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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Economic and Community Development Committee - 04/10/2023 (2) Economic and Community • Development Committee KEN T Monday, April 10, 2023 WASHINGTON 4:0 0 PM Chambers To listen to this meeting, call 1-888-475-4499 or 1-877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 863 1581 9764 Chair Toni Troutner Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Zandria Michaud ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order Chair 2. Roll Call Chair 3. Agenda Approval Chair 4. Business Chair A. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of February 13, YES Chair 01 MIN. 2023 Minutes B. 2021 Building Codes NO Jon Napier 20 MIN. Adoption Steve Wilson C. City of Kent Collaboration NO Bill Ellis 15 MIN. with Kent School District - Request for Qualifications D. Accessory Dwelling Unit NO Kaelene Nobis 30 MIN. Ordinance - Outreach & Code Update 5. Adjournment Chair The public may submit written public comments that relate to a committee agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this committee meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the committee secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Economic and Community Development Committee April 10, 2023 CC ECDC Regular Meeting Unless otherwise noted, the Economic and Community Development Committee meets at 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA. 98032. For additional information, contact Rhonda Bylin at 253-856-5457 or email Rbylin@kentwa.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856- 5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. 4.A.1 Pending Approval Economic and Community KENT Development Committee W—...... CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes February 13, 2023 Date: February 13, 2023 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Chambers Members: Toni Troutner, Committee Chair Marli Larimer, Councilmember Zandria Michaud, Councilmember w Agenda: 4- 0 1. Call to Order 4:00 p.m. 0 L 2. Roll Call a a Attendee Name Title Status Arrived (L Toni Troutner Committee Chair Present o Marli Larimer Councilmember Present _ Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present o N 3. Agenda Approval M 4. Business ,i 4- A. Approval of Minutes r 1. Approval of Minutes dated January 9, 2023 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated January 9, 2023 2 a� L) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Michaud N m B. Wagner Architects and Planners KEHOC design - Authorize Will Moore, Facilities Manager in the Kent Parks and Recreation department presents to council on the selection of Wagner Architects and Planners as the consultant for the design phase of the Kent East Hill Operations Center (KEHOC). The current assemblage of buildings serving as the KEHOC has not really been adequate for a long time. In addition to not looking great, it is not providing a comfortable work environment for the staff who utilize it, especially considering the size of the city it is meant to serve. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page I of 5 Packet Pg. 3 4.A.1 Economic and Community Development February 13, 2023 Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Kent, Washington Minutes The contract with the Wagner Group will cover their services through the design, permitting, contractor bidding and selection, and construction phase services for the development of a new KEHOC that will provide more efficient function through better storage of equipment and supplies, improved energy efficiency and a significantly more comfortable work environment for our colleagues who utilize that facility. This contract is NTE $2,462,014. MOTION: I move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Wagner Architects and Planners in an amount not to exceed $2,462,014.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. o 7i 0 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/21/2023 a 7:00 PM Q MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember a 0 AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Michaud o C. 2021 Countywide Planning Policy Amendments - Adopt o N Kristen Holdsworth, Long Range Planning Manager provides a brief M explanation of the proceeding to ratify an amendment to 2021 King County's County Wide Planning Policies (CPP's). Though this amendment Ui does not impact the City of Kent, it acknowledges that the CPP's are a o living document whose purpose is to keep the County and its cities on track a to meet resident's needs. King County's CPPs were initially adopted in the early 1990s to create a shared and consistent framework for growth management planning for all jurisdictions in King County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.210. The CPPs present a shared vision of King County and the 39 cities within King County to guide jurisdictions as they develop and amend their N comprehensive plans. The CPPs were last updated in 2021 to be consistent with updated Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) and the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) contained in the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) VISION 2050. New growth targets were adopted for the 2019-2044 planning period as a part of the 2021 CPP Update, created collaboratively by all cities and King County to implement the Regional Growth Strategy in VISION 2050 by providing land use assumptions for periodic comprehensive plan updates. During the adoption process of the 2021 CPPs, the King County Council directed the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) to establish final growth targets for the City of Sammamish to reflect updated sewer ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 2 of 5 Packet Pg. 4 4.A.1 Economic and Community Development February 13, 2023 Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Kent, Washington Minutes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._............................................................................................................................................................................................................... capacity. • On December 22, 2022, the Metropolitan King County Council adopted Ordinance No. 19553 to ratify the 2021 CPPs amendments to incorporate the updated growth targets for the City of Sammamish. These CPP amendments do not affect Kent's growth targets or have any substantive impact on Kent or other jurisdictions' comprehensive plan update efforts. N The CPP amendments are presented to jurisdictions in King County for 3 ratification; or, a city will be deemed to have ratified the amendments to the CPPs unless the city takes legislative action to disapprove the 4- amendments within 90 days of adoption by King County, which in this case 0 7i is April 1, 2023. o 0 MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2055, ratifying an a amendment to the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies -- adopted by King County through ordinance 19553, updating the a growth targets for the City of Sammamish. o RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/21/2023 N 7:00 PM N MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember cli SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Michaud 4- 0 D. INFO ONLY: Update on Flex Fund Contracts with National r Development Council Bill Ellis presents to the committee an update on the Economic Development a� Teams regionally impactful work with the National Development Council to provide wide ranging and significant assistance to small businesses and a cultural community organizations in our city and elsewhere with funds 4) received to aid Covid recovery. a a� As a reminder, the City of Kent chose to allocate some 1.6 million of its ARPA monies to the FlexFund effort, in order to effectively provide 4 million in aid due to NDC's ability to leverage funds. It is expected by the end of the loan application period, that over 2 million in low interest loans will have been made to Kent located businesses, and that a significant portion of these lendees will be minority owned entities. Bill also discussed an envisioned program with the NDC that may partially address the affordability dilemma in Kent - a complex issue that will require multi-pronged approach to solve. The obvious first hurdle, especially for small businesses, is the steep upfront ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 3 of 5 Packet Pg. 5 4.A.1 Economic and Community Development February 13, 2023 Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Kent, Washington Minutes barrier to improving buildings and making them ready. A few things have been tried already, e.g. offering pro bono design and permitting assistance, and some new programs have become available from King County. City and County have been exploring how the City and Council can deploy ARPA funds to support related policy issues that are of concern. Commercial affordability and commercial displacement is higher rent caused by higher land value that is more than local and culturally appropriate or relevant businesses can afford, inadvertently forcing them to move out of a community. The team noted that this was most pertinent to long-established 3 businesses pressured by rising real estate valuations. 4- Another problem is that commercial spaces over the last decade have been getting bigger while viable space requirements were decreasing, and lending o per capita in south King County communities was 7.48% to 60% less than a King County as a whole. Investment capital is largely directed where it there a was already significant development. a 0 Various projects in the region since 2020, have brought resources such as technical assistance (primarily financial counseling, then permits) and N funding (public and philanthropic). The findings included tenanting challenges N and the fact that projects seeking more than $250k but less than $1 million M face most trouble getting debt (lack of collateral, higher risk). a� U_ It is hoped CDFIs would have a role in reducing this inequity, to include o technical assistance, financing, and identification of funding gaps after owner r contributions, debt, and other resources are exhausted. They also discussed the role of the government in creating the space and investing in CDFIs. a� There was an unsuccessful application to Wash. State for closer collaboration through grant application, which included three major buckets: tenant improvements, pre-development funds, and technical assistance. a Other new offerings include the $25 million allocation to address racism as a public health emergency, which covered 'small business grants' and 'physical infrastructure' grants, and new King County grants. Non-profit/STEM groups also expressed their desires for proximity to schools, transit, community, and young people, as well as proximity to manufacturing and other high-tech workers and career paths, and greater visibility and a central location in south King County. At a future meeting Bill hopes to present a scope of work for a new project with NDC focused on these precise issues. 5. Adjournment 4:40 p.m. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 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Page 5 of 5 Packet Pg. 7 4.6 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, AICP, EDFP 220 Fourth Avenue South KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON 253-856-5454 DATE: April 10, 2023 TO: Economic and Community Development Committee SUBJECT: 2021 Building Codes Adoption INFORMATION ONLY: On July 1, 2023, the 2021 editions of the International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation and Mechanical Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code, with statewide amendments, will replace the current 2018 editions of these codes statewide. Cities are required by law and the State Building Code Council to administer and enforce these codes, and have the authority to enact local amendments, provided that they do not diminish the Codes' statewide minimum performance standards. Attached are proposed ordinances to adopt the 2021 code editions and the City's local amendments to these codes and to make other housekeeping amendments. A Public Hearing is tentatively schedule for the May 16' City Council meeting. EXHIBITS: Draft Ordinance amending Chapter 14.01 Draft Ordinance amending Chapter 13.01 SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Thrivinci City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and inviting parks and recreation. Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community engagement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.01 - Draft (PDF) 2. Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.01 - Draft (PDF) Packet Pg. 8 4.B.a ORDINANCE NO. o 2 a 0 Q AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the a City of Kent, Washington, amending Ch. 13.01 of the ci Kent City Code, entitled "Fire Codes," to adopt the � 2021 edition of the International Fire Code and to make other housekeeping amendments and local m amendments specifically applicable within Kent. N 0 N M N LO RECITALS L 0 A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State 0 of Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. 4386 on M L December 8, 2020, which adopted the 2018 edition of the International Fire a Code. The state recently adopted the 2021 edition of this code, which takes effect and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2023. Given the upcoming effective date of the state-adopted code, it is necessary to E similarly amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same. a U B. In addition to adopting the 2021 code edition, this ordinance L also includes other housekeeping amendments, including updating r c references to code sections that have been renumbered in the 2021 edition, 0 E and local amendments. Finally, the amendments provide additional tools to enforce the codes. Q C. The Washington State Building Code Council allows the adoption of local amendments to the administrative provisions of the codes 1 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 9 4.B.a without approval, as well as changes to certain substantive provisions that do not result in a lower standard than that established by the state, pursuant to WAC 51-04-030. D. On December 1, 2020, the City requested expedited review under RCW 36.70A.106 from the Washington State Department of o 2 Commerce regarding the City's proposed local amendments to the codes a adopted through this ordinance. The Washington State Department of N a� Commerce acknowledged receipt of the request for expedited review on 0 December 1, 2020, and it is anticipated that the review will complete prior to the effective date of the code revisions. m r N E. On November 30, 2020, the City's State Environmental Policy N Act (SEPA) Responsible Official determined the ordinance was a non-project N LO action exempt from SEPA under RCW 43.21C.450. L NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: M L ORDINANCE U SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled 'Fire Codes," is hereby amended as follows: E Chapter 13.01 Q FIRE CODES U c c Sec. 13.01.010. Fire code — Adopted. In accordance with Chapter 0 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with any additions, deletions, and E exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to a Chapter 51-54A WAC, and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference. 2 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 10 4.B.a One (1) copy of the International Fire Code and the appendices adopted in KCC 13.01.030(A) is on file with the city clerk as provided for by RCW 35.21.180. Sec. 13.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the IE 2 International Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State o Building Code Council and the provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code N a� provisions shall govern. 0 c Sec. 13.01.030. Amendments to the International Fire Code - .3 Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. The following local amendments 00 r N to Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and N Administration," including all amendments enacted by the state of N LO Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: c A. Scope and General Requirements - Fire code appendix adopted. M L Section 101 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Scope and General a Requirements," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6: Sec. 101.6. Fire code appendix adopted. Appendix B of the International Fire Code is hereby adopted. E Q B. Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official - Retained authority - U Additional conditions. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled L "Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official," is amended by adding the 0 r c following new subsection 104.1.1: Sec. 104.1.1. Retained authority - Additional Q conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to impose additional conditions where the official determines it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts and problematic fire protection systems. These conditions may include, by way of example and without limitation, 3 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 11 4.B.a increased setbacks, use of fire-retardant materials, installation or modification of standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. C. Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Duties and Powers c of the Fire Code Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection a 104.13: -°a Q as Sec. 104.13. Lot lines and setback lines. o Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall 00 r be implied. o N M D. Permits - Expiration of applications. Section 105 of the International M Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.2.3 $ L with the following: c M Sec. 105.2.3. Expiration of applications. Project permit L applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to those deadlines. All other construction permit applications shall expire U automatically if no permit is issued within 180 days after the date a determination has been made that a fully complete project permit application has been submitted, E unless the fire code official determines, in his or her sole Q discretion, that the application has been pursued in good U faith. The fire code official may extend the time for actioncc on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant if the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the fire code official, that circumstances E beyond the applicant's control have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other Q data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the fire code official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee. 4 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 12 4.B.a E. Permits - Expiration. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.3.1 with the following: Sec. 105.3.1. Expiration. An operational permit shall o remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for a such a period of time as specified in the permit. -°a Construction permit expiration shall be governed by the N following: 0 U 1. Every permit issued by the fire code official under the provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three years after the date of permit issuance. m However, the permit shall expire earlier if the work N authorized by such permit is not commenced within one N year from the date the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a M period of 180 days or more. 0 L 2. The fire code official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally o approved plans and specifications for the approved work, M may extend a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has been canceled due to inactivity, at the fire code official's discretion, under the following circumstances: a. A permit issued and related to a single- family residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be a extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, Q this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three- year expiration date as provided for in subsection cc 105.3.1.1. E L 0 b. A permit issued and related to a single- family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is started and continuously performed, and necessary periodic inspections are made. a C. For permits other than those related to a single-family residence, the fire code official may grant a single 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. 5 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 13 4.B.a 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property that is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under Ch. 1.04 KCC. F. Permits - Required operational permits. Section 105 of the 0 International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting a 0 subsection 105.5 with the following: Q a� Sec. 105.5. Required operational permits. The fire ci code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.1 through 105.5.56. m r N G. Permits - Mobile food preparation vehicles. Section 105 of the N International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting N LO subsection 105.5 with the following: L 0 Sec. 105.5.32. Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit o is required for mobile preparation vehicles equipped with L appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or utilize LP-gas systems or CNG systems. U c Exception: Mobile food preparation vehicles which are not E Q parked or visiting a location for more than three r_ consecutive calendar days. cc E L O r.+ H. Permits - Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection � 105.5.53: a Sec. 105.5.53 Commercial Kitchens. An operational permit is required for all commercial kitchens with type I hood systems. 6 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 14 4.B.a Exception: No fee will be required if another operational fire permit in accordance with Section 105.5 is issued for the occupancy. I. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the 0 following new subsection 105.5.54. a 0 Q Sec. 105.5.54. Emergency and standby power systems. An operational permit is required for emergency 0 or standby power systems required by code and identified 0, in NFPA 110. �a .3 J. Permits - Fire Protection System Contractor. Section 105 of the 00 r N International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the N following new subsection 105.5.55: N LO M Sec. 105.5.55. Fire Protection System Contractor. An operational permit is required for all contractors or other c entities performing any installation, inspection, service, o maintenance, or repair of any fire protection system. M L K. Permits - Commercial Kitchen Hood and Duct Systems Contractor. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended U by adding the following new subsection 105.5.56. c a� E Sec. 105.5.56. Commercial Kitchen Hood and Duct a Systems Contractor. An operational permit is required c for all contractors or other entities performing anycc inspection or cleaning of commercial kitchen hood and duct systems. r c a� L. Permits - Required construction permits. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Permits," is amended by modifying Q subsection 105.6: 7 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 15 4.B.a Sec. 105.6. Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.26. M. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.6.26: IE 2 a 0 Sec. 105.6.26. Emergency and standby power Q systems. A construction permit is required for the installation of an emergency or standby power system 0 required by code and identified in NFPA 110. 0, c �a N. Fees - Fees. Section 107 of the International Fire Code, entitled m "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 107.1 with the following: N 0 N Sec. 107.1. Fees. The fire code official shall collect fees N LO as a condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or certificate. $ L 0 O. Fees - Schedule of permit fees. Section 107 of the International Fire 0 Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 107.2 with the M L following: a Sec. 107.2. Schedule of Permit Fees. The fire code U, official shall prepare a resolution establishing a schedule of fees for council consideration, which fees shall include the cost involved in the processing, issuance, and renewal of F Q permits and certificates. Any fee schedule adopted by resolution shall govern the fee amount to be assessed for any permit or certificate. L O P. Fees - Work commencing before permit issuance. Section 107 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 107.4 with the following: Q Sec. 107.4. Work commencing before permit issuance. When work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without a permit, the fees shall be doubled. The payment of such fees shall not relieve any 8 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 16 4.B.a persons from the requirements of this code or from any penalties prescribed by this code. Q. Fees - Termination. Section 107 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by adding the following new subsection 107.7: c Sec. 107.7. Termination. Failure to pay for the required renewal within 60 days of the date notice is given shall o result in the City's termination of the permit. Q a� R. Maintenance - Recordkeeping. Section 109 of the International Fire ci Code, entitled "Maintenance," is amended by substituting subsection 109.3 with the following: m r N 0 N Sec. 109.3 Recordkeeping. A record of periodic N LO inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other 2 c approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different 0 period of time where specified in this code or referenced M L standards. a 1. Records shall be made available for inspection by the Fire Code Official, and a copy of the records shall be provided to the Fire Code Official upon E request. Q U 2. The Fire Code Official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping. 0 3. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require that a� certain required records be filed with the Fire E Code Official. 2 a 4. All reports must be filed with the Compliance Engine (www.TheComplianceEngine.com) within 14 days of the reportable activity. 9 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 17 4.B.a S. Means of Appeals. Section 111 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Means of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 111 with the following: Sec. 111. Means of Appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the a suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of Q construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building and fire codes. Appeals shall 0 be made as set forth in section 13.01.140 of the Kent City Code. ` .3 m T. Violation - Penalties. Section 112 of the International Fire Code, N 0 entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 112.4 with the `N M following: M Sec. 112.4. Violation penalties. Any person who c violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of (a) the L approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the a fire code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as U set forth in Ch. 13.02 of the Kent City Code or as otherwise provided by law. a� E Q U r- cc Sec. 13.01.040. Amendments to the International Fire Code - L Chapter 2, Definitions. The following local amendments to Chapter 2 of r c the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," including all amendments E enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: Q 10 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 18 4.B.a A. Definitions - General Definitions. Section 202 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Definitions," is amended by adding the following definitions to subsection 202: OUTDOOR STORAGE. The on-site storage of materials outdoors, including materials stored in vehicles, which are not in transit. 0 PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire protection o system that generates repeated preventable alarms. Q a� Sec. 13.01.050. Amendments to the International Fire Code - ci Chapter 3, General Requirements. The following local amendments to Chapter 3 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Requirements," m r including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby o N adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: N LO M A. Open Flames - Sky Lanterns. Section 308 of the International Fire $ L Code, entitled "Open Flames," is amended by substituting subsection c 308.1.6.3 with the following: M L Sec. 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is prohibited. c a� E Sec. 13.01.060. Amendments to the International Fire Code - a U Chapter 5, Fire Service Features. The following local amendments to c Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features," 0 including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are adopted a� and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: E A. Fire service features - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of Q the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is hereby adopted. 11 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 19 4.B.a B. Fire apparatus access roads - Buildings and Facilities. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.1.1 with the following: Sec. 503.1.1. Buildings and Facilities. Approved fire c apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, a building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or Q moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road must comply with the requirements of this ci section and shall extend within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior wall of the first m r story of the building as measured by an approved route o N around the building or facility. N LO Exception: The Fire Code Official is authorized to increase the distance: L 0 1. Up to 300 feet where the building is equipped 0 throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler M L system. a 2. Where the fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar E conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire Q U protection is provided. 3. There are no more than two Group R-3 or Group U 0 occupancies. a� E C. Fire apparatus access roads - Additional Access. Section 503 of the 2 a International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.1.2 with the following: 12 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 20 4.B.a Sec. 503.1.2. Additional Access. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of the terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. c 2 D. Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the o International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended N a� by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following: 0 c Sec. 503.2.1. Dimensions. The following minimum dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads: m r N 1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an N unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with M section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm). 2 c 2. Fire apparatus access road routes shall be o approved by the fire code official. M L 3. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire a apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet for 20 feet on both sides of the hydrant operating nut and shall be marked as a fire lane per Section 503.3. c a� E Q Exception: When the fire apparatus access road is serving no more than 2 single family houses and all are equipped r- with approved automatic system, the Fire Code Official may approve a reduced width, but the reduction shall not o be less than 16 feet wide. c a� E. Fire apparatus access roads - Surface. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended Q by substituting subsection 503.2.3 with the following: Sec. 503.2.3. Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed with a surface of asphalt or concrete 13 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 21 4.B.a capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 30 tons (27,240 kg). F. Fire apparatus access roads - Turning radius. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.4 with the following: c 2 a Sec. 503.2.4. Turning radius. All fire apparatus access Q roads shall have a 30-foot minimum inside turning radius and a 50-foot minimum outside turning radius. The radius o must be measured from the travel lane edge, unless L) otherwise approved. .3 G. Fire apparatus access roads - Dead ends. Section 503 of the 00 r N International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.5 with N the following: N LO 51 Sec. 503.2.5. Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall c be provided with an approved turnaround designed as o illustrated in the Kent Design and Construction Standards, M unless otherwise approved. L a Exception: The Fire Code Official is authorized to increase the length up to 300 feet for dead-end access roads when all of the following apply: c a� 1. The road serving no more than 4 single-family homes E Q that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. r_ 2. The road shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of o not less than 13 feet 6 inches. c 3. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane E and the highest point of the roof eave is no more than 30 feet for any of the structures served by the fire 2 access road. Q H. Fire apparatus access roads - Bridges and elevated surfaces. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.6 with the following: 14 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 22 4.B.a Sec. 503.2.6. Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with specifications established by the fire code official and the City's public works director, or their designees; at a IE minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be o constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO a Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Q 1. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of a 30 or o more ton fire apparatus, the total imposed load to be L) determined by the fire code official. 2. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. m 3. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency N vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not N designed for that use, approved barriers or approved signs, or both, shall be installed and maintained, if M required by the fire code official. L I. Fire apparatus access roads - Grade. Section 503 of the International c Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by M substituting subsection 503.2.7 with the following: a Sec. 503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall U comply with the following: 1. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15 percent longitudinal and/or 6 percent laterally in grade. E 2. Driveway approach and departure angles shall not Q exceed 10 percent for the first 75 feet when measured U from the right of way, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. 0 r J. Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the E International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended 2 a by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following: Sec. 503.3. Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed minimum required width of roadways. 15 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 23 4.B.a Subject to the fire code official's prior written approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire lanes," may be established or relocated at the time of plan review, pre- construction site inspection, and/or post construction site inspection as well as any time during the life of the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code official can utilize red marking paint and the term 'fire lane." Fire lanes shall be marked o as directed by the fire code official with one or more of the a following types of markings in accordance with the Kent Q Design and Construction Standards: a� Sec. 503.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be installed ci to identify fire lanes on hammerhead turnarounds, commercial and multi-family developments or as directed by the fire code official. m r N Sec. 503.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be installed N to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family dwelling developments, or as directed by the fire code official. M Sec. 503.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be installed to address situations where neither Type 1 or 2 marking is effective as determined by the fire code official. o M 1. Specific areas designated by the fire code official shall be marked with diagonal striping across the width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used in conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge striping and shall run at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from one side to the other. These diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint, parallel with each other, at least 6 inches in width, and 24 E Q inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1 marking. K. Fire apparatus access roads - Required gates or barricades. Section L 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," 0 r c is amended by substituting subsection 503.5 with the following: Sec. 503.5. Required gates or barricades. The fire code Q official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Installations shall meet the following: 16 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 24 4.B.a 1. Electric gate operators, where provided shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 2. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200 and must be equipped with 'Click 2 Enter" or similar equipment that is approved by the fire code official, that allows for o operations of the gate by fire and police personnel via a their vehicle mobile radio, on a dedicated radio Q frequency, with a hold-open for a specified amount of time. 3. Gates over the fire apparatus access road that are ci intended for automatic operation shall be designed to operate during a loss of power or fail in the open position. m 4. Gates shall be at a minimum as wide as the required N access road width. N 5. If manually operated, a Knox padlock is required if the gate is locked. M 6. Installations must be set back 40 feet from the roadway edge of pavement. 2 Exception: Automated gates meeting the requirements of item 2 of this subsection. o M L. Fire apparatus access roads - Security gates, Bollards, and Other Obstructions. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.6 with U, the following: a� E Q Sec. 503.6 Security gates, bollards, and other obstructions. The installation of security gates, bollards, and other obstructions across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where installed, 0` they shall have an approved means of emergency c operation. The installation and emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. The installation of security gates, bollards and other obstructions shall be in 2 accordance with 503.5. The use of directional-limiting Q devices (tire spikes) is prohibited. 17 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 25 4.B.a M. Fire apparatus access roads - Establishment of fire lanes. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.7: Sec. 503.7 Establishment of fire lanes. Fire lanes in conformance with this code shall be established by the fire c code official or designee, and shall be in accordance with 503.7.1 through 503.7.8. a Q Sec. 503.7.1 Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited. The obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked vehicle or 0 any other object is prohibited and shall constitute a traffic hazard as defined in State law and an immediate hazard to life and property. m r Sec. 503.7.2 Existing fire lane signs and markings. o The following signs and markings shall be provided: `N M N LO 1. Signs (minimum nine-inch by 16-inch) may be allowed to remain until there is a need for replacement $ and at that time the sign shall meet the requirements of c subsection 503.3.2 0 2. Markings may be allowed to remain until there L is a need for repainting and at that time the provisions outlined in 503.3 shall be complied with. U Sec. 503.7.3 Maintenance. Fire lane markings shall be maintained at the expense of the property owner(s) as often as needed to clearly identify the designated area as E being a fire lane. Q U Sec. 503.7.4 Towing notification. At each entrance to property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted in a clearly conspicuous location and shall clearly state that vehicles parked in fire lanes may be impounded, and the name, telephone number, and address of the E towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed. a Sec. 503.7.5 Responsible property owner. The owner, manager, or person in charge of any property upon which designated fire lanes have been established shall prevent the parking of vehicles or placement of other obstructions in such fire lanes. 18 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 26 4.B.a Sec. 503.7.6 Violation - Penalty. Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane as prescribed herein, or who obstructs or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane, , shall be deemed to have committed a violation. The penalty for violation of this section shall be the monetary penalty identified in the _ current fee resolution. 0 0 a Sec. 503.7.7 Violation - Civil penalty. In addition to, or Q as an alternate to, the penalties specified above, a violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a civil violation o under Chapter 1.04 KCC for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be required and/or otherwise enforced as provided therein. .3 m Sec. 503.7.8 Impoundment. Any vehicle or object N obstructing a designated fire lane is declared a traffic N hazard and may be abated without prior notification to its owner by impoundment pursuant to the applicable State M law. The owner or operator shall be responsible for all towing and impound charges. 2 c N. Fire apparatus access roads - Commercial and industrial o developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire L Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.8: U Sec. 503.8. Commercial and Industrial Developments. Fire apparatus access roads serving E Q commercial and industrial developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.8.1 through 503.8.3. E Sec. 503.8.1. Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 0 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or c three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire E apparatus access for each structure. Sec. 503.8.2. Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet Q in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 19 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 27 4.B.a Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. Sec. 503.8.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not IE less than one half of the length of the maximum overall o diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, a measured in a straight line between accesses or as -°a approved by the fire code official and the fire chief. N a� O. Fire apparatus access roads - Aerial fire apparatus access roads. ci Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.9: m r N O Sec. 503.9. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire `N apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire N LO apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.9.1 through 503.9.4. $ L 0 Sec. 503.9.1. Where required. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be L provided with approved fire apparatus access roads that are capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be U located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway. c Sec. 503.9.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads E shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, Q exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any U building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height. cc E L Sec. 503.9.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The E location of the parallel access route shall be approved. a Sec. 503.9.4. Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial apparatus access road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official. 20 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 28 4.B.a P. Fire apparatus access roads - Multifamily residential developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.10: Sec. 503.10. Multi-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving multi-family residential developments shall be in accordance with o Sections 503.10.1 through 503.10.3. Q a� Sec. 503.10.1. Projects having from 100 through 200 0 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having from 100 through 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. m r Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may o have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all `N buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are N LO equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or $ 903.3.1.2. c Sec. 503.10.2. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having L more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two a separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved U automatic sprinkler system. c Sec. 503.10.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads E are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to Q not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall U diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, cc measured in a straight line between accesses or as approved by the fire code official and the fire chief. r c a� Q. Fire apparatus access roads - One- and two-family residential developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Q Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.11: 21 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 29 4.B.a Sec. 503.11. One- and Two-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving one- and two-family residential developments shall be in accordance with Section 503.11.1 and 503.11.2. Sec. 503.11.1. Projects having more than 30 dwelling units. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 0 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire a apparatus access roads. Q Exceptions: 0 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with 00 r Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the o International Fire Code, access from two directions shall `N not be required. N LO M 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire $ apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire c apparatus access roads will, within a reasonable time, connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. L Sec. 503.11.2. Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to U not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses or as E approved by the fire code official and the fire chief. Q U R. Fire apparatus access roads - Underground structures. Section 503 E of the International Fire Code, entitled, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is 0 amended by adding the following new subsection 503.12: E Sec. 503.12. Underground structures. Installation of 2 underground structures under or within 10 feet of fire Q apparatus access roads shall be designed using approved load criteria that shall accommodate the loading of fire department aerial apparatus unless otherwise approved. 22 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 30 4.B.a S. Access to Building Openings and Roofs - Buildings with Interior Courtyards. Section 504 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Access to Building Openings and Roofs," is amended by adding the following new subsection 504.4 with the following: Sec. 504.4. Buildings with interior courtyards. New o buildings with enclosed interior courtyards shall have a a straight/direct access corridor and/or stairway from the Q exterior to the courtyard at a location acceptable to the fire code official. If a stairway is used it shall comply with o Section 1011 and a corridor shall comply with Section 1020. The access shall have a minimum width of 5 feet and be large enough to carry a 35-foot-long sectional ladder (minimum folded length 20 feet) directly from the exterior m to the courtyard without obstructions. The access door N shall be marked at the street as "Direct Fire Access to N Courtyard". N LO M T. Key Boxes - Where required. Section 506 of the International Fire c Code, entitled "Key Boxes," is amended by substituting subsection 506.1 0 with the following: L Q Sec 506.1. Where required. Where access to or within a U structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life- saving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is E authorized to require a key box/vault to be installed. The a key box shall be a Knox KLS product listed in accordance U with UL 1037 and shall contain keys to gain necessary access. The location, key box and key requirements shall be in accordance with the Rapid Entry System Policy of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. E U. Key Boxes - Where required. Section 506 of the International Fire 2 a Code, entitled "Key Boxes," is amended by adding new subsection 506.3 with the following: 23 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 31 4.B.a Sec. 506.3. Compliance. Compliance with this chapter shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Newly constructed buildings not yet occupied or buildings currently under construction and all buildings applying for a certificate of occupancy, shall comply prior to occupancy, permit final or approval of any certificate. c 2. Existing buildings without existing key boxes shall 2 comply within 180 days of notification. o 3. Existing buildings, gates, or barriers with non-compliant Q key boxes or locks installed shall comply within 1 year of notification. 0 U c 00 V. Fire protection water supplies - Physical protection. Section 507 of r N O the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is CN M amended by substituting subsection 507.5.6 with the following: LO M Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire hydrants c are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Kent o Design and Construction Standards. L W. Fire protection water supplies - Fire hydrant. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is U�, amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.7 as follows: a� E Sec. 507.5.7. Fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall be designed and installed in accordance with the local water purveyor's design and construction standards. E L 0 X. Fire protection water supplies - Backflow prevention. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.8 as follows: Q Sec. 507.5.8. Backflow prevention. All private fire systems shall be isolated by an approved method in accordance with the local water purveyor. 24 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 32 4.B.a Y. Fire protection water supplies - Capacity for residential areas. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.6 as follows: Sec. 507.6. Capacity for residential areas. All hydrants installed in single family residential areas shall be capable c of delivering 1,500 gpm fire-flow over and above average maximum demands at the farthest point of the installation. o Q Z. Fire protection water supplies - Spacing. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is ci amended by adding a new subsection 507.7 as follows: .3 m Sec. 507.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall be in N accordance with Sections 507.7.1 through 507.7.5. N M Sec. 507.7.1. Single family. The maximum fire hydrant M spacing serving single family residential areas shall be 600 feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road. c Sec. 507.7.2. Commercial, industrial and multi- o family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving M commercial, industrial, multi-family or other areas shall be 300 feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road. Sec. 507.7.3. Medians. Where streets are provided with U, median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, hydrants shall be provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis, E Q providing, on each side of the street, no more than the maximum spacing. E Sec. 507.7.4. Arterials. Where arterial streets are 0` provided with four or more traffic lanes hydrants shall be c provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an E alternating basis, providing, on each side of the street, no more than the maximum spacing. 2 a Sec. 507.7.5. Transportation. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire 25 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 33 4.B.a hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards. AA. Fire protection water supplies - Required hydrants. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.8 as follows: c 2 Sec. 507.8. Required hydrants. The number of hydrants a required for a building shall be based on the calculated fire- Q flow. The first hydrant will be calculated for up to 1,500 gpm. An additional hydrant will be required for every 0 additional 1,000 gpm, or fraction thereof. The required hydrants shall be within 600 feet of the building as measured along the fire apparatus access roads serving the building. 00 r N O BB. Fire protection water supplies - Notification. Section 507 of the `N M International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is M amended by adding a new subsection 507.9 as follows: $ L 0 Sec. 507.9. Notification. The owner of property on which o private hydrants are located and the public agencies that M own or control public hydrants must provide the fire code official with the following written service notifications in accordance with 507.9.1 and 507.9.2: Sec. 507.9.1. In-service notification. The fire code official shall be notified when any newly installed hydrant or main is placed into service. E Q U Sec. 507.9.2. Out-of-service notification. Where any hydrant is out of service or has not yet been placed in service, the hydrant shall be identified as being out of 0 service and shall be appropriately marked as out of service, c by a method approved by the fire code official. CC. Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requirements. Section 2 a 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.10 as follows: 26 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 34 4.B.a Sec. 507.10. Building permit requirements. No building permit shall be issued until all plans required by this section have been submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions of this section. No construction beyond the foundation shall be allowed until all hydrants and mains required by this section are in IE place and approved. o a DD. Emergency Responder Communication Coverage. Section 510 of the Q International Fire Code, entitled 'Emergency Responder Communication Coverage," is amended by substituting Section 510 with the following: ci c Sec. 510.1. Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Approved radio coverage for emergency 00 r responders shall be provided within buildings meeting any o of the following conditions: `N M N LO 1. High rise buildings; 2. The total building area is 50,000 square feet c or more; 0 3. The total basement area is 10,000 square feet L or more; or a 4. There are floors used for human occupancy U more than 30 feet below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge. a� E 5. Buildings or structures where the Fire or Q Police Chief determines that in-building radio coverage is U critical because of its unique design, location, use or occupancy. 0 The radio coverage system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 510.4 through 510.5.5 of this code and with E the provisions of NFPA 1221 (2019). This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety Q communication systems. Point of Information 27 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 35 4.B.a When determining if the minimum signal strength referenced 510.4.1.1 exists at a subject building, the signal strength shall be measured at any point on the exterior of the building up to the highest point on the roof. Exceptions: c 2 1. Buildings and areas of buildings that have a minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the King Q County Regional 800 MHz Radio System within the building in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of a a radio coverage system. ci c 2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or m equipment required could have a negative impact on the N normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall N have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system. M 3. One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. M Sec. 510.2. Emergency responder radio coverage in L existing buildings. 2 Existing buildings shall be provided with approved radio coverage for emergency responders as required in Chapter U c Sec. 510.3. Permit required. A construction permit for E the installation of or modification to emergency responder Q radio coverage systems and related equipment is required U as specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance performed incc accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. r c a� E a 28 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 36 4.B.a Point of Information Prior coordination and approval from the Public Safety Radio System Operator is required before installation of an Emergency Responder Radio System. Until 2022, such approval is required from EPSCA, King County, Seattle or ValleyCom depending on the location of the installation. In 2022 PSERN will be the single operator of a county wide system. o Q In order to be forward compatible, designers and contractors should be aware of PSERN's requirements for 0 Distributed Antenna Systems which can be found via https://psern.org/requirements/ .3 m Sec. 510.4. Technical requirements. Systems, N components and equipment required to provide the N emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8. M Sec. 510.4.1. Emergency responder communication 2 enhancement system signal strength. The building c shall be considered to have acceptable emergency o responder communications enhancement system coverage M when signal strength measurements in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building meet the signal strength requirements in Sections 510.4.1.1 through 510.4.1.3. Exception: Critical areas, such as the fire command center(s), the fire pump room(s), interior exit stairways, exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, E Q sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas required by the fire code official, shall be provided with 99 percent floor area radio coverage. L 0 Sec. 510.4.1.1. Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum inbound signal strength shall be E sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code Q official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of - 95dBm in 95% of the coverage area and 99% in critical areas and sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 or an equivalent Signal-to- 29 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 37 4.B.a Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals. Sec. 510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code IE official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to 0 provide not less than a DAQ of 3.0 or an equivalent SINR a applicable to the technology for either analog or digital Q signals. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm shall be received by the King County Regional 800 MHz Radio 0 System when transmitted from within the building. U c Sec. 510.4.1.3. System performance. Signal strength shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the m applications being utilized by public safety for emergency N operations through the coverage area as specified by the N radio system manager in Section 510.4.2.2. N LO Sec. 510.4.2. System design. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8 and NFPA 1221 (2019). 0 ri Sec. 510.4.2.1. Amplification systems and components. Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with systems and components to enhance the public safety radio signals and achieve the required level of radio coverage specified in Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.1.3. Public safety communications enhancement E Q systems utilizing radio-frequency-emitting devices and cabling shall be allowed by the Public Safety Radio System Operator. Prior to installation, all RF-emitting devices shall have the certification of the radio licensing authority and 0 be suitable for public safety use. c a� Sec. 510.4.2.2. Technical criteria. The Public Safety Radio System Operator shall provide the various 2 frequencies required, the location of radio sites, the a effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical information necessary for system design upon request by the building owner or owner's representative. 30 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 38 4.B.a Sec. 510.4.2.3. Power supply sources. Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with dedicated standby batteries or provided with 2-hour standby batteries and connected to the facility generator power system in accordance with Section 1203. The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage system at 100- o percent system capacity for a duration of not less than 12 a hours. -°a Q Sec. 510.4.2.4. Signal booster requirements. If used, o signal boosters shall meet the following requirements: c 1. All signal booster components shall be contained in a National Electrical Manufacturer's m Association (NEMA) 4, IP66-type waterproof cabinet or N equivalent. N M Exception: Listed battery systems that are contained in M integrated battery cabinets. L 2. Battery systems used for the emergency power source shall be contained in a NEMA 3R or higher- o rated cabinet, IP65-type waterproof cabinet or equivalent. M L 3. Equipment shall have FCC or other radio licensing authority certification and be suitable for public safety use prior to installation. 4. Where a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside E Q antennas to not less than 20dB greater than the system gain under all operating conditions. r_ E 5. Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) used in 0 emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be c fitted with anti-oscillation circuitry and per-channel AGC. E 6. The installation of amplification systems or 2 systems that operate on or provide the means to cause Q interference on any emergency responder radio coverage networks shall be coordinated and approved by the Public Safety Radio System Operator. 31 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 39 4.B.a 7. Unless otherwise approved by the Public Safety Radio System Operator, only channelized signal boosters shall be permitted. Exception: Broadband BDA's may be utilized when specifically authorized in writing by the Public Safety Radio System Operator. c 2 Point of Information o BDA's must also comply with PSERN's Q (www.psern.org/requirements) detailed requirements, which include channelized, minimum of 28 channels, 0 supporting analog, P25 Phase I (FDMA), and P25 Phase II (TDMA). �a .3 m r Sec. 510.4.2.5. System monitoring. The emergency o responder radio enhancement system shall include `N automatic supervisory and trouble signals that are N LO monitored by a supervisory service and are annunciated by the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. The $ following conditions shall be separately annunciated by the c fire alarm system, or, if the status of each of the following conditions is individually displayed on a dedicated panel on the radio enhancement system, a single automatic L supervisory signal may be annunciated on the fire alarm a system indicating deficiencies of the radio enhancement system: U 1. Loss of normal AC power supply. a� E 2. System battery charger(s) failure. Q U r_ 3. Malfunction of the donor antenna(s). cc E L 4. Failure of active RF-emitting device(s). r c as 5. Low-battery capacity at 70-percent reduction E of operating capacity. a 6. Active system component malfunction. 7. Malfunction of the communications link between the fire alarm system and the emergency responder radio enhancement system. 32 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 40 4.B.a Sec. 510.4.2.6. Additional frequencies and change of frequencies. The emergency responder radio coverage system shall be capable of modification or expansion in the event frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority. o a Sec. 510.4.2.7. Design documents. The fire code -°a official shall have the authority to require "as-built" design N documents and specifications for emergency responder o communications coverage systems. The documents shall L) be in a format acceptable to the fire code official. Sec. 510.4.2.8. Radio communication antenna m density. Systems shall be engineered to minimize the N near-far effect. Radio enhancement system designs shall N include sufficient antenna density to address reduced gain conditions. n M Exceptions: c 1. Class A narrow band signal booster devices o with independent AGC/ALC circuits per channel. M L 2. Systems where all portable devices within the same band use active power control Sec. 510.5. Installation requirements. The installation of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and Sections 510.5.1 through Q 510.5.7. c Sec. 510.5.1. Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies 0` licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other c radio licensing authority shall not be installed without prior E coordination and approval of the Public Safety Radio System Operator. a Sec. 510.5.2. Minimum qualifications of personnel. The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the following: 33 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 41 4.B.a 1. A valid FCC-issued general radio telephone operators license. 2. Certification of in-building system training issued by an approved organization or approved school, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed. c 2 Sec. 510.5.3. Acceptance test procedure. Where an a emergency responder radio coverage system is required, -°a and upon completion of installation, the building owner N shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way o coverage on each floor of the building is in accordance with L) Section 510.4.1. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows: .3 m 1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into N a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas, with a N maximum test area size of 6,400 square feet. Where the floor area exceeds 128,000 square feet, the floor shall be M divided into as many approximately equal test areas as needed, such that no test area exceeds the maximum 2 square footage allowed for a test area. 2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be M conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for each of the test grids. A diagram of this testing shall be created for each floor where coverage is provided, indicating the testing grid used for the test in Section 510.5.3(1), and including signal strengths and frequencies for each test area. Indicate all critical areas. E Q 3. Functional talk-back testing shall be conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest brand and model used by the agency's radio communications system or other equipment approved by 0 the fire code official. Testing shall use Digital Audible c Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3 or higher. Communications between handsets shall be tested and recorded in the grid square diagram required by section 510.5.3(2): each grid square on each floor; Q between each critical area and a radio outside the building; between each critical area and the fire command center or fire alarm control panel; between each landing in each stairwell and the fire command center or fire alarm control panel. 34 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 42 4.B.a 4. Failure of more than 5% of the test areas on any floor shall result in failure of the test. Exception: Critical areas shall be provided with 99 percent floor area coverage. 5. In the event that two of the test areas fail the o test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor a shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas. Q Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40- o area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95- L) percent coverage requirement. 6. A test location approximately in the center of m each test area shall be selected for the test, with the radio N enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the N outside of the building through the public agency's radio communications system. Once the test location has been M selected, that location shall represent the entire test area. Failure in the selected test location shall be considered to L be a failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall c not be permitted. 0 ri 7. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured, and the test measurement results shall be kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values. E Q U 8. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by o the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at c the time of installation and at subsequent annual inspections. 9. Systems incorporating Class B signal booster Q devices or Class B broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two portable radios simultaneously conducting subjective voice quality checks. One portable radio shall be positioned not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the indoor antenna. The second portable radio shall be 35 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 43 4.B.a positioned at a distance that represents the farthest distance from any indoor antenna. With both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies within the same band, subjective audio testing shall be conducted and comply with DAQ levels as specified in Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2. 10. At the conclusion of the testing, and prior to 0 issuance of the building Certificate of Occupancy, the a building owner or owner's representative shall place a copy Q of the following records in the DAS enclosure or the building engineer's office. The records shall be available to 0 the fire code official and maintained by the building owner L) for the life of the system: a. A certification letter stating that the m emergency responder radio coverage system has been N installed and tested in accordance with this code, and that N the system is complete and fully functional. N LO b. The grid square diagram created as part of testing in Sections 510.5.3(2) and 510.5.3(3). 2 c C. Data sheets and/or manufacturer o specifications for the emergency responder radio coverage M system equipment; back up battery; and charging system (if utilized). d. A diagram showing device locations U, and wiring schematic, c M e. A copy of the electrical permit. F Q U 11. At the conclusion of the testing, and prior to issuance of the building Certificate of Occupancy, the building owner or owner's representative shall submit 0` copies of the acceptance test in a form and manner c determined by the fire code official. Sec. 510.5.4. FCC compliance. The emergency 2 responder radio coverage system installation and a components shall comply with all applicable federal regulations including, but not limited to, FCC 47 CFR Part 90.219. 36 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 44 4.B.a Sec. 510.5.5. Mounting of the donor antenna(s). To maintain proper alignment with the system designed donor site, donor antennas shall be permanently affixed on the highest possible position on the building or where approved by the fire code official. A clearly visible sign shall be placed near the antenna stating, "movement or repositioning of this antenna is prohibited without approval from the fire code official." The antenna installation shall o be in accordance with the applicable requirements in the a International Building Code for weather protection of the Q building envelope. a� Sec. 510.5.6. Wiring. The backbone, antenna ci distribution, radiating, or any fiber-optic cables shall be rated as plenum cables. The backbone cables shall be connected to the antenna distribution, radiating, or copper m cables using hybrid coupler devices of a value determined N by the overall design. Backbone cables shall be routed N through an enclosure that matches the building's required fire-resistance rating for shafts or interior exit stairways. M The connection between the backbone cable and the antenna cables shall be made within an enclosure that 2 L matches the building's fire-resistance rating for shafts or c interior exit stairways, and passage of the antenna o distribution cable in and out of the enclosure shall be M protected as a penetration per the International Building Code. a Sec. 510.5.7. Identification Signs. Emergency c, responder radio coverage systems shall be identified by an approved sign located on or near the Fire Alarm Control Panel or other approved location stating "This building is E Q equipped with an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. Control Equipment located in room E A sign stating "Emergency Responder Radio Coverage 0` System Equipment" shall be placed on or adjacent to the c door of the room containing the main system E components. Sec. 510.6. Maintenance. The emergency responder Q radio coverage system shall be maintained operational at all times in accordance with Sections 510.6.1 through 510.6.7. 37 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 45 4.B.a Sec. 510.6.1. Testing and proof of compliance. The owner of the building or owner's authorized agent shall have the emergency responder radio coverage system inspected and tested annually or where structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following items (1) through (7): c 0 1. In-building coverage test as required by the a fire code official as described in Sections 510.5.3 -°a ("Acceptance test procedure") or 510.6.1.1 ("Alternative Q in-building coverage test"). o U Exception: Group R Occupancy annual testing is not required within dwelling units. .3 m 2. Signal boosters shall be tested to verify that N the gain/output level is the same as it was upon initial N installation and acceptance or set to optimize the performance of the system. M 3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of 1 hours to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If o within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits M symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined. 4. If a fire alarm system is present in the building, a test shall be conducted to verify that the fire alarm system is properly supervising the emergency E Q responder communication system as required in Section 510.4.2.5. The test is performed by simulating alarms to r_ the fire alarm control panel. The certifications in Section 510.5.2 are sufficient for the personnel performing this 0 testing. c a� 5. Other active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer's specifications. 2 a 6. At the conclusion of the testing, a report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.6.1, shall be submitted to the fire code official by way of the department's third-party vendor thecomplianceengine.com 38 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 46 4.B.a 7. At the conclusion of testing, a record of the inspection and maintenance along with an updated grid diagram of each floor showing tested strengths in each grid square and each critical area shall be added to the documentation maintained on the premises in accordance with Section 510.5.3. c 2 Sec. 510.6.1.1. Alternative In-building coverage a test. When the comprehensive test documentation Q required by Section 510.5.3 is available, or the most recent full five-year test results are available if the system is older o than six years, the in-building coverage test required by the fire code official in Section 510.6.1(1), may be conducted as follows: .3 m 1. Functional talk-back testing shall be N conducted using two calibrated portable radios of the latest N brand and model used by the agency's radio communications system or other equipment approved by M the fire code official. Testing shall use Digital Audible Quality (DAQ) metrics, where a passing result is a DAQ of 3 or higher. Communications between handsets in the following locations shall be tested: between the fire o command center or fire alarm control panel and a location M outside the building; between the fire alarm control panel and each landing in each stairwell. 2. Coverage testing of signal strength shall be U, conducted using a calibrated spectrum analyzer for: c a� a. Three grid areas per floor. The three E Q grid areas to be tested on each floor are the three grid areas with poorest performance in the acceptance test or the most recent annual test, whichever is more recent; and 0 r c b. Each of the critical areas identified in acceptance test documentation required by Section 510.5.3, or as modified by the fire code official, and 2 a C. One grid square per serving antenna. 3. The test area boundaries shall not deviate from the areas established at the time of the acceptance test, or as modified by the fire code official. The building 39 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 47 4.B.a shall be considered to have acceptable emergency responder radio coverage when the required signal strength requirements in 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2 are located in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building and 99 percent in Critical Areas, and any non- functional serving antenna are repaired to function within normal ranges. If the documentation of the acceptance test or most recent previous annual test results are not o available or acceptable to the fire code official, the radio a coverage verification testing described in 510.5.3 shall be Q conducted. a� Point of Information ci The alternative in-building coverage test provides an alternative testing protocol for the in-building coverage test in subsection (1) of section 510.6.1. There is no m change or alternative to annual testing requirements N enumerated in subsections (2) - (7) of Section 510.6.1, N which must be performed at the time of each annual test. N LO M Sec. 510.6.2. Additional frequencies. The building owner shall modify or expand the emergency responder c radio coverage system at his or her expense in the event o frequency changes are required by the FCC or other radio M licensing authority, or additional frequencies are made available by the FCC or other radio licensing authority public safety radio system operator or FCC license holder. Prior approval of a public safety radio coverage system on previous frequencies does not exempt this section. c a� Sec. 510.6.3. Nonpublic safety system. Where other F a nonpublic safety amplification systems installed in buildings reduce the performance or cause interference with the emergency responder communications coverage system, the nonpublic safety amplification system shall be 0` corrected or removed. r c a� Sec. 510.6.4. Field testing. Agency personnel shall have the right to enter onto the property at any reasonable time 2 to conduct field testing to verify the required level of radio Q coverage or to disable a system that due to malfunction or poor maintenance has the potential to impact the emergency responder radio system in the region. 40 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 48 4.B.a Sec. 13.01.070. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems. The following local amendments to Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Building Services and Systems," including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire c Code as follows: 2 a 0 Q A. Commercial Cooking Equipment and Systems - Where required. o Section 607 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Cooking c Equipment and Systems," is amended by adding the following subsections .3 to section 606.2: 00 r N O N Sec. 606.2.2. Permit Required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5. M Sec. 606.2.3. Approved drawing. The stamped and c approved cook line drawing shall be displayed adjacent to the suppression system pull station prior to the final inspection. The approved drawing shall be maintained and L available for inspection. a U Sec. 13.01.080. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Prevention Features. The following local E amendments to Chapter 7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire and a U Smoke Prevention Features," including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International 0 Fire Code as follows: a� E A. Fire and Smoke Prevention Features - Hold-open devices and 2 a closures. Section 705 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Door and Window Openings," is amended by substituting 705.2.3 with the following: 41 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 49 4.B.a Sec. 705.2.3. Hold-open devices and closers. Hold- open devices and automatic door closures, where provided, shall be maintained. During the period that such device is out of service for repairs, the door it operates shall remain in the closed position. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation IE of hold-open devices of existing door installations where 0 there has been documented use of door closure a impairment devices. Q a� 0 Sec. 13.01.090. Amendments to the International Fire Code - c Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems. The following local amendments to .3 Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection and Life 00 r N Safety Systems," including all amendments enacted by the state of N Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire N LO Code as follows: 0 L 0 A. Fire protection systems - Scope and application. Section 901 of the 0 International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting M L subsection 901.1 with the following: a 0 Sec. 901.1. Scope and application. The provisions of U, this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings, shall specify where fire protection systems are required, and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, E a operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall r_ diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted building codes, including state and local amendments, or o other city ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the c event of any conflict in requirements among these codes, E ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the more stringent provision shall apply. 2 a B. Fire protection systems - Fire Watch for Impaired Fire Protection Systems. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire protection 42 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 50 4.B.a systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 901.7.7 with the following: Sec. 901.7.7. Fire watch for impaired fire protection systems. In the event of the emergency responder c communication system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler a system or any other required fire protection system; or an Q excessive number of preventable alarm activations, the fire code official is authorized to require the building owner or ci occupant to provide approved standby personnel until the system is restored, repaired, or replaced. m r N O C. Fire protection systems - General. Section 901 of the International `N Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by adding the following new N LO subsection 901.11: 51 Sec 901.11. Emergency contacts. It shall be the c responsibility of the owner of any monitored fire protection system to provide and maintain a minimum of three emergency contacts that are capable of responding to the L system location with their monitoring company. a D. Fire protection systems - Definitions. Section 902 of the International U, Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following to the � a� list in subsection 902.1: E Q U C PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMcc E L E. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the r c International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended E by substituting subsection 903.2 with the following: a Sec. 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows: 1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow. 43 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 51 4.B.a Exception: Miscellaneous Group U Occupancies. 2. All new buildings and structures regulated by the International Building Code requiring 2,000 gallons per minute or more fire flow, or with a gross floor area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 mz), or where this code provides a more restrictive floor/fire area requirement, and shall be provided in all locations or where described by this o code. a 0 Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications N buildings used exclusively for telecommunications o equipment, associated electrical power distribution L) equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 m and are separated from the remainder of the building by N not less than 1 hour fire barriers constructed in accordance N with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2 hour horizontal assemblies constructed in LO accordance with Section 712 of the International Building Code, or both. 2 c 3. Where this code requires the installation of an o automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within M an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then automatic sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire building. U 4. When the required fire apparatus access roadway grade is 12 percent or greater. E Q F. Automatic sprinkler systems - Speculative use warehouses. Section r_ 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled 'Automatic Sprinkler Systems," cc E is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.9.5: 0` r c a� Sec. 903.2.9.5. Speculative use warehouses. Where E the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a Q speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler system shall be designed and installed to protect not less than Class IV non-encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, 44 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 52 4.B.a and with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height. G. Automatic sprinkler systems - Installation Requirements. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 903.3 as follows: 0 a 0 Sec. 903.3. Installation Requirements. Automatic Q sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in o accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.9. c .3 H. Automatic sprinkler systems - Check valve. Section 903 of the 00 r N International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended N by adding a new subsection 903.3.9 as follows: N LO M Sec. 903.3.9. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler system risers shall be equipped with a check valve. c M I. Automatic sprinkler systems - Riser room access. Section 903 of the L International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 903.7 as follows: U Sec. 903.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, and with lighting E Q and heat for the room. r- cc J. Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the L International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is r c amended by substituting subsection 907.1.3 with the following: 0 E Sec. 907.1.3. Equipment. Systems and their Q components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new alarm systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own address and shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL Central Station. 45 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 53 4.B.a K. Fire alarm and detection systems - Initiating device identification. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.6.3 with the following: Sec. 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable 0 and status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble Q and supervisory status, as appropriate. 0 Exception: Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification. .3 m r L. Fire alarm and detection systems - Latched alarms. Section 907 of o N the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is N LO amended by adding a new subsection 907.12 as follows: 0 L Sec. 907.12. Latched alarms. All signals shall be automatically "latched" at the fire alarm control unit until o their operated devices are returned to normal condition, M and the control unit is manually reset. a 0 M. Fire alarm and detection systems - Resetting. Section 907 of the U International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is c amended by adding a new subsection 907.13 as follows: E Q U Sec. 907.13. Resetting. All fire alarm control units shall be reset only by an approved person. L O Sec. 907.13.1. Reset code. The reset code for the fire alarm control unit or keypad shall be 1-2-3-4-5. The reset code shall not be changed without approval of the fire code official. 2 a N. Fire alarm and detection systems - Fire alarm control unit location. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.14 as follows: 46 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 54 4.B.a Sec. 907.14. Fire alarm control unit location. All fire alarm control units shall be located in the riser room designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.7, or an approved location. O. Fire protection systems - Signs. Section 912 of the International Fire 0 Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections," is amended by substituting 0 912.5 with the following: N a� 0 U Sec. 912.5. Signs. Fire department connections shall be clearly identified in an approved manner. .3 m All fire department connections shall have an approved N sign attached below the Siamese clapper. The sign shall N specify the type of water-based fire protection system, the structure, and the building areas served. M Sec. 13.01.100. Amendments to the International Fire Code - L 0 Chapter 11, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. The 0 following local amendments to Chapter 11 of the International Fire Code, M L entitled "Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings," including all a amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: c a� A. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings - Additions and E Q alterations. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety c Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new L subsection 1103.5.6 as follows: r c a� Sec. 1103.5.6. Substantial Alterations. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to substantial alterations to 2 existing buildings regardless of use when a substantial Q alteration occurs in a structure equaling 10,000 or greater square feet. For purposes of this section, a substantial alteration shall be defined as an alteration that costs 50 percent or more of the current assessed value of the 47 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 55 4.B.a structure and impacts more than 50% of the gross floor area. B. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings - Fire alarm systems. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding substituting c 1103.7 as follows: a 0 Q Sec. 1103.7 Fire alarm systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing buildings and ci structures in accordance with Sections 1103.7.1 through 1103.7.7 and provide occupant notification in accordance m r with Section 907.5 unless other requirements are provided o N by other sections of this code. N LO M C. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings - Fire alarm control 2 c unit replacement. Section 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire 0 Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new M L subsection 1103.7.7 as follows: a Sec. 1103.7.7. Fire alarm control unit replacement. If U, an existing fire alarm control unit is replaced with identical equipment that has the same part number it shall be considered maintenance. F Q U Sec. 13.01.110. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 80, Referenced Standards. The following local amendments to 0 Chapter 80 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Referenced Standards," including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: Q A. Referenced standards - NFPA. Section NFPA of the International Fire Code, entitled "Referenced Standards," is amended by modifying the standard reference number dates of publication as follows: 48 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 56 4.B.a 13-22 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 13D-22 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes 13R-22 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential c 2 Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in c Height Q a� 20-22 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection 0 24-22 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances m r N 72-22 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code N M 110-22 Emergency and Standby Power Systems LO M 111-22 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby L Power Systems 0 M L 1225-22 Standard for Emergency Services Communications a U Sec. 13.01.120. Amendments to the International Fire Code - c Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings. The following local E Q amendments to Appendix B to the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire- Flow Requirements for Buildings," including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the o International Fire Code as follows: E A. Modifications - Increases. Section B103 of the International Fire a Code, entitled "Modifications," is amended by substituting subsection B103.2 with the following: 49 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 57 4.B.a B103.2. Increases. The fire chief is authorized to increase the fire-flow requirements where exposures could be impacted by fire. An increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration. Exception: For one- and two-family residences when either of the following conditions apply: c 0 1. The building and exposure are equipped with a the 1-hour fire resistant rated exterior walls tested in -°a accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure on N the exterior side and projections with 1-hour underside o protection, fire blocking installed from the wall top plate to the underside of the roof sheathing and no gable vent openings. .3 m 2. The walls are a distance greater than 11' to N the nearest exposure or lot line; or face an unbuildable lot, N tract or buffer. The distance shall be measured at right angles from the face of the wall. M B. Fire-flow requirements for buildings. Section B105 of the International 2 c Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by 0 substituting section B105 with the following: M L B105.1. One- and two-family dwellings. Fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be in U accordance with Sections B105.1.1 through B105.1.2. c B105.1.1. Buildings less than 3,600 square feet. The E minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for Q buildings less than 3,600 square feet shall be 1,000 gallons U per minute for 1 hour. E L Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. E B105.1.2. Buildings greater than 3,600 square feet Q or more. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for buildings that are 3,600 square feet or larger shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1(2). 50 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 58 4.B.a Exception: A reduction of fire-flow and flow duration to 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour, as approved, is allowed when the building is equipped with the following: 1. An approved automatic sprinkler system. c B105.2. Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for 0 buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be Q as specified in Table B105.1(2). 0 Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent, L), as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire- flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute for the 00 r prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1(2). N N B105.2.1. Tents and Membrane structures. No fire N LO flow is required for tents and membrane structures. B105.2.2. Accessory residential Group U buildings. c Accessory residential Group U buildings shall comply with the requirements of B105.1. M L B105.3. Water supply for buildings equipped with an a automatic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall be U capable of providing the greater of: c 1. The automatic sprinkler system demand, E including hose stream allowance. Q U 2. The required fire flow. E L C. Fire-flow requirements for buildings. Section B105 of the International r c Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by deleting the following tables from section B105: a Table B105.1(1). Required Fire-Flow for One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses. 51 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 59 4.B.a Table B105.2. Required Fire-Flow for Buildings Other than One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses. D. Section B105 of the International Fire Code is amended by adding new subsection 13105.4 as follows: c 2 B105.4. Alternative Fire Flow Mitigation. For a development projects, where it has been determined not Q feasible to extend the water main by the local water purveyor, the following alternative fire flow mitigations are o approved for use in accordance with Sections 13105.4.1 through 13105.4.2 B105.4.1. One- and two-family dwellings. Fire flow will m not be required for one- and two-family dwellings if all of N the following mitigations are met; N M 1. The fire-flow calculation area is less than LO 3600 square feet L 2. The construction type of the dwelling is Type VA 0 ri 3. The dwelling is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 with a water supply of no less than 30 minutes 4. The dwelling has a fire separation distance of no less than 150 feet on all sides E Q B105.4.2. Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. Fire flow will not be required for buildings other r_ than one- and two-family dwellings if all of the following mitigations are met; 0 r c 1. The fire-flow calculation area is less than 3600 square feet 2. The construction type of the building is not Q Type VB 3. The buildings is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 with a water supply of no less than 30 minutes 52 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 60 4.B.a 4. The buildings has a fire separation distance of no less than 150 feet on all sides Sec. 13.01.130. Fire codes — Fees. The city council shall, by resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and enforce the fire codes adopted in this title. o 2 a 0 Sec. 13.01.140 Appeals. Q A. Appeals to the hearing examiner. o 1. Jurisdiction. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, U, c determinations, or decisions made by the fire code official relative to the .3 suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction, and 00 r N to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of N the International Fire Code, the city of Kent hearings examiner is hereby N LO designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to Section 111 of the International Fire Code adopted in KCC 13.01.030 for all matters concerning c the application of the fire codes. The city hearings examiner, however, shall o have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions L of these codes, nor shall the city hearings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these codes. U 2. Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by 5:00 c p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order, E Q determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal r- period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or city holiday, thecc E period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall 0` be accompanied by payment of the filing fee. Specific objections to the fire code official's decision and the relief sought shall be stated in the written appeal. Q 3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to the following persons: 53 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 61 4.B.a a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit decision is directed. b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or c decision. A person is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of 2 a this section only when all of the following conditions are present: Q i. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person; ci ii. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or m r likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and o N iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her N LO administrative remedies to the extent required by law. L B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Chapter 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner M shall be final and conclusive unless within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the hearings examiner's decision an appeal is filed with the superior court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, U, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until the next business day. a� E Q SECTION 2, - SeverabilitY. If any one or more section, subsection, c or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance 0 and the same shall remain in full force and effect. E SECTION 3. - Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon 2 a approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations. 54 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 62 4.B.a SECTION 4. - Code Synchronization The changes to the fire code provisions enacted herein shall be implemented simultaneously with the state code's change, currently scheduled to be implemented July 1, 2023. However, if the Washington State Building Code Council further delays implementation of the state codes referenced by this ordinance, the o 2 implementation of this ordinance shall similarly be delayed to coincide with 0 the implementation date of the state codes. N a� 0 SECTIONS. - Effective Date. This ordinance will take effect and be c in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law. .3 m r N O N M N LO DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved 0 L 0 ATTEST: 0 ri L Q KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted c Date Published E Q U APPROVED AS TO FORM: c E L O r.+ TAMMY WHITE, CITY ATTORNEY 0 a 55 Amend KCC 13.01 - Re: Fire Codes Packet Pg. 63 4.B.b c 0 a 0 Q ORDINANCE NO. 0 U c 00 r N O AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the N City of Kent, Washington, amending various sections LO of Ch. 14.01 of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2021 editions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Existing Building, Property c` Maintenance, and Energy Conservation Codes and 0 the Uniform Plumbing Code; and to repeal Section 14.01.070, entitled Uniform Housing Code. a U RECITALS c A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State of E Q Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. on which adopted the 2018 editions of the International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Mechanical, and Energy 0` Conservation Codes, and the 2018 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. At the end of 2022, the state adopted the 2021 edition of these codes, which are all scheduled to take effect and apply to all cities in the state on July 1, a 2023. Given the upcoming effective date of these state-adopted codes, it is necessary to similarly amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same. B. With the adoption of Ordinance , the City Council also adopted the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance 1 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 64 4.B.b Code for application and enforcement in Kent. The International Property Maintenance Code was not a mandatory code adopted for application within the entire state; rather, it was a code available that Kent elected to adopt to assist with code enforcement efforts. The International Code Council recently published the 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. Therefore, it is appropriate to amend the Kent City Code c 0 to similarly adopt the updated 2021 edition. c Q C. In addition to adopting the 2021 code editions and Washington 0 State Amendments, this ordinance also makes local amendments to the expiration and extension of permit applicants. The Washington State Building Code Council allows the adoption of local amendments to the m r administrative provisions of the codes without approval, pursuant to WAC o N 51-04-030. M N LO M D. Finally, the ordinance makes other housekeeping amendments, _ L such as deleting references to the Uniform Housing Code, renumerating local amendments to avoid conflicts with the State Code, and renumerating the Kent City Code to account for repealed sections. a 0 E. On , the City's State Environmental Policy Act U (SEPA) Responsible Official determined the ordinance was a non-project c action exempt from SEPA under RCW 43.21C.450. E Q as U F. On the City requested expedited review under RCW 36.70A.106 from the Washington State Department of -E 0 Commerce regarding the City's proposed local amendments to the codes a� adopted through this ordinance. The Washington State Department of E Commerce acknowledged receipt of the request for expedited review on a and we anticipate the expedited review will be granted without comment prior to the July 1, 2023 implementation date. 2 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 65 4.B.b NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 14.01 of the Kent City Code entitled "Building Codes", is amended as follows: c 0 a 0 Chapter 14.01 Q BUILDING CODES o U c Sec. 14.01.010. Building codes - Adopted. In accordance with .3 Chapter 19.27 RCW, the following codes (collectively, the "building codes"), m N together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or N as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through N its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code M$ ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, are adopted by reference: c A. The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, published by the L International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-50 WAC. v c c B. The International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, published by E the International Code Council, Inc. c c C. The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, published by the 0 r International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-51 E WAC. a D. The International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-52 WAC. 3 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 66 4.B.b E. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendices A, B, and I to the Uniform Plumbing Code) as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-56 WAC. F. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition, published c 0 by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapters c 51-11C and 51-11R WAC. Q a� 0 G. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, published L), c by the International Code Council, Inc., including the Boarding Standard .3 (Appendix A to the International Property Maintenance Code). 00 r N One copy of each of these codes is on file with the city's building official, and N with the city clerk as provided for by RCW 35.21.180. LO Sec. 14.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW c 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the state building o codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and the L provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code provisions shall govern. U Sec. 14.01.030. Amendments to the International Building c Code. The following local amendments to the International Building Code, E Q including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: E L O r.+ A. General - Building code appendices adopted. Section 101 of the E International Building Code, entitled 'General," is amended by adding the 0 following new subsection 101.5: Q Sec. 101.5. Building code appendices adopted. Appendices C, E and J to the International Building Code are hereby adopted; however, the public works director shall have the authority to enforce and 4 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 67 4.B.b interpret Appendix J and, accordingly, all references to the "building official" in Appendix J shall be substituted with the words "public works director." B. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Building Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Building Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection c 104.12: a 0 Q Sec. 104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to 0 administer and enforce the building code, the building L), official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. 00 r N O N C. Permits - Expiration of application. Section 105 of the International M N LO Building Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.3.2 with the following: 2 L 0 Sec. 105.3.2. Expiration of application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other a project permit applications shall expire automatically if no permit is issued 365 days after the date a determination 0, has been made that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been approved for issuance , unless that application has been E pursued in good faith as determined solely in the building official's discretion. The building official may extend the r- time for action on the permit application for no more than 2 periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written o request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. In order to Q renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. 5 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 68 4.B.b D. Permits - Expiration. Section 105 of the International Building Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.5 with the following: Sec. 105.5. Expiration. 1. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three 0 years after the date of permit issuance. However, the c permit shall expire earlier if the work authorized by such Q permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is o suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days or more. L) c 2. The building official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally approved m plans and specifications for the approved work, may extend o a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has been canceled due to inactivity, at the building official's N discretion, under the following circumstances: LO a. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, o this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three year expiration date as provided for in subsection 105.5.1. 2 a b. A permit issued and related to a single-family U residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is started and continuously performed, and necessary periodic inspections are made. Q c. For permits other than those related to a single- U family residence, the building official may grant a single 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. o r c 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property that E is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under Ch. 1.04 KCC. a E. Means of appeals. Section 113 of the International Building Code, entitled "Means of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 113 with the following: 6 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 69 4.B.b Sec. 113. Means of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. o Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.110. c Q F. Additional height increases. Section 504.4.1 of the International Building Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council ci entitled "Stair enclosure pressurization increase," is amended by adding � the following new subsection 504.4.2: m r N Sec. 504.4.1 Additional height increases. For Group R-1, R-2 N and I-2 condition 2, the permitted increase of one story allowed N by subsection 504.4.1 when all of the conditions enumerated below are met: ;a c 1. Walls separating dwelling units or sleeping units, and corridor 0 walls in Group R-1, R-2 and I-2 shall be constructed as 1-hour a fire partitions as provided in Section 708. Reduction of the fire- U resistance rating is not permitted. c 2. All exterior walls, including those with a fire separation E distance of more than five feet, shall be of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance rated construction on the interior and the exterior of the wall. -E 0 r 3. Structural observation is provided during construction in accordance with Sections 202 and 1704.5. a 4. An emergency voice/alarm communication system complying with subsections 907.5.2.2 through 907.5.2.2.5 is installed. 7 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 70 4.B.b 5. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the automatic fire sprinkler system riser on each floor. 6. Structures meeting the requirements of this subsection shall have an automatic sprinkler zone per floor. All zones must report c independently. a 0 Sec. 14.01.035 Amendments to the International Existing N a� Building Code. The following local amendments to the International 0 U Existing Building Code, including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International .3 Existing Building Code: m N O N A. All references to the "code official" in the International Existing M N LO Building Code shall be substituted with the words "building official." B. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback 0 lines. Section 104 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled o "Duties and Powers of Code Official," is amended by adding the following L new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12. Lot lines and setback c, lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or E setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. C. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 105 of the 0 International Existing Building Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by r c substituting subsection 105.3.2 with the following: E Sec. 105.3.2. Expiration of project permit 2 application. Project permit applications that are subject Q to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire automatically if no permit is issued 365 days after the date a determination has been made that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, 8 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 71 4.B.b has been approved for issuance , unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the building official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for no more than 2 periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for o review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or c destroyed. In order to renew action on an expired Q application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of o resubmission. L) c D. Permits - Expiration. Section 105 of the International Existing Building m Code, entitled 'Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.5 with N 0 the following: `N! M N Sec. 105.5. Expiration. M 1. Every permit issued by the building official under the c provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three , years after the date of permit issuance. However, the o permit shall expire earlier if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days or more. U 2. The building official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally approved E plans and specifications for the approved work, may extend a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has been canceled due to inactivity, at the building official's discretion, under the following circumstances: 0 r c a. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three Q year expiration date as provided for in subsection 105.5.1. b. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is started and continuously performed, and necessary periodic inspections are made. 9 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 72 4.B.b c. For permits other than those related to a single- family residence, the building official may grant a single 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property that is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under Ch. 1.04 KCC. o a 0 E. Certificate of occupancy - Altered area use and occupancy classification Q change. Section 110 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled o "Certificate of Occupancy," is amended by substituting subsection 110.1 c with the following: a .3 Sec. 110.1. Altered area use and occupancy m classification change. No altered area of a building and N no relocated building shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building N or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein, except that no certificate of occupancy is required c` for detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means L of egress and their accessory structures subject to the a provisions of the International Residential Code. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an U approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. E Q F. Means of appeals. Section 112 of the International Existing Building U Code, entitled "Means of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 112 � E with the following: 0 r c Sec. 112. Means of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the Q suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.110. 10 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 73 4.B.b Sec. 14.01.050. Amendments to the International Residential Code. The following local amendments to the International Residential Code, including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Residential Code: A. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. c Section R104 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Duties and a Powers of the Building Official," is amended by adding the following new a subsection R104.12: 0 Sec. R104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or m setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and o none shall be implied. "! M N LO B. Permits - Substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in areas prone to flooding. Section R105 of the International c Residential Code, entitled 'Permits," is amended by substituting 0 subsection R105.3.1.1 with the following: L Sec. R105.3.1.1. Substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in areas prone to flooding. The building official may require that all applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in an area prone to flooding be submitted in Q accordance with Ch. 14.09 KCC. c c C. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section R105 of 0 the International Residential Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by r c substituting subsection R105.3.2 with the following: E Sec. R105.3.2. Expiration of project permit a application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire automatically if no permit is issued 365 days after the date a determination has been made that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, 11 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 74 4.B.b has been approved for issuance , unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the building official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for no more than 2 periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for o review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or c destroyed. In order to renew action on an expired Q application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of o resubmission. L) c D. Permits - Expiration. Section 105 of the International Residential m Building Code, entitled 'Permits," is amended by substituting subsection N 0 R105.5 with the following: `N M N LO Sec. 105.5. Expiration. 1. Every permit issued by the building official under the c` provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three years after the date of permit issuance. However, the permit shall expire earlier if the work authorized by such L permit is not commenced within one year from the date a the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days or more. U c 2. The building official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally approved Q plans and specifications for the approved work, may extend U a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has cc been canceled due to inactivity, at the building official's discretion, under the following circumstances: o r c a. A permit issued and related to a single-family E residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, Q this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three year expiration date as provided for in subsection 105.5.1. b. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is 12 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 75 4.B.b started and continuously performed, and necessary periodic inspections are made. c. For permits other than those related to a single- family residence, the building official may grant a single 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. IE 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property 2 that is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under c Ch. 1.04 KCC. Q E. Fees - Building permit valuations. Section R108 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection ci R108.3 with the following: .3 Sec. R108.3. Building permit valuations. The permit m applicant shall provide an estimated permit value at time o of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of the work, including materials and labor, for which the N permit is being issued. (The work would include, forLO example and without limitation, electrical, gas, mechanical, $ and plumbing equipment and other permanent systems.) c If the building official decides that the permit valuation is , underestimated, the permit application shall be denied, o unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. U F. Certificate of occupancy. Section R110 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Certificate of Occupancy," is hereby repealed. Q G. Board of appeals. Section R112 of the International Residential c Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section L R112 with the following: O r c Sec. R112. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings E examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or a determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.110 of the Kent City Code. Any appeal to an order, decision, or determination of the public 13 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 76 4.B.b works director with respect to work within a flood hazard area shall be made in accordance with Ch. 14.09 KCC. Sec. 14.01.050 Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following local amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code, including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Uniform Plumbing Code: o 2 a 0 A. Permits. Section 104 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled Q "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 104.3.3 with the following: ci c Sec. 104.3.3. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject m to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject N to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by N SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire automatically if no permit is issued 365 days after the date M a determination has been made that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been approved for issuance , unless that application c has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the o building official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for no more than 2 periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have 0, prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or E Q destroyed by the building official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit r- plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. o r c a� B. Expiration. Section 104 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled E "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 104.4.3 with the following: Q Sec. 104.4.3. Expiration. 1. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three years after the date of permit issuance. However, the 14 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 77 4.B.b permit shall expire earlier if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days or more. 2. The building official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally approved plans and specifications for the approved work, may extend o a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has a been canceled due to inactivity, at the building official's discretion, under the following circumstances: Q a� a. A permit issued and related to a single-family L) residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, a this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three m year expiration date as provided for in subsection N 104.4.3.1. N M N LO b. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is $ started and continuously performed, and necessary c periodic inspections are made. 0 c. For permits other than those related to a single- family residence, the building official may grant a single a 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. U 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property that is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under E Ch. 1.04 KCC. a U C. Extensions. Subsection 104.4.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, L entitled "Extensions," is hereby repealed. 0 r c a� D. Plumbing permit fees. Table 104.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Plumbing Permit Fees," is amended by substituting Table 104.5 a with the following: Table 104.5. Plumbing Permit Fees. Plumbing permit fees and related fees shall be as established by resolution of the city council, in accordance with 14.01.100 KCC. 15 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 78 4.B.b E. Violations and penalties. Section 106 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Violations and Penalties," is amended by substituting subsection 106.3 with the following: Sec. 106.3. Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs c plumbing work in violation of: (a) the approved 2 construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code c official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the a provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided o by law. c F. Board of appeals. Section 107 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, m entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 107 with N 0 the following: N M N LO Sec. 107. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or c` determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and L interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made a as set forth in section 14.01.110 of the Kent City Code. U Sec. 14.01.060 Amendments to the International Mechanical c Code. The following local amendments to the International Mechanical E Q Code, including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Mechanical Code: E L A. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 106 of r the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 106.3.3 with the following: Sec. 106.3.3. Expiration of project permit a application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire automatically if no permit is issued 365 days after the date a determination has been made that a fully complete 16 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 79 4.B.b project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been approved for issuance , unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the building official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 180 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has o expired, plans and other data previously submitted for c review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or Q destroyed by the building official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit o plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the L) time of resubmission. c .3 B. Expiration. Section 106 of the International Mechanical Code, m N entitled "Permit Issuance," is amended by substituting subsection 106.4.3 N with the following: N LO M Sec. 106.4.3. Expiration. $ 1. Every permit issued by the building official under the c provisions of this chapter shall expire automatically three , years after the date of permit issuance. However, the o permit shall expire earlier if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or once work commences, if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days or more. U 2. The building official, after finding that no significant changes have or will be made to the originally approved E plans and specifications for the approved work, may extend a permit's expiration date or revive a permit which has cc been canceled due to inactivity, at the building official's discretion, under the following circumstances: 0 r c a. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence, if it has expired due to inaction, may be extended for a 90-day period, up to two times. However, this subsection does not alter the permit's overall three Q year expiration date as provided for in subsection 106.4.3.1. b. A permit issued and related to a single-family residence may be extended for a 90-day period if work is 17 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 80 4.B.b started and continuously performed, and necessary periodic inspections are made. c. For permits other than those related to a single- family residence, the building official may grant a single 90-day extension when only the final inspection approval is remaining and all other work has been approved. 3. No permit extension will be granted for any property o that is the subject of a code enforcement proceeding under c Ch. 1.04 KCC. Q a� C. Extensions. Subsection 106.4.4 of the International Mechanical 0 Code, entitled "Extensions," is hereby repealed. � .3 D. Violations - Penalties. Section 115 of the International Mechanical m r Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 115.4 N with the following: N LO M Sec. 115.4. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any 2 of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs mechanical work in violation of: (a) the approved o construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. c E. Means of appeal - Board of appeals. Section 113 of the E Q International Mechanical Code, entitled "Means of Appeal," is amended by substituting Section 113 with the following: E L Sec. 113. Means of appeals. The City of Kent hearings O examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or E determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of a construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.110 of the Kent City Code. 18 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 81 4.B.b Sec. 14.01.085 Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code. The following local amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, including all amendments enacted by the state of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Energy Conservation Code: c A. Compliance required, violations, penalties. Section C101.5, entitled a "Compliance," is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection Q C101.5.2: 0 Sec. C101.5.2. Unlawful acts and penalties. It shall be ) unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, move or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the m same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of this code. o Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to "! comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, N LO constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) $ a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or c certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chapters 14.08 and 1.04 0 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. L Q B. Compliance required, violations, penalties. Section R101.5, entitled "Compliance," is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection R101.5.2: E Sec. R101.5.2. Unlawful acts and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, move or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the o same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of this code. r Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, E constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) Q a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chapters 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. C. Appeals. Section C110, entitled 'Board of Appeals," is hereby amended by substituting Section C110 with the following: 19 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 82 4.B.b Sec. C110. Board of Appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.110. c 0 D. Appeals. Section R110, entitled 'Means of Appeals," is hereby -°a amended by substituting Section R110 with the following: N a� Sec. 11110. Means of Appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the m suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of N construction and appeals of the reasonable application and N interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.110. LO M Sec. 14.01.087 Amendments to the International Property c` Maintenance Code. The following local amendments to the International o Property Maintenance Code are adopted and incorporated into the L International Property Maintenance Code: U A. All references to the "code official" in the International Property Maintenance Code shall be substituted with the words "building official." � E Q B. Fees. Section 104.1.1 of the International Property Maintenance U c Code, entitled 'Fees," is amended by substituting Section 104.1.1 with the E following: 0` r c Sec. 104.1.1. Fees shall be assessed as set forth in Section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. a C. Violations. Section 109 of the International Property Maintenance Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsections 109.1 and 109.4 with the subsections that follow; all other subsections of Section 109 remain the same: 20 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 83 4.B.b 109.1. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. 109.4. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs o a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved c construction documents, (b) a directive of the building Q official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set o forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. c .3 D. Notices and orders. Section 111.4 of the International Property 00 r N Maintenance Code, entitled 'Notices and Orders," is amended by N substituting Section 111.4 with the following: N LO M Sec. 111.4. Notices of Violation. Whenever the building $ official or his designee determines that there has been a c violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a , violation has occurred, the code enforcement officer may o issue a notice to any person responsible for the violation, pursuant to Chapter 1.04 of the Kent City Code. a E Board of appeals. Section 107 of the International Property U Maintenance Code, entitled "Means of Appeal," is amended by substituting Section 107 with the following: E Q Sec. 107. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings U examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and E interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.110 of the Kent City Code. Q F. Failure to comply. Section 110.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code, entitled 'Failure to Comply," is amended by substituting Section 110.4 with the following: 21 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 84 4.B.b Sec. 110.4. Failure to Comply. Any failure to comply with a stop work or stop use order shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more than ninety (90) days, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such imprisonment and fine, pursuant to KCC 1.04.090, 1.04.100, and 1.04.110. c 2 G. Rubbish and garbage. Section 308 of the International Property a Maintenance Code, entitled "Rubbish and Garbage," is deleted in its N a� entirety. o U c H. Electrical facilities. Section 604 of the International Property �a Maintenance Code, entitled "Electrical Facilities," is deleted in its entirety. m r N 0 I. Electrical equipment. Section 605 of the International Property `N M Maintenance Code, entitled "Electrical Equipment," is deleted in its M entirety. $ L 0 J. Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters. Section 606 of the 0 International Property Maintenance Code, entitled "Elevators, Escalators L and Dumbwaiters," is deleted in its entirety. a Sec. 14.01.100 Buidling codes — Fees. The city council shall, by U, resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and operate the a� codes adopted in this chapter E U Sec. 14.01.110 a c E L A. Appeals to the hearing examiner. r c a� 1. Jurisdiction. The city hearings examiner has been designated as the board of appeals and shall have jurisdiction over all matters Q concerning the application of the building codes cited in this chapter. The city hearings examiner, however, shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the city hearings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these building codes. 22 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 85 4.B.b 2. Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by 5:00 p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order, determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or city holiday, the period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall be accompanied by payment of the filing fee. Specific objections o to the building official's decision and the relief sought shall be stated c in the written appeal. a a� 3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited ci to the following persons: .3 a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit 00 r N decision is directed. N M N LO b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the a following conditions are present: U i. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is c likely to prejudice that person; E a ii. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or like) to be caused b the order, determination or decision; Y Y � � � c and E iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative Q remedies to the extent required by law. B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Chapter 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner shall be final and conclusive unless, within 21 calendar days of 23 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 86 4.B.b the hearings examiner's decision, an appeal is filed with the King County superior court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or city holiday, the period shall run until the next business day. c 0 a 0 Q SECTION 2. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection, 0 or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such L) c decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance a .3 and the same shall remain in full force and effect. m r N O N M SECTION 3. - Savings. The existing Chapter of the Kent City M Code, which is repealed and replaced by this ordinance, shall remain in full L force and effect until the effective date of this ordinance. [REMOVE THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE NOT REPEALING AND REPLACING AN EXISTING 0 CHAPTER] L as a U SECTION 4. - Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon c approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or cc references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations. o r c a� E SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage [OR five (5) days after its Q publication], as provided by law. 24 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 87 4.B.b DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved c ATTEST: 0 a 0 Q a� 0 U c KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted .3 m N O N M N Date Published M r �a L APPROVED AS TO FORM: L Q U c c a� TAMMY WHITE, CITY ATTORNEY E 0 0 c c E. E. 0 d E V f+ a 25 Amend KCC - Re: Packet Pg. 88 4.0 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, AICP, EDFP 220 Fourth Avenue South KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON 253-856-5454 DATE: April 10, 2023 TO: Economic and Community Development Committee SUBJECT: City of Kent Collaboration with Kent School District - Request for Qualifications INFORMATION ONLY: The City is issuing a request for qualifications for a consultant project manager to guide the City and School District in joint study and recommendations for Career and Technical Education paths. The funding source is American Recovery Act funds. The Project purpose is to arrive at recommendations for future investments and activities in career readiness/workforce development curricula and to increase opportunities for the District's young people through enhanced connections to Kent Valley employers and potential mentors in leading edge skills. A consultant will serve as a project manager support to complete the following: 1. Supplement the District's own activities to uncover opportunities and build united efforts to resource, correct, and act on areas for continuous improvement to current activities or expansion of career and technical education and STEM offerings at schools 2. Help build baseline definitional terminology and mutual understanding between the District and City to engage efficiently in conversations with career connected learning and STEM programs that approach both institutions to serve Kent youth. Help position the District and City to work in coordinated fashion to bring on-board relevant opportunities 3. Institute a strategy with external parties in direct service delivery in realms of internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeship, STEM, and career connection to support students' navigation between required content and optional experiences via various courses, spaces, and careers Support the District's strategic planning team in its on-going efforts to document and evaluate existing after school programs and career-relevant curricula, i.e., system-wide audit to inform prioritization of resource development supporting staff, students, and community organizations in areas of STEM and career connection; 4. Propose to City and District recommendations for action and investments that will ensure Pre-K to 12t" grade students experience an intentional and coherent system across all career education courses and STEM opportunities both during and after the school day Packet Pg. 89 4.0 5. Offer order-of-magnitude cost estimations to increase scale or improvement in adoption of main programs and assessment of ongoing costs to the District. 6. Work in support of District's measurement practices on efficacy to outcome in both evaluation and creation of: 7. Help staff at District and City build a communication plan primarily for families and community partners. The plan will identify and help create transparent communication tools to readily explain: 8. Support presentation of findings and recommendations from study to District board and City councilmembers for maintenance and sustainability of increased investment in career readiness and STEM education opportunities. EXHIBITS: STEM Education RFQ SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and fostering innovation. Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and inviting parks and recreation. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Request for Qua lifications_STEM_CareerConnectKSD_JointPlan (PDF) Packet Pg. 90 4.C.a City of Kent — Kent School District L REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS o Advancinq STEM and Career & Technical Education in Kent School District °o The City of Kent (City) and Kent School District (District), in pursuit of more co inclusive prosperity for its young people, aim to create a joint plan to act on the Y multitude of partnerships available in the region within the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Career Connected Learning. The Kent 3 School District is the fifth largest in the state of Washington with nearly 7C� o 26,000 learners. Kent is, by some third-party measures, among the top 10 most 2 ethnically diverse urban areas in the United States. The City's Economic Development Plan calls for on-going investment in workforce development and aims to increase access to opportunities for the District's young people through enhanced connections to Kent Valley employers and potential Y 4- mentors in leading edge skills. ° The City's Economic Development and Human Service offices have historically invested in construction and advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, but for the CD N Ln first time looks to create a joint strategic plan with the District to improve long- term performance in career connectivity programs offered to local youth (defined as ages 5 --21). a c PROPOSAL DETAILS i c The consultant-supported "Plan" (to be named) backed by the City's American Y Rescue Plan Act funding, is intended to: i) Supplement the District's own activities to uncover opportunities and build 0 united efforts to resource, correct, and act on areas for continuous improvement to current activities or expansion of career and technical education and STEM offerings at schools L, a. Consultant will be an assistant project manager to work already w initiated by Community Schools and District STEM and career and U) technical education staff b. Delineation of roles to be more precisely affixed through interview and 2 on-boarding process of consultant team/project manager. Major ;� deliverable by end of project (to which the consultant will offer a subordinate facilitation role to the internal District processes) is a a L systemwide STEM mission and vision statement ,0 c. This vision, created by the District with on-call help by the consultant, will inform development of means and methods so staff and community organizations will seamlessly know how best to verify and coordinate the many incoming projects, ideas, connections, donations, c and programs offered, or being developed, in the region E a Packet Pg. 91 4.C.a Help build baseline definitional terminology and mutual understanding between the District and City to engage efficiently in conversations with y career connected learning and STEM programs that approach both o institutions to serve Kent youth. Help position the District and City to $ work in coordinated fashion to bring on-board relevant opportunities CO a. Key terms and categorization of efforts will include explication in presentation form the deliverable to lay audiences inclusive of industry Y associations, chambers of commerce, and elected officials: i. Career Connectivity activities in school and afterschool hours 3 c ii. Career and Technical Education ° 1. List of existing STEM offerings and relevant coursework o and how they relate to student career readiness T 2. Illustrate the role of Kent's innovation academies in 0 relation to the growth of skills centers in the state (physical or virtual) and in context of changing policy Y landscape; connect state or regional initiatives for o workforce development in industries like maritime, aerospace, construction, or advanced manufacturing and how they may relate to the District's own programs N 3. Support District in evaluating curriculum opportunities such as Core Plus, and how onboarding new curricular a. and/or a further expansion of either existing, related, or similar curricula already in the District and found in S Washington state can grow availability of career and c� technical education choices to students `n Y b. Explicate federal, state, and regional efforts in career and technical education—as well as STEM—in the context of District resources and existing programs. Reduce and simplify workforce program U descriptors so the whole of the City and District's stakeholders can L assess the value of potential projects and better support the City and District to improve educational and career outcomes Institute a strategy with external parties in direct service delivery in realms of internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeship, STEM, and N� career connection to support students' navigation between required o content and optional experiences via various courses, spaces, and careers Support the District's strategic planning team in its on-going efforts to document and evaluate existing after school programs and career- relevant curricula, i.e., system-wide audit to inform prioritization of `o resource development supporting staff, students, and community organizations in areas of STEM and career connection; ; a. Identify best practices and opportunities to partner with industry and community stakeholders for applied learning through internships, externships, pre-apprenticeships, registered youth apprenticeships, and mentorships a Packet Pg. 92 4.C.a b. Identify best practices and available opportunities to link high school and beyond plans with work-integrated and career-related learning y options o c. Illustrate viability of regionally available STEM and career readiness $ offerings in the District and offer case studies and analytical thinking co on how to expand iv) Propose for City and District recommendations for action and investments Y that will ensure Pre-K to 121" grade students experience an intentional and coherent system across all career education courses and STEM 3 opportunities both during and after the school day ° a. Consult with individuals from public and private sectors with expertise o in career and technical education and work-integrated training, T including representatives of labor unions, professional technical 0 organizations, business and industry b. Review instructional programs funded from Career Connect Y Washington program via funds from federal Workforce Innovation and o Opportunity Act U c. Develop strategies to maximize and optimize District funding for career and technical education for wider adoption and exposure to career N connectivity within school day, afterwards, and during summer months v) Offer order-of-magnitude cost estimations to increase scale or a. improvement in adoption of main programs and assessment of ongoing costs to the District. o n a. Recommendations and estimates will consider funding in hand as one c� category of advice Y b. Secondary recommendations which depend upon joint grant applications by City and District to state or federal agencies should o also be made by consultant team U c. Inform the City and its community partners on complementary L investments in youth preparation for internships, youth employment, and hiring processes that can best add value vi) Work in support of District's measurement practices on efficacy to outcome in both evaluation and creation of: N� a. Employer engagement methods and establishment of a system of o checks on effectiveness of career-connect programs b. Background or literature review research to empower students, families, and community organizations with best available data concerning career and technical education programs `o c. Identification of barrier reduction or other needed household supports y for the student with community partner organizations ; vii) Help staff at District and City build a communication plan primarily for families and community partners. The plan will identify and help create transparent communication tools to readily explain: a Packet Pg. 93 4.C.a a. What activities outside of the school day are needed for success in career readiness and STEM education programs y b. How to build on the District's existing programs, as well as those in the o region; expectation is consultant has credible subject matter expertise $ to offer suggestions on how to best present these to residents, employers and interested higher educational institutions c. Formulate transparent tools for families and community partners to Y see the interlocking connections between credit-bearing and non-credit bearing opportunities 3 viii) Support presentation of findings and recommendations from study to ° District board and City councilmembers for maintenance and sustainability o of increased investment in career readiness and STEM education T opportunities. o U r Therefore, the City and District seek a consultant team to help build and manage a Y Plan inclusive of the following components: - i. Project Management U a. Production of timeline 0 b. Existing plan and literature review for alignment LO i. Knowledge: 1. Partnerships to advance youth apprenticeship a. 2. Career connected learning efforts a. 3. Road Map Project 4. STEM agencies and networks in Washington state 01 5. Labor and Industries practices for youth employment Y 6. Role and performance of regional skills centers 7. Curriculum development in K-12 within Washington state o regulatory environment L ii. Experiences: L 1. Work with federal and state regulatory practices for U education providers w 2. Workforce development 3. Public policy c. Support for arranging a cadence of meetings and assembly of key staff o d. Host workshops with external parties ii. Performance measures iii. Public and community outreach a. Encourage proposers to bring on-board local community organization `o outreach and other partners in sub-contractual arrangements y iv. Commitment from City and District to make available the following ; information: a. Relevant curricula and standards b. Data (local economic and school academic performance) a Packet Pg. 94 4.C.a i. Recommendations of known industry leadership organizations operating in the District y ii. City and economic and workforce development agencies will o provide existing labor market information $ c. Staff and District administration interviews U) V. Final reports and deliverables a. District vision, mission statements Y b. Tools/communication plan for mapping interrelationships for parents and families 3 c. Recommendations to City and District ° i. Suggested Memorandum of Understanding with interested and o relevant external partners ii. Criteria and assessment lenses for District to better examine 0 received requests to partner or adopt curricula, including, but not limited to, skills centers, Core Plus, et. al. Y iii. Grants and direct investment o iv. Systematic measurement methods v. Missing resources and/or facilities for scaling up mentorships, engagements, and best practices District-wide N M CONSULTANT KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE a. Applicants should provide material to substantiate their knowledge and experience a. advising: i • Career and technical education requirements, standards, and opportunities in Y Washington state, and within King County • Understanding of best practices for promotion and adoption of STEM principles in the classroom, and as part of a larger strategy of career 0 readiness and connectivity • Ability to navigate terminology between communities of practice in industry groups as well as educators w Estimated monthly billing for a calendar years' worth of work: $12,500, or U) $140,000 in total. Final billing withheld until review of reports and presentation materials. g �a Key Dates of Work Program: �a * Q&A Period: March. 15 - 30, 2023 a * Begin Work: April 13, 2023 ° a� CONSULTANT INSTRUCTIONS A. Pre-Response Information and Questions: Each response received by the submittal deadline will be evaluated on its merits and completeness of all E requested information. In preparing responses, firms are advised to rely only .2 a Packet Pg. 95 4.C.a upon the contents of this RFP and accompanying documents and any written clarifications issued by the City. If a Respondent finds a discrepancy, error or y omission in the RFP package, or requires any written addendum thereto, the Respondent is requested to notify the Point of Contact noted in this RFP, so that 0 written clarification may be provided to all prospective consultants. cn a� City staff is not responsible for, and Respondents shall not rely upon, Y any verbal instructions. 0 B. Plan Development Budget: An overall budget has not been determined and L respondents of the RFP should do their best to price their work accurately and competitively. Puget Sound Regional Council has researched recent pricing for o this type of plan across the US and locally. a� Y C. RFP Modifications: Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made 0 to the RFP at the discretion of the City. Any revision(s) to the RFP will be made w available at KentWA.gov. 0 N LO M_ • Include a project budget based on activities and hourly rate of pay, with project all-inclusive not to exceed $140,000.00 a • Submit resumes of anyone who will work on the project and their o anticipated percentage contributions of • Include one to two examples of work principals have done on a Y similar project, and short narrative of connection to this request, c c 0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS a� a� The City reserves the right to reject all responses to this RFP and to waive CU irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This solicitation for Consultant Services does not obligate the City to pay any costs LU incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of a response. This )I solicitation does not obligate the City to accept or contract for any expressed or o implied services. Furthermore, the City reserves the right to award the contract to CU the next most qualified Consultant if the selected Consultant does not execute a contract within 30 days after the award of the proposal. CY SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSALS 0 w a� • Project First Advertised ......................... . 2023 3 • Submittal Deadline............................... . 2023 • RFP Selection ..................................... xzy 10, 2023 c as • Contract Negotiations Complete ............ xzy 10, 2023 • Final Report ....................................... xzy 10, 2024 r w Q Packet Pg. 96 4.D ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, AICP, EDFP 220 Fourth Avenue South KENT Kent, WA 98032 WASHINGTON 253-856-5454 DATE: April 10, 2023 TO: Economic and Community Development Committee SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance - Outreach & Code Update INFORMATION ONLY: Long Range Planning staff will provide an update on our work to reduce barriers to constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The purpose of this presentation is for City staff to update ECDC on public outreach results and to receive feedback on proposed code amendments considering the diverse array of feedback. BACKGROUND: An ADU is an additional (accessory) dwelling unit on the same lot as a detached single-family residence that provides basic living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation requirements. It can be attached or detached from the primary residence. ADUs are sometimes called "in-law" units, casitas, or backyard cottages. Kent has allowed attached and detached accessory dwelling units since 1995. However, less than 30 ADUs have been permitted since 2010. The ADU code update was identified as a high-priority implementation item in KHOP. As such, staff applied for and received a Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant from the Department of Commerce for $80,000 to fund the completion of this work before June 15, 2023. From February 24 through 31, staff collected surveys to gather feedback from the community on potential ADU code changes. Surveys were provided in English and Spanish online and in paper format. Staff attended in-person events (such as the Kent Downtown Partnership Nerd Party), set up a table at Kent Commons and the Senior Center, and provided flyers to the YMCA and other organizations. Staff also attended existing community meetings. In addition, information about the project and survey was distributed via social media ad buys, the Mayor's weekly newsletter, postcards to a random sample of 500 households, and email blasts. Over 300 survey responses were received. A summary of the survey responses is attached. We will provide a more detailed summary at the next ECDC meeting. PROPOSED CODE DIRECTION: The following table includes the identified barriers to ADU construction based on research, best practices, interviews, and a comparison to other jurisdictions. It then summarizes the feedback we received from our community engagement and the Packet Pg. 97 4.D proposed code changes to address the barrier. The final column compares the proposed code changes with pending state legislation (HB 1337 and SIB 5235). Packet Pg. 98 4.D Alignment Identified Feedback with Barrier Received Proposed Code Changes Potential State Legislation Design Ensure high- Remove matching provisions in Yes quality buildings favor of prohibited materials to without burdening ensure high-quality materials. development. Ownership Allow for entry- Remove owner occupancy Yes level independent requirement. Explicitly allow home ownership. units to utilize state condo process to increase ownership opportunities. Utilities A required second Add a provision that allows the N/A water meter is homeowner to decide whether costly. to have separate or shared meters. Height 56% of Remove restriction that ADU Yes respondents cannot be taller than primary support ADUs unit. Propose a height 11' taller than the shorter than the zone primary home. maximum (35' height zone, 24' ADU) but not correlate it to the main home. Size Most respondents Propose limits for ADUs No (1,000 sq support seeing correlated with lot size ranging ft, potential) units 600-1,000 from 800 to 1,000 sq ft sq ft 50%: 600-800 sq ft 43.8%: 800-1,000 sq ft 27.7%: 1,200- 1,500 sq ft Parking 54% of Allow parking in garage and Yes respondents driveway to count towards total support on-street stalls (policy change), no parking. parking required within 1/4 mile of major transit as already required under state law. Retain requirement for one stall per ADU. Packet Pg. 99 4.D Quantity 57% of Allow 2 ADUs on lots over No (min. lot respondents 10,000 sq ft size may be support allowing 2 2,000 sq ft) ADUs per lot. Impact Council and LUPB Waive the first impact fee for Somewhat - Fees were supportive of school, parks (already waived additional waiving and/or under current code), and covenants reducing impact transportation. The full impact required in law fees. fee is required for a second ADU. Fire is already reduced at 1/3, retain. EXHIBITS: Survey_Responses_Report_ADU_Final.pdf SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and inviting parks and recreation. Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community engagement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Survey_Responses_Report_ADU_Final (PDF) Packet Pg. 100 ADU Survey SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT 24 February 2023 - 04 April 2023 PROJECT NAME: Kent Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Update •���' BANG THE TABLE .�� engagementHQ 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT N C� C f6 C L O a� C a1 C N 3 0 O N N d C) t) Q r N LO SURVEY QUESTIONS n C LL I 0 Q I O Q d N I N C O N N I N 7 C N t ct O r r Q Page 1 of 24 Packet Pg. 102 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q1 What is your ZIP code? 1 (0.3°/ 1 (0.3%) d 1 (0.3 C co 1 (0.3%) 'a 1 (0.3%) O 1 (0.3%) 96(31.5%) 2(0.7%) 2(0.7%) N 3 3(1.0%) 56(18.4%) N N d C) t) Q r N LO M fT3 C LL I 0 59(19.3%) QI 1r O Q d N I N uJ C O N N 81 (26.6%) w N 7 C N E t ct O r r Question options Q Kent,WA 98030 Kent,WA 98031 Kent,WA 98032 Kent,WA 98042 Auburn,WA 98092 Spanaway,WA 98387 0 Seattle,WA 98198 0 Renton,WA 98058 0 Lacey,WA 98503 0 Auburn,WA 98002 Juneau,AK 99803 Auburn,WA 98001 0 Renton,WA 98059 Mandatory Question(304 response(s)) Question type:Region Question Page 2 of 24 Packet Pg. 103 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q2 What type of housing do you live in? 275 255 250 d v c 225 c O C 200 c 3 0 175 �+ O N N d C) t) 150 Q r N LO n 125 c ii I 0 Q 100I O Q d IX N I 75 c O N N IX 50 >; m s' O 22 25 d 6 8 7 E 3 4 r r Q Question options Single-family home Duplex or Multi-Plex Townhome Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU) Apartment Mobile or manufactured home 0 Other(please specify) I do not currently have housing Optional question(304 response(s), 1 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 3 of 24 Packet Pg. 104 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q3 Which best describes your housing situation? 300 267 275 d c� C 250 O 225 C a� 200 0 O N N d 175 v v Q r N LO 150 C ii I 125 p Q I O !Z 100 M N I N C O 75 Q' O I N 50 33 C d E 25 ct 3 2 co r Q Question options • 1 own my home I rent my home I do not currently have housing Other(please specify) Optional question(304 response(s), 1 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 4 of 24 Packet Pg. 105 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Q4 Kent requires homeowners who build an ADU to include one additional off-street parking space for every ADU constructed. Many residents have told us that they do not have the space on their property to fit an additional parking space. Question options Strongly Support Somewhat Support Neutral _ N Somewhat Oppose V C f6 Strongly Oppose C i O C a1 C N 3 0 0 rn to d C) t) Q N u7 n O C Would you support lit allowing ADU residents to u... 0 QI 1r O Q d to I N C O to N I N 7 C N E t ct O r r Q 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Optional question(304 response(s), 1 skipped) Question type:Likert Question Page 5 of 24 Packet Pg. 106 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 Q4 Kent requires homeowners who build an ADU to include one additional off- street parking space for every ADU constructed. Many residents have told us that they do not have the space on their property to fit an additional parking space. Would you support allowing ADU residents to use street parking to make it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their property? a� C 0 C 3 0 O N N d C) t) Q r N LO n C LL I 0 Q I O !Z d N I N C O N N I N 7 C N E t ct O r r Q Page 6 of 24 Packet Pg. 107 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Strongly Support :98 d Somewhat Support :43 C c� C O C a� C a� 3 0 Neutral :29 0' 0 m Q r N LO M C LL I Somewhat Oppose :42 0 Q I O Q d N I N C O N N Strongly Oppose : 92 m co C d E z 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Q Page 7 of 24 Packet Pg. 108 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Q5 Kent's regulations prevent property owners from building detached ADUs taller than the main house on the property. This means that ADUs that share a site with one of Kent's many single-story homes could not be taller than one story. Question options Strongly Support Somewhat Support Neutral _ N Somewhat Oppose V C M Strongly Oppose C i O C a1 C N 3 0 O rn to d C) t) Q r N u7 n fT3 C Would you support lit removing the existing 107 42 24 40 92 heigh... 0 Q I O Q d to I N C O to N I N 7 C N E t ct O r r Q 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Optional question(304 response(s), 1 skipped) Question type:Likert Question Page 8 of 24 Packet Pg. 109 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q5 Kent's regulations prevent property owners from building detached ADUs taller than the main house on the property. This means that ADUs that share a site with one of Kent's many single-story homes could not be taller than one story. Would you support removing the existing height limits for detached ADUs to allow ADUs taller than the main home (up to two stories)? a� C 0 C 3 0 O N N d U t) Q r N LO n fa C LL I 0 Q I O !Z d N I N C O N N I N 7 C N E t ct O r r Q Page 9 of 24 Packet Pg. 110 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Strongly Support : 107 d Somewhat Support : 42 c c� c O C a� c a� 3 0 Neutral :24 0 N N d C) t) Q r N LO M C LL I Somewhat Oppose : 40 0 Q I 0 Q. m I d c 0 sa. a� Strongly Oppose : 92 m 0 c d E z 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Q Page 10 of 24 Packet Pg. 111 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Q6 Kent only allows homeowners to construct one ADU on their lot, regardless of whether it is attached to or detached from the primary home. There is potential state legislation which will require Kent to allow homeowners to build two ADUs on their pr... Question options Strongly Support Somewhat Support Neutral _ N Somewhat Oppose V C M Strongly Oppose C i O C a1 C N 3 0 O rn to d C) t) Q r N n C Would you support lit allowing homeowners 51 20 to buil... 0 Q I O Q d to I N C O to N I N 7 Co C N E t ct O r r Q 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Optional question(301 response(s),4 skipped) Question type:Likert Question Page 11 of 24 Packet Pg. 112 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Q6 Kent only allows homeowners to construct one ADU on their lot, regardless of whether it is attached to or detached from the primary home. There is potential state legislation which will require Kent to allow homeowners to build two ADUs on their pr... Would you support allowing homeowners to build TWO (2) ADUs on a single property (one attached and one detached)? C 0 C 3 0 O N N d U t) Q r N L0 n C LL I 0 Q I O !Z d N I N C O N N I N 7 C N t ct O r r Q Page 12 of 24 Packet Pg. 113 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Strongly Support : 102 d Somewhat Support : 51 c I � O C a� c a� 3 0 Neutral :28 0' 0 m Q r N LO M C LL I Somewhat Oppose : 20 0 Q I 0 Q. m I d c 0 sa. a� Strongly Oppose : 101 m 0 c d E z 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Q Page 13 of 24 Packet Pg. 114 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Q7 Kent's regulations limit the size of ADUs (in square feet) to no more than one-third the size of the main house on the property. Homeowners have told us this can be so restrictive that building an ADU is not worth it in many cases. What size ADU wo... 160 149 d c� C co 140 133 O C a� C 120 a� 3 0 O N N d C) 100 Q 88 r N LO n C 80 LL I 0 Q I O !Z d 60 M N I N C O N 36 40 >; N 7 C N E 20 ct O r r Q Question options I do not know or am unsure I support allowing family-sized 3-bedroom ADUs(1,200-1,500 sf). I support allowing 2-bedroom ADUs(800-1,200 sf). 0 1 support allowing 1-bedroom ADUs(600-800 sf,or square feet). Optional question(295 response(s), 10 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 14 of 24 Packet Pg. 115 ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT 08 Which of the following resources from the City of Kent would be helpful if you were deciding whether to build an ADU? 275 240 250 d 223 c cc c 225 208 O 196 200 c 175 3 0 175 G d t� t� 150 Q N LO M 125 is c IL I G 100 al O Q 75 yl d c O M N 50 32 25 N c d E t to Question options Q Other(please specify) 0 A list of companies that have prefabricated and modular(ready to place)ADUs 10 A handout with estimates of potential fees and timelines 10 Technical assistance from city staff(for example,to create a site plan and permit materials) Documents that clearly explain the process for permitting and building an ADU A preapproved ADU design to reduce architecture costs and expedite permitting Optional question(295 response(s), 10 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 15 of 24 Packet Pg. 116 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q9 Would you consider converting your garage into an ADU? 180 163 160 d v C c� C 140 0 C a1 C N 120 0 O N N d C) t) 100 Q r N LO M C 80 70 LL =I 0 Q I O Q 60 51 N I N C O N N 40 wI N 20 Co C 20 t 4 v O r r Q Question options I already have converted my garage to an ADU Unsure Maybe No 0 Yes Optional question(300 response(s),5 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 16 of 24 Packet Pg. 117 ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT 01O If you had access to an ADU tomorrow, what would you use it for? 140 131 125 130 120 v c cc 107 =a 110 0 7 100 c d 87 3 0 90 O d 80 t� a r N LO 70 M R C 60 LL I 51 G al 50 O M I 40 33 d c O a 30 20 CO) c d 10 t t� to r a Question options Other(please specify) 1 would move into the ADU and rent out my primary residence 0 Rental unit for additional income Office or other bonus/storage space 0 Residence for adult children 0 Residence for aging family member(s) Optional question(299 response(s),6 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 17 of 24 Packet Pg. 118 ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT Oil How old are you? 0(0.0%) 5(1.7%) d 10(3.4%) 34(11.4%) C cc C 'a O 65(21.8%) 7 C d 0 O N N d t� t� 65(21.8%) Q r N LO M R C LL I G Q I O Q 61 (20.5%) W U) I d 0) O Q N d 58(19.5%) W O CO) C d E t t� to r a Question options Under 18 years old 0 Prefer Not to Answer 0 65 years or older 55 to 64 years old 45 to 54 years old 35 to 44 years old 0 25 to 34 years old 18 to 24 years old Optional question(297 response(s),8 skipped) Question type:Dropdown Question Page 18 of 24 Packet Pg. 119 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q12 To which gender do you most identify? 0(0.0%) 14(4.7%) C C 1 (0.3%) O C i31 C N 0 O N N d C) t) Q r 149(50.2%) N LO M 131 (44.1%) C LL I 0 Q I O Q d N I N C O N N I N 7 Co C N E t ct O r r Q Question options Self-Identify(type below) Prefer Not to Answer Transgender Non-binary Male Female Optional question(296 response(s),9 skipped) Question type:Radio Button Question Page 19 of 24 Packet Pg. 120 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q13 What is your employment status? o(0.0%) 21 (7.o%) C 14(4.7%) i O 81 (26.9%) C 3 0 O N N d C) t) 73(24.3%) Q r N LO n ff3 C LL I 0 Q I O Q d N I N C O N N 112(37.2%) Q'1 N 7 C N t ct O r r Q Question options I am a student Other(please specify) I am not currently employed I am retired I work outside of Kent 1 work in Kent Optional question(300 response(s),5 skipped) Question type:Radio Button Question Page 20 of 24 Packet Pg. 121 ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 ��KENT 014 What is your household income (the total income for all people you live with)? r 13(4.5%) 38(13.1%) C 'a O 50(17.2%) 7 of C d 3 0 O d a L N L0 M R C LL I M 52(17.9%) a I O Q O I 138(47.4%) d N C O Q N d a' I O N C d E t t� to r a Question options Prefer Not to Answer 0 Over$100,000 $75,000-$99,999 0 $25,000-$74,999 Less than$25,000 Optional question(290 response(s), 15 skipped) Question type:Dropdown Question Page 21 of 24 Packet Pg. 122 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q15 What is your race or ethnicity? 225 211 200 d v C c� C 175 p C C 150 3 0 0 N N d C) 125 Q r N LO n 100 to ii C I 0 Q I 75 O m N I N C 50 0 31 I N 17 18 18 2_1 25 Co 7 7 3 E � t v r r Question options Q Self-Identify(Type below) Middle Eastern,Arab,or North African White White(of European ancestry) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Hispanic, Latina/Latino/Latinx ethnicity Black or African American Asian 0 American Indian or Alaska Native Optional question(289 response(s), 16 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 22 of 24 Packet Pg. 123 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT Q16 What is the primary language spoken in your home 0(0.00io a� 0(0.0%) � c 0(0.0%) � 0(0.0%) o 0(0.0%) c 8(2.7'/0) 3(1.0%) =y 2(0.7%) p 2(0.7%) p N 1 (0.3%) / d c� 1 (0.3%) V Q r N LO n C LL I 0 Q I O Q d N I N C O N N 277(94.2%) N 7 c N t ct O r r Q Question options Ukrianian 0 Tagalog 0 Somali 0 Russian Arabic 0 Other(please specify) Vietnamese Spanish Punjabi Mandarin/Cantonese Korean English Optional question(293 response(s), 12 skipped) Question type:Dropdown Question Page 23 of 24 Packet Pg. 124 4.D.a ADU Survey :Survey Report for 24 February 2023 to 04 April 2023 `�KENT 017 Do you have a disability? 220 194 200 d v c 180 c O 160 c 3 0 140 �+ O N N d C) t) 120 Q r N LO M 100 ILL I 0 Q 80I O m N I 60 vWi c O 0. 39 w a� 33 W 40 >; N 7 20 6 9 12 7 9 W 4 t ct O _ r r Q Question options Not Listed(Please Specify): Prefer Not to Answer None Visual Physical Mental Hearing Emotional 0 Cognitive Optional question(287 response(s), 18 skipped) Question type:Checkbox Question Page 24 of 24 Packet Pg. 125