Washington Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Washington.
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Additional Resources
• Washington has adopted a statewide building code, State Building Code (SBC).The building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire codes are mandatory minimum codes for all jurisdictions. The SBC is incorporated in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) in several chapters (see below for specific numbers).
• Washington updates its codes every three years.
• Washington updates its codes every three years.
Washington Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-52) | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 [Laws, Rules & Reg. For Installing El. Wires & Equip. (WAC) 296-46b] | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-54 | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2006 Washington State Energy Code (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-11) | Online |
| Elevator Code | AMSE A17.1-2004 | Online |
| Gas Code | IMC 2006 (NFPA 58 & 54) (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-42) | Online |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 1998; NBIC 1995 with addenda | Online |
| Other Codes | Ventilation and IAQ Code (State Building Code, WAC Ch. 51-13) | |
Washington Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Al Rhoades Codes Specialist Phone: (360) 725-2970 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Plumbing | Al Rhoades Codes Specialist Phone: (360) 725-2970 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Mechanical | Al Rhoades Codes Specialist Phone: (360) 725-2970 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Electrical | Ron Fuller Electrical Inspection, Dept. of Labor & Industry Phone: (360) 902-5249 Fax: (360) 902-5292 |
| Accessibility | Al Rhoades Codes Specialist Phone: (360) 586-8999 Fax: (360) 586-5880 |
| Energy | Tim Nogler Managing Director Phone: (360) 725-2969 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Planning/Land Use | Growth Management Services Phone: (360) 753-2222 |
| Environmental | Department of Ecology Phone: (360) 407-6000 |
| Health Department | Department of Environmental Health Phone: (360) 236-3000 |
| Fire Marshal | Mike Matlick State Fire Marshal Phone: (360) 753-0404 |
| Forestry/Parks | Department of Natural Resources Phone: (360) 902-1000 |
| Transportation | Department of Transportation Phone: (360) 705-7000 |
| Boiler Inspector | Robert Marvin Chief Boiler Inspector, Dept. of Labor & Industry Phone: (360) 902-5270 Fax: (360) 902-5292 |
| Elevator Inspector | Jack Day Chief Elevator Inspector, Dept. of Labor & Industr Phone: (360) 902-6128 Fax: (360) 902-6132 |
Washington Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Washington:
