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Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-50 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code › INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2021 EDITION › Section 51-50-481500 - Section 1501-General

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1501.7 Facilities required.
Sanitary facilities
				  shall be provided during construction or demolition activities in accordance
				  with the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Statutory Authority: RCW   19.27.031 and 19.27.074.
					 10-03-097, §
											51-50-481500, filed 1/20/10,
					 effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW   19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters
					 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-091, §
											51-50-481500, filed 12/19/06,
					 effective 7/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-50 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code › INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2021 EDITION › Section 51-50-481600 - Chapter 16-Referenced standards

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Add the reference standards as follows:
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
ACI 562-21
Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing
							 Concrete Structures
405.1.1
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-001 - Authority

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These rules are adopted under the authority of
				chapter
				19.27
				RCW.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 04-01-109, §
				  51-51-001, filed 12/17/03, effective
				  7/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-002 - Purpose

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The purpose of these rules is to implement the provisions of
				chapter
				19.27 RCW, which provides
				that the state building code council shall maintain the State Building Code in
				a status which is consistent with the purpose as set forth in
				RCW
				  19.27.020. In maintaining the codes the
				council shall regularly review updated versions of the codes adopted under the
				act, and other pertinent information, and shall amend the codes as deemed
				appropriate by the council.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 04-01-109, §
				  51-51-002, filed 12/17/03, effective
				  7/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-003 - International Residential Code

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The 2021 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 51-11R 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 AF, Radon Control Methods, Appendix
				AQ, Tiny Homes, and Appendix AWU, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, are
				included in adoption of the International Residential Code.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-003, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. 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.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-007 - Exceptions

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The exceptions and amendments to the International Residential
				Code contained in the provisions of
				chapter
				19.27 RCW shall apply in
				case of conflict with any of the provisions of these rules.
The provisions of this code do not apply to temporary growing
				structures used solely for the commercial production of horticultural plants
				including ornamental plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. "Temporary
				growing structure" means a structure that has the sides and roof covered with
				polyethylene, polyvinyl, or similar flexible synthetic material and is used to
				provide plants with either frost protection or increased heat retention. A
				temporary growing structure is not considered a building for purposes of this
				code.
The provisions of this code do not apply to the construction,
				alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing except as provided by rule
				adopted under chapter 70.114A RCW or chapter 37, Laws of 1998 (SB 6168).
				"Temporary worker housing" means a place, area, or piece of land where sleeping
				places or housing sites are provided by an employer for his or her employees or
				by another person, including a temporary worker housing operator, who is
				providing such accommodations for employees, for temporary, seasonal occupancy,
				and includes "labor camps" under RCW 70.54.110.
Codes referenced which are not adopted through
				RCW
				  19.27.031 or
				chapter
				19.27A RCW shall not
				apply unless specifically adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.
The standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall
				be NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).
				All other fuel gas installations shall be regulated by the International
				Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 04-01-109, §
				  51-51-007, filed 12/17/03, effective
				  7/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-008 - Implementation

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The International Residential Code adopted by chapter 51-51 WAC
				shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on March 15,
				2024.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-008, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. 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.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-01010 - Section R101-Scope and general requirements

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R101.2
Scope.
The provisions of the
International Residential
			 Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
shall apply to the
			 construction,
alteration
, movement, enlargement, replacement,
repair
,
equipment
, use and occupancy,
			 location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings,
			 adult family homes, and
townhouses
not more than three stories
			 above
grade plane
in height with a separate means of egress
			 and their
accessory structures
not more than three stories
			 above
grade plane
in height.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Live/work units located in
townhouses
and complying with the requirements of Section
						  508.5 of the
International
Building
Code
shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with
						  the
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
						  Dwellings
. An automatic sprinkler system required by Section 508.5.7
						  of the
International Building Code
where constructed under the
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
						  Dwellings
shall conform to Appendix AWU.
2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with one or two
						  guestrooms shall brmitted to be constructed in accordance with the
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
						  Dwellings
.
3. Owner-occupied lodging homes with three to five
						  guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
						  Dwellings
where equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system in
						  accordance with Appendix AWU.
4. A care facility with five ower persons receiving
						  custodial care within a dwelling unit shall be permitted to be constructed in
						  accordance with the
International Residential Code for One- and
						  Two-Family Dwellings
where equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler
						  system in accordance with Appendix AWU.
5. A care facility with five or fewer persons recng
						  medical care within a dwelling unit shall be permitted to be constructed in
						  accordance with the
International Residential Code for One- and
						  Two-Family Dwellings
where equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler
						  system in accordance with Appendix AWU.
6. A care facility with five or fewer persons recng
						  care that are within a single-family dwelling shall be permitted to be
						  constructed in accordance with the
International Residential Code for
						  One- and Two-Family Dwellings
where equipped with an automatic fire
						  sprinkler system in accordance with Appendix AWU.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0301 - Section R301-Design criteria

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R301.2
Climatic
			 and geographic design criteria.
Buildings shall be constructed in
			 accordance with the provisions of this code as limited by the provisions of
			 this section. Additional criteria shall be established by the local
			 jurisdiction and set forth in Table R301.2. The local jurisdiction shall
			 designate the salt water coastal areas within their jurisdiction.
R301.2.2.10
Anchorage of water
			 heaters.
In
Seismic Design Categories
D0, D1 and
			 D2, and in townhouses in
Seismic Design
			 Category
C, water heaters and thermal storage units shall be anchored
			 against movement and overturning in accordance with Section M1307.2 or the
			 Uniform Plumbing Code Section 507.2.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0302 - Section R302-Fire-resistant construction

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R302.2.2
Common
			 walls.
Common walls separating
townhouse units
shall be
			 assigned a fire resistance rating in accordance with Item 1 or 2 and shall be
			 rated for fire exposure from both sides. Common walls shall extend to and be
			 tight against the exterior sheathing of the exterior walls, or the inside face
			 of exterior walls without stud cavities, and the underside of the roof
			 sheathing. The common wall shared by two
townhouse units
shall
			 be constructed without plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents, other
			 than water-filled fire sprinkler piping in the cavity of the common wall.
			 Electrical installations shall be in accordance with chapter 296-46B WAC,
			 Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. Penetrations of
			 the membrane of common walls for electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance
			 with Section R302.4.
1. Where an automatic
			 sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904 is provided, the common wall
			 shall be not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in
			 accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the
International Building Code
.
2. Where an automatic sprinkler system in
			 accordance with Section P2904 is not provided, the common wall shall be not
			 less than a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance
			 with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the
International Building
			 Code
.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0303 - Section R303-Light, ventilation and heating

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R303.1
Natural
			 light.
All habitable rooms shall have an aggregate glazing area of not
			 less than 8 percent of the floor area of such rooms.
EXCEPTION:
The glazed areas need not be installed in rooms where
						  artificial light is provided capable of producing an average illumination of 6
						  footcandles (65 lux) over the area of the room at a height of 30 inches (762
						  mm) above the floor level.
R303.2
Adjoining rooms.
For the purpose of determining light
			 requirements, any room shall be considered as a portion of an adjoining room
			 when at least one-half of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed
			 and provides an opening of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the
			 interior room but not less than 25 square feet (2.3
			 m2).
EXCEPTION:
Openings required for light shall be permitted to open
						  into a sunroom with thermal isolation or a patio cover, provided there is an
						  openable area between the adjoining room and the sunroom or a patio cover of
						  not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the interior room but not less
						  than 20 square feet (2 m2).
R303.3
Bathrooms.
This section is not adopted.
R303.4
Minimum ventilation
			 performance.
Dwelling units shall be equipped with local exhaust and
			 whole-house ventilation systems designed and installed as specified in Section
			 M1505.
EXCEPTION:
Additions with less than 500 square feet of conditioned
						  floor area are exempt from the requirements in this Code for Whole-House
						  Ventilation Systems.
R303.5.1
Intake openings.
Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located a minimum
			 of 10 feet (3048 mm) from any hazardous or noxious contaminant, such as vents,
			 chimneys, plumbing vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks,
			 except as otherwise specified in this code.
For the purpose of this section, the exhaust from
dwelling unit
toilet rooms, bathrooms and kitchens shall not
				be considered as hazardous or noxious.
EXCEPTION:
1. The 10-foot (3048 mm) separation is not required
						  where the intake opening is located 3 feet (914 mm) or greater below the
						  contaminant source.
2. Vents and chimneys serving fuel-burning appliances
						  shall be terminated in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters 18
						  and 24.
3. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall be terminated in
						  accordance with Section M1502.3.
R303.5.2
Exhaust openings.
Exhaust air shall not be directed onto walkways. All exhaust ducts shall
			 terminate outside the building. Terminal elements shall have at least the
			 equivalent net free area of the duct work.
R303.5.2.1
Exhaust ducts.
Exhaust ducts shall be equipped with back-draft dampers. All exhaust ducts in
			 unconditioned spaces shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0307 - Section R307-Toilet, bath and shower spaces

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R307.1 Space required.
Fixtures shall be spaced in
				accordance with Figure R307.1, and in accordance with the requirements of the
				state plumbing code Section 402.5.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0309 - Section R309-Garages and carports

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R309.6 Electric vehicle charging.
R309.6.1 Application.
The provisions of this
				section shall apply to the construction of new dwelling units per Section
				R101.2 with attached private garages or attached private carports.
EXCEPTION:
Where there is no public utility or commercial power
						  supply.
R309.6.2 Dedicated circuit for electric vehicle
				charging.
A minimum of one 40-ampere dedicated 208/240-volt branch
				circuit shall be installed in the electrical panel for each dwelling
				unit.
The branch circuit shall terminate at a junction box,
				receptacle outlet, or electric vehicle charging equipment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-03100 - Section 310-Emergency escape and rescue openings

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R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening
				required.
Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have
				not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements
				contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening
				shall be required in each sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings
				shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court providing an
				unobstructed path with a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) that opens
				to a public way.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Storm shelters and basements used only to house
						  mechanical equipment not exceeding a total floor area of 200 square feet (18.58
						  m).
2. Where the
dwelling unit
or
townhouse unit
is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system
						  installed in accordance with Section P2904, sleeping rooms in basements shall
						  not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the
						  basement has one of the following:
2.1. One means of egress complying with Section R311
						  and one emergency escape and rescue opening.
2.2. Two means of egress complying with Section
						  R311.
3. A yard shall not be required to open directly into a
						  public way where the yard opens to an unobstructed path from the yard to the
						  public way. Such path shall have a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm).
						  The following shall not be considered obstructions:
3.1. Gates with operational constraints and opening
						  control devices without the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge.
3.2. Window wells equipped with a removable cover
						  complying with Section R310.4.4.
R310.2.4 Emergency escape and rescue openings under
				decks, porches, and cantilevers.
Emergency escape and rescue openings
				installed under decks, porches, and cantilevers shall be fully open-able and
				provided with an unobstructed pathway of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in
				height, 36 inches (914 mm) in width, and no greater than 60 inches (1524 mm) in
				length that opens to a yard or court. The pathway shall be measured from the
				exterior face of the glazed opening, or if the glazed opening is in a window
				well, at the window well wall furthest from the exterior face of the glazed
				opening.
R310.5 Replacement windows for emergency escape and
				rescue openings.
This section is not adopted.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0311 - Section R311-Means of egress

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R311.4
Vertical
			 egress.
Egress from habitable levels including habitable attics and
			 basements not provided with an egress door in accordance with Section R311.2
			 shall be by a ramp in accordance with Section R311.8 or a stairway in
			 accordance with Section R311.7.
EXCEPTION:
Stairways, alternating tread devices, ship's ladders,
						  or ladders within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit used for access
						  to areas of 200 square feet (18.6 m2) or less, are
						  exempt from the requirements of Sections R311.4 and R311.7, where such devices
						  do not provide exclusive access to a kitchen or bathroom. Such areas shall not
						  be located more than 10 feet (3048 mm) above the finished floor of the space
						  below.
R311.7.11
Alternating tread devices.
Alternating tread
			 devices
shall not be used as an element of a means of egress.
Alternating tread devices
shall be permitted provided that a
			 required means of egress stairway or ramp serves the same space at each
			 adjoining level or where a means of egress is not required. The clear width at
			 and below the handrails shall be not less than 20 inches (508 mm).
EXCEPTION:
Not adopted.
R311.7.12
Ship's ladders.
Ship's
			 ladders shall not be used as an element of a means of egress. Ship's ladders
			 shall be permitted provided that a required means of egress stairway or ramp
			 serves the same space at each adjoining level or where a means of egress is not
			 required. The clear width at and below the handrails shall be not less than 20
			 inches (508 mm).
EXCEPTION:
Not adopted.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0312 - Section R312-Guards and window fall protection

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R312.1.1
Where
			 required.
Guards
shall be provided for those portions
			 of open-sided walking surfaces, including floors, mezzanines,
lofts
in accordance with Section R333, stairs, ramps, and
			 landings, that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to
			 the floor or
grade
below at any point within 36 inches (914
			 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. Insect screening shall not be
			 considered as a
guard
.
R312.1.2
Height.
Required
guards
at open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs,
			 porches, balconies or landings, shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in
			 height as measured vertically above the adjacent walking surface or the line
			 connecting the
nosings
.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Guards
on the open sides of stairs
						  shall have a height of not less than 34 inches (864 mm) measured vertically
						  from a line connecting the
nosings
.
2. Where the top of the
guard
serves
						  as a handrail on the open sides of stairs, the top of the
guard
shall be not less than 34 inches (864 mm) and not more
						  than 38 inches (965 mm) as measured vertically from a line connecting the
nosings
.
3. In areas with ceiling heights of 7 feet (2134 mm) or
						  less in
lofts
constructed in accordance with Section R333,
guards
shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height or
						  one-half of the clear height from the
loft
floor to the
loft
ceiling, whichever is less.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0313 - Section R313-Automatic fire sprinkler systems

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R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems.
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in a
				townhouse unit.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall
						  not be required where additions or alterations are made to an existing
townhouse unit
that does not have an automatic residential
						  fire sprinkler system installed.
2.
Townhouse
buildings containing no
						  more than four
townhouse units
.
R313.1.1 Design and installation.
Automatic
				residential fire sprinkler systems for a townhouse unit shall be designed and
				installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic sprinkler
				systems.
This section is not adopted.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  19.27 RCW. 10-18-036,
				  § 51-51-0313, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 10-03-098, §
				  51-51-0313, 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, §
				  51-51-0313, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 04-01-109, §
				  51-51-0313, filed 12/17/03, effective
				  7/1/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0314 - Section R314-Smoke alarms and heat detection

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R314.1
General.
Smoke alarms, heat detectors, and heat alarms shall
			 comply with NFPA 72 and this section.
R314.1.1
Listings.
Smoke alarms
			 shall be listed in accordance with UL 217. Heat detectors and heat alarms shall
			 be listed for the intended application. Combination smoke and carbon monoxide
			 alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 217 and UL 2034.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0315 - Section R315-Carbon monoxide alarms

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R315.2
Where required.
Carbon
			 monoxide alarms shall be provided in accordance with Sections R315.2.1 and
			 R315.2.2.
R315.2.1
New
			 construction.
For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm
			 shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
			 vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units and on each level of the dwelling in
			 accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
R315.2.2
Alterations, repairs, and
			 additions.
Existing dwellings shall be equipped with carbon monoxide
			 alarms in accordance with Section R315.2.1. An inspection will occur where
			 alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit occur, or where one or
			 more sleeping rooms are added or created.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Work involving only the exterior surfaces of
							 dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or
							 replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, is exempt
							 from the inspection requirements of this section.
2. Installation, alteration or repairs of nonfuel
							 burning plumbing or mechanical systems or electrical systems are exempt from
							 the inspection requirements of this section.
3. Owner-occupied single-family residences legally
							 occupied before July 26, 2009. RCW 19.27. 530 (2)(b).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0317 - Reserved

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 10-03-098, §
				  51-51-0317, 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, §
				  51-51-0317, 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, §
				  51-51-0317, filed 12/19/06, effective
				  7/1/07.
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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 10-03-098, §
				  51-51-0322, filed 1/20/10, effective
				  7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-03240 - Section R324-Solar energy systems

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R324.3
Photovoltaic systems.
Installation, modification, or alteration of
			 solar photovoltaic power systems shall comply with this section and the
International Fire Code
. Section R104.11 alternative materials
			 and methods of this code shall be considered when approving the installation of
			 solar photovoltaic power systems. Photovoltaic systems shall be designed and
			 installed in accordance with Sections R324.3.1 through R324.6 and chapter 19.28
			 RCW. Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741. Systems
			 connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility
			 interaction.
EXCEPTION:
Detached, nonhabitable Group U structures shall not be
						  subject to the requirements of this section for structural and fire
						  safety.
R324.4
Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic systems.
Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic
			 panel systems installed on or above the roof covering shall be designed and
			 installed in accordance with Section R907.
EXCEPTION:
The roof structure shall be deemed adequate to support
						  the load of the rooftop solar photovoltaic system if all of the following
						  requirements are met:
1. The solar photovoltaic panel system shall be
						  designed for the wind speed of the local area, and shall be installed per the
						  manufacturer's specifications.
2. The ground snow load does not exceed 70 pounds per
						  square foot (3.35 kPa).
3. The total dead load of modules, supports, mountings,
						  raceways, anappurtenances weigh no more than 4 pounds per square foot (19.5
						  kg/m2).
4. Phmodules are not mounted higher than 18 inches (457
						  mm) above the surface of the roofing to which they are affixed.
5. Supports for solar modules are to be installed to
						  spread the dead load across as many roof-framing members as needed, so that no
						  point load exceeds 50 pounds (22.7 kg).
R324.7.1 This
			 section is not adopted.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0325 - Section R325- Mezzanines

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R325.1
General.
Mezzanines shall comply with Sections R325 through R325.5.
Habitable attics
shall comply with Section R326.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0325, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. 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.
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R326.1
General.
Habitable attics
shall comply with
			 Sections R326.1 through R326.4.
EXCEPTION:
Lofts in dwelling units and sleeping units shall be
						  permitted to comply with Section R333, subject to the limitations in Section
						  R333.1.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0326, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. 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.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0327 - Section R327- Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs

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R327.1 General.
The design and construction of
				swimming pools, spas, and other aquatic recreation facilities shall comply with
				the 2021
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
, if the
				facility is one of the following:
1.
			 For the sole use of residents and invited guests at a single-family
			 dwelling;
2. For the sole use of
			 residents and invited guests of a duplex owned by the residents; or
3. Operated exclusively for physical therapy
			 or rehabilitation and under the supervision of a licensed medical
			 practitioner.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.074,
				  19.27.020, and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, §
				  51-51-0327, filed 12/19/06, effective
				  7/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0328 - Section R328-Energy storage systems

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R328.2 Equipment listings.
ESS shall be
listed
and
labeled
for residential use in
				accordance with UL 9540.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where approved, repurposed unlisted battery systems
						  from electric vehicles are allowed to be installed outdoors or in detached
						  sheds located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from exterior walls, property
						  lines, and public ways.
2. Battery systems that are an integral part of an
						  electric vehicle are allowed provided that the installation complies with
						  Section 625.48 of NFPA 70.
3. Battery systems less than 1 kWh (3.6
						  megajoules).
R328.12 Commissioning.
ESS shall be commissioned
				as follows:
1. Verify that the system
			 is installed in accordance with the approved plans and manufacturer's
			 instructions and is operating properly.
2. Provide a copy of the manufacturer's
			 installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning instructions provided
			 with the
listed
system.
3. Provide a label on the installed system
			 containing the contact information for the qualified maintenance and service
			 providers.
R328.12.1 Installation prior to closing.
Where the
				system is installed in a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse unit that is
				owned by the builder and has yet to be sold, commissioning shall be conducted
				as outlined in Section R328.12, and the builder shall then transfer the
				required information in Section R328.12 to the homeowner when the property is
				transferred to the owner at the closing.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0328, filed 2/1/13, effective
				  7/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0330 - Section R330-Adult family homes

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R330.1
General.
This section shall apply to all newly constructed adult
			 family homes and all existing single-family homes being converted to adult
			 family homes. This section shall not apply to those adult family homes licensed
			 by the state of Washington department of social and health services prior to
			 July 1, 2001.
R330.2
Reserved.
R330.3
Sleeping room classification.
Each sleeping room in an adult
			 family home shall be classified as:
1. Type S
			 - Where the means of egress contains stairs, elevators, or platform
			 lifts.
2. Type NS1 - Where one
			 means of egress is at grade level or a ramp constructed in accordance with
			 Section R330.9 is provided.
3. Type
			 NS2 - Where two means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in
			 accordance with Section R330.9 are provided.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0332 - Section R332-Protection against radon

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R332.1 Protection against radon.
The radon control
				provisions of Appendix F of this code shall apply to buildings constructed in
				high radon potential counties (zone 1) designated in Table AF101(1). The radon
				control provisions of Appendix F of this code shall also apply to all buildings
				constructed using the provisions of Section R408.3 Unvented crawl space
				compliance method.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0333 - Section R333-Lofts

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R333.1
General.
Where provided in dwelling units or sleeping units, lofts
			 shall comply with this code as modified by Sections R333.1 through R333.5.
			 Lofts constructed in compliance with this section shall be considered a portion
			 of the story below. Such lofts shall not contribute to the number of stories as
			 regulated by this code.
EXCEPTION:
Lofts need not comply with Section R333 where they meet
						  any of the following conditions:
1. The loft has a maximum depth of less than 3 feet
						  (914 mm).
2. The loft has a floor area of less than 35 square
						  feet (3.3 m2).
3. The loft is not provided with a permanent means of
						  egress.
R333.2
Loft limitations.
Lofts shall comply with the following
			 conditions:
1. The loft floor area shall be
			 less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2).
2. The loft ceiling height shall not exceed 7
			 feet (2134 mm) for more than one half of the loft floor area.
The provisions of Sections R333.3 through R333.5 shall not
				apply to lofts that do not comply with Items 1 and 2 of this section.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0334 - Section R334-Stationary fuel cell power systems

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R334.1 General.
Stationary fuel cell power systems
				in new and existing buildings and structures shall comply with Section 1206 of
				the
International Fire Code.
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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0404, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. 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.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0408 - Section R408-Under-floor space

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R408.1
Ventilation.
The under-floor space between the bottom of the floor
			 joists and the earth under any building (except space occupied by a basement)
			 shall have ventilation openings through foundation walls or exterior walls. A
			 ground cover of six mil (0.006 inch thick) black polyethylene or approved equal
			 shall be laid over the ground within crawl spaces. The ground cover shall be
			 overlapped 6 inches (152 mm) minimum at the joints and shall extend to the
			 foundation wall.
EXCEPTION:
The ground cover may be omitted in crawl spaces if the
						  crawl space has a concrete slab floor with a minimum thickness of 2 inches (51
						  mm).
R408.2
Openings for under-floor ventilation.
The minimum net area of
			 ventilation openings shall not be less than 1 square foot (0.0929
			 m2) for each 300 square feet (28
			 m2) of under-floor area. Required openings shall be
			 evenly placed to provide cross ventilation of the space except one side of the
			 building shall be permitted to have no ventilation openings. Ventilation
			 openings shall be covered for their height and width with any of the following
			 materials provided that the least dimension of the covering shall not exceed
			 1/4 inch (6.4 mm), and operational louvers are permitted:
1. Perforated sheet metal plates not less
			 than 0.070 inch (1.8 mm) thick.
2.
			 Expanded sheet metal plates not less than 0.047 inch (1.2 mm) thick.
3. Cast-iron grill or grating.
4. Extruded load-bearing brick
			 vents.
5. Hardware cloth of 0.035
			 inch (0.89 mm) wire or heavier.
6.
			 Corrosion-resistant wire mesh, with the least dimension being 1/8 inch (3.2
			 mm).
EXCEPTION:
The total area of ventilation openings shall be
						  permitted to be reduced to 1/1,500 of the under-floor area where the ground
						  surface is covered with an approved Class I vapor retarder material and the
						  required openings are placed to provide cross ventilation of the space. The
						  installation of operable louvers shall not be prohibited. If the installed
						  ventilation is less than 1/300, or if operable louvers are installed, a radon
						  vent shall be installed to originate from a point between the ground cover and
						  soil. The radon vent shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of
						  Appendix AF (Radon) of this code.
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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0501, filed 2/1/13, effective
				  7/1/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0502 - Section R502 - Reserved

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Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  19.27.031 and
				  chapters
				  19.27 and
				  34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, §
				  51-51-0502, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    19.27.031 and
				  19.27.074. 10-03-098, §
				  51-51-0502, filed 1/20/10, effective
				  7/1/10.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-51 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code › Section 51-51-0602 - Section R602-Wood wall framing

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R602.1.1.1
Used sawn lumber.
Used sawn lumber identified with a grade mark, in good condition and devoid of
			 areas of decay shall be assumed to meet the requirements of Section 602.1.1 or
			 shall comply with the following:
1.
			 Dimensional lumber not identified with a grade mark that has a nominal
			 thickness of 2 inches with a nominal width of 6 inches, or less, shall be
			 assumed to be spruce-pine-fir stud grade and shall have structural properties
			 assigned in accordance with current adopted standards. All other dimensional
			 lumber shall be assumed to be hem-fir No. 2 grade and shall have structural
			 properties assigned in accordance with current adopted standards.
R602.9
Cripple walls.
Foundation
			 cripple walls shall be framed of studs not smaller than the studding above.
			 When exceeding 4 feet (1219 mm) in height, such walls shall be framed of studs
			 having the size required for an additional story.
Cripple walls supporting bearing walls or exterior walls or
				interior braced wall panels as required in Sections R403.1.2 and R602.10.9.1
				with a stud height less than 14 inches (356 mm) shall be continuously sheathed
				on one side with wood structural panels 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.
EXCEPTION:
Footings supporting cripple walls used to support
							 interior braced wall panels as required in Sections R403.1.2 and R602.10.9.1
							 shall be continuous for the required length of the cripple wall and constructed
							 beyond the cripple wall for a minimum distance of 4 inches and a maximum
							 distance of the footing thickness. The footings extension is not required at
							 intersections with other footings.