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Ordinance 117721

Introduced as Council Bill 110766

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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Seattle Building Code, repealing Section 22.100.010 (Ordinances 116012, as amended by Ordinances 116655 and 117573) and adding a new Section 22.100.010; adopting Chapters 2 through 10, 12 through 29, 31, 33 and 35 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code; adopting the 1994 Uniform Building Code Standards; amending the adopted Uniform Building Code by adding a new Chapter 1 related to administration, enforcement and permitting, a new Chapter 30 regulating elevators, escalators and material lifts, a new Chapter 32 regulating construction in the right of way, marquees, awnings and signs, and a new Chapter 34 regulating existing structures; amending Chapter 2, Definitions; amending Chapter 3 and 4, regulating uses and occupancies, amending Chapter 5, providing general building limitations; amending Chapter 6, regulating types of constructions; amending Chapter 7, fire-resistant materials and construction; amending Chapter 8, regulating interior finishes; amending Chapter 9, regulating fire-protection systems; amending Chapter 10, regulating means of egress; amending Chapter 12, regulating interior environment; amending Chapter 13, regulating energy conservation; amending Chapter 14, regulating exterior wall coverings; amending Chapter 15, regulating roof coverings and roof structures; amending Chapters 16-23 providing engineering standards for quality, design, and materials of construction; and amending Chapter 24, regulating glazing; amending Chapter 25, regulating gypsum board and plaster; amending Chapter 26, regulating plastic; amending Chapters 27, 28 and 29, regulating electrical mechanical and plumbing systems; amending Chapter 31, regulating chimneys, fireplaces and barbecues; amending Chapter 33, regulating site work and demolitions; as regulated and allowed by the State Building Code Act, Chapter 19.27 of the Revised Code of Washington.

Description and Background

Current Status:Passed
Index Terms:BUILDING-CODES
References:Repealing: Ord 116012, 116655, 117573

Legislative History

Sponsor:HARRIS
Date Introduced:June 26, 1995
Committee Referral:Housing, Community Development and Urban Environment
City Council Action Date:July 24, 1995
City Council Action:Passed
City Council Vote:8-0
Date Delivered to Mayor:July 24, 1995
Date Signed by Mayor:
(About the signature date) 		July 26, 1995
Date Filed with Clerk:July 27, 1995
Signed Copy:PDF scan of Ordinance No. 117721
A scanned (pdf) copy of this document is available using the above link. If you are unable to open the file, you may view this document at the Office of the City Clerk. If you are unable to visit the Clerk's Office, you may request a copy or scan be made for you by Clerk staff. Scans and copies provided by the Office of the City Clerk are subject to copy fees, and the timing of service is dependent on the availability of staff.

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