Codes

Read about Code Changes Effective July 1, 2016

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On July 1, 2016, City of Kirkland Building Services begins using a new set of codes as required by State Law (RCW 19.27). Your plans and supporting documentation must demonstrate compliance with the following codes:

• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 International Fire Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
• 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (Natural Gas)
• 2015 National Fuel Gas Code 58 (Propane)
• 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2015 Washington State Energy Code (IECC)
• 2014 Washington Cities Electrical Code (2017 WCEC to be adopted July 1, 2017)

You’ll also need both the State of Washington Amendments and City of Kirkland Amendments to these codes.

Where can you purchase these codes? Using any search engine you can locate a variety of sources on the internet. You can also purchase them through the Washington Association of Building Officials (through the “The WABO book store”).

For code information from other departments, make sure you check the Development Services Website.