SBCC - SBCC Codes, Regs, and Guidelines

State Codes, Regulations & Guidelines

On November 17, 2006, the Washington State Building Code Council voted to adopt the 2006 Editions of the national models codes with some new amendments and some changes existing amendments. The Council also adopted changes to the Washington State Energy Code and Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.

The state amendments to the codes can be accessed by clicking on the menu to the left. The base model code, adopted by reference, should be available at the reference desk at your local library or at the permit counter of your local building department.

If you have any questions about the changes or would
like further information, please call Council Staff at
(360) 725-2964.

The National Electrical Code is adopted and amended by the Department of Labor and Industries. Please see their code site at http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical

Ordering Copies

Printed and electronic copies of the State Amendments and all the Model Codes may be purchased from the Washington Association of Building Officials, www.wabo.org or call toll-free within Washington, 1-888-664-9515.

Copies of the International Codes and the ICC/ANSI A117.1 can be purchased directly from the International Code Council, www.iccsafe.org or call toll free at 1-888-422-7233.

Copies of the Uniform Plumbing Code can be purchased directly from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, www.iapmostore.org or call toll free at 1-800-854-2766.

The State Building Code Council has adopted the 2009 editions of the codes below, with the noted amendments. These codes will go into effect July 1, 2010.

The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code has been repealed, as has the Washington State Historic Building Code. Provisions formerly found in the VIAQ are now located in the IRC, the IMC and the IBC as appropriate. The Historic Building Code has been replaced by the International Existing Buildings Code, as adopted and amended by WAC 51-50-480000. See the IBC for state amendments.

2009 International Building Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form
2009 International Residential Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form
2009 International Mechanical Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form
2009 International Fire Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form
Washington State Energy Code
Adopted Language -- CR103 form

State Building Code

The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement for the state of Washington and includes:

2006 International Building Code with statewide amendments
ICC/ANSI A117.1-03, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide amendments
2006 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
2006 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
2004 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
2006 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) for LP Gas
2006 International Fire Code with statewide amendments
2006 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments
2006 Washington State Energy Code
2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code
The Washington State Historic Building Code (published in 1991)
2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) -- Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code.