Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17A Administration

Chapter 17A.010 General Administration

Section 17A.010.050 Conflict between Chapters

1. Should it appear that a conflict exists between the substantive or procedural provisions of a chapter of this code and another chapter, or between a chapter of this code and a provision of state or federal law, that provision that imposes the more stringent regulation shall control, unless the state or federal law in question clearly expresses preemption or non-preemption.

2. As provided by the State Building Code, SMC chapters 17F.040, Building Code; 17F.090, Mechanical Code; 17F.080, Fire Code; and 17F.100, Plumbing Code; control in the order listed.

3. Because mandated by state law, chapter 17E.060 SMC has priority over purely local laws.

4. A specific provision in a section or chapter applicable to a particular circumstance controls in case of conflict over a corresponding provision of general application.

5. Conflicts with State Energy Code.

1. 1. In the case of conflict between the ventilation requirements of IBC Section 1205 and the ventilation requirements of the State Energy Code, the State Energy Code governs.

1. 2. In the case of conflict between the duct insulation requirements of IMC Section 604 and the duct insulation requirements of the State Energy Code, the State Energy Code governs.

Date Passed: Monday, February 21, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2005

ORD C33580 Section 1