, in such form and detail as prescribed by the Code
Administration Manager. Applications for permits shall be
accompanied by such plans as required by the Code Administration
Manager.
10.05.030 Permits, certificates, fees.
The director of community development, chief of code administration manager, or his or her
authorized representative is authorized and empowered to issue permits, certificates of approval
and certificates of fitness required by this code.
A permit fee of ten dollars shall be charged to each person, firm or corporation engaged in the
business of maintaining fire extinguishers or fumigation.
It is unlawful for any person to repair or fill any portable or other type extinguisher, or to fumigate
commercially, unless such person has obtained from the chief of code administration a
certificate of fitness to do so. Each applicant applying for a certificate of fitness to repair or fill
portable fire extinguishers or for fumigation shall be at least eighteen years of age; able to
speak, read and write the English language understandably; shall be reliable and have good
judgment; and shall be familiar with the necessary work and the materials used in repairing and
filling portable fire extinguishers. Whenever the chief of code administration shall find that a
person holding a certificate of fitness is careless, negligent or unfitted for the work for which it is
issued, the chief of code administration is authorized to revoke or suspend the certificate.
Any fees required by local or state law in the enforcement of this code shall be paid to the
treasurer of the city.
Any permit required by this code shall be issued to the recipient on a permanent basis other
than those which require renewal on an annual basis.
10.05.050 Regulation of alarm gongs and chimes.
Every building in the city used as a school, hospital, nursing home, rest home, nursery,
sanitarium, orphanage, old people's home, children's home, hotel, or apartment house of more
than one story with four or more families doing their own cooking and living independently of
each other in the building shall have a manually operated fire alarm system capable of being
heard distinctly throughout the building. The alarm system shall be operated from alternating
current, electrically, and shall be provided with a manually operated switch and gong so that
they are accessible within one hundred feet of any given point on any floor level.
Every alarm system shall be installed in compliance with the electrical code of the city of
Yakima, and the state of Washington.
Any automatic alarm system meeting NFPA Standard 72A requirements shall be accepted in
lieu of a minimum manually operated fire alarm system.
The person in charge of any building where a fire alarm system is required shall test the system
at least once every two weeks to ascertain whether or not the system is in working order, and
shall immediately correct any defect that might be found.
It shall be the duty of any employee in a building to see that the fire alarm system is operated
immediately after the discovery of fire in the building.
In all buildings where a continuously ringing fire alarm system is required, an electrically
operated chime system may be substituted if such chime is approved for the purpose by the
code administration manager.
10.05.060 Care of standpipes and hose.
The owner or person in charge of any building in the city that is equipped or may hereafter be
equipped with wet or dry standpipes with inlet or outlet connections with national standard
thread shall cause such connection and fittings to be kept in proper working order, and ready for
immediate use in case of fire. Caps with approved lugs shall be installed on all valves and
fittings. All hose connected with any dry or wet standpipes shall be kept ready for immediate
use. All hoses shall be tested at least once each year, and satisfactory evidence presented to
the chief of code administration manager showing fitness for use.
10.05.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to
be prohibited.
The limits in Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code in which storage of explosives and
blasting agents is prohibited are established as follows: within the city limits of Yakima,
Washington.
10.05.075 Operation of tank vehicles.
There is added to Section 3406 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, the following
subsections:
3406.1.2. Routes —Duty of City Engineer— Deviation.
(a) Except as hereinafter provided, any tank vehicles for carriage of
flammable liquids, whether loaded or unloaded, desiring to use the
streets of the City of Yakima shall follow only the gasoline routes as
designated on the gasoline route map on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Such tank vehicles may deviate from said established gasoline
routes only at the street intersection leading directly to the bulk plant
or terminal or motor vehicle fuel dispensing station where such bulk
plant or terminal or motor vehicle fuel dispensing station is not located
on such routes and cannot be reached by traveling thereon. Provided,
however that such tank vehicles may deviate from the established
gasoline routes where necessary to do so for the purpose of being
serviced or repaired at a service or repair garage when any such
garage is not located on and cannot be reached by traveling on said
routes. Such deviation shall be made only at the street intersection
leading directly to any such approved garage.
(b) The City Engineer, with the consent and approval of the Code
Administration Manager, is hereby directed to erect and maintain at
all times proper signs within the City of Yakima directing the routes for
tank vehicles for the carriage of flammable liquids. Such routes may
be changed from time to time by the City Engineer, with the consent
and approval of the Code Administration Manager, and such changes
shall be effective when the same are noted upon the gasoline route
map on file in the office of the City Clerk and when such routes are
properly marked by signs to plainly indicate said changed routes.
(c) In the case of any emergency or necessity requiring a deviation
from said gasoline routes now provided for herein or for stopping or
parking upon said routes in violation of this title, the owner or operator
of any such tank vehicle shall immediately notify, and request
instructions from, the Code Administration Manager or any authorized
assistant, and shall explicitly carry out any such instructions received.
(d) Delivery of flammable liquids on certain streets prohibited. No tank
vehicle shall travel along Yakima Avenue or along the first northerly
alley or along the first southerly alley immediately adjacent to and
running parallel with the said Yakima Avenue between Naches
Avenue and 6th Avenue for the purpose of making gasoline
deliveries, except only insofar as it shall be necessary for said tank
vehicles to proceed on Yakima Avenue or on said alleys from the
nearest intersecting street thereto.
10.05.080 Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable liquids in outside
aboveground tanks is to be prohibited.
The limits in Chapter 3'1 of the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, in which bulk plant storage
of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are established as follows: first
fire zone and third fire zone.
10.05.085 Establishment of clarification to the 2015 International Fire Code Chapter 34
related to the storage of tires.
Unless the provisions of Chapter 34 of the International Fire Code are met, all outdoor tire
storage shall be such that tires are stored vertically on the tread side, and on approved, non-
combustible, tire storage racks with a depth of not more than one tire diameter of the largest tire
stored. Where such racks are utilized, the separation distance from lot lines and structures to
tires, and from tire to tire in successive aisles created by said storage may be reduced to 3 feet
where all tire storage is maintained at a maximum height of 6 feet as measured to the top of the
tires. Where rack storage of tires is higher than 6 feet and maximum 10 feet in height, all tire
storage shall require a minimum of 10 feet from property lines and structures, and shall be
approved. Laced and barrel stacking of tires shall not be permitted. Any intermodal containers
utilized for the storage of tires shall be approved.
10.05.090 Establishment of limits in which bulk plant storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is to be restricted.
The limits in the International Fire Code, in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is
restricted, are established as follows: first fire zone and third fire zone.
10.05.110 Storage in unfinished spaces.
It is unlawful to place, store, or keep or permit to be placed, stored or kept, in any unfinished
attic or other place directly under a roof or any unfinished basement or unfinished area under a
building except a residence, any furniture, baggage or other combustible or flammable material.
The term "unfinished" as used in this section shall apply to any space or area directly under a
roof of any building or under the lowest story of a building, which, if used for storage of
combustible materials, would be required by the building code to have all walls and ceilings
complete as required for any intermediate area or space within the building.
10.05.120 Wood box, tote bin and pallet storage.
(1) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled north, northwest or
northeast or west of a frame building or frame platform, shall be not less than fifty
feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty feet in width, fifty feet in
length, twelve feet to the eaves, and eighteen feet to the gable thereof.
(2) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the south,
southwest, southeast or east of a frame building or frame platform, shall be not
less than thirty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty -five feet in
width, fifty feet in length, fourteen feet to the eaves, and twenty feet to the gable
thereof.
(3) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the north,
northwest or northeast or west of a brick, tile, stone or concrete building, shall be
not less than thirty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed twenty -five feet
in width, sixty feet in length, sixteen feet to the eaves, and twenty feet to the gable
thereof.
(4) All empty wood boxes, tote bins and pallets, when piled to the south,
southwest, southeast or east of a brick, tile, stone or concrete building, shall be not
less than twenty feet therefrom and such piles shall not exceed thirty feet in width,
sixty feet in length, sixteen feet to the eaves and twenty -four feet to the gable
thereof.
(5) All empty tote bins or pallets may be piled flat on the top of the pile without a
gable. The pile shall not exceed thirty -five feet in width, sixty feet in length, and
twenty -five feet in height.
(6) The length, height and width of any specific box, tote bin or pallet pile may be
increased upon written approval of the chief of code administration.
(7) All piles of empty wood boxes, tote bins, and pallets shall be so arranged that
alleys of not less than twelve feet shall surround each pile and the ground around
the piles shall be kept free of weeds to a distance of at least six feet from the piles.
10.05.130 Duties of persons in control of public buildings.
The owner, manager or person having control or management of a place of public assembly
shall notify the code administration manager of the intent to use the occupancy except that a
continuing program of meeting at same shall not require any further notice.
10.05.140 Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment— Sounding false
alarm of fire.
Any person who willfully and without cause tampers with, molests, injures or breaks any public
or private fire alarm apparatus, emergency phone, radio, or other wire or signal, or any
firefighting equipment, or who willfully and without having reasonable grounds for believing a fire
exists, sends, gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire, by shouting in a public place or
by means of any public or private fire alarm system or signal, or by telephone, is guilty of a
misdemeanor. This provision shall not prohibit the testing of fire alarm systems by persons
authorized to do so, by a fire department or state fire marshal official.
10.05.145 Removal of debris after fire.
A. Any person having under his control or in his possession upon any premises in the city any
substances or debris which have been rendered useless or unmerchantable by reason of any
fire on the premises must remove the same within forty -eight hours after notice to do so has
been given by the chief of code administration to such person.
B. Whenever any building or other structure in the city is partially burned, the owner thereof, or
the person in charge or control thereof, shall, within ten days after notice from the code
administration manager, remove all refuse, debris, and partially burned lumber from the
premises; and if the building or structure is burned to such an extent that it cannot be repaired,
as provided by this code or the building code, the owner of the property upon which it is located,
or the occupant thereof shall, within ten days after notice from the code administration manager,
remove all the remaining portion of the building or structure from the premises.
10.05.150 OPTICOM defined — Regulated.
A. Definitions.
(1) " OPTICOM" means a light- actuated city of Yakima traffic signal preemption
system used to provide safe access for authorized emergency vehicles to and from
emergency scenes.
(2) "Authorized emergency vehicle" has the same meaning as set forth in RCW
46.04.040.
B. Penalty. It is unlawful for any person to actuate, use, or in any way interfere with
OPTICOM; provided, that all city of Yakima officials and employees when operating authorized
emergency vehicles or who are testing or maintaining OPTICOM equipment may actuate or use
OPTICOM; and provided further, that any person duly licensed under this section or his agent
may actuate or use OPTICOM when operating an authorized emergency vehicle licensed in this
chapter.
C. Licensing. The city manager may direct the city clerk to issue a nontransferable OPTICOM
license for any single authorized emergency vehicle for an annual fee of ten dollars to the owner
of any authorized emergency vehicle permitting such person or his agent to actuate and use
OPTICOM. Such license shall expire one year from the date of issuance.
Any person applying for such license shall make application on a form provided by the city clerk
prepared by the fire chief of the city of Yakima, which form shall provide sufficient information to
ensure safe operation of OPTICOM.
Upon issuing a license the licensee shall give the city manager an acceptable prepaid policy of
liability insurance listing the city of Yakima and its officials and employees as insured in an
amount determined by the city manager to adequately cover foreseeable risks generated
through licensee's use of OPTICOM. An applicant owner shall also sign an indemnification hold
harmless agreement in which he agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the city of
Yakima, its officials and employees from any and all liability resulting from a licensee or his
agent's actuation and use of OPTICOM.
No license shall be granted under this chapter unless the owner applicant's OPTICOM actuation
device is acceptable to the fire chief of the city of Yakima or his designee.
Any license issued under this chapter may be revoked by the city manager at any time for
cause; provided, that before revocation the city manager shall give a licensee written notice of
revocation, stating the causes therefor and the date after which said revocation shall take effect
if no appeal is taken. The city manager or his designee shall hear all appeals.
Chapter 11.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
11.04.010 City of Yakima building code.
11.04.020 Creation of enforcement agency and identification of building official.
11.04.030 Schedule of fees and building valuation.
11.04.040 Refund of plan review fees upon permit application withdrawal.
11.04.050 Design professional to prepare or oversee preparation of construction documents.
11.04.060 Master plan documents.
11.04.111.5 Addition to Section 111.
11.04.113 Amendment to Section 113.
11.04.202 Amendment to Section 202.
11.04.903.2 Amendment to Section 903.2.
11.04.1605.6 Addition of Table 1605.6.
11.04.1608.1.1 Addition of Section 1608.1.1.
11.04.1802.3 Addition to Section 1802.
11.04.3303.1 Amendment to Section 3303.1.
11.04.3303.4 Amendment to Section 3303.4.
11.04.3303.7 Addition to Section 3303.
11.04.J103.2 Amendment to Section J103.2.
11.04.J104 Addition to Section J104.
11.04.010 City of Yakima building code.
The building code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following as modified by the
amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions provided in this chapter:
a. The 2015 Edition of the International Building Code, including Sections 101 through 111 of
Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in
Chapter 51 -50 WAC.
b. Appendix G (Flood- Resistant Construction) and Appendix J (Grading) to the 2015 Edition of
the International Building Code and as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more copies
of the texts that comprise the building code of the city of Yakima shall be maintained on file in
the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima.
11.04.020 Creation of enforcement agency and identification of building official.
The division of code administration in the department of community development is hereby
established as the code enforcement agency of the city of Yakima. The division of code
administration shall be under the administrative and operational control of the code
administration manager designated by the appointing authority. Wherever the term "building
official" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the code administration manager, and
his or her designee.
11.04.030 Schedule of fees and building valuation.
The permit fees required under this chapter shall be in accordance with the following: Schedule
of Fees -Table 1 and Schedule of Fees -Table 2 -Other Fees. Building valuation shall be in
accordance with Building Valuation Table -Table 3.
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
1.00 - 500.00 19.29 12.54 31.73
501.00 - 600.00 21.88 14.22 36.10
601.00 - 700.00 24.47 15.91 40.38
701.00 - 800.00 27.06 17.59 44.65
801.00 - 900.00 29.65 19.27 48.92
901.00 - 1,000.00 32.24 20.96 53.20
1,001.00 - 1,100.00 34.83 22.64 57.47
1,101.00 - 1,200.00 37.42 24.32 61.74
1,201.00 - 1,300.00 40.01 26.01 66.02
1,301.00 - 1,400.00 42.60 27.69 70.29
1,401.00 - 1,500.00 45.19 29.37 74.56
1,501.00 - 1,600.00 47.78 31.06 78.84
1,601.00 - 1,700.00 50.37 32.74 83.11
1,701.00 - 1,800.00 52.96 34.42 87.38
1,801.00 - 1,900.00 55.55 36.11 91.66
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
1,901.00 - 2,000.00 58.14 37.79 95.93
2,001.00 - 3,000.00 69.71 45.31 115.02
3,001.00 - 4,000.00 81.28 52.83 134.11
4,001.00 - 5,000.00 92.85 60.35 153.20
5,001.00 - 6,000.00 104.42 67.87 172.29
6,001.00 - 7,000.00 115.99 75.39 191.38
7,001.00 - 8,000.00 127.56 82.91 210.47
8,001.00 - 9,000.00 139.13 90.43 229.56
9,001.00 - 10, 000.00 150.70 97.96 248.66
10, 001.00 - 11, 000.00 162.27 105.48 267.75
11, 001.00 - 12, 000.00 173.84 113.00 286.84
12,001.00 - 13,000.00 185.41 120.52 305.93
13,001.00 - 14,000.00 196.98 128.04 325.02
14, 001.00 - 15, 000.00 208.55 135.56 344.11
15,001.00 - 16,000.00 220.12 143.08 363.20
16,001.00 - 17,000.00 231.69 150.60 382.29
17, 001.00 - 18, 000.00 243.26 158.12 401.38
18,001.00 - 19,000.00 254.83 165.64 420.47
19, 001.00 - 20, 000.00 266.40 173.16 439.56
20, 001.00 - 21, 000.00 277.97 180.68 458.65
21,001.00 - 22,000.00 289.54 188.20 477.74
22, 001.00 - 23, 000.00 301.11 195.72 496.83
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
23, 001.00 - 24, 000.00 312.68 203.24 515.92
24, 001.00 - 25, 000.00 324.25 210.76 535.01
25,001.00 - 26,000.00 332.62 216.20 548.82
26, 001.00 - 27, 000.00 340.99 221.64 562.63
27, 001.00 - 28, 000.00 349.36 227.08 576.44
28,001.00 - 29,000.00 357.73 232.52 590.25
29, 001.00 - 30, 000.00 366.10 237.97 604.07
30, 001.00 - 31, 000.00 374.47 243.41 617.88
31, 001.00 - 32, 000.00 382.84 248.85 631.69
32,001.00 - 33,000.00 391.21 254.29 645.50
33, 001.00 - 34, 000.00 399.58 259.73 659.31
34, 001.00 - 35, 000.00 407.95 265.17 673.12
35, 001.00 - 36, 000.00 416.32 270.61 686.93
36, 001.00 - 37, 000.00 424.69 276.05 700.74
37, 001.00 - 38, 000.00 433.06 281.49 714.55
38,001.00 - 39,000.00 441.43 286.93 728.36
39, 001.00 - 40, 000.00 449.80 292.37 742.17
40, 001.00 - 41, 000.00 458.17 297.81 755.98
41,001.00 - 42,000.00 466.54 303.25 769.79
42, 001.00 - 43, 000.00 474.91 308.69 783.60
43, 001.00 - 44, 000.00 483.28 314.13 797.41
44, 001.00 - 45, 000.00 491.65 319.57 811.22
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
45,001.00 - 46,000.00 500.02 325.01 825.03
46, 001.00 - 47, 000.00 508.39 330.45 838.84
47, 001.00 - 48, 000.00 516.76 335.89 852.65
48, 001.00 - 49, 000.00 525.13 341.33 866.46
49,001.00 - 50,000.00 533.50 346.78 880.28
50, 001.00 - 51, 000.00 539.29 350.54 889.83
51, 001.00 - 52, 000.00 545.08 354.30 899.38
52, 001.00 - 53, 000.00 550.87 358.07 906.94
53, 001.00 - 54, 000.00 556.66 361.83 918.49
54,001.00 - 55,000.00 562.45 365.59 928.04
55, 001.00 - 56, 000.00 568.24 369.36 937.60
56, 001.00 - 57, 000.00 574.03 373.12 947.15
57, 001.00 - 58, 000.00 579.82 376.88 956.70
58, 001.00 - 59, 000.00 585.61 380.65 966.26
59, 001.00 - 60, 000.00 591.40 384.41 975.81
60, 001.00 - 61, 000.00 597.19 388.17 985.36
61, 001.00 - 62, 000.00 602.98 391.94 994.92
62, 001.00 - 63, 000.00 608.77 395.70 1,004.47
63, 001.00 - 64, 000.00 614.56 399.46 1,014.02
64, 001.00 - 65, 000.00 620.35 403.23 1,023.58
65, 001.00 - 66, 000.00 626.14 406.99 1,033.13
66, 001.00 - 67, 000.00 631.93 410.75 1,042.68
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
67, 001.00 - 68, 000.00 637.72 414.52 1,052.24
68, 001.00 - 69, 000.00 643.51 418.28 1,061.79
69, 001.00 - 70, 000.00 649.30 422.05 1,071.35
70, 001.00 - 71, 000.00 655.09 425.81 1,080.90
71, 001.00 - 72, 000.00 660.88 429.57 1,090.45
72, 001.00 - 73, 000.00 666.67 433.34 1,100.01
73, 001.00 - 74, 000.00 672.46 437.10 1,109.56
74, 001.00 - 75, 000.00 678.25 440.86 1,119.11
75, 001.00 - 76, 000.00 684.04 444.63 1,128.67
76, 001.00 - 77, 000.00 689.83 448.39 1,138.22
77, 001.00 - 78, 000.00 695.62 452.15 1,147.77
78, 001.00 - 79, 000.00 701.41 455.92 1,157.33
79, 001.00 - 80, 000.00 707.20 459.68 1,166.88
80, 001.00 - 81, 000.00 712.99 463.44 1,176.43
81, 001.00 - 82, 000.00 718.78 467.21 1,185.99
82, 001.00 - 83, 000.00 724.57 470.97 1,195.54
83,001.00 - 84,000.00 730.36 474.73 1,205.09
84, 001.00 - 85, 000.00 736.15 478.50 1,214.65
85, 001.00 - 86, 000.00 741.94 482.26 1,224.20
86,001.00 - 87,000.00 747.73 486.02 1,233.75
87, 001.00 - 88, 000.00 753.52 489.79 1,243.31
88,001.00 - 89,000.00 759.31 493.55 1,252.86
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 1
Building
S.F. Valuation from Table 3 Permit Plan Review Subtotal
89, 001.00 - 90, 000.00 765.10 497.32 1,262.42
90, 001.00 - 91, 000.00 770.89 501.08 1,271.97
91,001.00 - 92,000.00 776.68 504.84 1,281.52
92,001.00 - 93,000.00 782.47 508.61 1,291.08
93, 001.00 - 94, 000.00 788.26 512.37 1,300.63
94, 001.00 - 95, 000.00 794.05 516.13 1,310.18
95, 001.00 - 96, 000.00 799.84 519.90 1,319.74
96, 001.00 - 97, 000.00 805.63 523.66 1,329.29
97,001.00 - 98,000.00 811.42 527.42 1,338.84
98, 001.00 - 99, 000.00 817.21 531.19 1,348.40
99, 001.00 - 100, 000.00 823.00 534.95 1,357.95
100,001.00 - 500,000.00 823.00 For the first $100,000.00. Plus $4.52 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
500,001.00 - 1,000,000.00 2,631.00 For the first $500,000.00. Plus $3.86 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
1,000,001.00 - And up 4,561.00 For the first $1,000,000.00. Plus $2.59 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. Plan
review fee will be 65% of the calculated building
permit fee.
SCHEDULE OF FEES -Table 2 -OTHER FEES
1. Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum $64.25 /hour **
two -hour charge)
2. Re- inspection fees $64.25 /hour **
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $64.25 /hour **
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or $64.25 /hour **
revisions to approved plans (minimum charge one -half
hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking, Actual costs * **
inspections or both
6. Manufactured homes Single Wide $251.87
Double Wide $297.65
Triple Wide $343.48
7. Commercial coach Single Wide $251.87
Double Wide $297.65
Triple Wide $343.48
8. Demolitions (all structures) $64.25
9. Home occupation (urban area only) $64.25
10. Relocations Residential $250.00
Ag /Storage❑ /Garage /Shed $250.00
11. Re -roof (nonresidential) roofs up to 10,000 square feet, $128.50
$124.60 plus $63.30 additional for each 10,000 square
feet or fraction thereof for roofs exceeding 10,000 square
feet of area
12. Re -roof (residential) $64.25
13. Signs $64.25
14. Swimming pools $96.37
** Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. The cost shall include supervision,
overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
*** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
PERMITS ADD: SBCC (State Building Code Council) surcharge $4.50 for first unit, $2.00 for
each additional unit (except manufactured homes).
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A -1 Assembly, $160.69 $153.29 $149.76 $143.55 $133.59 $132.90 $138.98 $123.75 $119.25
theaters with
stage
A -1 Assembly, $148.41 $141.02 $137.48 $131.28 $121.31 $120.63 $126.71 $111.47 $106.98
theaters
without stage
A -2 Assembly, $118.34 $115.03 $112.14 $107.94 $100.98 $99.75 $104.00 $91.98 $88.94
nightclubs
A -2 Assembly, $117.34 $114.03 $110.14 $106.94 $98.98 $98.75 $103.00 $89.98 $87.94
restaurants,
bars, banquet
halls
A -3 Assembly, $149.66 $142.27 $138.73 $132.52 $122.51 $121.82 $127.96 $112.67 $108.17
churches
A -3 Assembly, $119.71 $111.78 $107.24 $102.03 $91.08 $91.39 $97.46 $81.42 $77.74
general,
community
halls,
libraries,
museums
A -4 Assembly, $117.34 $114.03 $110.14 $106.94 $98.98 $98.75 $103.00 $89.98 $87.91
arenas
B Business $119.85 $115.54 $111.79 $106.56 $95.15 $94.65 $102.31 $84.79 $81.61
E Educational $128.37 $124.05 $120.50 $115.17 $106.24 $103.73 $111.36 $94.92 $91.38
F -1 Factory and $74.13 $70.68 $66.42 $64.36 $55.62 $56.61 $61.75 $47.42 $45.06
industrial,
moderate
hazard
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
F -2 Factory and $73.13 $69.68 $66.42 $63.36 $55.62 $55.61 $60.75 $47.42 $44.06
industrial, low
hazard
H -1 High hazard, $69.75 $66.29 $63.04 $59.97 $52.43 $52.42 $57.36 $44.23 NP
explosives
H -2, 3, 4 High hazard $69.75 $66.29 $63.04 $59.97 $52.43 $52.42 $57.36 $44.23 $40.88
H -5 HPM $119.85 $115.54 $111.79 $106.56 $95.15 $94.65 $102.31 $84.79 $81.61
1 -1 Institutional, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.64 $87.06
supervised
environment
1 -2 Institutional, $200.36 $196.04 $192.30 $187.07 $175.32 NP $182.81 $104.96 NP
incapacitated
1 -3 Institutional, $137.99 $133.67 $129.93 $124.70 $114.47 $112.98 $120.44 $104.12 $98.94
restrained
1 -4 Institutional, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.64 $87.06
day care
facilities
M Mercantile $88.15 $84.83 $80.95 $77.74 $70.26 $70.02 $73.81 $61.26 $59.22
R -1 Residential, $120.33 $116.24 $113.15 $108.61 $99.80 $99.75 $105.41 $91.83 $88.25
hotels
R -2 Residential, $100.33 $96.24 $93.15 $88.61 $79.95 $79.90 $85.56 $71.98 $68.40
multifamily
R -3 Residential, $96.19 $93.52 $91.22 $88.71 $84.51 $84.30 $87.22 $80.46 $74.68
one- and two -
family
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
R -4 Residential, $119.19 $115.10 $112.01 $107.47 $98.61 $98.56 $104.22 $90.61 $87.06
care /assisted
living facilities
S -1 Storage, $68.75 $65.29 $61.04 $58.97 $50.43 $51.42 $56.36 $42.23 $39.88
moderate
hazard
S -2 Storage, low $67.75 $64.29 $61.04 $57.97 $50.43 $50.42 $55.36 $42.23 $38.88
hazard
U Utility, $52.28 $49.73 $46.49 $44.17 $38.31 $38.31 $41.69 $31.50 $29.99
miscellaneous
CA $54.20 $51.43 $48.83 $46.38 $40.34 $40.34 $44.29 $33.78 $31.10
warehouse
Mini - storage $73.85 $70.08 $66.53 $64.28 $54.97 $54.96 $60.34 $46.03 $42.38
warehouses
Dwellings $81.40
(first story
new and
additions)
Attics (walk $16.32
around)
unfinished
storage only
Basement $16.35
(unfinished)
Enclosed $39.46
sleeping or
service porch
Balcony $21.86
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
Conversion of $41.95
attached
garage into
living space
Deck —no $6.53
cover
Interior $26.30
remodel
Porches $21.86
Accessory $21.07
sheds,
buildings
Footings $33.99
(replacement
or for moved
building —per
lineal foot)
Carport— $16.80
open all sides
Carport— $20.60
partially
enclosed (one
or more walls)
Garage— $32.69
private use
(wood frame
and pole type)
Loading
docks and
roofs
Table 3
BUILDING VALUATION TABLE
Construction Types
Occupancy Occupancy
Type Description Other IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
Steel or $14.48
concrete
piers, heavy
slab
Timber piers, $12.50
heavy wood
floor
Dirt fill, $10.35
concrete
retaining wall
& slab
Light wood $8.81
piers and
girders /plank
floor
Loading $7.40
docks roof —
wood, steel,
metal or
composition
NOTES:
Private garages use utility misc.
80% for shell -only building.
50% for nonstructural tenant improvements ( "TI ") for new Tls. All other Tls based on evaluation.
NP = Not Permitted.
11.04.040 Refund of plan review fees upon permit application withdrawal.
In the event that a permit application is withdrawn by the applicant before any plan review is
commenced by the building official or his /her designee, the applicant may submit a written
refund application to the building official within thirty calendar days thereof. The building official
shall then authorize a refund of eighty percent of the paid plan review fee.
11.04.050 Design professional to prepare or oversee preparation of construction documents.
A design professional, licensed under the provisions of RCW Chapter 18.08, RCW Chapter
18.43, and corresponding WAC regulations as now exist or are hereafter amended is required
to prepare or oversee the preparation of construction documents for the construction, erection,
enlargement, alteration, and /or repairs of any building or structure that contains or shall contain
five or more residential dwelling units or for any commercial building or structure that is or shall
be over four thousand square feet in size.
11.04.060 Master plan documents.
A. Definition. A "master plan" is a set of residential building plans previously reviewed and
approved by the city of Yakima, which the applicant intends to reuse exactly as reviewed and
approved.
B. Single - Family, Duplex and Townhouse. For single - family, duplex or townhouse
construction, sixty -five percent of the building permit fee is charged for plan review of a master
set of plans. Thereafter, each time the single - family, duplex or townhouse plan is reused, the
plan review fee shall be ten percent of the building permit fee.
C. Multifamily. For multifamily construction not exceeding a six -unit structure, sixty -five
percent of the building permit fee is charged for plan review of a master set of plans. Thereafter,
each time the multifamily plan is reused, the plan review fee shall be ten percent of the building
permit fee, if located on a preapproved site plan.
D. Duration and Validity of Master Plan. A master plan remains valid for a reduced plan review
fee as described above until a new building code is adopted by the state of Washington. At that
time, all current master plans shall become void, but can be resubmitted for review under the
new code at full plan review fee to establish a new master plan. Any architect- or engineer -
signed or stamped plans must have a current professional license as of the date submitted for
reuse as a master plan.
E. Only the plan review fee is reduced under the master plan program. All other permit fees,
including building, plumbing, mechanical, etc., remain the same.
11.04.111.5 Addition to Section 111.
Subsection 111.5 is added as a new subsection to Section 111 of the 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council to
read as follows:
111.5 Public nuisance. It is a public nuisance to use or occupy a building or structure, or any
part thereof, without having been issued a valid certificate of occupancy for such building,
structure or part thereof by the building official as provided herein. Such public nuisance shall be
subject to prevention or abatement by injunction or other appropriate legal remedy in the
Superior Court of Washington in Yakima County.
11.04.113 Amendment to Section 113.
Section 113 of the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained
by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
Section 113 Board of Appeals
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the
Yakima City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure for a term of three years. The board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
113.2 Limitations on authority. The board of appeals shall hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not apply or a better form of construction is proposed. The board of
appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this
code nor to waive requirements of this code.
113.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of seven members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not
employees of the jurisdiction, and who shall be appointed from the following areas: one
architect; one engineer; one building and construction contractor; one developer; one
representative from the general public, one Washington state journeyman plumber; and one
Washington state journeyman mechanical contractor. The building official and /or the Fire Chief
or a designee shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall
have no vote on any matter before the board.
11.04.903.2 Amendment to Section 903.2.
An additional automatic sprinkler system exception is added to Section 903.2 of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council and
shall read as follows:
Additional exception: Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required for controlled
atmosphere storage rooms in which refrigeration apparatus is installed to control the
temperature in the storage rooms and gas -tight seals are incorporated in the construction of the
rooms. In addition, gas tight seals must be used to facilitate the maintenance of an atmosphere
within the storage rooms that is lower in oxygen content and higher in nitrogen and carbon
dioxide content than normal atmosphere.
11.04.1605.6 Addition of Table 1605.6.
Subsection 11.04.1605.6 is added as a new subsection to Section 1605 (Load Combinations) of
the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council to read as follows:
1605.6 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
The climatic and geographic design criteria table provided in YMC 11.22.R301.2(1) are
applicable to and incorporated into this chapter as Table 1605.6. In the event that these design
criteria conflict with design criteria provided elsewhere in YMC Chapter 11.04 or Chapter 16 of
the 2015 edition of the International Building Code, these design criteria shall control unless the
building official determines otherwise for a specific structure with special local conditions.
TABLE 1605.6
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Grou Win Subject to damage
nd d SEISM! from
SNO Spe C Wint
Fro er
W ed
LOA m Wind CAT GN st Desi ICE SHIELD FLOO AIR MEAN
D h) p Topogra ORY line gn UNDERLAY D FREEZI ANNU
phic Weathe dep Term Tem MENT HAZAR NG AL
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For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN /m2, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h.
a. Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
b. May be reduced in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code Table 1609.3.1
c. May be reduced in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code Section 1613.
11.04.1608.3.1 Addition of Table 1608.3.1.
The 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is hereby amended to add 1608.1.1 as follows:
Section 11.04.1608.1.1 is added as a new subsection to Section 1608.1 to read as follows:
Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
11.04.1802.3 Addition to Section 1802.
Subsection 11.04.1802.3 is added as a new subsection to Section 1802 of the 2015 Edition of
the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council
to read as follows:
1802.3 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have
the meanings shown herein.
Undisturbed soil. Soil or soil profile, unaltered by removal or other man - induced changes,
except for agricultural activities, that would adversely affect the in -situ or operation of on -lot
systems. This soil material and the in -situ soil mass have not been disturbed.
Soil. Any uncemented or weakly cemented accumulation of material particles formed by the
weathering of rocks, the void space between particles containing water and /or air.
In -situ. Soil in the natural or original position.
Soil compaction. The process of increasing the density of a soil by packing the particles closer
together with a reduction in the volume of air. The higher the degree of compaction, the higher
will be the shear strength and lower will be the compressibility of the soil.
11.04.3303.1 Amendment to Section 3303.1.
Section 3303.1 of the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
3303.1 Construction documents. Construction documents and a schedule for demolition must
be submitted when required by the building official. Where such information is required, no work
shall be done until such construction documents or schedule, or both, are approved.
11.04.3303.4 Amendment to Section 3303.4.
Section 3303.4 of the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
3303.4 Vacant lot. Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be
filled and maintained to the existing grade or in accordance with the ordinances of the
jurisdiction having authority. The vacant lot shall be cleaned of material, including without
limitation petroleum tanks, septic tanks, septic drain fields, utilities, pipes, wires and conduit,
unless in the right -of -way or easement, from the subterranean surface. Basement walls,
footings, foundations may be required to be broken into pieces less than twenty -four (24) inches
(610 mm) in size. Any excavation shall be filled with clean fill material, covered with vegetation
to prevent erosion as approved by the building official within 90 days after completion unless
extended by the building official for reasonable cause.
11.04.3303.7 Addition to Section 3303.
Section 3303.7 is added as a new subsection to Section 3303 of the 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council and
is amended to read as follows:
3303.7 Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority approval required. No work shall commence until
the Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority has assessed the proposed demolition work and
granted approval to commence.
11.04.J103.2 Amendment to Section J103.2.
Section J103.2 of Appendix J (Grading) to the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as
adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self- contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that
such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay
controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or
significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.
This phrase was added to assure that the "exploratory excavation" is not to begin construction
of a building prior to receiving a permit for the sole purpose of preparing a soils report.
8. An excavation that (1) is less than 3 feet (915 mm) in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope
greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 1 -1/2 units horizontal
(66.7% slope).
9. A fill less than 2 feet (610 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than
1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in depth, not
intended to support structures, that does not exceed 100 cubic yards (76.6 m3) on any one lot
and does not obstruct a drainage course.
10. Test holes done under the provisions of an on -site sewage disposal permit application.
11. Grading, including roads, bridges and municipal construction, which is designed to WSDOT,
APWA or FHWA standards and specification where such grading is subject to review and
approval of a local government agency or a state or federal agency.
12. When approved by the building official, temporary grading work necessary to protect
property.
13. Grading work which:
(1) Is not intended to support structures, and
(2) Is subject to permitting requirements of other regulations.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
11.04.J104 Addition to Section J104.
Subsections J104.5 and J104.6 are added as new subsections to Section J104 of Appendix J
(Grading) to the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code as adopted and maintained by
the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
J104.5 Grading plan review fees. A grading plan review fee shall be paid to the building official
or his /her designee in accordance with Table J104.5 at the time the plan is submitted for review.
Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required
elsewhere in the Yakima Municipal Code. For excavation and fill on the same site, the plan
review fee shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill, whichever is greater.
Table J104.5— GRADING PLAN
REVIEW FEES
Volume cubic yards
(cubic meters) Fee
50 (38.2) or less No Fee
51 -100 (40- 76.45) $18.73
101-1,000 (76.45— $28.12
764.5)
1,001-10,000 (764.5— $37.45
7,645.5)
10,000- 100,000 $37.45 for 10,000
(7,645.5- 76,455) cubic yards plus
$18.73 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
100,001-200,000 $205.99 for 100,000
(76,455- 152,911) cubic yards plus
$11.22 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
200,001 (152,911) or $318.15 for 100,000
more cubic yards plus
$5.63 for each
additional 10,000
cubic yards or
fraction thereof
Additional plan review $64.25*
required by changes,
additions or revisions to
approved plans
(minimum charge —one-
half (1/2) hour)
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
J104.6 Grading permit fees. A grading permit fee shall be paid to the building official or his /her
designee in accordance with Table J104.6 at the time the permit is issued. Separate permit fees
shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in the Yakima
Municipal Code. There shall be no separate charge for standard terrace drains and similar
facilities.
Table J104.6— GRADING
PERMIT FEES1
Volume cubic
yards (cubic
meters) Fee
50 (38.2) or less $0.00
51 -100 (40— $18.73
76.45)
101 -1,000 $54.30 for the first 100 cubic
(76.45- 764.5) yards plus $13.14 for each
100 cubic yards or fraction
1,001- 10,000 $146.52 for the first 1,000
(764.5— cubic yards plus $11.22 for
7,645.5) each 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction
10,000— $247.46 for 10,000 cubic
100,000 yards plus $60.50 for each
(7,645.5— additional 10,000 cubic
76,455) yards or fraction thereof
100,001— $701.92 for 100,000 cubic
200,000 yards plus $28.12 for each
(76,455— additional 10,000 cubic
152,911) yards or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25 per hour2
(minimum charge two hours)
2. Reinspection fees $64.25 per hour2
3. Inspections for which no fee is
Table J104.6— GRADING
PERMIT FEES1
Volume cubic
yards (cubic
meters) Fee
specifically indicated $64.25 per hour2
(minimum charge— one -half (1/2) hour)
1. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit shall be
the difference between the fees paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the entire
project.
2. Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
Chapter 11.22
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
11.22.010 City residential code.
11.22.R301.2(1) Amendment to Table R301.2(1).
11.22.010 City residential code.
The residential code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following:
The 2015 Edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council
in Chapter 51 -51 WAC.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more
copies of the texts that comprise the residential code of the city of Yakima shall be
maintained on file in the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima.
11.22.R105.2 Amendment to R105.2 #1
Section R105.2 #1 of the 2015 International Residential Code is amended to read as
follows: 1. One -story detached non - habitable accessory structures used as tool and
storage sheds, play houses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed
200 square feet.
11.22.R301.2(1) Amendment to Table R301.2(1).
Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code as adopted and maintained by the
State Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Subject to damage from
Ground
Wind Wind Seismic Winter Ice Shield Air Mean
Snow Frost Flood
Speed Topographic Design Design Underlayment Freezing Annual
Load line Hazards
(mph) Effects Category Temp Required Index Temp
(a) Weathering depth Termite
19 85 NO C SEVERE 24 S —M 8 Yes 1973 1000 45
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN /m 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h.
a. Minimum uniform roof snow load shall be 30 psf.
Chapter 11.32
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
11.32.010 City mechanical code.
11.32.020 Heating and /or comfort- cooling journeymen certificate— Requirements.
11.32.101.1 Amendment to Section 101.1.
11.32.106.4 Amendment to Section 106.4.
11.32.106.4.9 Addition to Section 106.4.
11.32.106.5.2 Addition to Section 106.5.2.
11.32.109 Amendment to Section 109.
11.32.202 Addition to Section 202.
11.32.807 Amendment to Chapter 8.
11.32.010 City mechanical code.
The mechanical code of the city of Yakima shall be comprised of the following as modified by
the amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions provided in this chapter:
The 2015 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., and as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in Chapter
52 WAC.
The above - referenced texts are incorporated in this chapter by reference. One or more copies
of the texts that comprise the mechanical code of the city of Yakima shall be maintained on file
in the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima.
11.32.020 Heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman certificate— Requirements.
11.32.020.1 Journeyman Certification. It is unlawful for any person to install or service any
heating or comfort - cooling appliance without first having obtained and being the authorized
holder of a valid and subsisting city of Yakima heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman
certificate, issued pursuant to this section, authorizing the holder to service and install the
appliance.
Exception: The installation of space heating equipment whose energy source is electric, and is
not interconnected by a ducted air circulation system does not require Journeyman Certification.
11.32.020.2 Journeyman Certification Fee. The fee for each city of Yakima heating and /or
comfort- cooling journeyman certificate shall be eleven dollars ($11.00), and eleven dollars
($11.00) for renewal, per year for each person payable to the city of Yakima code administration
division.
11.32.020.3 Journeyman Certificate Examinations. No city of Yakima heating and /or comfort -
cooling journeyman certificate shall be issued until the applicant has passed an examination
administered by the code administration manager or his or her designee, paid all certification
and examination fees authorized by this chapter and completed a mechanical journeyman
certificate application form. The examination authorized by this section shall test the applicant's
knowledge of that portion of the city mechanical code applicable to the types of heating and
comfort- cooling appliances the applicant intends to install or service.
11.32.020.4 Journeyman Certificate Application. Prior to taking such examination, the
applicant shall complete an application form provided by the code administration manager. The
application shall contain the following information: applicant's name, home address, business
address, place and date of birth, whether the applicant has served an apprenticeship in the
heating and comfort- cooling appliance installation trade, and if so, which trade, whether the
applicant has achieved journeyman status in such trade, and what types of heating and /or
comfort- cooling appliances the applicant seeks to be certified to install and /or service and what
related work the applicant seeks to be certified to perform. The code administration manager
shall issue a city of Yakima heating and /or comfort - cooling journeyman certificate to applicants
who pass the examination. The city of Yakima heating and /or comfort- cooling journeyman
certificate shall specifically state what heating and /or comfort- cooling appliances the
journeyman is certified to install and /or service and what related work the journeyman is certified
to perform.
11.32.020.5 Journeyman Certificate Examination Fee. The fee for heating and /or comfort -
cooling journeyman certificate examination shall be five dollars ($5.00) payable in advance to
the city of Yakima code administration division.
11.32.020.6 Appeal of Examination Results. Any applicant who does not pass the heating
and /or comfort- cooling journeyman certificate examination may appeal to the board of appeals
established by YMC 11.04.113 for a review of any irregularity in the administration or scoring of
the examination by the code administration manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the
code administration manager within ten calendar days of receipt by the applicant of the result of
the examination. The notice of appeal shall specify the irregularity on which the appeal is based.
The code administration manager shall promptly notify the board of the filing of the appeal.
On receipt of an appeal, the board shall promptly give written notice to the code administration
manager and the applicant/appellant of the time, date and place of hearing on such appeal, not
less than seven calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The board shall then hear the
appeal and determine whether the examination results at issue should be upheld or modified.
11.32.020.7 Suspension or Revocation of Journeyman Certificate — Appeal. The code
administration manager may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate issued under the
provisions of this section whenever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied in application for the certificate, or the certificate holder either installs or
services any heating or comfort - cooling appliance for which he /she is not certified, or otherwise
fails to comply with any provision of the city mechanical code. The holder of any certificate
suspended or revoked by the code administration manager shall have the right of appeal to the
board of appeals established by YMC 11.04.113 from such action by filing a notice of appeal
with the board of appeals within ten days after receiving notice of the code administration
manager's action. At the hearing, the holder of the certificate shall be entitled to be heard in
person, to produce witnesses and to be represented by counsel. The action of the board of
appeals on the question shall be final and conclusive.
11.32.101.1 Amendment to Section 101.1.
Section 101.1 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the city
of Yakima, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
11.32.106.4 Amendment to Section 106.4.
Section 106.4 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
106.4 Permit issuance. If the code administration manager finds that
the proposed work described in an application for a permit and the
plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conforms to the
requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances applicable
thereto, that the applicant is properly certified under Section
11.32.020, and that the fees specified in Section 106.5 have been
paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
11.32.106.4.9 Addition to Section 106.4.
Subsection 106.4.9 is added to Section 106.4 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted
and maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
106.4.9 To Whom Permits May Be Issued
106.4.9.1 A permit may be issued to a person, firm or corporation
properly certified under Section 11.32.020 who is also complying with
applicable contractor registration laws.
106.4.9.2 No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause to
be done any work regulated by this code except to a person holding a
valid unexpired and non - revoked City of Yakima Heating and /or
Comfort - Cooling Journeyman Certificate as required by Section
11.32.020 of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: A permit for mechanical work regulated by this code
may be issued to the owner of a single - family residence, if the
following conditions are all satisfied:
1. The residence, including buildings or other structures customarily
recognized as accessory to such residence, is used exclusively for
residential purposes;
2. The residence is the residence of the owner;
3. The owner shall personally purchase all materials;
4. The owner shall personally perform all labor in connection
therewith.
11.32.106.5.2 Addition to Section 106.5.2.
The following schedule of permit fees is added to Section 106.5.2 of the International
Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as
follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as
indicated in the following schedule.
City of Yakima Mechanical Fees
Basic Permit Fee $19.29
Supplemental Permits $5.89
Furnaces 100,000 BTU or less (forced
air gravity type furnace or burner,
including ducts & vents attached to
such appliance) $14.16
Over 100,000 BTU (forced air or
gravity type furnace or burner,
including ducts & vents attached to
such appliance) $16.75
Floor furnace, including vent/gas logs $11.62
Suspended heater, recessed or floor
mounted heater $11.62
Appliance vents (each appliance vent
not included in appliance permit) $8.37
Repair or alteration or addition to each
heating appliance, refrigeration unit,
cooling unit, absorption unit or each
heating, cooling, absorption or
evaporative cooling system, incl. $15.73
installation of controls regulated by
this code.
Boiler or compressor to and including
3 HP, or each absorption system to
and including 100,000 BTU $14.21
Boiler or compressor over 3 HP to and
including 15 HP (or 3.1 to 15 Tons
cooling) for ea. absorption system
over 100,000 BTU /H & incl. 500,000
BTU /H $23.75
Boiler or compressor over 15 HP to
and including 30 HP (or 15.1 to 30
Tons cooling), for each absorption
system over 500,000 BTU /H to and
incl. 1,000,000 BTU /H $31.52
Boiler or compressor over 30 HP to
and including 50 HP (or 30.1 to 50
Tons cooling) for each absorption
system over 1,000,000 BTU /H to &
including 1,750,000 BTU /H $42.99
Boiler or refrigeration compressor
over 50 HP (or 50.1 Tons cooling or
more) for each absorption system
over 1,750,000 BTU /H $71.96
Air handling unit to and incl. 10,000
cubic feet per minute, incl. ducts
attached
thereto. NOTE: This fee shall not
apply to an air - handling unit which is a
portion of a factory assembled
appliance, cooling unit, evaporative $10.96
cooler or absorption unit for which a
permit is required elsewhere in this
code.
Air handling unit over 10,000 cubic ft.
per minute $14.87
Evaporative cooler other than portable
type $10.96
Ventilation fan connected to a single
duct $8.37
Ventilation system which is not a
portion of any heating or air
conditioning system authorized by a
permit. $8.37
Installation of each hood, which is
served by mechanical exhaust,
including the ducts for such hood. $11.62
Domestic type incinerator $20.91
Commercial or industrial type
incinerator $84.41
Each appliance or piece of equipment
regulated by this code not classified in
other appliance categories, or for
which no other fee is listed in this
code. $8.37
Gas piping (1 -4
outlets) $6.50
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $2.59
Hazardous process piping (1 -4
(hpp) outlets) $2.59
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $1.37
Nonhazardous process (1 -4
piping (nhpp) outlets) $2.59
(5 or more
outlets —
per outlet) $0.66
Woodstove /pellet stove (no new home
construction) $29.98
Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25
Re- inspection fees assessed $64.25
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated (minimum
charge is one -half hour) $64.25
Additional plan review
required by change,
additions or revisions to
approved plans, minimum
charge is 1/2 hour. Per hour $64.25
11.32.109 Amendment to Section 109.
Section 109 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and maintained by the State
Building Code Council is amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal
a decision of the code administration manager to the board of
appeals established by YMC 11.04.113. An application for appeal
shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules
legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better
form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a
form
obtained from the code administration manager within 20 days after
the notice was served.
109.1.1 Limitation of authority. The board of appeals shall have no
authority relative to interpretation of the administration of this code nor
shall such board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
The remainder of Section 109 of the 2015 Edition of the International Mechanical Code as
adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51 -52 WAC is hereby
deleted.
11.32.202 Addition to Section 202.
The following definitions are added to Section 202 of the International Mechanical Code as
adopted and maintained by the State Building Code Council:
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING APPLIANCE. An appliance
which utilizes gas, liquid, solid fuel or electricity for the purpose of
heating and /or cooling, and shall include all necessary piping and
duct work, excluding gas supply piping, and shall also include piping
other than gas supply piping for all gas appliances including such
appliances as gas refrigerators.
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING CONTRACTOR. Any
person, firm or corporation who installs, contracts to install or
services, repairs, alters or cleans any or all types of heating and
cooling appliances and is listed by the Washington Department of
Labor and Industries as a Washington State Mechanical Journeyman.
HEATING and /or COMFORT - COOLING JOURNEYMAN. Any
person engaged in the actual work of installing or servicing any
heating or comfort- cooling appliance, and who is the authorized
holder of a valid and subsisting city of Yakima Heating and /or
Comfort - Cooling Journeyman Certificate.
11.32.807 Amendment to Chapter 8.
Section 807 is added to Chapter 8 of the International Mechanical Code as adopted and
maintained by the State Building Code Council to read as follows:
Section 807 Gas Venting into Existing Masonry Chimneys.
Existing lined masonry chimneys and unlined chimneys with not more
than one side exposed to the outside may be used to vent gas
appliances, provided that an approved liner shall be installed in an
existing unlined masonry chimney when deemed necessary by the
building official considering local problems of vent gas condensate.
Chapter 11.44
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
11.44.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
11.44.020 Application and scope.
11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1— Administration.
11.44.041 Amendment to subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
11.44.042 Amendment to subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
11.44.050 Qualification of plumbers.
11.44.100 Amendment to Section 305.
11.44.110 Amendment to Section 604 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
11.44.120 Board of appeals.
11.44.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, excluding Chapter 12, but including IAPMO installation standards and
appendices thereto, consisting of Appendix A, "Rules for Sizing the Water Systems," Appendix
B, "Combination Waste and Vent Systems," and Appendix I, "Installation Standards," of which
one or more copies each have been filed and are now on file in the office of the code
administration manager of the city of Yakima, is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in
full herein, as the plumbing code of the city of Yakima, except as hereinafter amended, and the
provisions and regulations thereof are adopted as the provisions and regulations of the city of
Yakima; and several sections or numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the
numbers of this chapter.
11.44.020 Application and scope.
The ordinance codified herein shall be known as the Yakima Plumbing Code, may be cited as
such and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code."
11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1— Administration.
Part 1, Administration, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as applied to the city of Yakima, is
amended to read as follows:
10.1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Uniform Plumbing
Code" and will be referred to as "this Code" herein.
10.2. Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum
requirements and standards for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare. Enforcement and adoption of this Code shall not
be construed for the particular benefit of any individual person or
group of persons, other than the general public. In the event of a
conflict between the intent of this subsection and any other section
herein, this subsection shall govern insofar as applicable.
10.3. Scope.
(a) Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are a part of buildings
or structures moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the
provisions of this Code for new installations.
10.4. Authority to Abate
(a) Any portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative
Authority to be insanitary, as defined herein, is hereby declared to be
a nuisance.
(b) Where a nuisance exists or a plumbing system is maintained in
violation of this Code or any notice issued pursuant to this section, the
Administrative Authority shall require the nuisance or violation to be
abated and, where necessary, shall seek such abatement in the
manner provided by law.
20.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term "Administrative
Authority" is used in this Code, it shall mean the Code Administrative
Manager or his authorized representative.
20.2 Duties and Powers of Administrative Authority.
(a) The Administrative Authority may appoint such assistants,
deputies, inspectors, or other employees as are necessary to carry
out the functions of the department and this Code.
(b) Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Administrative
Authority or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any
condition or violation of this Code which make the building or
premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the
Administrative Authority or his authorized representative may enter
the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to
perform the duties imposed upon the Administrative Authority by this
Code, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall
present his credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such
building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or the other person having charge or control
of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the
Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative
shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy
provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person
having charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry herein by the Administrative Authority or his authorized
representative for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this code.
(c) Stop Orders. Whenever any work being done contrary to the
provisions of this Code, the Administrative Authority may order the
work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in
the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons
shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the Administrative
Authority to proceed with the work.
(d) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The
Administrative Authority and his authorized representative shall have
the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure
or equipment regulated by this Code in case of emergency where
necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
(e) Authority to Condemn. Whenever the Administrative Authority
ascertains that any plumbing system or portion thereof, regulated by
this Code, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has
become insanitary, he shall order in writing that such plumbing either
be removed or placed in a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate.
The order shall fix a reasonable time limit for compliance. No person
shall use or maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice.
When such plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice
shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection may be made immediately without such notice.
(f) Liability. The Administrative Authority or his authorized
representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in
good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties, shall not
thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may
accrue to the persons or property as a result of any act or by reason
of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. A suit brought
against the Administrative Authority or employee because of such act
or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of
this Code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this
jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings.
20.3 Violation and Penalties.
(a) Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00, or by
imprisonment in the jail facility for the City of Yakima not to exceed 90
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or
any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or
continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The
issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or
an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No
permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions
of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it
authorized is lawful.
(b) The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not
prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the
correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing
construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation
of this Code or any other ordinance or from revoking any Certificate of
Approval when issued in error.
(c) Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the
provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and
void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
180 days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time
after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such
work can be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do
so.
(d) The fees for plumbing permits and plan review shall be as
indicated in the following schedule.
City of Yakima Plumbing Fees
Basic Permit Fee $25.73
Supplemental Permits $12.94
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE IN ADDITION TO
ITEMS ABOVE
Fixture Fee Schedule (Per Fixture or Trap)
Each plumbing fixture on one trap or a
set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping & backflow
protection thereof) $9.08
Each building sewer and each trailer
park sewer $17.40
Rainwater systems —per drain (inside
building) $9.08
Cesspool (where permitted— obtain permit
from Yakima County Health District)
Private sewage disposal system (where
permitted— obtain permit from Yakima County
Health District
Water heater and /or vent $9.08
Industrial waste pretreatment
interceptor including trap & vent,
excepting kitchen type grease
interceptors functioning as fixture
traps $15.43
Installation, alteration or repair of
water piping and /or water treating
equipment, each $9.08
Repair or alteration of drainage /vent
piping, each fixture $9.08
Lawn sprinkler system on any one
meter including backflow protection
devices therefor $7.76
Atmospheric type vacuum (for 1 -5) $6.50
breakers not included in (over 5
lawn sprinkler system each) $1.67
Backflow protective Two -inch
device other than diameter &
atmospheric type vacuum smaller $9.08
breakers: Over two -
inch
diameter $19.69
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Inspections outside of normal
business hours $64.25
Re- inspection fees $64.25
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated $64.25
Additional plan review
required by change,
additions or revisions to
approved plans, minimum
charge is 1/2 hour. Per hour $64.25
11.44.041 Amendment to subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Subsection (c) of Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
(c) Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
is the Code Administration Manager or the Director of the Department
of Community Development or their respective designees.
11.44.042 Amendment to subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Subsection (e) of Section 120 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
Shall —The word "shall" is defined to have the following meaning:
(1) With respect to the functions and powers of the Director of
Community and Economic Development, Code Administration
Manager, any agents and employees of the City of Yakima and any
board authorized hereunder, a direction and authorization to act in the
exercise of sound discretion and in good faith.
(2) With respect to the obligations upon owners and occupants of
premises and their agents, a mandatory requirement to act in
compliance with this Code
at the risk of civil and criminal liability upon failure so to act.
11.44.050 Qualification of plumbers.
A. Side Sewer Installer's License Required.
(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of
installing or contracting to install, repair or alter plumbing or side sewers without
first obtaining and being the authorized holder of a current certificate of registration
issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to the
provisions of Title 18 of the Revised Code of Washington.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or trade of plumbing as
a journeyman without first having a current certificate of competency issued by the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to the provisions of Title
of the Revised Code of Washington. A journeyman plumber's license permits
the holder to work on all types of plumbing including side sewers, only while in the
employ of a properly licensed plumbing contractor.
(3) It is unlawful for any person to labor at the trade of side sewer installer in the
capacity of journeyman installer without first having obtained and being the
authorized holder of a valid and subsisting journeyman sewer installer's license.
A journeyman sewer installer's license permits the holder to perform only such work as is
provided for herein in the construction and installation of side sewers and such work shall not
include any work within the interior of any building line.
B. License Procurement and Fees.
(1) All contractors licenses required by this chapter shall be obtained from the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries, Professional Licensing Division,
and shall be maintained in accordance with Title of the Revised Code of
Washington.
(2) All journeyman plumbers certificates of competency required by this chapter
shall be obtained from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries,
Building and Construction Safety Inspection Division, and shall be maintained in
accordance with Title of the Revised Code of Washington.
(3) All journeyman side sewer installers licenses required by this chapter shall be
obtained from the code administration manager or his designee upon presentation
of a certificate of qualification issued and approved by the division of code
administration. License fees shall be paid to the city of Yakima at the time of
issuance in accordance with the following schedule:
Original Renewal
Journeyman Side Sewer $10.00 $10.00
Installers License
Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.
11.44.100 Amendment to Section 305.
A new subsection (a) of Section 305 of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is
hereby added to read as follows:
Section 305 — Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer.
(a) No such rainwater shall be allowed to flow over any public
sidewalk, but shall be conducted under the sidewalk to the gutter or
storm drain. In areas where storm drains are not available such