Building Comments White HorseFire Protection
All projects need to have fire protection for the buildings. It is likely that fire flow may be an issue at this location, which will be addressed through building official review of
the proposed building uses and construction material used for the buildings.
The International Building Code (IBC) provides occupancy ratings for different types of uses. The fire coverage and sprinkler system for the proposed use must meet IBC requirements.
Fire Impact Fee pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(6) YMC is established at a rate of $0.32 per square foot of development for all new development I the City of Yelm.
ADA Requirements
The American Disabilities Act required that facilities are ADA accessible. Facility improvements will have to meet current code. Review of these improvements will be determined upon
further review of the architectural plans.
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Building Permit Process
Building Plan review, permitting and inspections will be based on Title 15 Yelm Municipal Code, adopting the 2003 IBC, IMC, UPC, IFC and the 2001 Washington State Energy Code. By resolution,
the City of Yelm re-adopted the 1997 UBC, UMC and UPC Fee schedules.
All fences above 6 feet in height require a building permit.
Building Plans may be submitted after Site Plan Review approval. Five(5) sets of plans, one of which may be half scale, two (2) sets of engineering calculations, energy calculations
and specifications will be required. Due to the size of the occupancy, an integrated sprinkler and fire alarm system will be required. These plans may be submitted at a later date
along with any required kitchen suppression systems. All fire related items 5’ outside the building will be subject to civil review along with domestic water, waste, and storm water.
Concurrently with Site Plan Review two sets of building and accessory building elevations must be submitted for review of the building for consistency with the Design Guidelines.
Allow at least 8 to 12 weeks for Building Plan Review and 2 weeks for design guideline review.
Comments on your proposed sketch:
The addition of public space will require an accessible path from the front door to the seating in the beer garden. This path must be a minimum of
uninterrupted floor space that is level and connects all functions an ambulatory patron would enjoy such as restrooms, bar access, etc.
Depending on the revised occupancy with the addition you may have to upgrade your restrooms to meet ADA requirements
If the apartments upstairs are still occupied you cannot restrict their access during non business hours.
You may use the back entrance as the ADA entrance: however ADA parking must be supplied. New ADA parking must meet current City Code with an accessible path from the parking to the
entrance.
Plans for the beer garden them selves are unclear and will have to be submitted at permit time detailing any improvements code required.
My experience with other owner applying to the state for liquor licenses is that you will need professionally drawn plans for the submittal.