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Building Plan review, permitting and inspections will be based on Title 15 Yelm Municipal Code, adopting the International Codes, Uniform Plumbing Code and Washington State Energy Code.
By resolution, the City of Yelm re-adopted the 1997 UBC, UMC and UPC Fee schedules. Additions, alterations, repairs and change of occupancy will be based on Chapter 34 of the International
Building Code or the International Existing Building Code. New and existing buildings will be reviewed for life/ safety, seismic design, accessibility and energy code requirements.
Some, but not all factors reviewed will be:
Life /Safety:
Restaurant shall have a 5 foot wide paved pathway to a public street.
Restaurant shall have exits sized according to their occupancy number.
All employees/patrons shall be within reasonable distance from a public restroom.
Fire lanes and hydrants shall be provided to cover all structures. Hydrant placement and fire lanes shall meet International Fire Code requirements.
Seismic design:
Conversion of a residence to a restaurant shall meet seismic and lateral requirements of a B or A Occupancy.
Accessibility:
An accessible circulation path shall be from the restaurant and off street parking and/or bus stop. Slope shall be a maximum of 5% with a cross slope of 2%.
Changes of elevation greater then 5% shall be accessible ramps.
Restaurant and any public buildings shall have one accessible entrance minimum
One accessible parking stall shall be made available for each 25 parking stalls. One van accessible parking stall for each accessible parking stall is required. Parking lot shall be
striped and signed accordingly
All restrooms and fixtures shall meet ADA requirements
Energy Code. Conditioned space shall meet the 2009 Washington State Energy Code:
The restaurant shall be heated, insulated and ventilated per the WEC and the International Mechanical Code
Building Plans showing conformance to the above requirements and any other items deemed necessary 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. An integrated sprinkler and fire alarm system may 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.