HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/03/12 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
March 12, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance — led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call — Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 — Kevin
Shutty; Commissioner District 3— Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent a liquor license application for
Humane Society of Mason County who will host an event at Alderbrook Resort&Spa
10 East Alderbrook Drive, Union.
4.1.2 Janice Loomis sent in an application for the Board of Equalization
4.2 News Release- Planning Advisory Commission vacancies Staff: Kell Rowen
4.3 Presentation of awards from PacMtn Workforce Development- Kat Santana
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Monte Ritter spoke about the Open Space program and the review of parcels being done by the
Assessor's office. He then explained how the yellow book works in regards to property values.
Monte then voiced his concerns about the Public Benefit Rating System.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— None
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval of a resolution adopting the updated Right of Way Acquisition Procedure for
Public Works Projects, replacing those found in Resolution 66-18. (6c.p)
8.2 Approval to authorize Public Works to purchase off the Washington State Contract for
partition panels and office furniture from Washington State Correctional Industries.
8.3 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 57199-57569 $ 637,479.38
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7004275-7004311 $ 906,710.07
Treasure Electronic Remittance for February 2019 $ 320,290.69
8.4 Approval to renew the Park Host Contract with Shelly Warren at MCRA Park. This
contract would be valid until December 31, 2020.
8.5 Approval of the subrecipient agreement between Pierce County and Mason County for
water quality work within Shellfish Protection Districts.
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.5.
Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public Hearing to consider code amendments to Title 14, Chapter 14.17 relating to Fire
Apparatus Access Roads. Staff: Kell Rowen &Jeromy Hicks.
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Mason County Fire Marshal Jeromy Hicks explained that the proposed updates will bring access
into compliance with the code. He then went through the proposed changes to 14.17 explaining
the reason for each change.
No public comment received.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt revisions to Title 14, Chapter
14.17 relating to Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye;
S-aye; T-aye. (Ex.B)
11. Board's Reports and Calendar-The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week
and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Exhibit A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2O- /t
REPLACING RESOLUTION 66-18
UPDATING THE REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
WHEREAS, The Mason County Department of Public Works engages in projects designed to
improve the County's transportation infrastructure;and
WHEREAS, said projects frequently require the acquisition of additional right of way from
abutting property owners; and
WHEREAS, certain federal and state laws and regulations set forth procedures for the
acquisition of real property, including rights of way; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that adherence to said laws and
regulations in all real property and right of way acquisition activities of County staff is appropriate and
required; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 66-18,approved October 9, 2018 adopted the County Real Property
and Right of Way Acquisition Procedures;and
WHEREAS, Public Works is prompting the Board of Commissioners to update these
procedures to reflect changes to personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of Commissioners that
Real Property Acquisition Procedures for Public Works Projects found in Exhibit A, attached hereto,
are hereby adopted and mandated for use by Public Works staff in connection with all transportation
improvement projects and other activities in pursuit of the Public Works mission; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Real Property and Right of Way
Acquisition procedures found in Mason County Resolution 66-18 are hereby replaced.
DATED this /241"day of pldm,!-J , 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Kevin Shutty, V air
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sharon Trask, Vice Chair
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
Randy Neatherli , ..ommissioner
Mason County
RESUME OF RIGHT OF WAY QUALIFICATIONS
Phillip Franklin
Education Bachelor of Science,Pacific Lutheran University
Certificate,Trend Business College
Experience State Certified Appraiser(#0057)for 28 plus years
Attended and passed USPAP 1997 and update class in 2007
LTAP Training Diary Entries(on-line)
Administrative Settlement(on-line)
No ROW Certification(4/18/2017 webinar)
FHWA/WSDOT(4/19/17 WSDOT Administrative Settlement)
Acquisition Under the Uniform Act(6/12/17 webinar)
Local Agency Row Meeting(6/28/17)
NEPA&ROW Integration(8/14&15/2017 seminar)
IRWA Eminent Domain Mock-Trial(9/28/17 seminar)
ROW: Local Agency Row Meeting(5/15/2018
Appraisal of TCE(9/10/2018 seminar)
Mason County
RESUME OF RIGHT OF WAY QUALIFICATIONS
Loretta Swanson
Education Saint Martin's College, BSCE 1984
Experience 20+years of industry experience,which includes:overseeing the
securing of necessary property rights for numerous road, bridge,
utility and related public infrastructure projects;and ensuring
Federal and State compliance with ROW acquisition procedures.
LTAP Training Core curriculum courses including: ROW No Verification Webinar
(March 2016), Diary Entries, and Sufficient Property Rights
Various Local Agency ROW Meetings
US Department of Transportation FHWA Federal Aid Essentials
Mason County
RESUME OF RIGHT OF WAY QUALIFICATIONS
Sarah Grice, PE
Education Oregon Institute of Technology, BSCE 2007
Experience Nearly 12 years of industry experience,which includes:
overseeing the securing of necessary property rights for
numerous road,bridge,utility and related public infrastructure
projects; and ensuring Federal and State compliance with ROW
acquisition procedures.
ROW No Verification Webinar—March 2016
US Department of Transportation FHWA Federal Aid Essentials
Video Library—Varies
ROW Basic Acquisition Policies—August 2015
Mason County
RESUME OF RIGHT OF WAY QUALIFICATIONS
Diane M Sheesley, PE
Education BSCE Washington State University 1999
Experience Nearly 20 years of industry experience,which includes:
overseeing the securing of necessary property rights for
numerous road, bridge, utility and related public infrastructure
projects; and ensuring Federal and State compliance with ROW
acquisition procedures.
ROW No Verification Webinar April 6, 2016
US Department of Transportation FHWA Federal Aid Essentials
Video Library January 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT POLICY
The County of Mason,hereinafter referred to as"AGENCY",desiring to acquire Real Property
according to 23 CFR,Part 635,Subpart C and State directives,hereby specifies the AGENCY'S
administrative settlement policy and approving authorities for making administrative
settlements.
Administrative settlements are occasionally required in addition to just compensation in order to
acquire needed right of way through negotiation. These administrative settlements can help eliminate
costly condemnation litigation and project construction schedule delays. The Project Parcel Negotiation
Diary shall contain the background leading to the need for an administrative settlement and a memo to
the file shall be prepared detailing the rationale and justification. The level of authority to offer
administrative settlements is as follows:
• Acquisition Negotiator-Just compensation plus up to an additional$5000.00.
■ Engineering and Construction Manager-Just compensation plus up to an additional$10,000.00.
■ Public Works Director or Deputy Director/County Engineer-Just Compensation plus up to an
additional$25,000.00.
■ Mason County Board of County Commissioners,Chair-Just Compensation plus any
administrative settlement offer in excess of$25,000.00.
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WAIVER OF APPRAISAL PROCEDURE
The County of Mason,hereinafter referred to as"AGENCY",desiring to acquire Real
Property according to 23 CFR, Part 635,Subpart C and State directives,and desiring to
take advantage of the$25,000.00 appraisal waiver process approved by the Federal
Highway Administration(FHWA)for Washington State,hereby agrees to follow the
procedure approved for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
as follows:
Rules
A. The AGENCY may elect to waive the requirement for an appraisal if the
acquisition is simple and the compensation estimate indicated on the
Project Funding Estimate(PFE)is$25,000.00 or less including cost-to cure
items. A True Cost Estimate shall not be used with this procedure.
B. The AGENCY must make the property owner(s) aware that an appraisal
has not been completed on the property for offers$10,000 or less.
C. The AGENCY must make the property owner(s)aware that an appraisal
has not been completed on the property for offers over$10,000 and up
to$25,000,and that an appraisal will be prepared if requested by the
property owner(s).
D. Special care should be taken in the preparation of the waiver.As no
review is mandated,the preparer needs to assure that the compensation
is fair and that all the calculations are correct.
Procedures
A. An Administrative Offer Summary (AOS)is prepared using data from the
PFE.
B. The AOS is submitted to the Interim Deputy Director or County Engineer
for approval.
C. The Interim Deputy Director or County Engineer signs the AOS
authorizing a first offer to the property owner(s).
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LPA-001 Right of Way Procedures Page 5 of 5
Revised 12!2017
No qualified staff
vi. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
Establish property management policies and procedures that will assure control and
administration of ROW, excess lands, and improvements acquired on federal aid projects for
the agency. Ensures property management activities are completed in compliance with
federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Account for use of proceeds from the sale/lease of property acquired with federal funds on
other title 23 eligible activities;
• Keep R/W free of encroachments;
• Obtain WSDOT/FHWA approval for change in access control along interstate;
• Maintain property records;
• Coordinate with engineering, program administration,appraisal, acquisition,and/or property
management as necessary;
• Maintain a complete,well organized parcel file for each displacement;
• Ensure occupants and personal property is removed from the ROW.
Phil Franklin,ROW Agent
b. Any functions for which the AGENCY does not have qualified staff,the Agency will contract with
another local agency with approved procedures, an outside contractor, or the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT). An AGENCY that proposes to use outside contractors for
any of the above functions will need to work closely with the WSDOT Local Agency Coordinator (LAC)
and Local Programs to ensure all requirements are met. When the AGENCY proposes to have a staff
person approved to negotiate who is not experienced in negotiation for FHWA funded projects,the
LAC must be given a reasonable opportunity to review all offers and supporting data before they are
presented to the property owners.
c. The AGENCY wishes to take advantage of an Appraisal Waiver(aka Administrative Offer Summary or
AOS) procedure on properties valued up to$25,000 or less and outlined in the attached form
LPA-003.
d. Attached is a copy of the AGENCY's administrative settlement procedure showing the approving
authority(s) and the procedure involved in making administrative settlements.
2. All projects shall be available for review by the FHWA and WSDOT at any time and all project documents
shall be retained and available for inspection during the plan development, right-of-way and
construction stages, and for a three year period following acceptance of the projects by WSDOT.
3. Approval of the AGENCY's procedures by WSDOT may be rescinded at any time the AGENCY is found to
no longer have qualified staff or is found to be in non-compliance with the regulations.The rescission
may be applied to all or part of the functions approved.
LPA-001 Right of Way Procedures Page 4 of 5
Revised 12/2017
No qualified staff
iv. ACQUISITION:
Acquire,through negotiation with property owners, real property or real property interests
(rights) on federal aid projects for the agency. Ensures acquisitions are completed in
compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Use only qualified staff to perform acquisition activities for real property or real property
interests,including donations;
• To avoid a conflict of interest,when the acquisition function prepares an AOS,only acquires
property valued at$10,000 or less;
• Provide and maintain a comprehensive written account of acquisition activities for each parcel;
• Prepare administrative settlement justification and obtain approval;
• Prepare Project Funding Estimates(PFE)or,when applicable,True Cost Estimates(TCE);
• Prepare Administrative Offer Summaries(AOS or Appraisal Waiver);
• Review title,and recommend and obtain approval for acceptance of encumbrances;
• Ensure acquisition documents are consistent with ROW plans,valuation,and title reports;
• Provide a negotiator disclaimer;
• Coordinate with engineering, program administration,appraisal, relocation, and/or property
management as necessary;
• Maintain a complete,well organized parcel file for each acquisition.
Phil Franklin,ROW Agent
v. RELOCATION:
Provide relocation assistance to occupants of property considered displaced by a federally
funded projects for the agency. Ensures relocations are completed in compliance with federal
and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Prepare and obtain approval of relocation plan prior to starting relocation activities;
• Confirm relocation appeal procedure is in place;
• Provide required notices and advisory services;
• Make calculations and provide recommendations for agency approving authority prior to
making payment;
• Provide and maintain a comprehensive written account of relocation activities for each parcel;
• Coordinate with engineering, program administration,appraisal,acquisition,and/or property
management as necessary;
• Maintain a complete,well organized parcel file for each displacement;
• Ensure occupants and personal property is removed from the ROW.
LPA-009 Right of Way Procedures Page 3 of 5
Revised 9212097
• Sets Just Compensation prior to offers being made;
• Approves administrative offer summaries per policy;
• Ensure agency has a relocation appeal process in place prior to starting relocation activities;
• Oversight of Administrative Settlements;
• Obligation authority for their agency;
• Obtain permits(Non-Uniform Relocation Act(URA));
• Ensures there is a separation of functions to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Verifies whether or not ROW is needed,and that the property rights and/or interests needed
are sufficient to construct,operate and maintain the proposed projects(see Appendix 25.176).
Diane M.Sheesley,PE,County Engineer,Sarah Grice,PE,Engineering and Construction Manager,and
Loretta Swanson Interim Deputy Director
ii. APPRAISAL
Prepare and deliver appraisals on federal aid projects for the agency. Ensures that appraisals
are consistent and in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Use only qualified agency staff approved by WSDOT to perform appraisal work;
• Use appraiser from WSDOT's Approved Appraiser List if agency does not have qualified staff;
• Prepare Project Funding Estimates(PEE)or,when applicable,True Cost Estimates(TCE);
• Prepare Administrative Offer Summaries(AOS or Appraisal Waiver);
• Obtain specialist reports;
• Coordinate with engineering, program administration, acquisition, relocation,and/or property
management as necessary.
No qualified staff
iii. APPRAISAL REVIEW:
Review appraisals on federal aid projects for the agency to make sure they are adequate,
reliable, and have reasonable supporting data, and approve appraisal reports. Ensures
appraisals are adequately supported and represent fair market value and applicable costs to
cure and are completed in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Use only qualified agency staff approved by WSDOT to perform appraisal review work;
• Use review appraiser from WSDOT's Approved Appraiser List if agency does not have qualified
staff;
• Ensures project wide consistency in approaches to value, use of market data and costs to cure;
• Coordinate with engineering, program administration,acquisition, relocation,and/or property
management as necessary.
LPA-O01 Right of Way Procedures Page 2 of 5
Revised 12/2017
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
100 W PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE
r' SHELTON, WASHINGTON 98584
Phone(3601 427-9670 x450
Fax(360)427-7783
MASON COUNTY Exhibit A —
MISSION
The mission of Mason Right of Way Procedures for Public Works Projects
County Government is to
provide essential&
mandated services which The County of Mason, hereinafter referred to as "AGENCY", desiring to acquire real
will preserve & benefit the property (obtain an interest in, and possession of, real property) in accordance with
health,safety,&welfare of
the general public in a the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and
professional and courteous 1applicable federal regulations (49 CFR Part 24) and state law (Ch. 8.26 RCW), and state
manner through the effective
and equitable management regulations (Ch. 468-100 WAC) hereby adopts the following procedures to implement
of available public the above statutes and Washington Administrative Code.The AGENCY is responsible
resources.
for the real property acquisition and relocation activities on projects administered by
Mason County recognizes the AGENCY.To fulfill the above requirements the AGENCY will acquire right-of-way
that its employees&
volunteers are the (ROW) in accordance with the policies set forth in the Right of Way Manual M 26-01
foundation upon which and Local Agency Guidelines.The AGENCY has the following expertise and personnel
these services are provided.
capabilities to accomplish these functions:
1. The following relate to the AGENCY's request.
a. Below is a list of responsible AGENCY individual names and positions, for
which the AGENCY has qualified staff to perform the specific right-of-way
function(s). Attached are resumes for each individual AGENCY staff listed to
perform those functions below, and a brief summary of their qualifications
pertaining to the specific ROW function(s)for which they are listed.The
procedures shall be updated whenever staffing changes occur.The AGENCY
will be approved to acquire based upon staff qualifications.
i. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION :
Oversee delivery of the R/W Program on federal aid projects for the
agency. Ensures R/W functions are carried out in compliance with
federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Ensures agency's approved R/W Procedures are current, including
staff qualifications, and provides copies to consultants and agency
staff;
• Oversight of ROW consultants;
o use of consultant contract approved by WSDOT
o management of ROW contracts
o management of ROW files
o reviews and approves actions and decisions recommended by
consultants
o Overall responsibility for decisions that are outside the
purview of consultant functions
LPA-001 Right of Way Procedures Page 1 of 5
Revised 12/2017
Mr. Jerry Hauth
Mason County
Updated Right of Way Procedures
March 19,2019
The Administrative Settlement submitted has been re-approved as part of this procedural
update. It is recommended that staff approved within your procedures for Administrative
Settlement functions complete the online eLearning class available at:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ROWServicesiTraining.htm
The County is approved to use the Federal Highway Administration approved waiver
process of$25,000 or less,including cost to cure items in which it is not required to offer
appraisals for values at$10,000 or less.
It is requested that the County work closely with the region LAC early and throughout the
right of way process to ensure that all necessary procedures are followed on any federal-aid
projects.In particular,the County must notify the Region LAC prior to contracting with
consultants to initiate the process.
When staffing changes occur,an updated list must be submitted for approval prior to
commencement of any right of way work.
If you have any questions regarding the requirements,please contact Dawn Fletcher,
Olympic Region LAC at 360-705-7325,or Bryan Dias, Olympic Region Local Programs
Engineer at 360-704-3213.
Sincerely,
c
Michelle Newlean
Local Programs
Right of Way Manager
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Enclosures
cc: Bryan Dias, Olympic Region Local Programs Engineer
Dawn Fletcher, Olympic Region LAC
Washington State Transportation Building
411116,
jr Department of Transportation 310 Maple Park Avenue S
PO.Bax 47300
Olympia,WA 98504-7300
360-705-7000
TTY:1-800-533-6388
www.wsdat.wa.gov
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March 19, 2019
AR 2S 2019
Mr. Jerry Hauth
Public Works Director (1' f pus
Mason County
100 W. Public Works Drive
Shelton,Washington 98584-9714
Mason County
Updated Right of Way Procedures
Dear Mr. Hauth:
On March 18,2019,the Local Programs Right of Way Section received the County's
updated Right of Way(ROW)Procedures. These updated ROW procedures are approved,
and supersede and replace the previous procedures, subject to the following requirements:
1. Diane M. Sheesly,P.E., County Engineer; Sarah Grice,Engineering and
Construction Manager;Loretta Swanson,Interim Deputy Director,are approved to
perform the Program.Administration function,which includes oversight of hired
ROW consultants, review and approval of recommended actions and payments,
review and preliminary approval of administrative settlements, and authorization of
just compensation including approval of Administrative Offer Summaries(AOS).
2. Appraisals and appraisal reviews must be contracted with the Washington State
Department of Transportation(WSDOT)or consultant on WSDOT's approved
qualified appraiser/reviewer list.
3. Phil Franklin,Right of Way Agent,is approved to perform acquisition functions.
The Local Agency Coordinator(LAC)for Olympic Region must be given the
opportunity to review all parcel files prior to offers being made to the property
owners. To avoid a conflict of interest,acquisition agents are only approved to
acquire property valued at$10,000 or less if they also prepare the Administrative
Offer Summary (AOS).
4. All relocations must be contracted with qualified consultants,other agencies with
qualified staff or WSDOT. Any relocation consultant must be monitored by the
LAC. For any projects involving relocation,the County must provide confirmation
that they have an approved relocation appeal procedure in place prior to starting
relocation activities.
5. Phil Franklin,Right of Way Agent,is approved to perform Property Management
functions.
Exhibit B
ORDINANCE NUMBER ,-,2/
AMENDMENT TO MASON COUNTY CODE TITLE 14
ORDINANCE amending Mason County Code Title 14, Chapter 14.17 relating to Fire Apparatus
Access Roads.
WHEREAS, the International Fire Code (Chapter 51-54A WAC) is adopted by the Washington
State Building Code Council pursuant to Chapters 19.27 and 70.92 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to maintain Title 14 of the Mason
County Code consistent with the Washington State Building Code Council and the
International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Title 14, Chapter 14.17 has been amended for consistency with the International
Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding Mason
County Code Title 14, Chapter 14.17 relating to Fire Apparatus Access Roads on March 12,
2019; and
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and
ADOPTS amendments to the Mason County Code Title 14, Chapter 14.17 relating to Fire
Apparatus Access Roads as described in ATTACHMENT A.
DATED this 42"day of 'ipr'k 2 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sharon Trask, ommissioner
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Tim Whitehead,Chief DPA Rarrfly leatherlin, +•mmissioner
MASON COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
T m:C,;11 1 Mason County Bldg.III 426 W Cedar St
PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584
(360)427-9670 Ext.273
Fire Warden(360)427-9670 Ext.459
CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION
ATTACHMENT A
TITLE 14 MASON COUNTY BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 14.17 Standards for Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Effective July--1 Fel a st 2O March 12,2019
14.17.010—This Ordinance shall apply to roads, driveways, or other means of access serving structure,
facilities,buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed, altered, moved into or within the jurisdiction
and developed under permit from Mason County.
14.17.020- Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire marshal for review and approval
prior to construction.
14.17.025—Before issuing a permit,the Fire Marshal is authorized to, and may examine,or cause to be
examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed to determine compliance
requirements for the purpose of providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from hazards
of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to
provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The inspection fee will
be as set forth in the adopted fee schedule by Mason County for site inspections/site investigations.
14.17.030- When required by the Fire Marshal, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided and
maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof.
14.17.040- Roadways shall be constructed/designed with an all-weather driving surface (gravel, crushed rock,
concrete or asphalt) and the ability to support the imposed load requirements of fire apparatus.
14.17.050-Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150-ft. of all portions of the exterior wall of any
residential or commercial structure,and within 50-ft. of at least 25%of the exterior wall of any commercial
structure.
14.17.060 -A fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum unobstructed width of 20-ft. for commercial
structures,or 4 or more parcels or building sites. The access road may be reduced to 12-ft. of unobstructed
width with a minimum 10-ft.wide driving surface for 1-3 parcels or building sites on approval of the Fire
Marshal.
14.17.070- A fire apparatus access road shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen
feet and six-inches(13'6") for the full width of the road.
14.17.080 -A 10-ft.wide fire apparatus access road exceeding 300-ft. in length will be required to make
provisions for the passing of fire apparatus by providing approved pullouts. Pullouts shall be reasonably
located, based on sight distance, road curvature, and grade; and shall be a minimum size of 8-ft.wide and 30-ft.
long with tapered ends.
ATTACHMENT A
14.17.090—A dead end fire apparatus access road longer than 300-ft.is required to provide
provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus within 150-ft.of any facility or structure.
See exhibit A—Hammer Head Turn Around, B—Modified Hammer Head, C-Cul De Sac
Turn Around, D& E—Pullouts,for examples of accepted turnarounds and pullouts.
14.17.100—The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 25-
ft.interior,45-ft.exterior centerline radius.
14.17.110—A fire apparatus access road, which is newly constructed or existing,and which is
in excess of 14%grade, and which is greater than 150-ft. from a primary access point
intersecting with a County or State road Right of Way, to new residential or commercial
structures will require an automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed.
14.17.120—Where more than 50 units are designed in a residential development,either single
family, multifamily,retirement or similar,there shall be a minimum of two access points to
the county road system. Such access points shall be located so as to provide for general
circulation, alternate emergency vehicle access routes,through access, and general
transportation design considerations. One of these access points may be for emergency vehicle
use only where the number of units does not exceed 100. Design of an"emergency vehicle use
only"access must be approved by the local fire district and Fire Marshal.
14.17.130—When buildings are completely protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system,
the provisions of these standards maybe modified by the Fire Marshal.
14.17.140—When a bridge is required as part of a fire apparatus access road, it is to be
constructed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standard. It shall have
designed live loading capacity sufficient to carry the imposed load of fire apparatus. An
evaluation by a professional engineer will be required to determine the imposed load rating for
all of the responding fire districts fire apparatus and shall be approved by the Fire District and
Fire Marshal. The load rating of the bridge shall be posted in an approved location with an
approved weather resistant designed sign.
14.17.150—When access roads cannot be installed to these standards due to topography,
waterways,nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions,the Fire Marshal is authorized to
require additional fire protection or mitigation as specified ie Section 1001.9 of the UFC(Slee
2096-2015 IFC 901.4.3 901.4.4). The Fire Marshal may also approve access roads that do not
meet these requirements if the road provides reasonable access under the individual facts of
the case.
14.17.160—Approved numbers or addresses pertaining to any and all new commercial or
residential buildings shall be placed consistent with Chapter 14.28,Addressing Ordinance.
14.17.170—Traffic calming measures on fire apparatus roads (speed bumps,eteetc.)shall be
approved by the Fire Marshal before installation.
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ATTACHMENT A
14.17.180- Security/Access Gates. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an
approved means of emergency operation. Manual gates may be equipped with approved fire
department lock boxes. Electronic gates shall have approved fire department key switches.
14.17.190-Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads and lanes. Fire apparatus access roads and
lanes shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum
widths and clearances established in 14.17.60 and 14.17.70 shall be maintained at all times,
14.17.195-Marking. Where required by the fire marshal, approved signs or other approved
notices or markings that include the words NO-PARKING- FIRE-LANE shall be provided for
the fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads of prohibit the obstruction thereof. The
means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at
all time and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
14.17.200- Street or road signs.—Streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs.
Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways
allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size,weather resistant and be
maintained until apermanent approved sign is placed.
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j ,Etv,„ 1[ Mason County Bldg. III 426 W Cedar St
PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584
(360)427-9670 Ext.273
CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION
ATTACHMENT A
Modified Hammer Head
Direction may be right or left direction (left direction is shown)
OVERHANG AREA - Driving surface in this area is not required.
No obstructions greater than twelve (12)
inches in height are allowed
Area required for twn-ar-e.0 4turnaround located at a single residence. In this
special case,the area could,for instance, consist of pasture adjacent to the
building and will to continue to function as a viable turn around in adverse
weather conditions(ie remains solid in any weather).
Requirements for roads 20' in width and commerical sites Requirements for roads 12'in width
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MASON COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
I r L Mason County Bldg. III 426 W Cedar St
PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584
44216,-4 (360)427-9670 Ext.273
CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION
ATTACHMENT A
Hammer Head Turn Around
Direction may be right or left direction(left direction is shown)
T ' OVERHANG AREA-Driving surface in this area is not required.
No obstructions greater than twelve(12)
• ! inches in height are allowed
Area required for turn areundturnaround located at a single residence, In this
special case,the area could,for instance,consist of pasture adjacent to the
building and will to continue to function as a viable turn around in adverse
weather conditions(ie remains solid in any weather).
Requirements for roads 20'in width and commerical sites
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j -� g. Mason County Bldg. III 426 W Cedar St
PO BOX 186 Shelton,WA 98584
(360)427-9670 Ext.273
CODE ENFORCEMENT FIRE INSPECTIONS FIRE INVESTIGATION PUBLIC EDUCATION
ATTACHMENT A
Cul De Sac Turn Around
Area required for to ndturnaround located at a single residence. In this
special case,the area could,for instance,consist of pasture adjacent to the
building and will to continue to function as a viable turn around in adverse
weather conditions(ie remains solid in any weather).
Requirements for roads 20'in width and commerical sites Requirements for roads 12'in width
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