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0. Permits When Required
1. Basic Stairs
2. Handrails
3. Guards
4. Smoke Alarms
5. Basic Decks (not available at this time)
6. Garage Separation
7. Water Heaters
8. Restrooms
9. Accessible Parking Spaces
10. Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
11. Notching & Boring of Rafters / Joists / Studs
12. Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting
13. Ramps and Landings
14. Accessibility and Door Clearance
15. Bathrooms -- Type A Unit
16. Bathrooms -- Type B Unit
17. Kitchens -- Type A Unit
18. Kitchens -- Type B Unit
19. Safety Glazing
22. Residential Attic HVAC Equipment
23. Window & Glass Door Guards
2006 Construction Tip Sheets
5. Basic Decks
21. Residential Prescriptive Wall Bracing
23. Window and Glass Door Guards
The following tip sheets reflect the 2003 Washington State Building Codes:
0. Permits when required
13. Zero Lot Line Framing Fire Wall/Party Wall