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Kent Washington Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Kent, Washington.
This information is obtained directly from the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Notes Concerning Washington Building Codes
• 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.
• For more information about statewide codes and enforcement issues, visit the State Building Code Council.
• For more information about statewide codes and enforcement issues, visit the State Building Code Council.
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.
Kent 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 |
| Other Codes | 2006 International Fuel Gas Code Amended Washington State Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Code, WAC 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 | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-6421 |
| Plumbing | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-6421 |
| Mechanical | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-6421 |
| Electrical | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-6421 |
| Civil | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-6421 |
| Accessibility | Building Services Phone: (253) 856-5412 Fax: (253) 856-5421 |
| Zoning | Planning Services Phone: (253) 856-5454 |
| Planning | Planning Services Phone: (253) 856-5454 |
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