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 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)
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Tim Nogler Phone: (360) 725-2969 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Plumbing | Krista Braaksma Phone: (360) 725-2964 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Mechanical | Krista Braaksma Phone: (360) 725-2964 Fax: (360) 586-9383 |
| Electrical | Ron Fuller Electrical Inspection, Dept. of Labor & Industry Phone: (360) 902-5249 Fax: (360) 902-5292 |
| Accessibility | Krista Braaksma Phone: (360) 725-2964 Fax: (360) 586-5880 |
| Energy | Krista Braaksma Phone: (360) 725-2964 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 | Linda Williamson 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:




