Kent, Washington Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
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 51-50)Online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50)Online
Plumbing CodeUPC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57)Online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-52)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
Other Codes2006 International Fuel Gas Code
Amended Washington State Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Code, WAC 51-13

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
StructuralBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-6421
PlumbingBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-6421
MechanicalBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-6421
ElectricalBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-6421
AccessibilityBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-5421
CivilBuilding Services
Phone: (253) 856-5412
Fax: (253) 856-6421
ZoningPlanning Services
Phone: (253) 856-5454
PlanningPlanning Services
Phone: (253) 856-5454
Building codes are also available for these other Washington municipalities: