HomeMy WebLinkAbout138-92 - Ord. Amendment to MCC Title 14 Building & Construction ORDINANCE NO. 138-91-9
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
MASON COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on January 6, 1975, adopt
a Uniform Building Code for Mason County, with amendments (Ordinance No. 451) ,
as required by Chapter 96, laws of 1974 1st Extraordinary Session; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on January 20, 1975, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 474; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on February 24, 1975, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 483; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on April 19. 1976, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 602; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on February 28, 1977, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 735; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on January 8, 1979, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 963; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on February 5, 1979, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 972; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on March 24, 1980, amend
said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 1135; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did, on September 17, 1984,
amend said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No. 91-84; and
WHEREAS, it has now become apparent that some revisions in the Code as
adopted are required; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS held a Public Hearing on
December 22, 1992 at 2:45 p.m. in the Courthouse Building I, for the purpose of
considering several amendments to the Uniform Building Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED; that the following amendments to the
Uniform Building Code be adopted:
Amend Section 14.04.010 To Read As Follows:
A. Uniform Building Code and Related Standard 1991 Edition, provided that
Ch. 31 of said code is not adopted; including Appendix Chapter I, Division 1, Ch.
7, Ch. 10; Ch. 11, except that number 3, Sec 1107, Shade structures, shall be
omitted; Ch. 12, Div. I, II, III; Ch. 23, Div. I, IV; Ch. 29; Ch. 31, Div. I. II;
Ch. 32; Ch 49; and Ch. 70, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials.
B. Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, including Appendix B, published
by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
C. Uniform Fire Code, with appendices thereto and Related Standards, 1991
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the
International Fire Code Institute.
D. Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, provided that Appendix I of said
code is not adopted, published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, including IAPMO Standards, provided that Chapter 11 of such
code is not adopted.
E. The rules and regulations adopted by the State Building Code Council,
establishing standards for making buildings and facilities usable by the
physically handicapped or elderly persons as provided in WAC 51-20.
F. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, provided that
all reference to the Director of Public Works shall mean the Director of General
Services.
G. The July, 1991 Washington State Energy Code and 1991 Ventilation and
Indoor Air Quality Code.
H. The 1991 Uniform Sign Code, published by the International Conference
of Building Officials, provided no fee is required for Temporary Signs.
I. The 1991 One and Two Family Dwelling Code, and its standards, with
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Appendices A and B.
In the case of conflict among the codes enumerated in the above subsections
of this ordinance, the first shall govern over those following, save and except
such portions as are hereinafter by this ordinance deleted, modified, or amended,
and from the effective date of this ordinance the provisions thereof shall be
controlling within the unincorporated areas of Mason County Ordinance No. 91-84
(Part) 1984; Ordinance No. 1135 (Part) 1980; Ordinance No. 735 (Part) 1977;
Ordinance No. 602 (Part) 1976; Ordinance no. 451 (Part) 1975, Ordinance No.
14.08.000 Building Code Amendments.
14.08.010 Generally. The Uniform Building Code is hereby amended. The
amended sections shall supersede that section or table as numbered in said
Building Code of Mason County. The amended Sections are as follows:
14.08.030 Section 301(a) Permits Required. Section 301 (a) shall be
supplemented with the following:
(1) Permits shall be required for all seawalls, bulkheads, or other
similar structures, regardless of type of construction, including, but not
limited to, rock rip rap, pilings, concrete block, etc.
(2) Permits hall also be required for mobile homes and factory built
housing, manufactured housing, and modular homes.
(3) Add to Ch 3, Permit and Inspections, Sec 301 (b) Work Exempt.
Number (12) Maintenance. All buildings and structures, both existing
and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by this c o d e
shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which
installed. Maintenance shall be defined as repairs to an existing building
or structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect any
structural member or any part of the building structure having required
fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building
or structure is constructed. The installation or replacement of glass
shall be as required for new installations. The permit exemption for roof
coverings shall apply only to those structures that are exempt from the
permit requirements listed in 1991 Uniform Building Code, Chapter 3,
Section 301 (b) and Amendments to Title 14, Building and Construction Mason
County Code.
14.08.050 Section 104(e) Moving Building. Section 104 (e) is amended by
adding the following paragraph:
No person shall move any building into or within Mason County for the
purpose of permanently locating such building in Mason County, unless prior to
moving, said building has been inspected for compliance with this code by the
building Official. The cost of said inspection for moving a building shall be
payable in advance and not refundable. The inspection fee shall be based upon
the following schedule: when inspection is required for a building located
within Mason County - fee $25; when inspection is outside Mason County - fee $60
plus 20 cents per mile for travel outside mason County. A Building permit shall
be obtained for work necessary to comply with the building code on the new
location. Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) , 1984; Ordinance No. 1135 (part) 1980:
Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 735 (Part) 1977; Ordinance No. 602
(Part) 1976; Ordinance No. 451 (Part) 1975.
14.08.060 Section 201 Creation of a Department. There is hereby
established in the Mason County Department of General Services, a Division of
Building Inspection which shall be under the jurisdiction of the Mason county
Department of General Services, Director, who, in addition to his other duties,
is designated as the Building Official. Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) 1984;
Ordinance No. 451 (Part) 1975.
14.08.090 Section 304(a) Fees, General. Amended to read: Fees shall be
assessed in accordance to the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction for all
building permits.
14.08.120 Section 2605 (c) Amended - Selection of Properties. Section
2605 (c) shall be supplemented with the following.
All seawalls, bulkheads, foundations or other similar structures that are
designed or intended to retain either fresh or saltwater, hereafter constructed
within the unincorporated areas of Mason County, shall be required to contain six
(6) 94 lb. sacks of Portland Cement per yard of concrete (for freshwater) and six
and one half (6 1/2) sacks per yard (for saltwater) . Ordinance 483 (Part) 1975;
Ordinance No. 602 (Part) 1976; Ordinance 735 (Part) 1977; Ordinance No. 963
(Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 1135 (Part) 1980;
Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) 1984.
14.08.130 Section 2907(e) Amended - Footing Design. Footing Design shall
be supplemented with following.
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(1) Continuous concrete footings shall be under all Group R, Division 1
and Division 3 Occupancy buildings, and under all other buildings which have a
floor area in excess of 400 square feet, unless of special design by architect
or engineer and sufficient test data is submitted.
(2) All concrete foundation footings shall contain a minimum of two steel
reinforcing bars, 1/2 inch minimum diameter, of approved grade, running
continuous and longitudinally with the footing, and a maximum of three inches
from the bottom of the footing, and overlapped a minimum 15 inches. 5/8 inch
reinforcing bar shall overlap a minimum of 18 inches. All other reinforcing bar
shall conform to UBC Chapter 26.
(3) All concrete walls that exceed two feet, but not more than four feet
in height, shall contain 1/2 inch reinforcing bars of approved grade placed
vertically and horizontally twenty-four inches on center.
All Concrete walls that exceed four feet, but not more than six feet
in height, shall contain 1/2 inch reinforcing bars of approved grade placed
vertically and horizontally sixteen inches on center.
All concrete walls that exceed six feet, but not more than eight feet
in height, shall contain 1/2 inch reinforcing bars of approved grade placed
vertically and horizontally twelve inches on center.
All concrete walls that exceed eight feet in height will require
Engineering Design for approval.
(4) Concrete wall footings that are poured separate from a concrete wall
that is twenty four inches or less, shall provide vertical reinforcing bars of
approved grade a minimum of forty eight inches on center.
14.08.180 Section 504(a) Building Setbacks. Amended by adding a new
sentence. "All structures shall be set back five (5) feet or more from any
right-of-way, easement or property line from the closest projection. " Ordinance
No. 602 (Part) 1976; Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 1135 (Part)
1980; Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) 1984.
14.12.030. Amend Uniform Building Code Section 205 including Fire Code;
amend Uniform Plumbing Code Section 20.3 including Uniform Mechanical Code
Section 204. They shall read as follows: Violation and Penalties. Any person,
firm incorporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of
not to exceed $300 or by imprisonment in the Mason County Jail for not to exceed
3 months, or both fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion
thereof during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues shall be
deeded to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction 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
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.
14.16.00 Fire Code Amendments.
14.16.010 Definitions. The following are hereby amended:
(1) Whenever the following terms are found in the Uniform Fire Code, the
following definitions shall apply:
A. "Clerk" means the Mason County Auditor.
B. "Chief of Police or Police Department11 means the Mason County
Sheriff.
C. "Fire Department or Chief of the Fire Department, Bureau of Fire
Prevention" means the Official designated in Section 201 of the
Uniform Building Code, who shall be known as the Mason County Fire
Marshal, except Article 10, Division I. in those areas protected by
the Fire Protection District, the meaning shall be the Chief or his
representative of the Fire Protection District having jurisdiction.
Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) 1984; Ordinance No. 1135 (Part) 1980;
Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 451 (Part) 1975.
14.16.020 Enforcement. The enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty
of the Mason County Fire Marshal, who may request the advice and assistance of
the Fire Chief of each District in the unincorporated area of Mason county.
Ordinance No. 451 (Part) 1975; Ordinance No. 474 ((art) 1975; Ordinance No. 483
(Part) 1975; Ordinance No. 602 (Part) 1975; Ordinance No. 735 (Part) 1977;
Ordinance No. 963 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 1135
(Part) 1980; Ordinance No. 91-84 (Part) 1984.
14.16.030 Government Liability and Immunity. This chapter shall not be
deemed to impose upon Mason County, its officials, agents, or employees any
liability whatsoever for damages resulting from fire or explosion or faulty
storage, handling, or disposal of materials, in any manner whatsoever. The act
of the county issuing permits and conducting inspections shall in no way be
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deemed to be a waiver of governmental immunity, it being agreed and understood
that such inspection and licensing as is performed by the county defined herein
is performed pursuant to the police power of such county for the protection of
the public health, safety, and well being. Ordinance No. 451 (Part) 1975;
Ordinance No. 474 ((art) 1975; Ordinance No. 483 (Part) 1975; Ordinance No. 602
(Part) 1975; Ordinance No. 735 (Part) 1977; Ordinance No. 963 (Part) 1979;
Ordinance No. 972 (Part) 1979; Ordinance No. 1135 (Part) 1980; Ordinance No. 91-
84 (Part) 1984.
FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
14.16.040 Add subsection 10.105 (e) as follows:
The Chief shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be
removed without notice, any vehicle, vessel or thing parked or placed in
violation of Section 10.105 (a) or 10.205 of the Uniform Fire Code. The Chief may
direct a property owner or property manager of a commercial or multi-family
development to have such vehicles towed away when necessary to maintain fire
access unobstructed. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for
all towing, storage, and other charges connected therewith.
Amend Section 11.203 (a) as follows:
Open burning shall be conducted in accordance with this section and Mason
County Standards. Open burning shall also be conducted as required by other
governing agencies regulating emissions.
Amend subsection 11.203 (c) as follows:
Material Restrictions. Open burning is limited to those materials allowed
under the regulations enforces by the local air quality authority having
jurisdiction.
Add subsection 12.104(d) as follows:
Blocking of Self or Automatic Closing Doors. Any door which is an integral
part of a rated assembly and which is normally self or automatic closing, shall
not be blocked, obstructed or otherwise impaired or made inoperative.
Add subsection 12.110(c) as follows:
In the event of normal power failure, automatic emergency exit illumination
consisting of minimum battery backup type units shall be proved in exit
corridors, stairways, main aisles and exit passageways when:
1. There are one or more floors above or below the principle grade
of exit in any occupancy except R-3 or M unless all exits are
exterior open balconies and/or stairs.
2. There is an occupant load in excess of 50 for assembly or
educational occupancies.
Add to subsection 12.111(c) as follows:
Add sentence: All illuminated exit sign letters shall be green on a
contrasting background.
Add to Section 82.104(a) as follows:
1. Portable containers use for LPG, propane or similar gas of 15 gallons
or less may be used inside of buildings when approved by the Chief. Such a tank,
all tubing, fittings, etc. , shall be legibly and clearly labeled, secured against
physical damage, maintained in a safe condition and used according to safe
practices.
14.18.00 Uniform Mechanical Code. The following additions added and
amended:
14.18.010 Definitions. Woodstove is a room heater designed to burn solid
fuel only, i.e. , coal or wood. Ordinance No. 1135 (Part) 1980; Ordinance No. 91-
84 (Part) 1984.
14.18.010 Installation Standards. Woodstoves installed within Mason
County shall comply with and be installed according to the following regulations:
1. Standards for the Installation and Care of Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances. Fourth Addition, February, 1988. Washington Association of Building
Officials.
2. Manufacturers specifications for listed appliances.
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TITLE 14 CHAPTER 20
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLATIONS
SECTIONS:
14.20.010 Definitions
14.20.020 General Installation Requirements
14.20.030 County Standards For Installation
14.20.040 Movement of Mobile/Manufactured Homes
14.20.050 Application For Installation Permit
14.20.060 Permit Fees For Mobile/Manufactured Homes
14.20.070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration
14.20.080 Inspection
14.20.090 Penalties
14.20.100 Enforcement
14.20.110 Severability
14.20.010 Definitions.
(A) Mobile Home - A factory assembled structure or structures bearing only
L&I insignia (not HUD, "red" insignia) . This structure was assembled prior to
June 15, 1976.
(B) Manufactured Home - A factory assembled structure or structures
bearing HUD, "red" insignia. This structure was assembled after June 15, 1976.
(C) HUD - The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(D) Department of Labor and Industries or L&I - The State of Washington
Department of Labor and Industries.
(E) Labeled or Labeling - Bearing the insignia of HUD or L&I.
(F) Insignia - A label, stamp, or tag issued by HUD or L&I to indicate
that the structure or component bearing this insignia complies with federally
established mobile/manufactured home standards.
(G) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County Building
Department, the Mason County Environmental Health Department, the Mason County
Department of Community Development, and the Mason County Department of Public
Works to locate a mobile/manufactured home in Mason County. Commonly referred to
as a Building Permit for the set-up of a mobile home.
(H) Conditional Installation Permit - See 14.20.050 (C) .
(I) Temporary Storage permit - See 14.20.050 (D)
Additional terms are defined in WAC 296-150B-015 - Definitions, and by this
reference are included as part of this chapter.
14.20.020 General Installation Requirements For Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
(A) Installation of all mobile/manufactured homes, including the support
system, and connections of structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
systems to the site utilities, or between sections of multiple section homes,
shall be performed in accordance with the printed installation instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the home. [Reference: WAC 296-150B-220 (4) for
instructions on where these instructions are to be located for inspector
reference on site. See 14.20.090 (C) Penalties.
(B) When the printed installation instructions are not available, the
installation shall be performed in accordance with RCW 43.22.440 (2) , and WAC 296-
150B-220 through 296-150B-255. [Reference: WAC 296-150B-200 (3) for available
alternatives for installation of mobile/manufactured homes without manufacturers
installation instructions] . See 14.20.090 (C) Penalties.
14.20.030 County Standards For Installation of Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
The establishment and use of mobile/manufactured homes being brought into
Mason County or being moved within Mason County for permanent or temporary human
habitation shall be permitted once the following conditions have met departmental
approval:
(A) . All mobile/manufactured homes not previously located in Mason County
shall bear a label certifying compliance with Federal Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards (Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development - HUD labeling effective June 15, 1976) or the label attached to a
mobile/manufactured home that indicates that the structure has satisfactorily
passed the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries - Alteration
Fire Safety Pre-Inspection, bringing the structure up to current HUD fire, and
safety requirements. No mobile/manufactured home will be permitted as a
habitable structure in Mason County until it bears one of the aforementioned
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labels.
(B) If a mobile/manufactured home does not bear either the HUD or L&I
label, the owner of the structure may request, from L&I, the Alteration Fire
Safety Pre-Inspection be performed by the Department of Labor and Industries.
If the Department of Labor and Industries labels the unit, this will
satisfy (A) above, and a permit may then be issued (subject to the various Mason
County departmental authorizations) to install the unit. If the Department of
Labor and Industries does not label the unit, but rather provides the owner with
a list of corrections, proof of this inspection shall be presented to the
Building Official at Mason County, and with his/her approval a conditional
installation permit may be obtained to locate the unit on private property in the
county for sixty (60) days while the corrections are performed. This unit shall
not be set up in a permanent manner, nor shall it be occupied until the
corrections have been inspected, and approved by the Department of Labor and
Industries. The Department of Labor and Industries will then label the unit,
satisfying (A) above, and a permit may then be obtained (subject to the various
Mason County departmental authorizations) from the Mason County Building
Department to install the unit in a permanent manner. If the corrections to the
unit are not completed and approved before the expiration of the conditional
installation permit [sixty (60 days) ] the structure will be removed from Mason
County at the expense of the owner. Reference Title 14.04.010 (F) Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and 14.20.050 (C) regarding conditional
installation permits.
(C) The mobile/manufactured home shall be installed (set-up) with ground
anchors and tie downs installed in an approved manner. Ground anchors and tie
downs shall be equal to WAC 296-150B requirements. [Reference: WAC 296-150B-250
Anchoring Systems] .
(D) No person shall make alterations to the living space of, or impose any
live loads/dead loads on a mobile/manufactured home without first obtaining
approval and a permit from the Department of Labor and Industries and the Mason
County Building Department. [Reference: WAC 296-150B-015 (1) Definition of
Alteration] .
(E) Continuous footings, or ribbon footings, when used, shall be
constructed to comply with the following dimensions: Minimum width of 2211,
minimum depth of 811, and this footing shall minimally have two #4 (1/211) rebar,
running continuously, ending 1 1/21, from the end of the form, supported at a
minimum of 3" off the grade in the form, and overlapped a minimum of 30 bar
diameters (15" for #4 rebar) . All other requirements of WAC 296-150B-230
Foundation System Footings will be in effect with this addition.
14.20.040 Movement of Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
(A) Any person, firm, company, or corporation wishing to transport a
mobile/manufactured home on Mason County roadways must first obtain an Over the
Road Permit from the Mason County Department of Public Works.
14.20.050 Application For Installation Permit.
(A) No mobile/manufactured home may be transported, erected, installed,
located, or stored in Mason County until an installation permit, or conditional
installation permit, has been obtained from the Mason County Building Department.
(B) No permit will be issued until all requirements, in effect at the time
of application, of the Mason County Departments listed below, have been
satisfactorily addressed:
(1) The Mason County Building Department
(2) The Mason County Environmental Health Department
(3) The Mason County Department of Community Development
(4) The Mason County Department of Public Works
(C) A conditional installation permit is issued only at the discretion of
the Building Official. The intent is to allow the owner of a non-labeled
mobile/manufactured home the opportunity to bring a non-labeled, non-complying
structure onto his/her private property (not a Mobile Home Park) to make the
listed corrections compiled by L&I in the completed Alteration, Fire, Safety Pre-
Inspection. [Reference: 14.20.030 (B) ] .
(D) A storage permit for temporarily locating a mobile/manufactured home
on private property shall be considered a conditional installation permit. The
time limitation of sixty (60) days shall also govern the validity of this
specific purpose permit. The removal of the mobile/manufactured home at the
owners expense clause in 14.20.030 (B) shall also pertain to this specific purpose
permit. With this permit the owner has sixty (60) days to satisfy all the
necessary requirements of the various Mason County Departments, and secure the
required permit for permanent installation.
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14.20.060 Permit Fees For Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
(A) The following permit fee schedule for mobile/manufactured homes shall
be in effect pursuant to WAC 296-15OB-205 Installation Permits.
Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Permit $100.00 Flat Fee
Title Elimination 0.00 With Permit
Title Elimination Administration Charge 15.00 Flat Fee
Conditional Installation Permit 15.00 Flat Fee
(L&I Corrections and Temporary Storage)
14.20.070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration.
(A) When all County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, codes, and
regulations are satisfied, an installation (building) permit will be issued to
the owner of the mobile/manufactured home. The permit will indicate the owners
name, the location for which the installation was approved, the installation
(building) permit number, and the date the installation (building) permit was
issued.
(13) The installation (building) permit will be valid for 180 days from the
date of issuance.
(C) The conditional installation permit will be valid for 60 days from the
date of issuance.
(D) Each installation (building) permit shall be valid only for the
location indicated on the permit. Each time the mobile/manufactured home is
moved within the County, a new installation (building) permit shall be required.
(E) The "owner" of the mobile/manufactured home shall be the only entity
to whom an installation (building) permit will be issued. [Reference WAC 296-
150B-200(4) for clarification as to who may be issued permits for installation.]
14.20.080 Inspections of Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
(A) All mobile/manufactured homes for which an installation (building)
permit has been issued, shall be subject to inspection by authorized Mason County
employees in accordance with this chapter, the 1991 Uniform Building Code, and
the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-15OB-210 through 296-150B-255.
14.20.090 Penalties.
(A) (1) Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by
this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. (2) Fee.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum
investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee adopted by Mason County.
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.
Reference 1991 Uniform Building Code - Fees, Section 304 (e) Investigation Fees:
Work without a Permit. Reference also Title 14 Chapter 12 Section 030 - Violation
and Penalties.
(B) Reinspection Fee. If the manufacturers installation instructions, or
installation instructions provided by a licensed engineer or architect in the
State of Washington, are not on site for review by the inspector at the time of
the set-up inspection no inspection shall be performed, the owner must call the
Mason County Building Department to set another appointment for inspection, and
the owner will be assessed a $30.00 reinspection fee.
14.20.100 Enforcement.
(A) The Mason County Building Department shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter.
14.20.110 Severability.
(A) If any provision of this chapter, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of
the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
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TITLE 14 CHAPTER 30
PARK TRAILER/PARK MODEL INSTALLATIONS
SECTIONS:
14.30.010 Definitions
14.30.020 General Installation Requirements
14.30.030 County Standards For Installation
14.30.040 Movement of Park Trailers/Park Models
14.30.050 Application For Installation Permit
14.30.060 Permit Fees For Park Trailers/Park Models
14.30.070 Installation permit Issuance and Duration
14.30.080 Inspection
14.30.090 Penalties
14.30.100 Enforcement
14.30.110 Severability
14.30.010 Definitions.
(A) Park Trailer or Park Model - A factory assembled structure that is 400
square feet or less in area (exterior dimensions) . This unit has no storage or
holding tanks (water/sewage) incorporated in its construction. The unit is built
on a single chassis and mounted on wheels. It is designed to be seasonal or
temporary living quarters that may be connected to utilities necessary for the
operation of installed fixtures and appliances. This unit bears HUD "green"
insignia indicating compliance to recreational vehicle standards.
(B) HUD - The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(C) Insignia - A label, stamp, or tag issued by HUD to indicate that the
structure bearing this insignia complies with recreational vehicle standards.
(D) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County Building
Department, the Mason County Environmental Health Department, and the Mason
County Department of Community Development to locate a Park Trailer/Park Model
in Mason County. Commonly referred to as a Building Permit for the set-up of a
Park Trailer/Park Model.
14.30.020 General Installation Requirements.
(A) Installation of Park Trailers/Park Models in Mason County shall be in
a permanent manner, following the guidelines established in Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 296-15OB-225 through 296-15OB-255 as if this structure
were deemed to be a mobile/manufactured home. Reference Title 14 Chapter 20
Section 020.
14.30.030 County Standards For Installation of Park Trailers/Park Models.
The establishment and use of a Park Trailer/Park Model brought into Mason
County or moved within Mason County for permanent or temporary human habitation
shall be permitted once the following conditions have met departmental approval:
(A) All Park Trailers/Park Models shall be installed following the printed
manufactures installation instructions (See (B) and (C) below) . A copy of these
instructions shall be on site for review by the Mason County Building Inspector
performing the set-up inspection. See 14.30.090 (B) Penalties.
(B) If the manufacturers installation instructions are not available the
owner may install the unit in accordance with installation instructions provided
by a professional engineer or architect licensed in the State of Washington.
These installation instructions must be on site for review by the building
inspector. See 14.30.090 (B) Penalties.
(C) All Park Trailers/Park Models shall be anchored to the ground via an
approved ground anchoring system. Reference Title 14 Chapter 20 Section 030 (C)
and/or WAC 296-15OB-250 for approved ground anchoring methods.
14.30.040 Movement of Park Trailers/Park Models.
(A) Any person, firm, company, or corporation, wishing to transport a Park
Trailer/Park Model measuring over eight and one half feet (8.51 ) in width must
first obtain an Over the Road Permit from the Mason County Department of Public
Works.
14.30.050 Application For Installation Permit.
(A) No Park Trailer/Park Model may be transported, erected, installed,
located, or stored in Mason County until an installation permit, or conditional
installation permit, has been obtained from the Mason County Building Department.
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(B) No permit will be issued until all requirements, in effect at the time
of application, of the Mason County Departments listed below, have been
addressed:
(1) The Mason County Building Department
(2) The Mason County Environmental Health Department
(3) The Mason County Department of Community Development
(4) The Mason County Department of Public Works
(C) A temporary storage permit is issued only at the discretion of the
Building Official. The intent is to allow the owner of a Park Trailer/Park Model
the opportunity to bring the structure into the county to temporarily store the
unit on the owners private property while a valid installation permit is obtained
from the Mason County Building Department. This storage permit is valid for sixty
(60) days only. If the owner of the Park Trailer/Park Model is unable to obtain
a valid installation permit before the expiration of the storage permit, the unit
will be removed from the county at the expense of the owner. Reference Title
14.04.010 (F) Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
14.30.060 Permit Fees for Park Trailers/Park Models.
(A) The following permit fee schedule shall be in effect for Park
Trailers/Park Models:
Park Trailers/Park Models $100.00 Flat Fee
Temporary Storage Only 15.00 Flat Fee
14.30.070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration.
(A) When all County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, codes, and
regulations are satisfied, an installation (building) permit will be issued to
the owner of the Park Trailer/Park Model. The permit will indicate the owners
name, the location for which the installation was approved, the installation
(building) permit number, and the date the installation (building) permit was
issued.
(B) The installation (building) permit will be valid for 180 days from the
date of issuance.
(C) The conditional installation permit will be valid for 60 days from the
date of issuance.
(D) Each installation (building) permit shall be valid only for the
location indicated on the permit. Each time the Park Trailer/Park Model is moved
within the county, a new installation (building) permit shall be required.
(E) The owner of the Park Trailer/Park Model shall be the only entity to
whom an installation (building) permit will be issued. Verification of title
holder may be required.
14.30.080 Inspections of Park Trailers/Park Models.
(A) All Park Trailers/Park Models for which an installation (building)
permit has been issued, shall be subject to inspection by authorized Mason County
employees in accordance with this chapter, and the 1991 Uniform Building Code.
14.30.090 Penalties.
(A) (1) Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by
this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. (2) Fee.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum
investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee adopted by Mason County.
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.
Reference 1991 Uniform Building Code - Fees, Section 304 (e) Investigation Fees:
Work without a Permit. Reference also Title 14 Chapter 12 Section 030 - Violation
and Penalties.
(B) Reinspection Fee. If the manufacturers installation instructions, or
installation instructions provided by a licensed engineer or architect in the
State of Washington, are not on site for review by the inspector at the time of
the set-up inspection no inspection shall be performed, the owner must call the
Mason County Building Department to set another appointment for inspection, and
the owner will be assessed a $30.00 reinspection fee.
14.30.100 Enforcement.
(A) The Mason County Building Department shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter.
14.30.110 Severability.
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(A) If any provision of this chapter, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of
the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Title 14 Chapter 40
Modular Housing Installations
Sections:
14.40.010 Definitions
14.40.020 General Installation Requirements
14.40.030 Movement of Modular Homes
14.40.040 Application for Installation Permit
14.40.050 Permit Fees for Modular Homes
14.40.060 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration
14.40.070 Inspection
14.40.080 Penalties
14.40.090 Enforcement
14.40.100 Severability
14.40.010 Definitions:
(A) Modular Home - A factory assembled structure or structures built to
comply with Uniform Building Code standards. This structure is inspected in the
factory for code compliance by State of Washington Department of Labor and
Industries inspectors. This structure bears "gold" HUD insignia indicating
compliance to modular housing requirements. This structure has no fixed chassis
as does a mobile/manufactured home and is therefore must be moved on site with
a lowboy trailer or by other "hauling" means.
(B) HUD - the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(C) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County Building
Department, the Mason County Environmental Health Department, the Mason County
Department of Community Development, and the Mason County Department of Public
Works, to locate a modular home in Mason County. Commonly referred to as a
Building Permit for the set-up of a modular home.
(D) Temporary Storage Permit - See 14.40.040 (C) below.
14.40.020 Installation Requirements.
(A) Modular housing units shall be installed in accordance with printed
manufacturers installation instructions, and in compliance with all applicable
Uniform Building Codes, and Mason County Construction Codes relating to this
particular type of habitable structure installation.
14.40.030 Movement of Modular Homes.
(A) Any person, firm, company, or corporation wishing to transport a
modular home on Mason County roadways must first obtain an Over the Road permit
from the Mason County Department of Public Works.
14.40.040 Application For Installation Permit.
(A) No modular home may be transported, erected, installed, located, or
stored in Mason County until an installation permit, or storage permit, has been
obtained from the Mason County Building Department.
(B) No permit will be issued until all requirements, in effect at the time
of application, of the Mason County Departments listed below, have been
satisfactorily addressed:
(1) The Mason County Building Department
(2) The Mason County Environmental Health Department
(3) The Mason County Department of Community Development
(4) The Mason County Department of Public Works
(C) A temporary storage permit is issued only at the discretion of the
Building Official. The intent is to allow the owner of the modular home the
opportunity to bring the structure into the county to temporarily store the unit
on the owners private property while a valid installation permit is obtained from
the Mason County Building Department. This storage permit is valid for sixty (60)
days only. If the owner of the modular home is unable to obtain a valid
installation permit before the expiration of the storage permit, the unit will
be removed from the county at the expense of the owner. Reference Title 14.04.010
(F) Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
(D) Two sets of foundation detail drawings are required to be submitted
with the installation (building) permit application.
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14.40.050 Permit Fees for Modular Homes.
(A) The following permit fee schedule for modular housing shall be in
effect for modular housing installations:
Modular Home Installation Permit $150.00 Flat Fee
Modular Home Foundation Permit $15.00 Flat Fee
Modular Home Temporary Storage $15.00 Flat Fee
14.40.060 Installation Permit issuance and Duration.
(A) When all County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, codes, and
regulations are satisfied, an installation (building) permit will be issued to
the owner of the modular home. The permit will indicate the owners name, the
location of for which the installation was approved, the installation (building)
permit number, and the date the installation (building) permit was issued.
(B) The installation (building) permit will be valid for 180 days from the
date of issuance.
(C) The temporary storage permit will be valid for 60 days from the date
of issuance.
(D) Each installation (building) permit shall be valid only for the
location indicated on the permit. Any time the structure is relocated a new
permit must first be obtained from the Mason County Building Department.
(E) The "owner" of the modular home will be the only entity to whom an
installation (building) permit will be issued.
14.40.070 Inspection.
(A) All modular homes for which an installation (building) permit has been
issued, shall be subject to inspection by authorized Mason County employees in
accordance with this chapter, the 1991 Uniform Building Code, 1991 Uniform
Mechanical Code, the 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code, the 1991 Washington State Energy
Code, and the 1991 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.
14.40.080 Penalties.
(A) (1) Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by
this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. (2) Fee.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum
investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee adopted by Mason County.
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.
reference 1991 Uniform Building Code - Fees, Section 304 (e) Investigation Fees:
Work Without a Permit. Reference also Title 14 Chapter 12 Section 030 - Violation
and Penalties.
(B) Reinspection Fee. If the manufacturers installation instructions, or
installation instructions provided by a licensed engineer or architect in the
State of Washington, are not on site for review by the inspector at the time of
the set-up inspection no inspection shall be performed, the owner must call the
Mason County Building Department to set another appointment for inspection, and
the owner will be assessed a $30.00 reinspection. fee.
14.40.090 Enforcement.
(A) The Mason County Building Department shall administer and enforce the
provision of this chapter.
14.40.100 Severability.
(A) If any provisions of this chapter, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of
the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Chapter 14.04 Mason County Code. In conformance with the provisions of
the State Building Code RCW 19.27 all the following Ordinances and Resolutions
or parts there of conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted are hereby repealed.
Ordinance 451 Effective January 6, 1975. Adoption of 1973 Editions of UBS,
UPC, UMC, UFC and Amendments.
Ordinance 483 Effective February 24, 1975. General Amendments.
Ordinance 602 Effective April 19, 1976. Adoption of 1976 Editions of UBC,
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UPC, UMC, UFC, and Amendments.
Ordinance 735 Effective February 28, 1977. General Amendments
Ordinance 963 Effective January 8, 1979 . Establishment of Mason County
Health Department.
Ordinance 972 Effective January 29, 1979 , General Amendments.
Ordinance 1135 Effective March 24, 1980. Adoption of 1979 Editions of UBC,
UPC, UMC, UFC and Amendments.
Ordinance 47-82 Effective June 21, 1982. General Amendments.
Ordinance 91-84 Effective September 17, 1984. Adoption of 1982 UBC,
Ordinance 91-84 Effective September 17, 1984. Adoption of 1982 UBC, UPC, UMC,
UFC, and amendments, Washington State Energy Code 1980.
Ordinance 43-86 Effective April 1, 1986. Adoption April 22, 1986.
Dated this 23rd day of December '��V I°'&"\
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY WASHINGTON
CHAIR
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COMMISSIONER
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