HomeMy WebLinkAbout37643'7b(ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting
Chapters I I .10, 14.15, and 14.30 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code;
amending portions of Chapters 1 4.0 1, 1 4.03, 1 4.2I, 1 4.23, l 4 -24,
14.26,14.40, and 18.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and
repealing Chapter 14.32 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a multi-phased municipal code update to improve
clarity, organization, administration, and alignment with the Vision 2045 Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the work plan focuses on fire and life safety regulations,
inspections, certificate of occupancy requirements, and related administrative procedures; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are organizational and procedural in nature and do
not introduce new adopted life-safety standards; and
WHEREAS, applicable fire and building code requirements continue to be governed by the
most recently adopted International Building Code, International Fire Code, and other applicable
state and local codes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments affect Titles lI,14, and 18 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code and are intended to improve code usability, internal consistency, transparency,
and administrative predictability; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Determination of Non-significance for SEPA 26-0075 on
March 27,2026; and
WHEREAS, on April 22,2026, the City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, accepted testimony, and recommended approval of MCA 26-0044 to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance will support the general welfare of the public;
Now, Therefore.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adontions and Amendments to PAMC.Chapters 11.10, 14.15, and 14.30 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby adopted as described in Exhibit A. Chapters 14.01,
14.03,74.21,74.23,74.24,14.26,14.40, and 18.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are
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hereby amended as described in Exhibit A; Chapter 14.32 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is
hereby repealed as described in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Classification. The amendments set forth by this ordinance are of a general and
permanent nature and shall become apart of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorizedto
make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener's clerical elrors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto.
Section 4. Severabilitv. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or
circumstanse, are held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions
of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on July 1,2026
PASSED by
Council held on the
the Citv C
J4{ou
ouncil the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
yof 2026.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Sheida Sahandy, City A
ATTEST
Kari Martinez-Bailey,
r.)
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Exhibit A
Only those items noted as follows are being odiusted: deleted, new or chonged
All other items remain as is.
CHAPTER 11.10 MOVING BUILDINGS ON PUBLI C ROADS
The Chapter was relocated from PAMC Chapter 14.32 ond omended as follows. Only those items noted as follows
ore being adjusted: dekteC, new or chonqed. AII other items remain os is.
11.10.010 Purpose and scope.
It is the purpose of this eehapter to establish standards, including minimum requirements. for the moving of all
buildings and other structures within the+€+psfa+€-.1+pAj+s-sf the City, including movement over, along, or across
anv public right of wav. This chapter also anC-+e provideq for the issuance of a permitg, the collection of va+ieus
fees, and inspection servicesM
Regulation of building moves is necessary to ensure that the City receives notice of proposed moves, coordinates
utilitv discon s. manases traffic imoacts. and cts oublic and orivate orooertv an d oersons throush
adequate suretv and insurance. +eFs
ean be dealt with safely and pessible darnage te eity and/er private preperty is preteeted threugh adeQuate
genAing+dleFi€su+aff€e'
Permits issued u r this Chanter are subiect to the reoui remtrnts of PAMC 18-02. Administ n of Proiect Permit
Applications and Review Procedures.
11.10.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this eehapter, the following terms, phrases, and words are defined sna++ave+ne-meanings
glven in this section: \
A. "Applicant" is the persqn who applies for a permit to move a building pursuant to this lehapter.
B. "Building" is any structure wider than eight feet six inches or taller than 14 feet six inches. Height must
sha$ be deemed to include the vehicle or dolly system being used to move the structure.
€, "Building effieial- is the Building effieial ef the €ity ef lert Angeles er his/her designee,
C. "City Engineer" is the City Engineer of the City of Port Angeles or their designee.
D. "Owner" is the person who owns the building being moved.
E. "Permittee" is the person who applies for and receives a permit to move a building pursuant to this
lehapter.
F. "Person" is any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any
kind.
11.10.030 Building moving permit.
A. No person willsha.l{ move any building over, along, or across any highway, street, or alley in the City without
first obtaining a building moving permit from the Bt+ilCin€€#i€ia+Deoartment of Publ Works and Utilities.
B. The permit required in this section and the other requirements of this lehapter will shall be in addition to all
existing permits and requirements of the construction codes and ordinances of the City.
C. Any structure specifically licensed or permitted by the State of Washington or the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development {HUD) for travel on streets and highways is exempt from this lehapter.
D. Building moving permit will be processed in accordance with Chapter 11.12 Risht-of-Wav Use. in addition to
the requirements set forth in this Chapter.
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11. 10.040 Application.
A' An applicant seeking issuance of a building moving permit underthis Cehapter mustshe.llfile an application
for such permit with, and upon forms provided by, the cuildin€€#i€ie+ Deoartment of public Wor:ks and
Utilities.
B. The application shall set ferth and must include the following:
1' A description of the building proposed to be movedrgiving includine the street number address of the
existing and proposed site locations and the lot and buildine dimensions;
2' The highways, streets, alleys, and lots over, along, or across which the building is proposed to be
moved;
3. Proposed moving date and hours of work;
4.ral a th
the buildingto be moved is safe and structurallvsound to be moved:
5. All information describing the applicant's qualifications as required in pAMC 44€? 11.10.050;
6. The fee established +eq{J+Fe++R PAM€;[43+€69 AppeRd+r+ in the citv's Master Fee Schedule, pAMc
Appendix A;
7 ' A statement that the applicant specifically agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the city of
Port Angeles, its officials, employees, and agents, against any loss, damage, cost, and/or expense
(including attorneysl fees reasonably incurred), which may in any way occur against the City in
consequence of granting the building moving permit to the applicant;
8' Any additional information which the Building€#ieia{ Citv Ensineer finds necessary in order to make a
fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.
c' The application must she1l be accompanied by any other required applications, permits, or approvals.
11. 10.050 Qualifications.
ln order for a building moving permit to be issued by the Buitdi+g-Offieial Department of public Works and Utilities,
the applicant must meet the following qualifications:
A' Hold valid current registration under the State contractors Registration Act either as a general or
specialty contractor authorized to engage in the building moving$usiness;
B. Demonstrate the ability to perform the task of moving buildings in a workmanlike manner by
presenting evidence of experience and appropriate equipment.
11.10.060 Fees.
The applicant must pav all applicable fees as set forth in the citv's Master Fee schedrl", pAMc Aoo"ndi* A. *h*
ether fees fer eenstruetien er releeatien ef the building en the new site see AppendirA
LL.LO.O7O Deposit, bond, and insurance.
A. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must sha.ll submit the following:
t' A deposit to the city equal to 150 percent of the amount estimated by the Buddrng€ffieial citv
Engineer to compensate the City for itsexpenses that will be incurred in removing and replacing any
City property to enable the transoort of the building throush the Citv.
$A+eh-wi+b€+e€isired by reasen sf the meving ef the building threugh the Gitth
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2 A surety bond, or cash or other security in lieu of said bond, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
posted with the City in the sum of 55,000.00 to guarantee performance of the moving operation and
placement of the building in accordance with the plans submitted for the moving of said building and
to cure or pay for any damages caused to public or private facilities as part of the movement of the
building along City streets.
it under the tot
oroof of the existence of a co mnrehensive liahilitv insurance oolicv orovidine .nvpresP of not less than
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S1.ooo.ooo.oo for oerso iniurv to anv one oerson. 53.000.000.00 for iniurv to more than one oerson
arisinq out of the same incident, and SL00.000.00 for prooertv damage, against claims arisine 0ursuant
to permits issued pursuant to this Chapter. The permittee must obtain and deliver to the Citv an
endorsement to such policv, naming the Citv as an additional insured.
A eertifieate ef insuranee against elaims fer injuries te persens er damage te preperty; whieh may arise
frem er in eenneetien with the perfermanee ef the werleasseeiated with the building meve by the
lly reasen ef any epe
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ln addition to the deposit, bond. or other security, and insurance provided pursuant to this section, the
permittee sha{Lalse+e is liable for any expense, damages, or costs in excess of deposited amounts,
securities, or insurance, and the City may prosecute an action against the permittee in a court of competent
jurisdiction for the recovery of such excessive amounts.
When the buildins move pnoving-ef+h€+{+ilding is completed, any damage has been repaired to the Citv's
satisfaction-ef+h€4i+y, and all associated daffige costs or costs of performing the work as required in*his
ehapter have been paid, the Citv will refund anv unused portion of the deposit sha+fb€-r€fufid€+
and release anv the remaining bond, cash, or other security sha{tbe+eleased.
11.10.080 Permit issuance.
A. The City will issue a building moving permit only if the following are met:
1. All requirements in this Cehapter have been satisfied eemp+ie+wi+h;
2. All applicable requirements from Chapter 11.12 Risht-of-Wav Use have been satisfied:
The building is not too large to move without endangering persons or property, or causing
unacceptable damage to trees, plants, and shrubs, in the City as determined bv the Citv Engineer;
4. Certification that the buil ding is strrrctrrrallv sound enoush to be moved as ned bv a oualified
licensed design orofessional ;
in+he€i+y;
5. The applicant's equipment is licensed for operation on state highways;
6. No There are ne other risks to the safety of people and property have been identified reasens that
bY the moving of the building;
7. The City Engineer and Chief of Police, or their designees, have approved the route selected by the
applicant for moving the building and have specified, whatever such conditions te+ne++ileing-ffi€ving
p€rmi+ may be necessary to protect persons and property in the City. a+d minimize congestion. and
traffic hazards on public roads s+ee+s-and-a.1.[eys;
c.
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8. The No applicable zoning or and other ordinances of the City would n€+ be violated by moving the
building or placing it in its new location;
9. The owner has demonstrated that all City assessments and any other City charges against the property
or the property owner have been removed, paid in full, or otherwise discharged to the satisfaction of
the City;
10. The applicant has demonstrated that all necessary utility_g[5gqnnec!.!en arrangements have been
made;
11. The owner has acquired a demolition permit and paid the necessary fees to cap the sewer and water
lines and remove the electrical service.
12. lf the nlan route includes a state hishwav or a countv road. the aoolicant m st obtain written
a00roval from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Clallam Countv, or anv other
affected iurisdi n. as aoolicable
all inspeet the building, whether leeated inside er eutside the
e-BeFm met,
E C The guddin€€#i€i€+ Citv Ensineer mav approve. approve with conditions. Missu€t
€€nd+t+isfi, or deny a building moving permit in accordance with this Cehapter. The Citv Engineer anC may
suspend or revoke a permit, for cause, at anv time.
pe+mi+p+evieusly jssu€+
C.* lssuance of BT issuicg a building moving permit does not constitute a warrantv bv the Citv, neithe+*he€ity
theBuiIdingeffieialCitvEneineer.oranyotherofficialoremployeeofthecityM
warranted that all potential public health. safety, cultural, and welfare concerns have been addressed. e+
shallbe*eld The Citv and its officials and emplovees are not responsible for any damage or injury that may
occur during, or as a result of, the building move. pneving-€f+h€+{,,ilding
11.10.090 Performance requirements.
Every permittee under this lehapter must sha#:
A. Move a building only over s*+eets roads designated and approved for such use in the approved permit
and conduct such move using due diligence and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Chief of
Police;
B. Notify the eu{dfn€€+fi€i€+ Citv Engineer within a minimum of 24 hours in advance of a desired change
in the moving date and/or hours as proposed in the application and not proceed until the g{*ildin€
effieia{ Citv Ensineer has approved the new date and/or time;
C. Notlfy the City Engineer and Chief of Police not less than 21 heurs business davs before the actual work
of moving the building is to commence;
D. Make necessary arrangements with any public utility, the City or other entity, whichever is the owner,
for displacing or changing the location of any pole, wire, cable, or other equipment or structure that
may be necessary in order to move the building, and for paying the costs thereof;
E. Make necessary arrangements acceptable to any owner of trees, plants, and shrubs for trimming,
moving, removing, or replanting them as may be necessary in order to move the building, and for
paying the costs thereof;
F. Notify the C++ileing€#i€i++ Citv Ensineer in writing, with photosraphic documentation, of any and all
damage done to property belonging to the City within the next business day after the damage has
occurred;
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protect the building and the public ds+ing-+igh++ine using flashing lights and warning barricades as
ie, esPeciallv when it is dark;
Comply with the City's construction codes and all other applicable City ordinances;
pay the expense of a-t+a{+i€ police officer(g} if required by the Chief of Police to accompany the
m ove m e n t of t h e b u i I d i n g+erpFe+€€++h+pt+bli'e;
Ensure that the building move is completed in accordance with th€+eqrr+Fem€n+5-€++h+s €+diffin€el[i9
Chapter and that the no portion of the building er-any+a+++Ue+e* is net left standing or abandoned
on any @ road. p+evideC-thal#lJ the
permittee fails to d€€s-n€+ comply , the City may perform
p+eeee+te+etheworknecessarytoachievecompliance,andMcharge*the
coStSagainStthesurety@providedpurSuanttothisE€hapter.
11.10.100 Owner's responsibilities.
The applicant must sh+ll notifo the owner of the following requirements. t+nd+he The owner is responsible shall
ge+espensible fo r co m p lyi n g with th ese;*h+fellewing req u i re m ents :
A. Prior to the move, make arrangements to ensure that the sewer is capped, the water supply is shut off,
the electrical supply is terminated, and any other utility services have been properly provided for, in
conformance with the requirements of the affected utility departments or companies.
B. After the move, ensure that the following work has been completed so that the premises from which
the building has been moved are left in a safe and sanitary condition:
t. All rubbish and materials have been removed;
2. Any openings, excavations, or basements remaining on the property have been filled to street
level or the level of the adjoining property, unless otherwise directed by the Bujlding€ffieial Citv
Engineer;
3. Any septic tanks or cesspools on the property have been properly filled or otherwise s€€$Fed
abandoned as required by and in accordance with the State and Countyh€al+h regulations;
4. Any underground storage tanks have been properly s€€ureC abandoned as required by State and
Countv regulations.
11.10.110 Appeal.
A person aggrieved bv the denial or conditioning of a proiect permit decision mav appeal the decision to the Citv's
nt to initiate ntm
h the lica AMC 18
Master Fee Schedule {PAMC Anoendix A)
B.rrildin€€ffi€ia+bd€€isisn-
Lt.tO.LzO Violations.
Each dav a violation ofthis Chaoter occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense and is subiect to
enforcement and penalties under PAMC 2.90.
the previsiens ef this ehapter is eemmitted; eentinued, er allewed,
same-manner-as-vi
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CHAPTER L4.OL CONSTRUCTION CODES
only those items noted as follows are being odjusted: dele+ed, new or chanqed. Att other items remoin as is.
14.01.010 Construction codes defined.
Building construction within the City of Port Angeles sha{tbe is governed by the codes, laws, and ordinancesras
adopted and amended in Title 14 PAMC, whie h shall be collectively rclgrcdlg kn€wn as the 'Construction codes.,@
L4.OL.O2O Purpose and policy.
Theconstructioncodes@areenactedunderas-an_exe+eise-efthe City's police power to
@ protect public health, safety, and welfare.€{-thegene+alpu.b{ie-These codes are
intended to used bv orofessionals in er to establish minimum bu ildine standards and should be used as
instruction manuals.
@instruetien manuars ns.
ltistheCitv,spolicytoadministerandenforcetheseregulations
ffiy be administered and enfereed as uniformly and as efficiently as practicable, consistent
with the public interestras-wellas the interests of property owners, contractors, developers, and the communitv.
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Applications and Review Procedures.
14.01.030 Copy of construction codes on file.
onecopyofeachconstruction666g@isonfilewiththeCityClerkandwillbe
available for public review.
14.01.040 Vested rights.
Proiect permit applications will be reviewed in accordance with the laws. requlations. and standards in effect at the time a
com0lete application is submitted. notwithstandine anv subsequent amendments, unless otherwise reqrir.d bv l.v/.
@mit applieatien is submitted te the €ity purssant te this Title will be reviewed in
14.01.050 Construction near City utilities and easements.
Ne New construction or remodeling of existing structures must not sha.l{ encroach upon or interfere with City
utilities or easements, ei+h€r above or below the ground, and must comply with ner shalr sueh eenstruetien vielate
applicable construction codes. Any costg incurred by the city to modify or relocate in-mea++Ving-€Fre+s€€++ng
utilities due to b+en€ht+bes+Sy such construction, except for instances in which work is done to ar+ rncreaseinservice,aretheresponsibilityofthepropertyowner'@ewnereftheBreperty
14.01.060 Enforcement authority.
Theconstructioncodes@areadministeredandenforcedbythecityManager.
arnd+he City officials. and employees appointed and desisnated aesign€C+y+im pursuant to Title 35A RCW,
including bu+-ne++imited+e all commissioned Police Officers of the Port Angeles police Department, the Building
Official or the Fire Marshal or their desisnees. and anv other officials and emplovees @
emp+sy€€s"+Hre specifically designated in saiC the construction codes. These individuals are referred to as A.ll
as,,enforcementofficers,,andshallhavetheauthoritytoisSue
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citations and perform all actions e+h€r necessary to administer and enforce this Chapter. Adt"Ail+is++a+i€+€nd
enfer€ement a€tie
L4.OL.O7O Right of entry.
The authoritv+igh* of enforcement officers to enter any premises is subject to local, sna+gegeve+ned+y €hap+€f
+2e+A+4€-afi+by State. and Federal law.
14.01.080 lnspection of concealed work.
lnspectors must have access to the work being inspected and mav, at the owner's cost. require the removal of anvthinH that
covers or conceals the items requiring inspection. Removal and replacement of obstructions will be at the sole ex0ense of the
owner.
the Gity ef fert Angeles, an enfereement effieer may erder the remeval ef that pertien ef the buildint as is
held liable fer the remeval er replaeement ef sueh pertien ef the building,
14.01.090 Appeals.
A. nBpealeble-issaes.This section shall governg appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations, made by the
applicable Director as defined in PAMC 18.02.020, the Building Official, Fire Chiel Electrical lnspector, their
designees, or any enforcement officer as defined in PAMC 14.01.060, regarding the suitability of alternative
materials and methods of construction and the application and interpretation of the eens+rue+ie+eedes-ei
+he City of Port Angeles construction codes and any other building regulations €r€€C€s-as-lray+€ designated
by ordinance.
B Anv oerson bv the denial or condition of a decisions described in su ion A of PAMC
14.01.090 mav appeal such action pursuant to Article V of PAMC 18.02 to the Citv's HearinR Examiner bv
filinp a notice of a nnpal with the anolicable Director defined in PAMC 18.02.20 and s the aooeal fee
set forth in the most current edition of the Citv's Master Fee Schedule, PAMC Ap0endix A.
B, Censfrsefien 6ede gesrd qf Appeals, Appeals ef issues set ferth in lAMe 1 1,01,090 shall be heard bY the
t€Fpass upen the matters set ferth in lAMe 14,01,090, All present rnembeFs ef the Building €ede Beard ef
the Beard ferthe peried ef their present appeintments.Thereafter; all appeintments shall beferfeur Year
terms, previded that any vaeaney shall be filled fer the peried ef the unexpired term, Nene ef the five
effieial, and the Eleetrieal lnspeeter shall eaeh aet as an ex effieie member ef the Beard fer matters Eeverned
€, timifstlens €t'agtherity, The Beard shall have ne autherity relative te interpretatien ef the administrative
provisiens ef the €
empewered te waive
and paying the fee set ferth in a reselutien (fer fees see Appendix A) autherized by €hapter 1'25 IAM€
wi+hin 30 days frem the date that netiee ef any appealable aetien is served by either persenal deliverY er bY
@in=
1, n heading in the werds: "Befere the Censtruetien €ede Beard ef Appeals ef the €ity ef l'ert AnBeles"i
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@f ,"giyingthena
3, A brief statement setting ferth the legal standing; er legal interest in the building er the land invelved
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i'med te suppert the eententiens ef the appellanti
ffiir++rfand eeneise language ef the relief seught and the reasens why it is
e+ne+wise-se+asUq
6, The signatures ef all parties named as appellants and their effieial mailing addressesi
7, The verifieatienr bY deelaratien under penalty ef perjury, by at least ene appellant as te the truth ef the
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struetien €ede Beard ef Appeals shall fellew the preeedures set ferth in this
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le after reeeiving a written appeal, the
s frem the da+e that the appeal was filed with the €ity elerk, Written
eaeh aPPellant by the Seeretary ef the Beard either by Bersenal delivery er by depesit in-the United States
M€+
G, ?e€erd sndy'nd,ngs en s^peal' All hearings and appeals befere the Beard shall be reeerded and every
sffieial determinatien ef the Beard and speeifying the basis fer the deeisien, All-=.arties te the appeal shall be
r by persenal delivery er by rnail, A eepy efthe reeerd er any part
thereef shall be transeribed and furnished te any persen upen request therefer and payment ef th€
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p+€per+
14.01. 100 Violations+nCfenal{ies.
a vto rs or rate
enforcement and penalties under PAMC 2.90.
any
vislatien ef any ef the erevisiens ef any ef the eenstruetien eedes ef the City ef pert Angeles is eemmitted,
eentinued; er Permitted, Eaeh sueh effense shall be punishable by a maximum eivil fine ef $500,00,
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14.01.110 Liability for injury or damage.
The construction codes ef the €ity ef Pert Ang€les shall net be €enstrued ts do not relieve or reduce fre+e+-lesseR
the responsibility of any person for injury €+4€{+age to persons or damage to-o+ property caused by e++es{rl+ing
frerc any defect of any nature.i+eFsh€lflhe City and e+ its enforcement officers do not be4€€ls€d+€+ave
assumed any+uel liability for such iniurv or damage by reason of the inspections. er other aetiens authorized
actions,@orthe issuance of any permits or certificates.i@
werk that sueh enfereement effieers knew te be hazardeus and shall net knewingly make inae€urate exPress
i+f+V++suen-Be+sen=
14.01.115 Street standards for lots without City street access.
Before a Prier te issuanee ef certificates of occupancy is issued or final inspection approvgglat for a building permits
fe+ on a lots or parcels without established City street access, required street access improvements must shall be
completed a€€€frplish€d in accordance with this section.
A. No current access to lots (five or more dwelling units per block). Where no thereis-n€-€u+ren+ street access
exists, the street providing +a+-wiU-p+evige access to;and frontjng;the lots or parcels must Aeingd€ve+sped
shall be improved to the minimum City street improvement standardsres+et4erth in PAMC €haptec16.08
PAM€. Permeable pavement roadwavs and sidewalks desiqned to urban service standards and euidelines are
preferred, where feasible.
te urban serviees standards and guidelines; if feasible, These requirements apply when: in+he-fellewing
1. The development includes een+ists-ef five or more dwelling units e+-me+e within an area fronting en
City street right-of-way 500 feet or less in length-e+Jess;
2. The lots or parcels geingA€veteped are under common ownership or are part of the same
development plAn seheme as determined by the City Cominunitv and Economic Development pta{+l+ing
Director and are planned to be being developed within a pe+led-ef 24 months period. erl€ss=
B. No current access to lots (four or fewer dwelling units . Where the+e+
no eu+ren+ street access exists, the street providing *a+rr++t++eviae access to7 and front!4g;the lots or
parcels must beingdeveleped+ha{l be improved to the minimum Citv Street standards in PAMC 16.08.
Permeable pavement roadwavs and sidewalks designed to urban service standards and guidelines are preferred. where
feasible. aspermeablepavementreadandsidewalktesrbanservieesstandardsandguidelines;iffeasible, Il
not feasible, g+he+wise access i mprovements must+hall-be consist of a gravel access road meetin$ te the
c.
standardgapprovedbytheCityEngineer.Theserequirementsapplywhen:@:
!. The development consists of four or fewer dwelling units e+-less;
2. A consent and non-protest Local lmprovement District (LlD) agreement is executed is-en+€+ed
inte to provide full street improvements in accordance with eAMC-as+et-fe++hin€*rp+er 16.08
PAM€, for the block within which the development occurs.
Current gravel access. Where $ereis+s{+€ntly City maintained gravel or bituminous surfacing access exists
as of the effective date of this section M, the propertv owner must execute a
consentandnon-protest@LlDagreementshall-be.en+ere*in{etoprovidefull
street improvements, in accordance with PAMC a+se*-ferthj€-€h+p+er 16.08 PAM€, for the block within
which the development occurs.
No current gravel access for single-family residences. Where th€f++s no e+r+en* gravel access exists for a
single lot being developed for a single-family residence.independent of any other development, the
propertv owner must execute a consent and non-protest LID agreement sh€+l-b+€n+ered-i€+e to provide
access improvements read to the standard approved by the City Engineer for the block within which the
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development occurs. Preferred access improvements include sha[$e permeable pavement roadwavs and
sidewalks te meeting City standards, # where feasible. lf not feasible, e*he+wisq access must be provided !y
a gravel road aeeess-pe+ meeting City standards.
CHAPTER T4.03 BUILDING CODE
only those items noted os follows are being odjusted: dele+ed, new or chonqed. Att other items remoin as is
14.03.010 Construction codes adopted.
Pursuant to Chapters 19.27 RCW and t9.27 A RCW and Title 51 WAC, the following codes are adopted:
A. The current edition of the State Building Code, Chapter 19.27 RCW, including amendments, updates,
additions and other changes as made from time to time, applies within the jurisdiction of the City, except as
amended in Chapter 14.03 PAMC and Chapter 14.21 PAMC.
B. The current edition of the lnternational Building Code. Apoendix H: Siens. includine anv amendments,
updates. additions, and other changes made from time to time, applies within the iurisdiction of the Citv,
"*."0t rt rr"nd"d in Chapter 14.03 PAMC. The Uniferm Sign €ed
14.03.020 Amendments to lnternational Codes.
Pursuant to R€\A419.27.040 RCW, RCW 19.27.060(3) and (4) RCW, and PAMC 14.03.010, the following
amendments to the lnternational Building Code, lnternational Residential Code, lnternational Fire Code, and
Uniform Sign Code are adopted:
A. lnternational Building Code, lnternational Residential Code, Section [A]105.5, and the lnternational Fire
Code. Section [A] 105.3.L are hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Building and fire permits expire shallbeeeme-expi+ed one year from the date of issuance.
C. lnternational Building Code, Section 903.2 is amended by adding the following:
9e3,2il3 Automatic Sprinklers must shallbe provided:
(a) ln all buildings where the floor area exceeds 6,250 square feet e+all{lee+s,unless a smal r threshold is
required bv the lnternational Buildins Code;
However, the height and area increases specified in Sections 504 and 506 for sprinklered buildines (+e++p*n*te+s)
shall-be a re perm itted.
For the purpose of this subsection, portions of buildings separated from the rest of the building in accordance with
the lnternational Building Code may be considered as separate buildings.
G. International Buildine Code, Appendix H - Sisns, Section H101.2 - Sisns exemot from permits is deleted.
Siens exemot from oermits are lated bv PAMC Chaoter 14.36.050.
H. lnternational Buildins Code, Appendix H -Signs. Section H102 - Definitions: Where there is a conflict in
definitions between Aooendix H and C 14.36.02O. the PAMC will orevail
l. lnternational Building Code, Appendix H - Signs: Where there is a conflict in anv design requirements, such
as height, size. or other aesthetic characteristics. except building structural or safetv requirements. the pAMC
will prevail.
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H, Uniferm Sign Gede, Ghapter 3, Seetien 301, is amended by adding the fellewing: Previded that PresentlY
existing signs net in eenferrnity with this eede, as amended, may be rnaintained in their present €enditien
Hnless hazardsust
l, Uniferm SignGede, €hapter 3, Seetien 303: Delete tt3i signs less than six feet abeve grade,
J, Uniform sign €ede
+Sns,
14.03.030 Factory-built housing and factory-built commercial structures.
An Ne installation permit sha+f$eissued for factory-built housing or a+d factory-built commercial structures must
not be issued until t6e Light Department reviews and approves the electrical metering equipment, electrical
service equipment, and short circuitfault duty of the electrical equipment in orderto ensure compatibilitvthat
withLightDepartmentelectricalmeterSandwiringstandardsandto
protect public safetv.
14.03.040 Fees.
The applicant must pav all applicable fees as set forth in the Citv's Master Fee Schedule. PAMC Appendix A. Ihe
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CHAPTER 1 4.15 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY REV IEW AND BUSINESS
occuPANCY vERtF|CATIONS (N EW)
14.15.010 Purpose.
The ouroose of this chaoter is to h clear. consistent. and ble reouirements for the issuance.
n ofO
ts confl the
This Chaoter intended to
Protect ou blic health. safetv.d welfare;
Ensure that buildings are used and occupied onlv for approved uses and occupancies; and
A.
B.
c.
14.
ation
Department.
15.020 licabilitv
an E
the
from the requirement of obtaining a Certificate of Occuoancv.
14.15.030 Definitions
he foll
a der
ion. Tnd
ection
adopted under Chapter 19.27 RCW.
n Munici
A. "Aoolicable es and resulations" me an the State Buildins Cod as adooted under Cha r 19.27 RCW,
and fi with all the P
ean and I an
operation of buildings. References to applicable codes and regulations throughout this Chapter will be
i nteroreted a manner consistent with definition
A."Buildins" mea s anv structure utilized or int ed for suooortins or shelterin anv occuoancv.
B."Rt tqi ness Orrr rn ancv Verificati on Revi pul" mpanc a limitecl revtew rnndrrrtod hrr Citv to eval lr2te
com0liance with a00licable fire and life-safetv requirements and to determine whether a proposed business
activitv is permitted within the applicable zoning district. for an existing approved buildins or tenant space,
where a Certificate of Occupancv is otherwise not required.
"Certificate of Business Occu oancv Verifi means an official d ment issued bv the Citv nfirmine thatc.
D.
E.
a successful Business occupancv verification Review has been completed.
"Cprtificate nf nAncv" mptn san nffiri:l dnrr r nt iss ued hrr tho Citrr rnnfirmino that r rrroccfr rlas
Certificate of Occupancv Review has been completed.
"Cert ifica te of nAncv Rpvipr,v"m eenc f hp rrarifir ation of zont no rnmnli:nrp n..rrn nav sifir:tinnclas
com0liance with ao0licable codes and regulations. and life-safetv conditions prior to occupancv being granted
for an existine building that includes a Change of Occupancv.
F."Chanse of oancv" means anv cha in the occuoancv cla of a buildins or stni cture and anv
chanRe in the our0ose or change in the level of activitv within a buildinR or structure. whether or not
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defined in the applicable codes and resulations.
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H.
"Occuoancv Cla on" means the criteria bv which bu ildinos and structures are classified i nto srorrns and
occupancies pursuant to Chapter 3 of the State Building Code, as adopted under Chapter 19.27 RCW.
"Sisnificant Busin occ Chenop" mpAnq a cha npe in t n..r rn2na\/ l rcp nr nhrrsira lo n nf e hr rcinpqs
within a buildine that results in, or has a reasonable likelihood of resulting in. a change in occuoancv
classification, a change in maximum occupant load, a modification to means of egress or required life-safetV
svstems, a chanqe in the tvpe or intensitv of use of the space. the introduction of hazardous materials or
roorrlaiod nnaref ^rl nraraccac nr iha ownr nston nf h' 'cinncc in+a adeliiinnrl floor a
The determination of whether a Sisnificant Business Chanee has occurred shall be based on applicable codes
and regulations and the observable characteristics ofthe use and occupancV. rather than solelv on chanPes in
ownershi ora minati tn
Fire Marshal based on encp in the record.
14.15.040 When a Certifi cate of Occunancv or Cprti ficate of Occunancv Revi Fl^,IS Reou red.
A. Certificate of Occupancv Review. A Certificate of Occupancv Review must be obtained. and a new Certificate
of Occupancv mav be required, when a Sisnificant Business Change occurs that requires evaluation for
compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
B. A Certificate of Occupancv Review must be obtained, and a Certificate of Occupancv is alwavs required in the
following circu mstances:
1,. New Construction or Maior Remodel: A new Certificate of Occupancv must be obtained prior to
occuoancv and use of:
a. New buildings or structures; and
b. Existing buildings following permitted construction or remodeling that affects occupancv, life-
safetv svstems, or other code compliance elements of the building.
2.Chanse of Occuoancv: A Certificate of Occuoancv must be obtained or to occuoancv and use
when:
The use or occupancv classification differs from the previouslv approved use or occupancv
classification.
14.15.050 Certificate of Occu bancv Procedures.
A. Applications for a Certificate of Occupancv or Certificate of Occupancv Review must be submitted on forms
provided bv the Citv.
B. Applications will be processed bv the Communitv and Economic Development Department' in coordination
with the Fire Deoartment a nd Prrblic Works Deoartment. as necessarv to ensure comoliance with aoolicable
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codes and regulations.
c.For ourooses of PAMC 18.o) anrl consistencv with RCW 36.70B. a Certificate occuoancv Review shall
constitute a proiect permit.
D. Priorto issuance of a Certificate of OccupancV Review decision. the CitV will review available information to
confirm compliance, as applicable. with zoning regulations, occupancv classification. applicable codes and
regulations, and permit status.
E. The Citv will verifv that the business. if applicable. has applied for or obtained a CitV business license, as
required.
Where a orooosed oro involves a chanse of occuoancv. as determined bv Brrildins Official or Fire
Marshal, the applicant must provide a code analvsis prepared bv a Washington State licensed design
professional. The code analvsis must establish compliance with applicable codes and regulations. includinR
building, fire, and accessibilitv requirements associated with the proposed change. The Buildinq Official or Fire
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Marshal mav waive or modifv this requirement where sufficient information is otherwise available to establish
compliance.
lica nt documenta
establish compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Failure to provide requested information mav
result in delarr nr dpniel consistpnt with the nroiect nprmif nrnroccino ronr rirpments tn PAMC 1R 02
H.The Citv shall issue a nroi ect oermit decision on the aoolication for a Certifi of Occuoancv Review.
ih^l ud nrnrrrl rrri+h ^^^.li+i^^.or deni r'i+h DANra 1a n"
L Reouired insoecti ons must be successfullv com prior to issuance of a new Certifi of Occuoancv.
J.A Certificate of f)ccrr oancv shall include. at a minimum- the llowins information
1. The approved use and occupancv classification;
2. The construction tvpe;
3. The occupant load;
The oresence or absence of an automatic fire sprinkler svstem;
The edition of the codes rrnder which the soace was aooroved:
The name and ress of the owner or owner's a zed aeent: and
Anv other information reouired bv the Washinston State adootion of the lnternational Codes
pursuant to Chapter L9.27 RCW.
K. lssuance reouires approval and signature bv the Building Official and Fire Marshal.
L. A Certificate of Occupancv will be issued. conditioned. or denied uoon successful completion of all required
insoections and com iance with aoolicable codes and resu . and this chaoter
pancv
A. A Certificate of Occupancv mav be reissued bv the Citv when it determines it is likelv that a buildins or tenant
soace was lawfullv const d. aooroved. and issued a Certificate of occrrna cv in comoliance with the
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14.15.060 Reissuance of Certificates of Occu
aoolicable codes and lations in effect at the time of orisinal aooroval.the issued Certificate of
Occupancv was subsequentlv lost.
B. Reissuance is an administrative action and does not constitute a new approval. re-evaluation of compliance
with current codes.authorization of a chanse of use or oancv classification.
c.The Citv mav relv on its own records to suooort reiss ce. The aoolicant mav also subm it documentation,
including but not limited to previouslv issued Certificates of Occupancv. permits. approved plans, inspection
records, or other materials acceptable to the Buildins Official or Fire Marshal, to establish eligibilitv for
reissuance.
D. Where an existing space is occupied for a business use, a Certificate of Occupancv does not exist, and
ance cann obtain a
Occuoancv Verification confirm comoliance with aoolicable fire and reouirements for the
0ro0osed business use within an existing space. This review is limited in scope and does not constitute a
Cprtificate of C)ccu oancv. lf the Citv determines that a rtificate of Business Occuoancv Vp on cannot be
issued, a new Certificate of Occupancv, in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations in effect at the
time of aoolication must be obtained for the business to continue ooeratins.
E. lf. during review. the Citv determines that the proposed use or occupancv requires a new Certificate of
Occu0ancv, or if the applicant elects to pursue a Certificate of Occupancv, the applicant shall submit a new
apolication and demonst
application.
compliance with all apolicable codes and repulati ons in effect at the time of
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Nothine in t section shall be interoreted to pxtinsrrish or limit anv la wfrrl nonconformins use or vested rishtF.
established u er aoolicable codes and sulations, Where Citv are incomolete. the Buil ns Official or
Fire Marshal mav consider alternative evidence. including affidavits or other documentation. to establish 0rior
lawful occupancv.
I4.L5.O7O When a Business Occuoancv Verificatio n is Reouired.
A Business Occu cv Verification is reouired for a li ited review of fire and life-safetv re ouirements for anA.
rness rre rssu
applicable codes and regulations.
1. This verification apolies onlv to existing approved spaces and is based on available Citv records and
field observations, as applicable.
2. This verification does not constitut
aoorove an occu nancv classification. or serve as a determination of a change of use under aoolicable
codes and regulations.
3. This verification includes a limited determination that the proposed business activitv is permitted
within the applicable zonins district.
B. A Business Occupancv Verification review is reouired prior to the operation of anv business when:
7. A business begins operating in a space where it did not previouslv operate: or
2. There is a change of more than 50% in the beneficial ownershio of a business. reRardless of whether a
ohvsical or o tional chanse has occurred. o rlpd the review shall be limited to verification of
continued compliance with applicable zoning use allowances and fire and life-safetv reauirements for
the existing approved use; or
3. A Significant Business Change occurs, and an application for a new Certificate of OccuOancv is not
submitted or does not independentlv require issuance of a new Certificate of Occu0ancv under
Section 14.15.040.
4. The Citv forms a reasonable concern, and provides written notice. that a business is o0eratinP in a
space or manner that mav not be consistent with an issued Certificate of Occupancv or a0olicable
codes and ations- ln such cases. a Busin occrrnancv Verification is reouired to
evaluate conditions and determine whether further action, including issuance of a new Certificate of
Occupancv, is required bv applicable codes and regulations.
c.Busin n CW ts
int
that are not otherwise subiect to permitting review.
14.15.080 Busin ess Occuoancv Verification Revi ew Procedures.
uch n b
Aoplications a Business Occuoancv rification review must be rrbmitted on forms orovi bv the CitvA.
B.n rtme
with the Fire D rtmen t and Prrblic Works Deoartm es nr:cessarv to ensure comolia with aoolicable
law: however. revi ew is limited in scooe to fire and li afptv reouirements for an existing aooroved buildins
or tenant space.
c.A Certificate of iness C)ccuoancv Verification mav be used in lieu of a Certificate of occuoancv where
one is requirecl. lssuance of a Business Occupancv Verification does not authorize occupancv or ogeration
Aarr rnrnarr i. "o^' 'iroel r rnda ^-hl^ rarlac rnel racr r rti ons ^" +hic t''hrn+ar,^,hara r Cartilia of
lssuance of a Business orcunancv Vprification oroiect nprmit decision reflects a limited ew of observable
itute a suarantee
D.
fire and life-safetv conditions based on available reco s and insoections and does not con
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E.
the limited scope of review.
As 0art of the Business Occugancv Verification. the Citv will determine whether the proposed business activitu
is permitted in the applicable zonins district under this Chapter through a limited review. This determination is
limited in sco0e and does not constitute a comprehensive zoning compliance review. establish legal
nonconforminR status or vested rights, or approve specific operational characteristics.
will if ied b n
required.
F.
G.
H.
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J.
to or n
and li Fail
consistent with the oroiect permit processing requirements in pAMC 1g.02.
It in
a on inclun lwith
or denial.consistent with c 18.02.
ReOuired ins0ections must be successfullv completed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Business
Occu oancv Verification.
atthdn
es rwt
nt sh il n Occu
required permits prior to occupancv or operation.
K. A Certificate of Business Occupancv Verification shall include, to the extent available:
1. The business name;
2. The owner and/or operator's name and address;
3. The last I llv established u as reflected in records;
4. The occupant load;
5. Fire orotectio svstems: and
6. Applicable fire and life-safetv code provisions.
L.lssuance reoui res aporoval and sisnature bv the Buildine Official and Fire Marshal
M.ofB Veri
with applicable codes and regulations and this Chapter.
14.15.090 Relationshio to Fire I soections.
ba
A.rtifi and n on
PA ea
B.Durins fire ins pections, the Fire Deoartm mav verifv
1 The
applicable; and
n as
2.the or
C.
the limited scope of a certificate of Business occupancv Verification.
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of
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Development Department for review and appropriate action in accordance with this Chapter and a00licable
codes and regulations.
14.15.100 Postin s Reauirements-
Once issued, it is the sole resoonsibilitv of the owner onerator. or aoolicant to maintai the Certificate ofA.
rness
maintain or produce a required certificate mav result in the requirement to obtain a replacement certificate
and mav constitute a violation of this Chapter.
B. A valid Certificate of Occupancv or Certificate of Business Occupancv Verification must be posted in a buildins
or tenant space for which either is required bv applicable law'
C. The Certificate of Occuoancv or Certificate of Business OccupancV Verification must be 0osted in a location
that is readilv visible to visitors.
Postine of a of Brrsiness Occuoancv Verifi n is for informational ourooses nlv and does not
rov h
D.
indicate full com iance with aoolicable codes and rrlations or authorization of a so business use
E. Failure to post or maintain a posted Certificate of Occupancv or Certificate of Business Occupancv Verification,
rrrhoro nnp ic rrirod rn nstitutes r rrinletinn af +hic fh:nl'ar
14.15. 110 Noncompliance.
A. Occupving or operating a building or tenant space without a required Certificate of OccupancV or Business
Occupancv Verification is prohibited.
B. Failure to obtain, correct. or post a Certificate of Occupancv or Certificate of Business Occu0ancv Verification
as required bv this Chapter constitutes a violation.
t4.1-5.L2O Violations.
Each dav a of this Chaoter occurs or conti rres constitutes a seoarate offense and is subiect to
enforcement and penalties under PAMC 2.90.
14.15.130 Aooeals.
A person aggrieved bV the denial or conditioning of a Certificate of Occupancv or Certificate of Business Occu0ancV
the d mtner PAMC
an appeal. the appellant mustfile a notice of appeal with the applicable Director, as defined in PAMC 18.02.020.
and oav the aooeal pstablished in the Citv's Master Fee Schedu le (PAMC Aooendix A).
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CHAPTER T4.2L FIRE CODE
Only those items noted as follows are being adjusted: dekteC, new or chanqed. Atl other items remain os is.
LA.2L.OLO Purpose. s,
The 0urpose of this Chapter is to requlate conditions hazardous to life and propertv from fire or explosion and to
establish minimum standa for fire orevention. fire orotection svstems. and firp dp rtment access. This Chaoter
is intended to protect public health, safetv, and welfare bv promotins safe buildins conditions. suoporting effective
fire suppression and emergencv response, and reducing the risk of fire-related iniurv, loss of life, and propertv
damaRe.
This Chapter further provides for the administration and enforcement of fire safetv reouirements. including
insOection, permittinq, and operational standards. and is intended to ensure consistencv with state-adopted fire
codes and locallv adopted amendments.
ir+eede knewn as the lnternatiepal Fire €ede, ineluding
L4.,1 n6 on of lnter onal Fire - Fire Ann aratus Access.
A.The lnternational Fire Codp Section 5 03 - Fire Aooaratus Access Roads and Annpn D - Fire Aooaratus Access
Roads. as oublished bv the lnternational Code Council. are adooted and incoroora ted bv reference. subiect to
the amendments and modifications in this Chapter.
B. Section 503 and Appendix D establish minimum requirements for fire apparatus access roads, including
location, dimensions, design, and operational access necessarv to support fire department operations.
C. ln the event of a conflict between the provisions of Section 503, Appendix D, and anv other Citv ordinance
addressine the same subiect. the more soecific orovision controls
D. The Fire Code Official is authorized to approve alternative means of access where site constraints, topographv,
or other phvsical limitations exist, orovided that fire department operations are not adverselv impacted.
t4.2t.O3O ele Bs+ees+f Fire Prevention Division.
A. The lnte I Fire Code is administered and enforced bv the The mest reeent editien ef the lnternatienal
Fire Cede shall be enfereed by the Bureau ef Fire Prevention Division in the Fire Department e++ne+i+y,
under the supervision of the Fire Chief ef the Fire Department.
The Fire Chief, with the approval of the City Manager, may adopt is ar*h€+i+€d-t€'1q€+e and enforce sueh
rules and regulations necessarv to carrv out and enforce this Chapter. @i+es
he intenLef this €ede, A minimum ef
the FiFe Department fer distributien te the publi€-One copv of the fire code is on file with the Citv Clerk and
will be availahlp oublic review
The Fire Prevention Division Br+eau-is established within the Fire Department and consists under the
direetien ef thetrire €hiefr whieh shall eensist of s{J€h-F+€.D€f€++tr€n+ personnel as-pnay+e assigned the+e+e
by the Fire chief. The fsnetien ef this Division is responsible for administering and enforcins the fire
prevention orovisions of all ad fire codes and this Chaoter
administratien and enfereement ef fir+preventien p+evisiens ef this €ede, The Chief has designated the
pe++t+en-ef g Fire Marshal to exercise the authority p€wers and perform the duties e*e++even+ien++gin€€+
B.
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assisned bv local a donted codes. this Code. the I Firp Code. and the Washi n State adootion
ofthe lnternational Fi Code oer 19.27 RCW. M
L4.2L.O4OE Fire permit $+sp€€tj€n fees.
The aoolicant m nav all annlicable fees as set forth in thp Citv's Master Fee Schedule. P AMC Aooendix A.
14.21.0503e Aboveground storage of flammable liquids.
L4.2t.0603E.- Haza rdous materia ls.
L4.2L.O7O4'0 Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum.
B. The liquefied petroleum gas container requirements referred to in the lnternational Fire Code shall include
the requirement that containers be protected from damage that might result from earthquakes, the manner
and extent of which protection !!!!t shal+ be in accordance with the determination of the Fire Chief or their
designee.
14.21.09q5e Storage of explosives.
I4.2L.OW€E. Outdoor burni ng regulations.
A. Recreational fires and other outdoor burning, as defined in this section, are allowed
I. "Recreational fires" means cooking fires, campfires, and bonfires, using charcoal or firewood that occur
in designated areas oron private property, forcooking, pleasure, orceremonial purposes. Fires used
for debris disposal purposes are not considered recreationalfires. Recreational fires mustsha{l-comply
with the following:
a. The pile size of a recreational fire must sh+ll not exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in
height and must sh€+not be located within 25 feet of a structure or combustible materials unless
contained in a barbeque Pit.
b. Recreational fires must shall be constantly attended by a person who has approved fire-
extinguishing equipment readily available. Approved fire extinguishing equipment includes
buckets, shovels, garden hoses, or a fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating.
Cost RecoverV: lf the Fire Department is called to respond to, control, or extinguish an illegal or out of control
fire that is prohibited by this section, the City may charge, and recover from the person responsible for the
fire, the costs of the Fire Department's response and control action.
Burn Bans: Outd r hrrrnins mrrst comolv with burn ns and restrictions established bv allam Countv. as
c.
D.
determined bv the Clall m countv Fire Marshal.
L4.Z1..IOO$I€^ Viol ations and+en€l+i€s.
Each dav a violation ofthis Chapter occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense and is subiect to
enforcement and oena Ities rrnder PAMC 2.90.
adepted by the lert Angeles Fire Department as eenditiens fer the issuanee ef a burning Permit shall be deemed
previsiens rf th
eemmitte+eentinued er permitted, Eaeh sueh vielatien shall be punishable in the same manner as vielatiens ef
the eenstru€tisn eedes of the eity ef Pert nngeles as set ferth in PAMe 14,01:190,
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t4.zL.tLO Appeals.
A 0erson aeqrieved bv the denial or conditioning of a proiect oermit decision mav appeal the decision to the Citv's
HearinR Examiner pursuant to Article V of PAMC 18.02. To initiate an appeal, the appellant must file a notice of
appeal with the applicable Director. as defined in PAMC 18.02.020. and pav the appeal fee established in the Citv's
Master Fee Schedule (PAMC Appendix A).
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CHAPTER L4.23 FIRE ALARMS
Only those items noted os follows ore being adjusted: dek+eC, new or chanaed. All other items remoin os is.
L4.23.OtO Purpose.
The ouroose of this Chantpr is to establish reouirements for fire alarm qvstems in certain buildi to orotect oublic
health. safetv. and welfarp. These reouirements are inte ed to enhance life safetv bv suooort ins earlv detection.
occupant notification, and emergencv response. This Chapter establishes standards that supplement the
lnternational Code. lnternational Buildins de. and other nationallv ized standards
The €iry eeuneil finds that the required installatien ef fire alarm systems in eertain buildings will Premste the
preservatien ef hu
Building €eder and natienally reeegnized standards,
L4.23.O2O Defi n itions.
For the ouroose of this Chanter. the followins terms.rases and words are defined in this spction- Terms not
defined in this section have the meanings assigned in the Port Anseles Municioal Code. adopted buildinA codes. or
RCW.
L4.23.O3O Permits.
Apermitisrequired-priortotheinstallationof€€1qm€\E€i€+firealarmSyStems.@
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L4.23.O4O Genera I requ i rements.
A. All buildings with over 6,250 square feet of floor area must sha.ll be protected by an approved addressable
automatic fire detection system connected to an approved fire alarm receiving center. Area separation walls
cannot be used to reduce the square footage ofthe building in order to negate the fire alarm system
requirement.
This section is repealed in its entiretv.
L4.23.O7 O Notification devices.
Withallfi+eFirealarmsystemSmustincludqalarmnotificationdevices@listedfor
their intended purpose by a nationally recognized testing laboratorv +is+ing€gen€y.
A. Visibte alarms. Visible alarm devices must sha-ll be provided in public and common areas'
B. Audibte olorms. Audible alarm devices must sha$ be installed in order to provide a distinctive sound with a
pressure level of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level in every occupied space within the building.
14.23.080 Fire-exti nguishing systems.
\S.!a,F Where a building fire alarm system is installed p+es€n+, all required automatic fire extinguishing systems
must shall-be monitored bv and connected to the building fire alarm system. Examples e+suen+Vs+ems include,
but are not be-limited to, fire sprinkler systems, spray booth extinguishing systems, kitchen hood and duct
extinguishing systems, and special hazard agen* extinguishing systems.
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14.23.090 Acceptance tests.
Upon completion of the fire alarm system installation, a full acceptance test must shallbe conducted in accordance
with NPFA 72 in the presence of the Port Angeles Fire Department. All svstem functions and individual devicesmust5ha{+€++h€{y5+€mr''4i+tbetestedtoenSureproperoperation'.n
certificate of occupancy will not be issued b,t4h€€i+y until ss€h+irm€€s the fire alarm is has been accepted by the
Fire Department.
L4.23.t00 lnstructions and zone maps.
A. lnstructions. Fire alarm system operating instructions mustshall be posted in an approved location.
B. Zone maps. When required by the Port Angeles Fire Department, fire alarm system zone maps must shall be
posted at the fire alarm control panel and at all remote annunciator panels.
L4.23.t20 I nspection, testing, and mai ntena nce.
A.ThebuildingoWnermustensure@insthatallfireandlifesafetysyStemsare
maintained in an operable condition at all times. AnV person or entitv oerforming inspection, testing, or
maintenance of fire alarm svstems must meet th e qualification reouiremen ts of the most recentlv
adopted edition of NFPA 72.
NFIA 72 fer maintaining; inspeeting and testing sueh systems,Written records of a insoections. testins.
and maintenance activities must be maintained and made available to the Fire Department upon request.
av+i@request,
B. The building owner must notifv the Fire Department of anv chanees to the fire alarm svstem, monitoring
service grovider, or designated emergencv contact information, consistent with the requirements of the
most recentlv adopted edition of NFPA 72.
infermatien,
C. Required fire alarm svstem inspections and testing must occur annuallv in accordance with the most
recentlv adopted edition of NFPA 72. The testing companv performing the inspection and testing must
submit all reouired ins n and testine reoorts to the Fire Deoartment in ccordance with NFPA 72.
L4.23.L3O Leek Knox boxes
All-Quildingsequippedwithfirealarmsystemsmustshallhaveanapproved@installedinan
approved location on the exterior of the building. The liee*ing*eybex Knox box must sh+ll-contain keys necessary
to access all secured areas of the buildins. @ins
t4.23.L40 Signage.
A. All new fire alarm control panels must shal{ be outfitted with a permanent sign, on or adjacent to the front
panel door, as follows:
t.det rmrnu
re
NOTI€E
False fire alarms resulting frem a teehnieian's failure-ts
netify the Fire Department prier te system serviee shall
but n ined
false alarm and no hazard to occupants exists.
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Z. The sign must shall measure at least four inches wide by two inches high and shall have letters that are
of contrasting color from the background.
B. All new fire alarm eentrel panels shall be eutfitted with a permanent sign; en er adiaeent te the frent Fanel
eee+ras+ellew+
enly if the alarm is a false alarm and there is ne danger
The sign shall measure at least feur inehes wide by three inehes high and shall have letters that are ef €ontrastinB
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14.23.150 Existing buildings.
Existing buildings are shall-not required to complv with this Cehapter;
However, BreviAea+na++ the Fire Department mav require compliance when:
t. d€+€iE+n+n€s+h€+ Structural deficiencies affecting life safety are identified invelved and that the
continued use of the building or structure without a fire alarm system would be hazardous to the+afu+y
ef+he occupants;r or,
e-_i+an-exis+nsThebuildingundergoesachangeinuseoroccupancy:ffi
determined te be petentially hazardeus te the safety ef the eeeupants, @
L4.23.L6O Repeated failure of equipment.
The Fire Department may order discontinuance of a fire alarm system at any time due to repeated equipment or
circuitryfailures,multiplefalsealarms,orfailuretocomplywiththise€hapter.@
equipment er eireuitry, multiple fire alarms er failure te eemply with all ef the previsiens ef this €haPter; rnaY at
Notice of discontinuance must
shal{ be provided made in writing to the alarm service provider and affected persons, firms, or corOorations bs+h
the ageney supplying the alarm and te the persens; firms and/ er eerperatiens affeeted; at least 48 hours before
@diseentinuatienofthefirealarmsVstem-eire+k.lntheeventoftemporaryequipment
failure ef fire alarm equipment er eireuitry; equiprnent malfunction, or multiple false alarms, the Fire Department
may, after notifving n€ti{i€a++en-€++h€ buildine occupants. e++h€-s++u€+u+er-may order suspension of a1'} emergency
response to alarm signals ae+iensAiseen+inue4 or require fire watch, until repairs are completed bv qualified €an
ge-maAe+V alarm service a€enqFpersonnel. Written notice of such action must be provided to affected persons,
firms, or corporations as soon as practicable
1,4.23.t7 O Vi o I ation s.
Each dav a violation ofthis Chapter occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense and is subiect to
enforcement and penalties under PAMC 2.90.
M
ins€s'
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14.23.180 Appeals.
A person agerieved bvthe denial or conditioning of a proiect permit decision mav appeal the decision to the Citv's
HearinA Examiner Oursuant to Article V of PAMC 18.02. To initiate an appeal, the appellant must file a notice of
a0peal with the applicable Director, as defined in PAMC 18.02.020. and pav the appealfee established in the Citv's
Master Fee Schedule (PAMC Appendix A).
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CHAPTER L4,26 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Only those items noted as follows are being adjusted: deleted, new or chonqed. All other items remain as is.
L4.26.OLO Petiqfena P u rpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish requirements for automatic fire sprinkler svstems to 0rotect 0ublic
health, safetv, and welfare bv reducing the risk of fire-related iniurv, loss of life. and propertv damaRe. Automatic
fire sorinkler s artr e nractical and effective means of fi rF nrottrction that suooorts ear lv firp control and
improves overall life safetv.
nizes t
ronditions and balancins fire o
ment o
n rpsnonsibilities
m su
resource olannins helnins to maintain manaseable fire
between the oubli and nrivate sectors. The installation snrinklpr svstems mav also orovide economic benefits.
including reduced demand on public infrastructure and the potential for lower insurance costs.
The eity eeuneil finds that autematie fire sprinkler systems are new teehnelegieally and eeenemieally viable and
ean help te reduee the less ef life and preperty due te fire and are therefere reasenably neeessary in erder te
Bret€€t the pubti€
fires that eeeur in new residential strsetures are reasenably within the firefighting eapabilities ef the lert AnBeles
Fire Department with i++present manpewer and equipment and will previde a ratienal basis fer PlanninB Publi€
fire Breteetien expenditures by defining the balanee between traditienal fire preteetien reseurees te be suPFlied
@i{+ms;
L4.26.O2O Sprin kler systems req u i red.
Automatic fire spri nklpr svstems must be orovided as rrirpcl bv the lnternational Fire Code llFC'|. lntprnational
Buildins Code (lBC), PAMC 18.08.110. Title 14 PAMC, and this Chapter. Such svstems must be installed and
maintained in ce with aoolicable adooted es and standards.
Brevided that thl
14.25.030 "Autematie fire sprinkler system" CefineC.
This section is repealed in its entiretv.
nrl svstems-One- and ilv dwellinssNew14.26.030 Resi I fire s nkler
A. Automatic fire sprinkler svstems must be installed in all new one-familv dwellings and duplexes as reQuired
bv PAMC 18.08.110.
rinkler n must be tn
lnternational Fi and
as modified bv MC 1R.0R.110.
C. The desien. i llation. nlan review. testins. ins on and annroval of residential fi
must be and aooroved bv the Fire Chief o r thpir desipnee
snrinkler svstems
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D. A one-familv dwelline or duplex subiect to this section must not be occupied until the reouired residential
has
18.08.100. and applicable adopted codes.
t4.26.040 Approval by Fire Chief.
A.
and ce with
fire sorinkler svstems uired or oermitted bv this must not be install without orior
ance or th
or m tn busti
constnrcti with noncombustibl e contents.
C. Residential construction subiect to this section must not be occupied until testing of the automatic fire
sprinkler svstem has been approved bv the Fire Chief or their designee.
the Fire Chief er his de"itnee ef the plans fer installatien, testin^ and maintenanee ef the system, Subieet t. th.
@ Fire €hief er his designee,
14.26.050 Appeals.
A oerson bv the denial or con nins of a oroiect oermit d ion mav aooeal the deci to the Citv's
leV iate mu fit
ea hed in
Master Schedule (PAMC ndix A).
aHtherized bY €hapter 1,25 IAM€; see Appendix A, Deeisiens ef this bedy are final and nen appealable,
t4.26.060 Building codes not affected.
This Chaoter not orohibit the use of fi re-resistive su bstitution as itted bv the lnternational Buildine Code
n tn
and does not oersede the State Buildi Codes adooted bv the Citv of Port Aneeles under Cha 19.27 RCW.
L4.26.070 Violations.
Each dav a violation ofthis Chapter occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense and is subiect to
enforcement and penalties under pAM C 2.90.
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] CHAPTER 14.30 FIRE AND LIFE SAF ANNUAL INSPECTIONS PROGRAM (N EW}
14.30.010 Purpose.
the nd
lnspection Program and related administrative procedures for the continued enforcement of a0Olicable codes and
reeulations. The a rual insoection orosram is an exis s fire nrevention and comoliance m intended to
promote uniform compliance with applicable codes and requlations; identifv hazardous conditions; verifv
maintenance and operation of required fire orotection svstems. means of egress. and life safetvfeatures: and
protect life. propertV, and public safetv from fire and related hazards. This Chapter is intended to 0rovide
administrative claritV and procedural consistencV for the implementation of annual fire and life safetV insDections
conducted bv the Fire Department.
L4.30.O20 Aoolicabilitv.
A.The Citv of Port A nsplps Fire Denartment reouires a ual fire and life safetv insoection for the followins
occupancies within the citv limits:
All businesses and commercial occupancies. unless expresslv exempted bv this title:
All vacant commercial and industrial buildings;
Multifamilv resi ntial orcrrnancies consistins of th or more dwellins units (includ aommon areas):
and
Anv other building. structure. or occupancv where the Fire Chief or designee determines, based uOon
documented fire or life safetv concerns, hazardous materials, operational risk, occupancv characteristics.
prior code historv. comolaint investigation, or other identifiable risk factors, that inspection is reasonablv
comoliance with aoolicable co and resulations
B. Comoliance with is Chanter mav be reouired for iss uance or renewal of business lice . Cprtificates of
Occupancv. Business Occupancv Verifications. fire operational oermits, or continued occupancv as reQuired bv
applicable codes and requlations.
14.30.030 Definitions
For the purpose of this Chapter. the following terms, phrases. and words are defined in this section. Terms not
defined in this sect ion have the meaninss assisned in the Port Anpeles Municioal Code and Buildinp Code. as
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3
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necessarv to
adopted under Chapter 19.27 RCW.
"Annual Fire and Sefptrr ln snprtion" mFanq a svste luati on condrrcted bv the rtr nartment tomrtir prra DeB.
verifv comoliance with ado ed firp and life safetv codes
c."Aoolicable Codes and ulations" means the State Buildine Code as adopted under Chaoter 19.27 RCW,
includine locallv a brrildins and fire codes. to hpr with all aoolicable orovisions the Port Aneeles
Municioal Code d other federal. state. and local related to fire orevention. life hazardous
materials, occupancv, emereencv access, fire protection svstems, and the safe use and operation of buildinRs
and premises. References to applicable codes and regulations throughout this Chapter will be inter0reted in a
manner consistent with this definition.
D."Fire Chief" means thc Fire Chi ef of the Citv of Port Ansel or th eir desisnep-
E "Multifamilv Residential Occu nAn.v" means a residential buildins containine th or more dwellins units,
including but not limited to apartments and condominiums, and includes all common areas.
t'Nnncomn liance"malhc feilrrro in moot the ronttirpm anf< nf annlirahlp rndpc enal rcgttlatF
or correction timelines establ ished bv the Fire Deoartment.
14.30.040 lnspection Procedures.
innc thic Ch:ntor
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A. Annual fire and life s insoections must be conducted bv the Port Anspl es Fire Deoartment or an
authorized
B. ln qntrat onc ma\/ inrlrrdo hrrt not limitpd he fol nu/t no'r)
Fire alarm and fire sprinkler svstems;
Fi re u ishers;
Means of egress and exit signage;
Emergencv lightins;
Flpctrical svstp ms tnd pnuinmont.
Storage and handling of hazardous materials;
Housekeepins and fire load conditions; and
General compliance with applicable codes and requlations.
C. lnsoections mav be sched at the discretion of the Fire Deoartment. Reasonabl notice mav be orovided to
the owner, operator. or responsible partv. except when immediate access is necessarv to address an imminent
hazard, investigate a complaint. conduct a reinspection, or address other enforcement matters authorized bv
law.
D. Followinp the ins n. the Fire Deoartment will a written reoort identifvins comol iance status and anv
t.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
deficiencies requiring correction.
14.30.050 Entrv, Consent, and lnspection Warrants.
A. lnspections conducted under this Chapter will be performed with the consent of the owner. operator. or
person in control of the premises. or pursuant to an inspection warrant issued bv a court of competent
iurisdiction in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
B. lf entrv is refused or cannot be obtained after reasonable effort. the Fire Department mav applv for an
inspection warrant.
C. lns0ection warrants sought under this Chapter shall be consistent with constitutional protections and
applicable state law.
D. Nothins in this section I the authoritv of the Fire Deoartment to enter o r inspect anv structure or
Oremises without a warrant in emergencv circumstances, including but not limited to situations involving an
imminent hazarrl.active fire. or other immediate th to life. orooertv. or oublic safetv. o r where otherwise
authorized bv law.
14.30.060 Certificate of Occupancv. Business Occ upancv Verification, an d Business License
Posting.
Durine the annual Fire and Life Safetv lnspection, the Fire Department will verifv the following:
A. A valid Certificate of Occupancv or Business Occupancv Verification must be maintained and posted where
required bv applicable codes and regulations.
B. A valid Business License must be maintained for all businesses and displaved in accordance with pAMC
s.04.0s0(p).
C. Failure to maintain or post required documents in accordance with applicable codes and regulations
constitutes a violat ion of this Chaoter and mav result in p nforcement action
L4.3O.O7O Noncomnl iance and Corrective Actions.
A. When violations are i . the Fire DeDartment will establish a rpasonable tim me for correction based
on the nature and severitv of the violation or hazard.
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h^ rna"irnrl ..ri+hin a +imafrrmo bti .h^'..l h', +ha trira n6^.rimo nt to ',^.if., anmnlirnea
B Dai ch6.ti^ncn m
unless otherwise authorized bV the Fire Department. Extensions mav be Pranted upon written approval bv the
Fire Marshal.
C. Failure to correct violations within the soecified tim me constitutes noncomoliance and mav result in
enforcement action, including but not limited to:
Notices of violation;
Civil penalties or fines;
Suspension. revocation, or denial of business licenses. operational permits, or occupancv aoorovals:
Orders to va ceasp ooerations. or close the es where an imminent life sa hazard exists.
1.
2.
3.
4.
consistent with the authoritv provided under the apolicable codes and resulations.
14.30.080 Appeals.
A person aRgrieved bv an enforcement action. correction notice, or administrative decision issued under this
Chapter mav appeal the decision to the Citv's Hearing Examiner pursuant to PAMC 2.18. To initiate an aO0eal, the
appellant must file a notice of appeal with the Fire Chief and oav the appeal fee established in the Citv's Master
Fee Schedule (PAMC Apoendix A).
14.30.090 Violation
the Port Fire a uth
issue orders. notices, and citations necessarv to ensure compliance with this Chapter and a00licable codes and
reeulations. Each d av a violation occurs or continues a seoarate offense and is sub to enforcement
and penalties under PAMC 2.90. The remedies and penalties are cumulative and not exclusive and mav be pursued
in addition to anv other remedv authorized bv law.
14.30.100 Role of Annual Fire and Life nsnections-
ln ctio his Cha
compliance program intended to reduce fire risk, improve emergencV response conditions, and gromote continued
comoliance with a nnlir:ahlp codes and resulations. An rel insnections do not reolace ins ions reouired for
construction, permits. operational permits, or changes in occupancv. but serve as a continuing com0liance and fire
prevention measure.
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CHAPTER 1 I.32 BUITDING MEVING (MOVED TO CHAPTER 11.10)
Chapter 14.32is hereby deleted in its entirety and moved to a new Chapter 11.10 for replacement.
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CHAPTER L4.40 OFF.STREET PARKING
Onty those items noted as follows are being odjusted: dele+eC, new or chonaed. All other items remain as is
14.40.030 Parking space requirements-Generally.
PARKING REqUIREMENT TABTE " L4.4O-L"
14,49,045 Eleetrie vehiele parking spaee requirements'
This section is led in its entiretv
Refer to the Washington State Adoption of the lnternational Codes per
19.27 RCW. ing{ea€e
Electric Vehicle Parking
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A.
CHAPTER 18.08 URBAN SERVICES
only those items noted os follows ore being adjusted: dek+eC, new or chonqed. Alt other items remain os is.
18.08.110 Fire suppression requirements.
This section applies to a.ll newlv constructed single-family residences and duplexes located outside she.ll
ei+h€++€-'l€€a+€d!within a four-minute response time from a City of Port Angeles Fire Station, as determined
bv the Fire Chief or their designee using G|S-based response modelins. @ire
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'J'. Each single-family residence and duplex outside the four-minute response time, except for residences
within new subdivisions as provided for in subsection A.2., shall have either ef the fellewing:
a. A residential sprinkler system that is installed and maintained in accordance with lnternational
Fire Code (lFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.;e+
esignee,
2. Eaeh+Single-family residence and duplexe5 within a new subdivision outside the four-minute response
time and served bv water svstem meeting Citv standards must complv with one of the following: shall
ieml Fire nrete€tion Asse€iatien (NFPn) standards, prsvided that
hyd€n+-spa€in5
a. The required €ul-de-sac diameter measured from curb to curb may be reduced frem the nermal
100 fuet++anda+d to€i+h€r 90 feet or, to
80 feet where the cul-de-sac is posted and maintained as no parkine; and
b. gis+€{+€e+€tw€€€ltire hydrantq spacing may be increased from the nermal standard el50O feet
ave+age spacing to a maximum of 1,000 feet, as measured
along an ap0roved fire access apparatus route.
C--+a€h-n€w+Single-family residence and duplexes within a new subdivision outside the four-minute
response time and served bv a water svstem meeting Citv standards must complv with one of thefollowins: in
d Natienal Fire Preteetien Asseeiatien (NFPA)
a. A fire hydrant must be located within 1,000 feet of all portions of the
structure, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access route @
;or
b. All of the followins:anee te expese
Urban Wildrand lnterfaee Cede,
i. An automatic ential fire sorinkler svstem installpd and maintained in
accordance with NFPA 13D;
Adequate clearance between structures; and
compliance with defensible space requirements of the lnternational wildland-
Urban lnterface Code, as adopted.
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I 4. The required fire flow for new single-family dwellings and duplexes+eS{*iremen+ shall is as follows:
ei+h€r-€f+h€+eil€win$
a. 500 gallons per minute for new single-family dwellings less than 3,600 square feet.; or
b. 1,000 gallons per minute for new single-family dwellings larger than 3,600 square feet or greater'
Exception: Fire flow mav be recluced where an approved automatic fire sprinkler svstem is installed'
Allmulti.familyresidentialbuildingsmustbeequippedwith@automaticsprinkler
systems in accordance with section 903 of the lnternational Fire Code and as+et-ferth-in Chapter 14.26
PAMC.
The requirements of this section applv to:
a. Newlv constructed residential buildings: and
b. Existing residential buildinqs undergoing additions. alterations. or rePairs where the cumulative valuation
exceeds 75 percent ofthe assessed value ofthe structure. as determingd bv the aoplicable Director'
B.
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I
Summary of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on June2,2026.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting Chapters 11.10, 14.15, and 14.30
of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; amending portions of Chapters 14.01 ,14.03,14.21,14.23,14.24,
14.26,14.40, and 18.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and repealing Chapter 14.32 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1,2026.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, expanding the Type 0/Over-the-Counter
Permitting Program; and amending Chapter 18.02 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1,2026.
The full texts of Ordinances are available at City Hall in the Clerk's office, on the City's website at
www.cit)rofpa.us or will be mailed upon request.
Kari Martinez-Batley
City Clerk
Published by summary: Saturday, J:une 6,2026