Building Code Council to Update State Rules as Well as Council Bylaws
   The State Building Code Council is seeking public input as it updates its state rules as well as its bylaws. The purpose of both updates is the same: to improve clarity and transparency, to ensure a fair process for all stakeholders, and to encourage effective participation in developing state building codes.
  For more information, please see the 2016 Review of Policies, Procedures & Bylaws page. To review comments received click this link. NEW! Draft document for public hearing

Rulemaking Update:
The SBCC has adopted the 2015 editions of the IBC, IRC, IFC, IMC and UPC with state amendments; and the 2015 Washington State Energy Code. The 2015 codes are effective on July 1, 2016.  To view the amendments in html format, go to the Legislative website; for the pdf insert pages, see the State Building Code page. 

Cannabis Issues TAG Update: The TAG completed their review of IFC Chapter 38 and developed new recommended language. Next step is rulemaking, to include public hearings in the fall. The Council took action on June 10 for the renewal of the emergency rules, and to move forward with permanent rulemaking.  See the updated emergency rule that incorporates the TAGs changes by clicking these links:
Ch 1/Permits 
and - Ch 38/ Marijuana Processing or Extraction Facilities
and Ch 53/Carbon Dioxide Systems

Emergency Rules adopted:

Group E Alarms
The Council recently renewed an emergency rule regarding Group E  and Group I-4 emergency voice-alarms in the IBC and IFC, while permanent rulemaking is underway.  Click here to review the emergency rule; click these links for the IBC and IFC proposed language.

WAC 51-51-0301
The 60/psf live load for decks amendment to IRC 301.5 as adopted by SBCC in 2015 is now in effect. On October 14, the Council adopted Interpretation 16-11, which provides span and ledger connection details based on the 60/psf load.