A. Amend Section R101.1, Title.

These provisions shall be known as the “Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of the City of Redmond,” and shall be cited as such and will be referred to as “this code.”

B. Amend Section R102.4, Referenced Codes and Standards.

The referenced codes and standards shall be as specified in Section 101.4 of the amended administrative provisions of the International Building Code, Section 15.08.050, Redmond Municipal Code.

C. Amend Section R105.2, Work Exempt from Permit.

Exemptions from permit requirements of this code 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. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m²).

2. Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high.

3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

5. Sidewalks, driveways, and detached decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.

6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.

8. Swings and other playground equipment.

9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m²) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.

11. Light weight roof covering. Light weight roof covering includes composition, or metal roof covering, and similar materials where the installed unit weight is less than 4 pounds per square foot.

12. Removal and replacement of interior doors in existing door frames.

13. Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing window openings. The size of opening may not be altered and operable opening size may not be decreased.

Electrical:

1. Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for Class A Basic Electrical Work as defined in RCW 19.28.006.

Gas:

1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe provided; however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

D. Amend Section R105.3.2, Time Limitation of Application.

An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 365 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 365 days each. The extension shall be required in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

E. Amend Section R105.5, Expiration.

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issued or after commencement of work if more than 365 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

F. Amend Section R108.2, Schedule of Permit Fees.

On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Redmond Zoning Code 21.76, as said section currently exists or is hereafter amended, modified or recodified.

G. Amend Section R108.3, Building Permit Valuations.

Building permit valuations shall include total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, equipment and other permanent systems, including materials and labor. Construction valuations for new square footage shall be calculated according to IBC building area.

H. Amend Section R108.6, Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance.

Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a special investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

I. Add Section R112, Means of Appeal.

Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official related to the application or interpretation of this code shall be made pursuant to Redmond Zoning Code Section 21.76.060(I), Appeals of Type I and II Permits, as said section currently exists or is hereafter amended, modified or recodified.

J. Amend Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

Ground Snow Load = 15 psf

Wind Speed = 110 mph

Topographic effects = NO

Seismic Design Category = D2

Subject to Damage From

Weathering = Moderate

Frost Line Depth = 12"

Termite = Slight to Moderate

Decay = Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp. = 27 degrees F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required = No

Flood Hazards = Joined National Flood Insurance Program 1979

Current Flood Hazard Map – FIRM 1999

Air Freezing Index = 113

Mean Annual Temp. = 52 degrees F

K. Add Section R115, Unsafe Structures and Equipment.

Unsafe structures and equipment are subject to the provisions for unsafe structures and equipment as provided in RMC 15.08.050, amended Section 116 of the International Building Code.