Spokane, Washington Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Spokane, Washington.
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• 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.
Spokane 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] | Department of Building and Code Enforcement, (509) 625-6300 |
| 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 | ANSI/ASME A17.1-2004 (Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 11.06) | Online |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas:2006 IFGC | |
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 | Plan Review Counter Phone: (509) 625-6107 Fax: (509) 625-6124 |
| Plumbing | Plan Review Counter Phone: (509) 625-6107 Fax: (509) 625-6124 |
| Mechanical | Plan Review Counter Phone: (509) 625-6107 Fax: (509) 625-6124 |
| Electrical | Plan Review Counter Phone: (509) 625-6107 Fax: (509) 625-6124 |
| Civil | Engineering Services Phone: (509) 625-6700 Fax: (509) 625-6349 |
| Accessibility | Department of Building and Code Enforcement Phone: (509) 625-6083 Fax: (509) 625-6124 |
| Historic Preservation | Teresa Brum Phone: (509) 625-6983 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (509) 625-6300 |
| Planning | Steve Franks Director Phone: (509) 625-6060 Fax: (509) 625-6013 |
| City Attorney | Howard Delaney City Attorney Phone: (509) 625-6277 |
| Public Works | Roger Flint Director Fax: (509) 625-6274 |
| Fire Marshal | Bobby Williams Fire Department Phone: (509) 625-7000 |
| Parks/Recreation | Mike Stone Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (509) 625-6200 Fax: (509) 625-6205 |
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Other Washington Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Washington:
