As of July 1, 2009 the City of Sammamish will be using a new set of codes as required by State Law (RCW 19.27).
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, with the exception of the Washington State Energy Code; see the SBCC homepage for related information on the pending delay of the implementation date for the WSEC until October 29, 2010.
The Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code have been repealed, as has the Washington State Historic Building Code.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 The Historic Building Code has been replaced by the International Existing Buildings Code, as adopted and amended by WAC 51-50-480000.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
Which codes are in effect?
2009 International Building Code – WAC 51-50
2009 International Residential Code – WAC 51-51
2009International Mechanical Code – WAC 51-52
2009 NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code – WAC 51-52
2008 Edition of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code – WAC 51-52
2009 International Fuel Gas Code - WAC 51-52
2009 International Fire Code – WAC 51-54
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code & Standards – WAC 51–56 and WAC 51-57
**2006 Washington State Energy Code – WAC 51-11
(Pending delay of the implementation date for the 2009 WSEC is October 29, 2010)
2009 International Existing Building Code-WAC 51-50-480000
Where can I view/purchase these codes?
A variety of sources to purchase these codes are available on-line. They are also available for purchase directly through the Washington Association of Building Officials book store. Copies of the codes are always available for viewing at City Hall. Also, many local libraries keep copies of current "standard codes" (though these may not include local amendments).
What about code amendments?
Washington State amendments can be downloaded for free at www.sbcc.wa.gov. Click on “State Building Codes” and scroll down to select the code and format you’re interested in. State amendments are also available for purchase in hard copy through the WABO book store.
City of Sammamish amendments are currently available for free on-line. See Sammamish Municipal Code, Title 16 for adoption of the new codes and associated local amendments.
The following documents are frequently referenced excerpts of the Sammamish Municipal Code identified by topic.
Hours of Construction (SMC 16.05.030)
Referenced Codes (SMC 16.05.040)
Earthquake Shut-off Valve Required (SMC 16.05.050)
Automatic Sprinkler System Required (16.05.060)
Sammamish Construction Administrative Code (SMC 16.20)
Sammamish International Building Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.070)
Sammamish International Residential Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.080)
Sammamish International Fire Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.130)
Sammamish International Fuel Gas Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.120)
Sammamish International Mechanical Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.090)
Sammamish Uniform Plumbing Code Amendments (SMC 16.05.140)
Sammamish Building & Property Maintenance Code (SMC 16.25)
Sammamish Moving Buildings Requirements (SMC 16.10)
Sammamish Flood Damage Prevention (SMC 15.10)
Is there training available? Yes! The Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) "Education" website and the International Code Council (ICC) "Training" website are good sources of information. You can also go to www.MyBuildingPermit.com and click on "News and Events" for all the most current code related news.
In order for this transition to be as smooth and seamless as possible we need you to do your part to be prepared as well. Please take advantage of training opportunities available and purchase/reference the current code books and amendments that will affect your project(s). If you have any questions or concerns along the way, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to be of assistance!
We look forward to working with you!