Everett, Washington Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Washington has adopted a statewide building code, [State Building Code (SBC)]. The SBC is incorporated in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) in several chapters (see below for specific numbers). Everett does not have local amendments to the state code.
The adoption of the 2009 International Building, Residential, Mechanical and Fire Codes and the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code, with state amendments, will be effective on July 1, 2010, along with amendments to the Washington State Energy Code.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40)Online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40)Online
Plumbing CodeUPC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-46 and 51-47)Online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-42)Online
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 [Laws, Rules & Reg. For Installing El. Wires & Equip. (WAC) 296-46b]Online
Accessibility CodeADAAG (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40)Online
Energy Code2006 Washington State Energy Code (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-11)Online
Elevator CodeAMSE A17.1-2004 (WAC 296-81)Online
Other CodesSprinklers: Automatic Fire Detection and Fire Supression Systems (Everett Municipal Code, Chapter 16.76). The ordinance is available from the Permit Services Department, (425) 257-8810, Phone and online.

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 AreaContact
StructuralPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
PlumbingPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
MechanicalPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
ElectricalPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
AccessibilityPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
Historic PreservationJan Meston
Planning Dept.
Phone: (425) 257-7164
Fax: (425) 257-8742
EnvironmentalJeff Wright
Supervisor, Environmental Laboratory
Phone: (425) 257-8231
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (425) 257-8120
Fax: (425) 257-8139
CivilPermit Services
Phone: (425) 257-8810
Fax: (425) 257-8857
ZoningAllan Giffen
Planning Dept. Director
Phone: (425) 257-8731
Fax: (425) 257-8742
PlanningAllan Giffen
Planning Dept. Director
Phone: (425) 257-8731
Fax: (425) 257-8742
City AttorneyNed Johnston
City Attorney
Phone: (425) 257-8700
Fax: (425) 257-8693
Public WorksThom Thetford
Phone: (425) 257-8800
Fax: (425) 257-8882
Parks/RecreationSusan Francisco
Director of Parks and Recreation
Phone: (425) 257-8300
Fax: (425) 257-8384
Building codes are also available for these other Washington municipalities: