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WSR 13-04-068
[ Filed February 1, 2013, 5:58 p.m. , effective July 1, 2013 ]
Purpose: The proposed rules will adopt and amend the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code for all jurisdictions in the state. State amendments to the base code were developed to more closely meet the needs of Washington state local jurisdictions that enforce the code and to ensure fairness to small business in the state.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 51-51 WAC.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 12-16-091 on July 31, 2012.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: Section R303 was modified to comply with chapter 70.94 RCW, and exempt certain wood stoves and heaters.
Section R315 is clarified to reference NFPA 720-2012.
Section R325 Adult family homes is modified to clarify requirements for grab bars in adult family homes.
A final cost-benefit analysis is available by contacting Tim Nogler, P.O. Box 41449, Olympia, WA 98504-1449, phone (360) 407-9277, fax (360) 586-9088, e-mail Tim.Nogler@des.wa.gov.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 5, Amended 33, Repealed 0.
OTS-4916.6
WAC 51-51-003 International Residential Code. The ((2009)) 2012 edition of the International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions: Provided that chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted. Energy Code is regulated by chapter ((51-11)) 51-11R WAC; Plumbing Code is regulated by chapter 51-56 WAC; Electrical Code is regulated by chapter 296-46B WAC or Electrical Code as adopted by the local jurisdiction. Appendix F, Radon Control Methods, Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, ((is)) and Appendix R, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, are included in adoption of the International Residential Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-003, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-003, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-003, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
WAC 51-51-008 Implementation. The International Residential Code adopted by chapter 51-51 ((Washington Administrative Code ())WAC(())) shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, ((2010)) 2013.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-008, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-008, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-008, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
Appendix F, Radon Control Methods, Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, and Appendix R, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, are included in adoption of the International Residential Code.
R102.7.2 Moved buildings. Buildings or structures moved into or within a jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code, the International Building Code (chapter 51-50 WAC), the International Mechanical Code (chapter 51-52 WAC), the International Fire Code (chapter 51-54 WAC), the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards (chapter((s)) 51-56 ((and 51-57)) WAC), and the Washington State Energy Code (chapter ((51-11)) 51-11R WAC) ((and the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (chapter 51-13 WAC))) for new buildings or structures.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0102, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0102, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-0102, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
((CHILD DAY CARE HOME, FAMILY is a child day care facility, licensed by the state, located in the dwelling of the person or persons under whose direct care and supervision the child is placed, for the care of twelve or fewer children, including children who reside at the home.)) CHILD CARE, FAMILY HOME. A child care facility, licensed by Washington state, located in the dwelling of the person or persons under whose direct care and supervision the child is placed, for the care of twelve or fewer children, including children who reside at the home.
3. ((Owner-occupied dwellings with 5 or fewer guest rooms.)) One accessory dwelling unit, which need not be considered a separated dwelling unit, provided:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0202, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-023, § 51-51-0202, filed 1/27/09, effective 7/1/09; 08-01-102, § 51-51-0202, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0202, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-0202, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0301, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-102, § 51-51-0301, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08.]
Walls ((())Fire-resistance rated(())) 1-hour tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure from both sides < 5 feet
((())Not fire-resistance rated(())) 0 hours ((>)) ≥ 5 feet
Projections ((())Fire-resistance rated(())) 1 hour on the undersideab ((>)) ≥ 2 feet to <5 feet
((())Not fire-resistance rated(())) 0 hours ≥5 feet
Exterior Walls -- Dwellings with Fire Sprinklers
Walls Fire-resistance rated 1-hour tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure from both sides 0 feet
Projections Fire-resistance rated 1 hour on the undersideb, c 2 feeta
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0302, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-023, § 51-51-0302, filed 1/27/09, effective 7/1/09; 08-01-102, § 51-51-0302, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08.]
For the purposes of this section, the exhaust from dwelling unit toilet rooms, bathrooms and kitchens shall not be considered as hazardous or noxious.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0303, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10; 04-01-109, § 51-51-0303, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
4. In napping areas in a family home child ((day)) care ((homes)).
((When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0314, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide detection systems that include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances, installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and NFPA 720-2012, shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 2075. Where a household carbon monoxide detection system is installed, it shall become a permanent fixture of the occupancy.
R315.4 Alarm requirements. Single station carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with this code, NFPA 720-2012 and the manufacturer's installation instructions.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074 and 19.27.530. 12-01-099, § 51-51-0315, filed 12/20/11, effective 4/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0315, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
R325.5 Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. All adult family homes shall be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed as required in Sections R314 and R315.1. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so that the ((fire)) detection device warning ((may be)) is audible ((in)) from all ((parts)) areas of the dwelling upon activation of a single ((device)) alarm.
EXCEPTION: Swing-up grab bars shall not be required to meet the 1 1/2 inch spacing requirement.
EXCEPTION: The required vertical grab bar can be substituted with a floor to ceiling grab bar meeting the requirements of R325.8 at the control end and head end entry points.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-18-036, § 51-51-0325, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 09-04-023, § 51-51-0325, filed 1/27/09, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0325, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-0325, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
Basements located more than 4 feet below grade level shall not be used for family home child ((day)) care ((homes)) unless one of following conditions exist:
4. A residential sprinkler system is provided throughout the entire building in accordance with ((National Fire Protection Association Standard)) NFPA 13d.
Floors located more than 4 feet above grade level shall not be occupied by children in family ((day)) home child care ((homes)).
2.3 A residential sprinkler system is provided throughout the entire building in accordance with ((National Fire Protection Association Standard)) NFPA 13d.
Every sleeping or napping room in a family home child ((day)) care ((home)) shall have at least one operable window for emergency rescue.
Rooms or spaces containing a commercial-type cooking kitchen, boiler, maintenance shop, janitor closet, laundry, woodworking shop, flammable or combustible storage, or painting operation shall be separated from the family home child ((day)) care area by at least one-hour fire-resistive construction.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0326, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
2. Mezzanines that are no more than two stories above grade plane and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D or Appendix S,(( a mezzanine)) and having two or more means of egress, shall not be required to be open to the room in which the mezzanine is located.
BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE WITH PRECAST CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL BEARING ON CRUSHED STONE
PRECAST CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL
BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE WITH PRECAST CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL ON SPREAD FOOTING
PRECAST CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL))
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-24-061, § 51-51-0403, filed 11/29/10, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0403, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-103, § 51-51-0403, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0403, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-24-061, § 51-51-0404, filed 11/29/10, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0404, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-102, § 51-51-0404, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0404, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-18-036, § 51-51-0408, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0408, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0408, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0502, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
Cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls or interior braced wall panels as required in Sections R403.1.2 and ((R602.10.7.1)) R602.10.9.1 with a stud height less than 14 inches (356 mm) shall be continuously sheathed on ((at least)) one side with ((a)) wood structural panels ((that is)) fastened to both the top and bottom plates in accordance with Table R602.3(1), or the cripple walls shall be constructed of solid blocking. All cripple walls shall be supported on continuous footings or foundations.
In Seismic Design Category D2, cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls or interior braced wall panels as required in Sections R403.1.2 and R602.10.7.1 shall be braced in accordance with Tables R602.10.1.2(1) and R602.10.1.2(2).))
R602.10.11 Cripple wall bracing. Cripple walls shall be constructed in accordance with Section R602.9 and braced in accordance with this section. Cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls or interior braced wall panels as required in Section R403.1.2 shall be braced with the length and method of bracing used for the wall above in accordance with Tables R602.10.3(1) and R602.10.3(3), and the applicable adjustment factors in Table R602.10.3(2) or R602.10.3(4), respectively, except the length of the cripple wall bracing shall be multiplied by a factor of 1.15. The distance between adjacent edges of braced wall panels shall be reduced from 20 feet (6096 mm) to 14 feet (4267 mm).
R602.10.11.2 Cripple wall bracing for Seismic Design Category D2. In Seismic Design Category D2, cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls or interior braced wall panels as required in Section R403.1.2 shall be braced in accordance with Tables R602.10.3(3) and R602.10.3(4).
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-18-036, § 51-51-0602, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0602, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-102, § 51-51-0602, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0602, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
((R612.6)) R612.3 Testing and labeling. Exterior windows and sliding doors shall be tested by an approved independent laboratory, and bear a label identifying manufacturer, performance characteristics and approved inspection agency to ((indicated)) indicate compliance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440. Exterior side-hinged doors shall be tested and labeled as conforming to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 or comply with Section ((R612.6)) R612.5.
2. Custom exterior windows and doors manufactured by a small business shall be exempt from all testing requirements in Section R612 ((of the International Residential Code)) provided they meet the applicable provisions of Chapter 24 of the International Building Code.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 10-18-036, § 51-51-0612, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, amended and recodified as § 51-51-0612, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0613, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
1. Exterior window and door openings. Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water resistive barrier for subsequent drainage.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0703, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 08-01-102, § 51-51-0703, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0806, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0806, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-0903, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1001, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
To certify an entire fireplace model line, the internal assembly shall be tested to determine its particulate matter emission performance. Retesting and recertifying is required if the design and construction specifications of the fireplace model line internal assembly change. Testing for certification shall be performed by a Washington state department of ecology (DOE) approved and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited laboratory.)) Masonry and concrete fireplace model lines certified to Washington State Building Code Standard 31-2 prior to July 1, 2013, may retain certification provided the design and construction specifications of the fireplace model line internal assembly do not change.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-1004, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1006, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-1201, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1302, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
2. Tight fitting ceramic glass or metal doors. Flue damper, when provided, shall have an external control and when in the closed position shall have a net free area of not less than 5% of the flue cross sectional area.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1415, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
4. Continuous whole-house ventilation systems. Continuous whole-house ventilation systems shall operate continuously. Exhaust fans, forced-air system fans, or supply fans shall be equipped with "fan on" as override controls. Controls shall be capable of operating the ventilation system without energizing other energy-consuming appliances. A label shall be affixed to the controls that reads "Whole House Ventilation (see operating instructions)."
3. Provide not less than 4 square inches of net free area of opening for each habitable space. Any inlet or combination of inlets which provide 10 cfm at 10 Pascals are deemed equivalent to 4 square inches net free area.
Specified Volume from Table 1507.3.3(1) Minimum Smooth Duct Diameter Minimum Flexible Duct Diameter
Laundry rooms, indoor swimming pools, and spas Mechanical exhaust capacity of 50 cfm intermittent or
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1507, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
5.3 The ventilation rate shall be adjusted in accordance with Section M1508.3.
1. A calibrated manual volume damper installed and set to meet the measured flow rates specified in Table M1508.3 by field testing with a pressure gauge and/or following manufacturer's installation instructions; or
2. A manual volume damper installed and set to meet the measured flow rates specified in Table M1508.3 by field testing with a flow hood or a flow measuring station; or
6. Attic, crawl spaces, or garages.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.035, 19.27.074, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 12-07-019, § 51-51-1508, filed 3/12/12, effective 4/12/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1508, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1600, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
Fireplaces shall comply with ((Section 1001)) Chapter 10.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-1700, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
WAC 51-51-2000 Chapter 20 -- Boilers and water heaters. ((Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels are regulated by chapter 70.79 RCW and chapter 296-104 WAC.
SECTION M2003 -- EXPANSION TANKS, is not adopted.)) Informational Note: Boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels are regulated by chapter 70.79 RCW and chapter 296-104 WAC in addition to the requirements of this code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-2000, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
720-12 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors and Warning Equipment . . . . . . . . R316.4
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, amended and recodified as § 51-51-4400, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-4300, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-4300, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
4. The sign or valve tag required by Section AR105.7 is installed and the owner's manual for the system is present.)) The design and installation of residential fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the 2012 International Residential Code Section P2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-098, § 51-51-60105, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]