Yakima County, Washington Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Yakima County, 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.
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• For more information about statewide codes and enforcement issues, visit the State Building Code Council.
Yakima County Washington Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-50) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-52) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 [Laws, Rules & Reg. For Installing El. Wires & Equip. (WAC) 296-46b] | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-54 | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-40) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Energy Code | 2006 Washington State Energy Code (State Building Code, WAC Chapter 51-11) | Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: Online |
| Elevator Code | AMSE A17.1-2004 | Local amendents: Yakima County Permit Services Division, (509) 574-2300, State Code: 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 | Dave Saunders Permit Services Manager/Building Official Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
| Plumbing | Dave Saunders Permit Services Manager/Building Official Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
| Mechanical | Dave Saunders Permit Services Manager/Building Official Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
| Electrical | Dave Saunders Permit Services Manager/Building Official Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
| Accessibility | Dave Saunders Permit Services Manager/Building Official Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
| Fire Marshal | Jakki J. MacLean Fire Marshal Phone: (509) 574-2300 Fax: (509) 574-2301 |
Other Washington Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Washington:
