Everett, Washington Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Everett, Washington.
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• 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.
Everett Washington Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40) | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2003 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-46 and 51-47) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-42) | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 [Laws, Rules & Reg. For Installing El. Wires & Equip. (WAC) 296-46b] | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-44 and 51-45) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2003 Washington State Energy Code (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-11) | Online |
| Elevator Code | AMSE A17.1-2004 (WAC 296-81) | Online |
| Other Codes | Sprinklers: 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. | |
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 | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Plumbing | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Mechanical | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Electrical | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Civil | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Accessibility | Permit Services Phone: (425) 257-8810 Fax: (425) 257-8857 |
| Historic Preservation | Jan Meston Planning Dept. Phone: (425) 257-7164 Fax: (425) 257-8742 |
| Zoning | Allan Giffen Planning Dept. Director Phone: (425) 257-8731 Fax: (425) 257-8742 |
| Planning | Allan Giffen Planning Dept. Director Phone: (425) 257-8731 Fax: (425) 257-8742 |
| Environmental | Jeff Wright Supervisor, Environmental Laboratory Phone: (425) 257-8231 |
| City Attorney | Ned Johnston City Attorney Phone: (425) 257-8700 Fax: (425) 257-8693 |
| Public Works | Thom Thetford Phone: (425) 257-8800 Fax: (425) 257-8882 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (425) 257-8120 Fax: (425) 257-8139 |
| Parks/Recreation | Susan Francisco Director of Parks and Recreation Phone: (425) 257-8300 Fax: (425) 257-8384 |
Other Washington Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Washington:
