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AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 1
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 2 ,
1975 , amend said Building Code 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 2 ,
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 , the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did , on December 22 ,
1992 , amend said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No . 138-92 ; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did , on March 12 ,
1996 , amend said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No . 37-96 ; and
WHEREAS , the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS did , on May 4 , 1999 ,
amend said Building Code Ordinance by Ordinance No . 45-99 ; and
WHEREAS , it has now become apparent that some revisions in the Code as
adopted are required and are necessary for the preservation of the public health , safety
and general welfare ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that effective immediately
Chapters 14 . 04 , 14 . 08 , 14 . 12 , 14 . 20 , 14 . 25 , 14 . 30 , and 14 .40 of the Mason County Code
be amended , and a new Chapter 14 . 16 of the Mason County Code be adopted as part of
the Mason County Code as follows :
Section 14.04.010 of Title 14 of the Mason County Code is amended read as
follows :
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Appendix
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Ar,nARsz0hH "ty and adeptiRg the Washington State BuildiRg Code VAlAf% gal An
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2003 International Building Code ( IBC) , Including Appendix Chapters C , E ;
Sections 101 through 106 , and H ; excluding section H106 published by the
International Code Council , and Excluding Appendix Chapters A, B , D , F , G , I and
J and ; adoptinq the Washington State Building Code WAC 51 -50
2003 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(IRC) , Including Appendix Chapter G . as published by the International Code
Council , Excluding Part . IV Energy, Part VII Plumbing , Part VilI Electrical and
Appendix Chapters A, B , C , D , E , FIH , I , J , K, L and ; adopting the Washington
State Buildinq Code WAC 51 -51
B . URifGFFF1 MeGhaRiGal Gode , 1997 1 9
published by the 1f7tema ional Genf�� n�_Building ials andthe
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1 io l AssGGiatien of Plumbing and 9
2003 International Mechanical Code , published by the International , Code
Council , and adopting the Washington State Building Code WAC 51 -52
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intematuenal Fire Gede Institute , and the Washington State WRifeR:n FiFe Gode
2003 International Fire Code , published by the International Code Council ,
excluding Appendix A, and adopting Appendices B , C , D , E , F , G and adopting the
Washington State BuildingCode ode WAC 51 -54
D . I InifGrm Code , 1997--Edit'n�p published by the--irnitematieR
ammmmon 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code , published by the International Association of
Plumbinq and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and adopting the Washington State
Building Code WAC 51 -56 and WAC 51 -57
F.m . Rnrri'QT7' oer FFee AGGessibility WAG 51 .
F E . Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings , 1997 Edition ,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials .
F . ,The Apfil 1997 Washington State Energy Code , WAC 51 " 11 and 44W the
WiiWi
Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code , WAC 51 A 3 .
Building O#fisiafs.
1997 Swomming Pool/Spa Code
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.
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14. 08.0 Building Code Amendments .
14.08.010 General . The 1997 Uniform BuildiRg Gede 2003 International Building
Code ( IBC) and 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) are 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 k1BC IBC/IRC Section 106 . 1 105. 1 Permits Required. Section 106 . 1
105 . 1 is adopted , amended and supplemented with the following:
( 1 ) Permits shall be required for all docks , piers , and floats , excluding floats which
are less than 120 square feet, are detached and chain anchored . Permits shall also be
required for seawalls , bulkheads , or other similar structures , regardless of type of
construction , including , but not limited to , rock, rip rap , pilings , wood and concrete block.
(2) Permits shall aase be required for park trailers , recreational park trailers ,
manufactured housing , commercial structures , commercial coaches , factory built housing .
106 . 2 , and shall be on additieR to exemptions listed in this GhapteF and shall be a paFt
Exempt woFk shall be listed in the Fixemptien Pe4iGy Addendum te GhapteF 1 SeGAIGR
these amendments established by eFdiRanw.
(4) (3) Permits shall be required for the construction of vehicular and/or pedestrian
bridges. Submittal documents such as plans , calculations and specifications must be
stamped and approved by an engineer licensed in the State of Washington is required .
The Building Official may review and approve small private foot bridges not for vehicular
use .
(4) Tenant Review Applications , Commercial (COM) Permits shall be required for
commercial use buildings when there is a change in tenant prior to occupanc whether hether or
not construction or alterations are performed ' or proposed and regardless of the use or
occupancy classification . When a building is constructed with future tenant spaces
intended to be finished or occupied at a later date , a separate permit is required for each
tenant, space prior to any
tenant occupancy. The permit fee shall be as adopted under the
current building permit fee schedule .
14.08 .035 Preliminary Inspection : New Section ado tp ed as follows : Before issuing a
permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings ,
structures and sites for which an application has been filed .
14.08 .0401BC Section 105 .5 and IRC Section R105.5 Expiration . Adopted and
supplemented as follows : If the permit expires without extensions granted or progress
inspections performed , before such work can be recommenced , a permit shall be first
obtained to do so , and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension
or abandonment has not exceeded one ,year. In order to renew action on an expired
permit exceeding one year, the building official has authority to require a new permit be
submitted for the completion of the structure with fees assessed for a new permit or
charge a rate equivalent to the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction which shall include
supervision , overhead , equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the staff involved
to renew or reinstate the permit.
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14.08.050 UBG 06:1;Moved Buildings is adopted :
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No person shall move any building into or within Mason County for the purpose o
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 current fee schedule as adopted by the jurisdiction
at the time of application . A Building permit shall be obtained prior to locating or relocating
the structure and for all work necessary to comply with the building code on the new
location ,
follows ! There is heFeby established in the Mason GOURty Permit Assista
BuildingMason County Resolution 103 9:7 , a Divisien of Building ! RspeGtien whiGh shall be.
Offis+al .
Feadi Fees shall be assessed in aGGGFdaRGe to the fee sE;hedule. adepted by the
juicisdiGtien feF all permits .
14.08. 100 IBC 108 .6/IRC R108 .5 Refunds is adopted and supplemented as
follows :
The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder, which was
erroneously paid or collected . The building official may authorize refunding of not more
than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code . The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan
reviewing is done . The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid
except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after
the date of fee paid .
14.08 . 130 UBC SeGtion 48069 FGGting Design ,
fellows:
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14. 08 . 135 IBC Section 112 and IRC Section R112 Board of Appeals is
amended and adopted as follows : Appeals of orders , decisions or determinations
made by the building official/fire marshal shall be as setforth in , the Mason County Code ,
Title 15 Mason County Development Code , Section 15 . 11 . 010 Appeals of Administrative
Interpretations and Decisions .
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Section 14, 12.048 Violation Permit Fee : Work Without a Permit. New Section
adopted : Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been
commenced without first obtaining said permit and a Stop Work Order has been placed , a
Violation Fee , equal to the amount of the permit fee shall be assessed in accordance
with the fee schedule as adopted by the jurisdiction whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued . The unlawful continuance of work without a permit after having
been posted with a Stop Work Order , shall be subject to double violation fees upon the
second posting of a stop work order and other penalties as prescribed for by Title 15 ,
Mason County Code .
Section 14. 12 .050 UBC Seetion 104. 2. 6 Occupancy Violations Adopted and
amended to Fead as follows : Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein
regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code , the building
official may order such use discontinued and the structure , or portion thereof, vacated by
notice served on any person causing such use to be continued . Such person shall
discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building official after receipt of such
notice to make the structure , or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of the code .
It shall be a misdemeanor to occupy the posted building or structure , or to remove or
deface the notice and shall be subject to
penalties as prescribed for by Title 15 , Mason County Code
Section 14. 15.000 Amendments o the 197 Uniform Code For The
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Section 14. 16.010 General . The Uniform Code for The Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings is hereby amended . The amended sections shall supersede that section or
table as numbered in said Abatement Code of Mason County. The amended sections
are as follows :
Section 14. 15.015 Definitions .
(A) Public Works Director shall mean Building Official for . the purpose of
compliance and all other activities within the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings .
(B) Tax Collector shall be the Mason County Treasurer
Section 14. 16.020 UCADB Section 801 . 1 Procedure. New SeGti R is Adoptorl
and aFneRded to Fead as folio When any work of repair or demolition is to be done
pursuant to Section 701 . 3, Item 3 , of this code , the work shall be done by private contract
under the direction of the building official pursuant to Mason County Code , Chapter 3 . 4
Competitive Bidding .
Section 14. 15 .030 UCADB Section 907 Authority for Installment Payment
Assessments with Interest is amended and Adepted.as fellows : The authorization for
installment payments of assessments with interest shall be as determined by the
legislative body of this jurisdiction . The legislative body's determination to allow payment
of such assessments in installments , the number of installments , whether they shall bear
interest, and the rate thereof shall be by a resolution adopted prior to the confirmation of
the assessment.
Section 14. 15.040 UCADB Section 908 .2 Interest. All such assessments
remaining unpaid after 30 days from the date of recording on the assessment roll shall
become delinquent and shall bear interest at such rates and in such manner as provided
for in RCW 84 . 56 . 020 , as now or hereafter amended , for delinquent taxes .
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Section 14. 15.050 UCADB Section 910 Filing Copy of Report with County
Auditor is : If the county assessor and the county tax
collector assess property and collect taxes for this jurisdiction , a certified copy of the
assessment shall be filed with the county auditor. The descriptions of the parcels
reported shall be those used for the same parcels on the county assessors map books
for the current year.
TITLE 14 CHAPTER 1
FIRE CODE
14. 16 .005 General
14. 16.20 Board of Appeals
14. 16.25 Violation Penalties
14. 16.028 Failure to Comply
14. 16 .005 General . The International Fire Code is hereby amended . The amended
sections shall supersede that section or table as numbered in said . Fire Code of Mason
County.
14. 16.020 IFC Section 108 Board of Appeals is amended and adopted to the Mason
County Code : Appeals of orders , decisions or determinations made by the building
official/fire marshal shall be as setforth in , the Mason County Code , Title 15 Mason
County Development Code, Section 15 . 11 . 010 Appeals of Administrative Interpretations
and Decisions .
14. 16.025 IFC Section 109 .3 Violation penalties is amended and adopted to the
Mason County Code : Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install , alter, repair or do
work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official , or of a permit or certificate used under provision of this code , shall be subject to
enforcement as prescribed for in Title 15 , Mason County Code .
14. 16.028 IFC Section 111 .4 Failure to Comply is amended and adopted to the
Mason County Code : Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove
a_ violation or unsafe condition , shall be subject to enforcement as prescribed for in Title
15, Mason County Code
14. 18.000 UnofeFm Mechanical Code . The following is added and ame. ^ . ed .
shall Gem ,* with the MaRufa�GtuFeFs speGifieati9RS f49F listed applianees .
TITLE 14 CHAPTER2
MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLATIONS
SECTIONS :
144200005 Authority, Purpose & Scope
140200010 Definitions
14 . 20 . 020 General Installation Requirements
14 . 20 . 030 County Standards For Installation
149200040 Movement of Manufactured Homes
14 . 20. 050 Application For Installation Permit
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14 . 20 . 060 Permit Fees For Manufactured Homes
14 . 20 . 070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration
14 . 20 . 080 Inspection
140208090 Penalties
140200100 Enforcement
14 . 20 . 110 Severability
14.20.005 Authority, Purpose & Scope, new seGtion adopted tG4ead,.�
This chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb , health , property,
and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design , construction , installation ,
quality of materials , use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all manufactured
homes within Mason County.
14.20.010 Definitions , is adopted and ameRded�
(A) HUD is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
with headquarters in Washington , D . C . .
( B) Insignia - A label attached to each section of a manufactured home built on
or after June 15 , 1976 . This insignia is attached by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development and if damaged or lost, shall be replaced
by the Department of Labor and Industries . No unit shall be permitted for
installation in Mason County without insignias complying with Chapter 296-
150M WAC .
(C) Installation is the activity needed to prepare a building site and to set
manufactured home within that site .
(D) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County Permit Assistance
Center, the Mason County Environmental Health Department, the Mason County
Department of Community Development, Mason County Fire Marshal and the Mason
County Department of Public Works to locate a manufactured home in Mason County.
Commonly referred to as a Building Permit for the set-up of a manufactured home .
( E) Labor and Industries ( L& I) - The State of Washington Department of Labor and
Industries .
(F) Manufactured Home is a single family dwelling built according to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standards Act, which is a national , preemptive building code . Manufactured
homes include plumbing , heating , air conditioning , and electrical systems ; is built on
permanent chassis ; and can be transported in one or more sections . Sections are
minimum of eight (8) feet wide and forty {40) feet long when transported ; or when
installed on site is three hundred twenty seven square feet or greater. Refer to RC
46 . 04 . 302 and WAC 296- 150M ; 0020 for notes and exceptions .
(G) Mobile Home is a factory built dwelling constructed prior to June 15 , 1976 to
standards other than the HUD Code , and acceptable with State Codes in effect at the
time of construction or introduction of the home into the State . Mobile homes have not
been built since the introduction of the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Act. Mobile home placement within Mason County is regulated under Title 14 ,
Chapter 25 .
( H) Site means a tract, parcel or subdivision of land , including a mobile home
park.
( 1) WAC-Washington Administrative Code
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Additional terms are defined in WAC 296A 50M , ANSI A4494, ANSI A225 . 1 and by this
reference are included as part of this chapter.
14.20.020 General Installation Requirements For Manufactured Homes, is
amended and adopted as fellewsw;
(A) Installation of all manufactured homes shall be as provided for pursuant to
WAC , Chapter 296A 50ME
(B) Installation shall meet all Mason County departmental approvals and
conditions required for installation permits .
14.20.030 County Standards For Installation of Manufactured Homes , is
amended and adopted as fbllews-�
The establishment and use of manufactured homes constructed and labeled after
June 15 , 1976 being brought into Mason County or being moved within Mason County for
human habitation shall be permitted once the following conditions have met departmental
approval :
All manufactured homes 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)
14.20 .040 Movement of Manufactured Homes .
(A) Any person , firm , company, or corporation wishing to transport a manufactured
home on Mason County roadways must first obtain an Over the Road Permit from the
Mason County Department of Public Works . Transportation on State Highways must
secure approval from WSDOT.
14.20 .060 Application For Installation Permit, is amended and adopted :
(A) No manufactured home may be transported , erected , installed , located , or
stored in Mason County until an installation permit, has been obtained from the Mason
County Rem* AssistanGe-Gente --Department of Communit a ment
(B) No permit will be issued by the Mason County ®eFFn,TAssistaRGe GenteT
Department of Community Development until all requirements , in effect at the time of
application , have been satisfactorily addressed .
14. 20.060 permit Fees For Manufactured Homes , is aFneRded and adepted,;
A) The permit fee shall be in accordance with the adopted Permit Fee Schedule
by the junsidiction .
14.20.070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration , is amended and adopted
as follows :
(A) When all County, State , and Federal laws , ordinances , codes , and regulations
are satisfied , an installation (building) permit will be issued to the owner or authorized
agent for the owner of the manufactured home . The permit will indicate the owners
name , the contractor registration information , the location for which the installation was
approved , the installation (building) permit number, and the date the installation (building )
permit was issued . The permit will be valid pursuant to
Revesat;GA the applicable sections pertaining to validity, expiration , suspension and
revocation as prescribed and adopted by the 20,03 IRC/IBC , Part I Administration and
Section 14 . 08 . 040 shall apply
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TITLE 14 CHAPTER 25
MOBILE HOMES
SECTIONS .
14 . 25 . 005 Authority, Purpose & Scope
146250010 Definitions
14 .25 . 020 General Installation and Inspection Requirements
14 . 25 . 030 County installation Standards
14 . 25 . 040 Movement of Mobile Homes
14 . 25 . 050 Application for Installation Permit
148256060 Permit Fees.
14 . 25 . 070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration
14 . 25 . 090 Penalties
14 . 25 . 100 Enforcement
14 . 25 . 110 Severability
14.25.005 Authority, Purpose and Scope. New seGtien adopted to Fead :
This chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb , health , property
and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design , construction , installation ,
quality of materials , use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all mobile homes
within Mason County.
14. 25 .010 Definitions
(A) Alteration is the replacement, addition , modification , or removal of any
equipment or installation that affects the construction , planning considerations , fire safety,
or the plumbing , mechanical , and electrical systems of a mobile home . The installation of
whole house water treatment that requires cutting into the existing plumbing is considered
an alteration and requires a permit, an inspection and an alteration insignia from the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries , Factory Assembled Structures
Division . The following are not considered alterations : Repairs to equipment with
approved parts , modification of a fuel burning appliance according to the listing agencies
specifications , adjustments and maintenance of equipment.
(13) Alteration Insignia is an insignia issued by The Department of Labor and
Industries to verify that an alteration to a mobile home meets the requirements of Federal
Law 24CFR3280 and Chapter 296- 150M WAC .
(C) Forced Relocation is when an existing Mobile Home Park facility is either
closed or converted resulting in the existing mobile homes located within the facility to be
relocated . Reference RCW Chapter 59-21 for additional terms and information .
(D) HUD is the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development
with headquarters located in Washington , D. C .
(E) Installation Permit is an authorization from the Mason County ReF
Department of Community Development and applicable review
agencies or departments to locate a mobile home in Mason County . Commonly referred
to as a building permit for the set up of a mobile home.
(F) Labor and Industries (L & I ) is the State of Washington , Department of
Labor and Industries .
(G) Mobile Home is a factory dwelling built prior to June 15 , 1976 to standards
other than the HUD Code and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the
time of construction or introduction of the home into the State . Mobile homes have not
been built since the introduction of the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards Act.
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( H) Additional terms are defined in Chapter 296A 50M WAC .
Section 14. 25.020 General Installation Requirements , Amended as follows:
(A) Installation of all mobile homes shall be as provided for pursuant to WAC ,
Chapter 296- 150M .
( B) Installation shall meet all Mason County Department approvals and
conditions required for installation permits .
. Inspections shall be
in accordance with WAC 296- 150M and manufacturer installation instructions . Work shall
not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first
obtaining the approval of the building official .
Section 14.25.030 County Standards for Installation of Mobile Homes
The establishment and use of a mobile home for human habitation may be
permitted when all the following conditions have been met:
(A) The mobile home has had no alterations to its original construction or
systems .
(B) The mobile home bears an insignia of approval issued by the State of
Washington Department of Labor and Industries for fire , life safety.
(C) The mobile home meets the requirements contained in Chapter 296A50M
WAC and all other county, state and federal laws , ordinances , codes and regulations .
Section 14.25. 040 Movement of Mobile Homes
Any person , firm , company or corporation wanting to transport a mobile home on
Mason County roadways must first obtain an over the road permit form the Mason County
Department of Public Works . Transportation on State Highways must first obtain approval
from WSDOT.
Section 14.25.050 Application for Installation Permit, Amended as follows :
(A) No mobile may be transported , erected , installed , located or stored in Mason
County until an installation permit has been obtained from the Mason County
Assista Ge Ge„ter: Department of Community Development
Section 14.26.060 Permit Fees 0 3nd amended as folloW. The permit
fee for Mobile Homes shall be in accordance with the adopted County Permit Fee
Schedule for manufactured homes .
Section 14.26 . 070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration is amended as
follows : Installation PeFmot issuaRGe and DuFatiGR shall be as
ManufaGtuFed Homes in SeGtieR . Permit validity, expiration , suspension and
revocation shall be as prescribed and adopted in the applicable sections of the 2003
IRC/IBC Part I Administration and Section 14 . 08 . 040 shall apply
Section 14.25. 090 Penalties , Enf,, ..,.,. .. ent and Severabili is amended and
adopted :
Any violation of this chapter shall be subject to Chapter 1 . 12 of the Mason Coun Code ;
Violation and Penalties and Chapter 15 , 13 of the Mason County Code ; Enforcement.
14.25. 100 Enforcement. New Section adopted :
(A) The Mason County Building Department shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter.
14.26 . 110 Severability. New Section ado tp ed :
(A) If any provision of this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance
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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 30
PARK TRAILER/RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILER INSTALLATIONS
FOR
PARK TRAILERS/RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS
SECTIONS .
14 . 30 . 005 Authority, Purpose & Scope
14 . 30 , 010 Definitions
14 . 30 . 020 General Installation Requirements
14 . 30 . 030 County Standards For Installation
140300040 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
140304090 Penalties
140300100 Enforcement
14 . 30 . 110 Severability
14.30.005 Authority, Purpose and Scope. New GeGtiGR adepted to read *
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This chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb , health , property,
and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design , construction installation ,
quality of materials , use and occupancy, and location on the parcel for all recreational
park trailers and park trailers .
14. 30.010 Definitions . Amended and adopted :
(A) Insignia - Is a label attached to each recreational park trailer/park trailer,
indicating the unit meets Washington State Department of Labor and Industries rules and
regulations and conforms to the American National Standards Institute Standard Al 1902
for recreational vehicles and Al 19 . 5 for park trailers and Chapter 296A 50P WAC for
recreational park trailers .
(B) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County PeFmit ^zsssistaRGe
Department of Community Development to locate a Recreational Park Trailer/Park Trailer
in Mason County, Commonly referred to as a Building Permit.
(C) Park Trailer: See Recreational Park Trailer
(D) Recreational Park Trailer is a trailer type unit that is primarily designed to
provide temporary living quarters for recreational , camping , or seasonal use . It is built on
a single chassis , mounted on wheels , having a gross trailer area not exceeding 400
square feet in the set up mode measured to the outside of trim boards and is certified by
the manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119 . 5 .
( E) Additional definitions are defined in Chapter 296- 150P WAC ,
14.30 .020 General Installation Requirements ,
follows -.
(A) Installation of Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers in Mason County shall
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be in a permanent manner, following the guidelines established in Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 29& 150M . for manufactured homes .
14.30.030 County Standards For Installation of Recreational Park
Trailers/Park Trailers . AmeRded and adopted as follows :
The establishment and use of a Recreational Park Trailer/Park Trailer brought into
Mason County or moved within Mason County for human habitation shall be permitted
once the following conditions have met departmental approval :
(A) All Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers shall be installed following the
printed manufacturers installation instructions . A copy of these instructions shall be on
site for review by the Mason County Building Inspector performing the inspections .
(B) If the manufacturers installation instructions are not available the owner may
install the unit in accordance with installation instructions provided for in WAC 296A 50
Manufactured homes . These installation instructions must be on site for review by the
building inspector.
(C) All Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers shall be anchored to the ground .
Reference ANSI Al 19 . 5 Chapter 3 , Section 3-5 . 4 .
14.30.040 Movement of Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers .
(A) Any person , firm , company, or corporation , wanting to transport a Recreational
Park Trailer/Park Trailer measuring over eight and one half feet (8 . 5') 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. Amended ;
(A) No Recreational Park Trailer/Park Trailer may be transported , erected ,
installed , located , or stored in Mason County until an installation permit has been
obtained from the Mason County PeFmi+ essistaam% r Department of Community
Development
(B) No permit will be issued by the PeFm;tAssistaRGe r®^+or Department of
Community Development until all requirements , in effect at the time of application , of
Mason County Departments have been addressed .
14.30 .060 Permit Fees for Recreational Park Trainers/Park Trailer.
Amended and adopted as follows.i.
The permit fee for Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers shall be in accordance
with the adopted County Building Permit Schedule for Manufactured Homes .
14. 30.070 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration . Amended as follows :
(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
Recreational Park Trailer/Park Trailer. The permit will indicate the owners name , the
location for which the installation was approved , the contractor registration information ,
the installation (building) permit number, and the date the installation (building ) permit was
issued .
(B) Installation Peffnit issuanGe and Duration shall be as designated fe
ManufaGtured Homes On SeGtwen . Permit validity, expiration , suspension and
revocation shall be as established and adopted in the applicable sections in the 2003
IRC/IBC , Part I Administration and Section 14 . 08 . 040 shall apply
(C) Each installation (building) permit shall be valid only for the location indicated
on the permit.
(D) The owner or authorized agent of the Recreational Park Trailer/Park Trailer
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shall be the only entity to whom an installation (building) permit will be issued .
14.30.080 Inspections of Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers .
Amended and adopted :
(A) All Recreational Park Trailers/Park Trailers shall be subject to inspection b
authorized Mason County employees in accordance with this chapter,
Building ede-and all other codes , ordinance and regulations in effect at the time of
permitting . Required inspections shall include items as referenced in Section 1 . 20 . 080
for manufactured homes
14. 30.090 Penalties . Amended and adopted :
Gode has been , ownmenGed without first obtaining said peFmit, a speGial illyestigatieR
. AR
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subsequeRtly issued . The iRvestigatieR fee shall be equal to the amount of the peFmit fee.
fee-F�et feFth in Table T -� �
The payment Of GUGh iRvestigation fee shall Rot exempt aR.
�\ Qoinc n �i�n Coo !f m7n � �f.��+4� it inc� l�#inn iRS#1 anti
T- ReinspeGtie r—Fee . if the aAufav �rry rcrcroer-crrsceu�crBfl�; eF
WashingtoR , are not on site foF Feview by the iRspeGte.
andthe WWV1g�V -- WV1V1 "WW�Www�
(A) Any violation of this chapter shall be subject to Chapter 1 . 12 of the Mason
County Code ; Violation and Penalties and Chapter 15 . 13 of the Mason Counter Code ;
Enforcement.
14.30. 100 Enforcement.
(A) The Mason County Building Department shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter.
14. 30. 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 .
Title 14 Chapter 4
FACTORY BUILT HOUSING , COMMERCIAL COACHES
AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
Sections .
4 .40 . 005 Authority, Purpose & Scope
14 . 40 . 010 Definitions
14 . 40 . 020 General Installation Requirements
14 .40 . 030 Movement of Factory Built Housing and Commercial Structures
14 .40 . 040 Application for Installation Permit
14 .40 . 050 Permit Fees
14 .40 . 060 Installation Permit Issuance and Duration
14 .40 . 070 Inspection
14 .40 , 080 Penalties
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14 . 40 . 090 Enforcement
14 .40 . 100 Sever ability
14.40.005 Authority, Purpose & Scope
This chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb , health ,
property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction ,
installation , quality of materials , use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all
factory built housing , commercial structures and commercial coaches .
14.40 .010 Definitions : Amended and adopted
(A) Commercial Coach is a structure ( referred to as a unit) that:
Can be transported in one or more sections ; is used for temporary commercial purposes ;
is built on a permanent chassis ; conforms to the construction standards of Chapter 296-
150C WAC ; may include plumbing , mechanical , electrical and other systems .
(B) Commercial Structure is a structure designed or used for human habitation
(such as a dormitory) or human occupancy for industrial , educational , assembly,
professional , or commercial purpose . WAC296A 5017-003 .
(C) Factory built housing is housing designed for human occupancy such as a
single family dwelling . The structure of any room is entirely or substantially prefabricated
or assembled at a place other than a building site . It may also include a component. A
factory built house is also referred as a " modular" structure . Factory built housing does
not include manufactured and mobile housing .
( D) Insignia is a label attached to the structure by the Department of Labor and
Industries to verify the requirements of Chapter 296A50F WAC for Factory Built Housing
and Commercial Structures . It could also be a stamp or label attached to a component to
verify that it meets the requirements of Chapter 296- 150F WAC . Proof of Department of
Labor and Industries insignia shall be required for all new and used factory built housing
and commercial structures . Commercial coach insignia information can a obtain in
WAC 29& 150C .
(E) Installation Permit - Authorization from the Mason County ®em, i+ ® ssist 84 ^e
stew Department of Community Development, the Mason County EnviFenment
Health deportment +he Mason County Department of Community Development, and4he
Mason County Department of Public Works and Mason County Fire Marshal to locate
factory built house , commercial coach or commercial structure in Mason County.
Commonly referred to as a Building Permit.
Additional terms are defined in Chapter 296A 50F WAC and Chapter 296- 150C
WAC and by reference these chapters shall be included as part of this chapter.
14.40.020 Installation Requirements .
(A) Factory built housing units , commercial coaches and commercial structures
shall be installed in accordance with all applicable Un4GFm Building Codes , and Mason
County Construction Codes in effect at the time of permit issuance .
14.40 .030 Movement of Factory Built Housing , Commercial Coaches
Commercial Structures .
(A) Any person , firm , company, or corporation wanting to transport a factory built
housing unit, commercial coach or commercial structure 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 is amended and adopted as
follows ;
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(A) No factory built housing , commercial coach or commercial structure may be
transported , erected , installed , located , or stored in Mason County until an installation
permit, has been obtained from the Mason County neFmit ssistanGe Genter Department
of Community Development
(B) No permit will be issued by the Mason County Permit Aso st.. . .. reR r
Department of Community Development until all requirements , in effect at the time of
application , have been met.
(C) Construction drawings shall be prepared and sealed by an architect or
engineer licensed in the State of Washington . Photo copies of plans approved by The
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries are acceptable for submittal
purposes.
14.40.060 Permit Fees for Factory Built Housing , Commercial Coach
Commercial Structure is-amended and adopted ws:
(A) The permit fee 6Ghedule for factory built housing , commercial coach and
commercial structure shall be in accordance
medifieF as adopted oF valued by submitted. wFi#en bid er engineRe-r, established Gest
the pFejeGt and assessed fees puizsuant to with the current adopted fee schedule .
14.40 .060 Installation Permit issuance and Duration is amended and adopted
as fellows:
(A) When all County, State , and Federal laws , ordinances , codes , and regulations
are satisfied , an installation (building) permit will be issued to the owner or authorized
agent of the factory built housing , commercial structure or commercial coach . The permit
will indicate the owners name , the location of for which the installation was approved , the
installation (building) permit number, the contractor registration number and the date the
installation (building) permit was issued .
(B) The installation (building) Pe" it Will rbe valid for: 180 days fmml the date e
Permit validity, expiration , suspension and revocation shall be as established
and adopted in the applicable sections in the 2003 IRC/IBC , Part I Administration and
Section 14 . 08 . 040 shall apply.
(C) Each installation (building) permit shall be valid only for the location indicate
on the permit.
( D) The owner or authorized agent of the owner of the factory built housing ,
commercial coach or commercial structure will be the only entity to whom an installation
(building) permit will be issued .
14.40.070 Inspection .
(A) All factory built housing , commercial coach units and commercial structures for
which an installation (building) permit has been issued , shall be subject to inspection by
authorized Mason County employees in accordance with this chapter, all applicable
adopted codes and ordinance regulations at the time of permit issuance .
14.40.080 Penalties . Amended and adopted :
this Gede has been GammenGed without first obtaining said 9
shall be made befeFe a pe" it may be issued fGF suGh weFk, (2) Fee . An invesfipxtien fbe
in addition to the peFmit
f
subsequeRtly issued . The investigatiOR fee shall be e peFmit fee
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Investigation Fees . Work Without a PeFmit. RefeFenGe also Title 14 GhapteF 12 SeGt
030 Violation and Penalties,
PFeSGFibed by law. refeFeAGe 1997 Uniform Building Gode Fees , SeGtion 107 . 1,
peFfeRned , the owneF MUSt Gall the Mason GeuRty Building Department to set aRethe
(A) Any violation of this chapter shall be subject to Chapter 14 . 12 of the Mason County
Code ; Violation and Penalties and Chapter 15 . 13 of the Mason . Coun Code ;
Enforcement.
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 .
State Building Gede RGVV 19 . 27. all the following pFeviously adopted Qi;diRanGes�a
GFdinanGe and the Godes hereby adopted ."..... . ,. ealed .
ChaptelF 14wO4 Mason County Code . lR GeRfeicmaiciGe with the N a "44e
URG1 UMGr UF=G °
OOrdonanee 483 Effeetive FebFUaFy 24, 119763 . GeReFal AmeRdmen
Ordinance 602 Effective9- 1976 4 t1 n of 1976 Editions of I IR (°
°
Ormda anIQrceTV6 Effeetive FebF aFy 28
4977 _ Genera
y
Health Department.
Ordananee 972 Effe.. �197® ('~ oral ® m rdm ts
v-c , ,�—deF� -�,-ReRQ„�eR�:
O _dunuflee- 1136 Effe ►tiye March 24, 19800 Af 497.9 Editions f I 13G ,
UPGf ) °
Ordinance 47 82 Effeetiye june ' 1982 . GeneFal Amendments
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Adoption of 1982
�,.,,}},,.,, f 9 1 7
I FG , anrd amendmmrTeRts , Washin State eFgy Gede49W.
e 1 '
—Ordinanee13VQ-92 Effective Dec. 23 , 199' .
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rdinanGe 37-86 Effestive MaFsh ''� 1986
Dated this 6th day of July , 2004
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY WASHINGTON
Absent 7 / 6 / 04
Wesle E . Johnson , Chair
Jay pi KJamin , Corr Missioner
`Herb Baze , Commissioner
ATTEST : �(
Cler of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
s
/ Deputy Prosecuting Attorney i
Darren Nienaber
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