20.02.025 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. “Webster’s Third International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged,” latest edition, shall be considered as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words referring to a specific gender may be extended to any other gender.
A. “Action” means a specific response complying fully with a specific request by the jurisdiction.
B. “Building service equipment” means and refers to the plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures, appliances, and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, firefighting, and transportation facilities essential to the occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use.
C. “Complete response” means an adequate response to all requests from city staff in sufficient detail to allow the application to be processed.
D. “IBC” and “International Building Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Building Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
E. “IEBC” and “International Existing Building Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Existing Building Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
F. “IECC” and “International Energy Conservation Code” each mean the International Energy Conservation Code referenced in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC as adopted by this jurisdiction.
G. “IFC” and “International Fire Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Fire Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
H. “IMC” and “International Mechanical Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
I. “IRC” and “International Residential Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
J. “ISPSC” and “International Swimming Pool and Spa Code” each mean the latest edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code promulgated by the International Code Council as adopted by this jurisdiction.
K. “Jurisdiction” and “city” each mean the city of Bothell.
L. “LPG” means liquefied petroleum gas.
M. “NEC” and “National Electrical Code” each mean the latest edition of the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association.
N. “Occupancy” means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.
O. “Shall,” as used in this chapter, is mandatory.
P. “Special investigation fee” means the fees necessary to cover city expenses to investigate and research a project site or location where:
1. Work requiring a permit has commenced without a permit; or
2. Where work has continued beyond the point of authorized permits; or
3. Where work was obscured, covered, or completed without required inspections when the project had a valid or current permit for the work.
Q. “UPC” and “Uniform Plumbing Code” each mean the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as adopted by this jurisdiction.
R. “Valuation” or “value,” used in computing the plan review and permit (inspection) fees, means the total value of all construction work, including labor and materials, for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems, or any other permanent work or permanent equipment. It shall also include the contractor’s overhead and profit. (Ord. 2344 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2269 § 9, 2018; Ord. 2124 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013; Ord. 2052 § 2 (Exh. B), 2010; Ord. 1986 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1926 § 4, 2004).