WSR 15-24-121
EXPEDITED RULES
BUILDING CODE COUNCIL
[Filed December 1, 2015, 4:49 p.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 51-54A WAC, Washington State Fire Code.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Joanne T. McCaughan, State Building Code Council, P.O. Box 41449, Olympia, WA 98504-1449, AND RECEIVED BY February 2, 2016.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These rules are editorial corrections for the 2016 Washington State Fire Code.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Editorial corrections are necessary to correct dates and other minor changes.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 19.27 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 19.27 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: State Building Code Council, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Joanne T. McCaughan, Olympia, Washington, (360) 407-9279; and Enforcement: Not applicable.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: These are editorial currections [corrections] being filed to ensure that the rule-making record is complete.
December 1, 2015
Dave Kokot
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-04-063, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 51-54A-003 International Fire Code.
The ((2012)) 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-04-063, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 51-54A-007 Exceptions.
The exceptions and amendments to the International Fire Code contained in the provisions of chapter 19.27 RCW shall apply in case of conflict with any of the provisions of these rules.
Codes referenced which are not adopted through RCW 19.27.031 or chapter 19.27A RCW shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the authority having jurisdiction. The ((2012)) 2015 International Wildland Urban Interface Code is included in this code as Section 8100 with amendments found in Appendix Chapter ((K)) N.
The provisions of this code do not apply to temporary growing structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. "Temporary growing structure" means a structure that has the sides and roof covered with polyethylene, polyvinyl, or similar flexible synthetic material and is used to provide plants with either frost protection or increased heat retention. A temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this code.
The provisions of this code do not apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rule adopted under chapter 70.114A RCW or chapter 37, Laws of 1998 (2SSB 6168). "Temporary worker housing" means a place, area, or piece of land where sleeping places or housing sites are provided by an employer for his or her employees or by another person, including a temporary worker housing operator, who is providing such accommodations for employees, for temporary, seasonal occupancy, and includes "labor camps" under RCW 70.54.110.
The manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of fireworks shall be governed by chapter 70.77 RCW and by chapter 212-17 WAC and local ordinances consistent with chapter 212-17 WAC.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-04-063, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 51-54A-0101 Section 101Scope and general requirements.
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The State Building Code Council has determined that a local ordinance adopting Appendix ((K)) N Wildland Urban Interface Code may be adopted by any local government upon notification of the council.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-04-063, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 51-54A-1104 Means of egress for existing buildings.
1104.1 General. Means of egress in existing buildings shall comply with Section 1030 and 1104.2 through ((1104.24)) 1104.25.
EXCEPTION:
Means of egress conforming to the requirements of the building code under which they were constructed and Section 1030 shall not be required to comply with 1104.2 through 1104.22 and ((1104.24)) 1104.25.