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Chapter 51-54A WAC:
WACs > Title 51 > Chapter 51-54A
STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
51-54A-001 Authority.
51-54A-002 Purpose.
51-54A-003 International Fire Code.
51-54A-007 Exceptions.
51-54A-008 Implementation.
51-54A-0101 Section 101—Scope and general requirements.
51-54A-0105 Permits.
51-54A-0202 General definitions.
51-54A-0307 Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces.
51-54A-0308 Open flames.
51-54A-0401 General.
51-54A-0402 Definitions.
51-54A-0403 Emergency preparedness requirements.
51-54A-0404 Fire safety and evacuation plans.
51-54A-0405 Emergency evacuation drills.
51-54A-0406 Employee training and response procedures.
51-54A-0408 Reserved.
51-54A-0503 Fire apparatus access roads.
51-54A-0507 Fire protection water supplies.
51-54A-0508 Fire command center.
51-54A-0605 Electrical equipment, wiring and hazards.
51-54A-0609 Commercial kitchen hoods.
51-54A-0701 General.
51-54A-0806 Decorative vegetation in new and existing buildings.
51-54A-0901 General.
51-54A-0903 Automatic sprinkler systems.
51-54A-0904 Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems.
51-54A-0907 Fire alarm and detection systems.
51-54A-0908 Reserved.
51-54A-0909 Smoke control systems.
51-54A-0915 Carbon monoxide detection.
51-54A-0916 Alerting systems.
51-54A-1007 Reserved.
51-54A-1008 Reserved.
51-54A-1009 Accessible means of egress.
51-54A-1010 Doors, gates and turnstiles.
51-54A-1011 Stairways.
51-54A-1012 Ramps.
51-54A-1018 Reserved.
51-54A-1020 Corridors.
51-54A-1021 Reserved.
51-54A-1028 Exit discharge.
51-54A-1030 Reserved.
51-54A-1103 Fire safety requirements for existing buildings.
51-54A-1104 Means of egress for existing buildings.
51-54A-1105 Construction requirements for existing Group I-2.
51-54A-3103 Temporary tents and membrane structures.
51-54A-3308 Owner's responsibility for fire protection.
51-54A-3601 Marinas—Scope.
51-54A-3602 Definitions.
51-54A-3604 Fire protection equipment.
51-54A-3800 Marijuana processing or extraction facilities.
51-54A-3900 Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems.
51-54A-5306 Medical gas systems.
51-54A-5307 Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems.
51-54A-5601 General.
51-54A-5704 Storage.
51-54A-5706 Special operations.
51-54A-6108 Fire protection.
51-54A-8000 Referenced standards.
51-54A-8100 Reserved.
51-54A-8200 Appendix N—Wildland Urban Interface Code.
51-54A-001
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-001, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-002
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-002, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-003
The 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-05-065, § 51-54A-003, filed 2/12/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-003, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-007
51-54A-008
The International Fire Code adopted by chapter 51-54A WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, 2016.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-008, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-008, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
Section 101—Scope and general requirements.
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. The State Building Code Council has determined that a local ordinance adopting Appendix N Wildland Urban Interface Code may be adopted by any local government upon notification of the council.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-05-065, § 51-54A-0101, filed 2/12/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0101, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-0307
Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0307, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0308, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0308, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-0401
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0401, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0402, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0402, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
404.2.3 Lockdown plans. This section is not adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0404, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0404, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0408, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0408, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-0503
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0503, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0507, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0507, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-0508
508.1.2 Separation. The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW and RCW 19.27.031. WSR 17-10-028, § 51-54A-0508, filed 4/25/17, effective 5/26/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0508, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 19-02-086, § 51-54A-0701, filed 1/2/19, effective 7/1/19.]
51-54A-0806
Decorative vegetation in new and existing buildings.
1. Group I; and
2. R-2 occupancies providing licensed care to clients in one of the categories listed in the International Building Code, Section 310.1, licensed by Washington state.
2. The device shall be capable of containing a minimum supply of water in accordance with Table 806.1.2.
Support Stand Water Capacity (gallons)
Typical Daily Water
Transpiration Amount
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0806, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0901, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0904, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-0908, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 19.27, 19.27A, and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-24-017, § 51-54A-0908, filed 11/21/13, effective 4/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-0908, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1007, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1007, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1008, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1008, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1011, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1018, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1018, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1020, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1021, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1021, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1028, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 17-10-023, § 51-54A-1030, filed 4/25/17, effective 5/26/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1030, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
1103.4.3More than five stories. In other than Group I occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than five stories shall be protected by fire-resistant and smoke-rated construction.
1103.9 Carbon monoxide alarms. Existing Group I or Group R occupancies shall be provided with single station carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with Section 915.4.3. An inspection will occur when alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720-2015 and the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Sleeping units or dwelling units in I and R-1 occupancies and R-2 college dormitories, hotel, DOC prisons and work releases and assisted living facilities and residential treatment facilities licensed by the state of Washington which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or have an attached garage, need not be provided with carbon monoxide alarms provided that:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1103, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 19.27, 19.27A, and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-24-017, § 51-54A-1103, filed 11/21/13, effective 4/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1103, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-1104
Means of egress for existing buildings.
1104.1 General. Means of egress in existing buildings shall comply with Section 1030 and 1104.2 through 1104.25.
Means of egress conforming to the requirements of the building code under which they were constructed and Section 1030 shall not be required to comply with 1104.2 through 1104.22 and 1104.25.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-05-065, § 51-54A-1104, filed 2/12/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-1104, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-1105, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-3103, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16.]
Owner's responsibility for fire protection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 19-02-086, § 51-54A-3308, filed 1/2/19, effective 7/1/19.]
Marinas—Scope.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-3601, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-3602
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-3602, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-3604
51-54A-3900
Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 19-02-086, § 51-54A-3900, filed 1/2/19, effective 7/1/19.]
51-54A-5306
Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW and RCW 19.27.031. WSR 17-10-028, § 51-54A-5307, filed 4/25/17, effective 5/26/17.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-5704, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-5706
12. Fuel delivery vehicles shall be equipped with spill clean-up supplies in accordance with the department of ecology's Source Control Best Management Practices. Such supplies shall be readily available for deployment by the operator at all times and include nonwater absorbents capable of absorbing 15 gallons (56.76 L) of diesel fuel, storm drain plug or cover kit, a nonwater absorbent containment boom of a minimum 10 foot long (3038 mm) length with a 12-gallon (45.41 L) absorbent capacity, a nonmetallic shovel, and two 5-gallon (19 L) buckets with lids.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-5706, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 19-02-086, § 51-54A-8000, filed 1/2/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-055, § 51-54A-8000, filed 1/16/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-8000, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
51-54A-8100
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW and RCW 19.27.031. WSR 17-10-028, § 51-54A-8100, filed 4/25/17, effective 5/26/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-063, § 51-54A-8100, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]