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Construction Tip Sheets



2006 Construction Tip Sheets

The following tip sheets (obtain free Acrobat Reader) are the collaborative effort of the MyBuildingPermit.com Management Committee. Printed copies are also available through the permit centers of participating cities.

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The following tip sheets reflect the 2006 Washington State Building Codes:

 0. Permits When Required

 1. Basic Stairs

 2. Handrails

 3. Guards

 4. Smoke Alarms

 5. Basic Decks

 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

21. Residential Prescriptive Wall Bracing

22. Residential Attic HVAC Equipment 

23. Window and Glass Door Guards

 

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    2003 Construction Tip Sheets

    The following tip sheets reflect the 2003 Washington State Building Codes:

     0. Permits when required

     1. Basic Stairs

     2. Handrails

     3. Guards

     4. Smoke Alarms

     5. Basic Decks

     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. Zero Lot Line Framing Fire Wall/Party Wall

    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