ORD 14-772ORDINANCE NO. 14 -772
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
the adoption of the 2014 National Electrical Code and related matters;
amending Title 13, "Buildings "; amending FWRC 13.11.110,
Enforcement; amending FWRC 13.38.20, Electrical codes adopted; and,
amending FWRC 13.38.40, Amendments. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 13-
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WHEREAS, the revised code of Washington ( "RCW ") mandates enforcement and provides
authority to the city of Federal Way Washington to adopt locally, administer, and enforce
Washington state regulations regarding Electricians and Electrical Installations (Chapter 19.28
RCW); and,
WHEREAS, Washington state has repealed the 2008 National Electric Code and related
Washington state amendments in order to adopt the 2014 National Electric Code and necessary
Washington state amendments in order to provide uniform enforcement and adoption throughout
Washington, effective July 1, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to periodically modify Title 13 of the Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC), "Buildings ", in order to conform to state and federal law, codify
administrative practices, clarify and update construction regulations as permitted by State Law as
periodically deemed necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. FWRC 13.11.110 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.11.110 Enforcement.
All violations of this title or the codes adopted under this title are found to be detrimental
to the public health, safety, and welfare, and are declared public nuisances. The building official has
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the authority to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title and has the
authority to administer and enforce all rules and regulations of this title. It is unlawful to violate or
fail to comply with any provision, rule or regulation of this title. in addition to ^^„ othe pe fia ty,
(2) Civil enforcement of the provisions of this Code and the terms and conditions of any
permit or approval issued pursuant to this Code shall be governed by Chapter 1.15 FWRC, Civil
Enforcement of Code. Civil enforcement is in addition to, and does not limit any other forms of,
enforcement available to the city including, but not limited to, criminal sanctions as specified herein
or in Chapters 1.10 and 1.15 FWRC, nuisance and injunction actions, or other civil or equitable
actions to abate, discontinue, correct or discourage unlawful acts in violation of this Code.
Section 2. FWRC 13.38.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.38.020 Electrical codes adopted.
(1) Adoption by reference. The following codes, as presently constituted or as may be
subsequently amended, are all adopted as amended, added to, or excepted in this title, together with
all amendments and additions provided in this title, and shall be applicable within the city:
(a) The National Electrical Code (NEC), 24" 2014 Edition, as published by the
National Fire Protection Association;
(b) The laws, rules and regulations for installing electrical wiring and equipment set
forth in Chapter 19.28 RCW;
(c) The following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code:
(i) Chapter 296 -43 WAC, Heating Installation;
(ii) Chapter 296 -45 WAC, Safety Standards, Electrical Workers;
(iii) Chapter 296 -46(B) WAC, Electrical Safety Standards, Administration, and
Installation.
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(2) Purpose. This title is enacted as an exercise of police power of the city for the
benefit of the public at large. It is not intended to create a special relationship with any
individual, or individuals, or to identify and protect any particular class of persons. The
purpose of this title is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health,
property and public welfare, by regulating and controlling building construction and work
related thereto.
Section 3. FWRC 13.38.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.38.040 Amendments.
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{2}(1) The following amendment to Chapter 296 -46(B) WAC, Electrical Safety Standards,
Administration, and Installation adopted in FWRC 13.38.020 are hereby adopted.
(2)In addition to those installations specified by Chapter 296 -46(B) 901 (7) b, the following
electrical installation, alteration, or maintenance of all electrical systems are exempt from obtaining
electrical work permits: Seel o 301.1.3 (b) ofthe r nif f n dm mist. -alive rode n,.,,. isio s for- the
3-.l. Temporary decorative lighting.
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2. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable
experimental laboratories.
3. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage
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Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for
any work to be done in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of the
jurisdiction.
Section 4. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
chapter or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of Federal
Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence,
clauses, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener /clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
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Section 6. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days
from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 12th day of August, 2014.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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ATTEST:
DBUYTT CITY CLERK, STEPHAT," COURTNEY, CMC
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INTERIM Y ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 07/08/2014
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 08/12/2014
PUBLISHED: 08/15/2014
EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/14/2014
ORDINANCE NO.: 14 -772
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