State Codes:

Official Codes
Effective July 1, 2007, the state of Washington enforces the codes listed below.  It is important that you become familiar with the new International Codes prior to submitting an application in order to avoid unnecessary delays in processing your permit.

• 2006 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2006 International Residential Code (IRC)
• 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• 2006 International Fire Code (IFC)
• 2006 Washington State Energy Code, WAC 51-11 (WSEC)
• 2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, WAC 51-13 (VIAQ)
• 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
• 2006 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54)
• 2004 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
• 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC)  [Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island]
• 2006 Washington State-Wide Amendments
  State of Washington Amendments to the codes can be viewed through the State Building Code Council.  The State Amendments to the NEC can be viewed at Publication 296-46B.

See Purchasing Code Books to get copies or to view the Washington Amendments to the codes on-line.

Completed permit application submitted prior to July 1, 2007, are being reviewed and permitted under the 2003 International Codes.  All permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2007, will be reviewed and permitted under the 2007 International Codes—with no exceptions.

To assist you during this period of significant code change, we will be: