Tacoma, Washington Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Tacoma, Washington.
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• The accessibility Code is combined of Chapter 11 of the 2006 IBC and ICC/ANSI 117.1. The State of Washington has amendments to both Chapter 11 of the 2006 IBC and ICC/ANSI 117.1 in WAC 51-50
• The Washington State Energy Code, WAC 51-11 is adopted by the City of Tacoma, and Chapter 15 of that document is amended by the City of Tacoma.
• City of Tacoma amendments to some of the codes listed below may be downloaded from the City of Tacoma
Tacoma Washington Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171 and Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171and Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57) | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171and Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-52) | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171and Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 [Laws, Rules & Reg. For Installing El. Wires & Equip. (WAC) 296-46b] | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171and Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-54 | City Clerk, (253) 591-5171and 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 |
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 | Charles A. Pearson Principal Engineer Phone: (253) 591-5019 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Plumbing | Andy Smith Engineer Phone: (253) 591-5574 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Mechanical | Andy Smith Engineer Phone: (253) 591-5574 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Electrical | Michael Vert Electrical Inspection Manager Phone: (253) 502-8347 Fax: (253) 502-8659 |
| Civil | Kristina Nelson Manager, Construction Division/Public Works Phone: (253) 591-5787 Fax: (253) 591-5785 |
| Accessibility | Charles A. Pearson Principal Engineer Phone: (253) 591-5019 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Historic Preservation | Reuben McKnight Historic Preservation Office Phone: (253) 591-5220 Fax: (253) 591-2002 |
| Zoning | Tom Dolan Land Use Supervisor Phone: (253) 591-5378 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Planning | Peter Huffman Manager, Planning & Neighborhood Division Phone: (253) 591-5373 Fax: (253) 591-2002 |
| Environmental | Dale Yeager Land Use Administrator Planner Phone: (253) 591-5281 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| City Attorney | Elizabeth Pauli Acting City Attorney Phone: (253) 591-5885 Fax: (253) 591-5755 |
| Public Works | Bill Pugh Director, Public Works Phone: (253) 591-5525 Fax: (253) 591-5097 |
| Fire Marshal | Carl Anderson Fire Protection Engineer Phone: (253) 591-5503 Fax: (253) 591-5433 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jack Wilson Executive Director, Metropolitan Parks Phone: (253) 305-1091 |
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Other Washington Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Washington:
