Vancouver, 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 CodesVancouver Municipal Code can be found here.

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
StructuralCindy Peterson
Building Official
Phone: (360) 619-4140
Fax: (360) 696-8962
PlumbingCindy Peterson
Building Official
Phone: (360) 619-4140
Fax: (360) 696-8962
MechanicalCindy Peterson
Building Official
Phone: (360) 619-4140
Fax: (360) 696-8962
ElectricalCindy Peterson
Building Official
Phone: (360) 619-4140
Fax: (360) 696-8962
AccessibilityCindy Peterson
Building Official
Phone: (360) 619-4140
Fax: (360) 696-8962
Historic PreservationMarian Lahav
Senior Long Range Planner
Phone: (360) 696-8005
Fax: (360) 696-8029
Fire MarshalJim Crawford
Phone: (360) 759-4410
CivilSharon Derby
Lead Engineering Specialist
Phone: (360) 696-8105
Fax: (360) 696-8263
ZoningChad Eiken
Planning Supervisor
Phone: (360) 696-8005
Fax: (360) 696-8283
PlanningChad Eiken
Planning Supervisor
Phone: (360) 735-8005
Fax: (360) 696-8283
City AttorneyTed Gathe
City Attorney
Phone: (360) 696-8250
Fax: (360) 696-8962
Parks/RecreationDavid Judd
Phone: (360) 619-1109
Building codes are also available for these other Washington municipalities: