15.04.010 - Amendment to building code.

This section shall amend Section 106.2 of the Uniform Building Code (1997) to read as follows:

(b) Exempted Work. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

1.  One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet.

2.  Fences not over 6 feet high.

3.  Oil derricks.

4.  Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.

5.  Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

6.  Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.

7.  Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.

8.  Painting, papering and similar finish work.

9.  Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

10.  Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.

11.  Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons.

12.  Minor construction and alteration activities, as determined by the building official, which the total valuation as determined in Section 304(b) or as documented by the applicant, does not exceed $1500 in any twelve month period; PROVIDED, that the construction and/or alteration activity does not affect any structural components, or reduce existing egress, light, air, and ventilation conditions. This exemption does not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical activities. The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.031, as amended and maintained by the state building code council under RCW 19.27.070.

Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

(Editorially amended during 1999 codification; Ord. 378 § 1, 1990)