8a Building Codes presentation
Item No. 8a_supp Meeting Date: February 13, 2018 Adoption of the 2015 Building Codes, Amendments and Permit Fee Schedules KC Ellis, Sr. Manager, Airport Building Department Pearse Edwards, Government Relations Director 1 Overview State Building Code Overview State Building Code Development Updated Airport Building Code Reviewed Airport Building Codes to bring into alignment with updated State Building Codes and Port-SeaTac ILA Repealed outdated sections of the Airport Building Code Amended and updated other sections Next steps Incorporate Commission feedback Seek Commission adoption at 2/27 meeting Questions? State Building Code from RCW 19.27 The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement for the state of Washington and includes: 2015 International Building Code with statewide amendments 2015 International Residential Code with statewide amendments 2015 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments 2015 International Fire Code with statewide amendments 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) -- Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code. State Code ensures buildings in the state are safe for occupants. 3 State Building Code Development State Building Code updated on a three year cycle SBCC Rule-making provides a process for amendments to national and state codes. The code is developed through open meetings and public hearings, including TAG meetings for review of each code. Code Council advises state Legislature on code issues 4 Airport Building Code Customized amendments will better protect the public health, welfare and safety of the unique Airport environment we have. Amendments are largely administrative changes. We added flat fee demolition permits and clearing permits that will streamline the permit process. Code language added to augment the new ILA with the City of SeaTac. Aligned with state code and ILA with City of SeaTac 5 Questions Questions? 6
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