(Effective until March 15, 2024)
International Building Code.
The 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix E, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the exceptions noted in this chapter of the Washington Administrative Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-003, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-003, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-003, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-003, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-003, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-003, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.190,
19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 04-18-033, § 51-50-003, filed 8/25/04, effective 9/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-003, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
International Building Code.
The 2021 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix E, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the exceptions noted in this chapter of the Washington Administrative Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-003, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-003, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-003, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-003, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-003, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-003, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-003, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.190,
19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 04-18-033, § 51-50-003, filed 8/25/04, effective 9/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-003, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
International Building Code requirements for barrier-free accessibility.
Chapter 11 and other International Building Code requirements for barrier-free access, including ICC A117.1-2009 and Appendix E, are adopted pursuant to chapters
70.92 and
19.27 RCW.
Pursuant to RCW
19.27.040, Chapter 11 and requirements affecting barrier-free access shall not be amended by local governments.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-005, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-005, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-005, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.190,
19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 04-18-033, § 51-50-005, filed 8/25/04, effective 9/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-005, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
International Building Code requirements for barrier-free accessibility.
Chapter 11 and other International Building Code requirements for barrier-free access, including ICC A117.1-2017 and Appendix E, are adopted pursuant to chapters
70.92 and
19.27 RCW.
Pursuant to RCW
19.27.040, Chapter 11 and requirements affecting barrier-free access shall not be amended by local governments.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-005, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-005, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-005, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-005, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.190,
19.27.020, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 04-18-033, § 51-50-005, filed 8/25/04, effective 9/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-005, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Exceptions.
The exceptions and amendments to the
International Building 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 2015 International Existing Building Code is included in the adoption of this code in Section 101.4.7 and amended in WAC
51-50-480000.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-007, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-007, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-007, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-007, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-007, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Exceptions.
The exceptions and amendments to the
International Building 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 2021 International Existing Building Code is included in the adoption of this code in Section 101.4.7 and amended in WAC 51-50-480000.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-007, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-007, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-007, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-007, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-007, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-007, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Implementation.
The
International Building Code adopted under chapter
51-50 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on February 1, 2021.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-11-066, § 51-50-008, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-008, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-008, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-008, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-008, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-008, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-008, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Implementation.
The International Building Code adopted under chapter 51-50 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, 2023.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-008, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 21-11-066, § 51-50-008, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-008, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-008, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-008, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-008, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-008, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-008, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Recyclable materials, compost, and solid waste storage.
For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
COMPOST means biodegradable solid wastes that are separated for composting such as food waste, food soiled paper and yard waste.
RECYCLED MATERIALS means those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse, such as papers, metals and glass.
All local jurisdictions shall require that space be provided for the storage of recycled materials, compost, and solid waste for all new buildings.
EXCEPTION: | Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies. |
The storage area shall be designed to meet the needs of the occupancy, efficiency of pickup, and shall be available to occupants and haulers.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-009, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16; WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-009, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Reserved.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-009, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-009, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16; WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-009, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section inspections.
110.3.5 Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C connection protection inspection. In buildings of Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C construction, where connection fire-resistance ratings are provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section 2304.10.1, inspection of the wood cover shall be made after the cover is installed, but before any other coverings or finishes are installed.
110.3.6 Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection. Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
EXCEPTION: | Gypsum board and gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly. |
110.3.7 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, snow or irrigation, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.
EXCEPTION: | Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705.1.1, Item 3. |
110.3.8 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
110.3.9 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: Envelope insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
110.3.10 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.8, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.
110.3.11 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter 17.
110.3.12 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.
110.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in Section 1612.4 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0110, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Reserved.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0110, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0110, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Chapter 2—Definitions.
SECTION 202—DEFINITIONS.
ADULT FAMILY HOME. A dwelling, licensed by the state of Washington department of social and health services, in which a person or persons provide personal care, special care, room and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services. An existing adult family home may provide services to up to eight adults upon approval from the department of social and health services in accordance with RCW
70.128.066.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A home or other institution, licensed by the state of Washington, providing housing, basic services and assuming general responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents under chapters
18.20 RCW and
388-78A WAC. These facilities may provide care to residents with symptoms consistent with dementia requiring additional security measures.
BOTTLE FILLING STATION. A plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage system that is designed and intended for filling personal use drinking water bottles or containers not less than 10 inches (254 mm) in height. Such fixtures can be separate from or integral to a drinking fountain and can incorporate a water filter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water.
CHILD CARE. The care of children during any period of a 24-hour day.
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.
CLIMATE ZONE. A geographical region that has been assigned climatic criteria as specified in the Washington State Energy Code.
CLUSTER. Clusters are multiple portable school classrooms separated by less than the requirements of the building code for separate buildings.
EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit where all permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating and cooking are contained in a single room.
HOSPICE CARE CENTER. A building or portion thereof used on a 24-hour basis for the provision of hospice services to terminally ill inpatients.
MASS TIMBER. Structural elements of Type IV construction primarily of solid, built-up, panelized or engineered wood products that meet minimum cross section dimensions of Type IV construction.
NIGHTCLUB. An A-2 Occupancy use under the 2006 International Building Code in which the aggregate area of concentrated use of unfixed chairs and standing space that is specifically designated and primarily used for dancing or viewing performers exceeds three hundred fifty square feet, excluding adjacent lobby areas. "Nightclub" does not include theaters with fixed seating, banquet halls, or lodge halls.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE PROTECTION (For MASS TIMBER). Noncombustible material, in accordance with Section 703.5, designed to increase the fire-resistance rating and delay the combustion of mass timber.
PORTABLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM. A prefabricated structure consisting of one or more rooms with direct exterior egress from the classroom(s). The structure is transportable in one or more sections and is designed to be used as an educational space with or without a permanent foundation. The structure shall be capable of being demounted and relocated to other locations as needs arise.
RESIDENTIAL SLEEPING SUITES. A unit that provides multiple rooms or spaces for up to five residents, includes provisions for sleeping and can include provisions for living, eating, sanitation, and kitchen facilities.
SMALL BUSINESS. Any business entity (including a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership or other legal entity) which is owned and operated independently from all other businesses, which has the purpose of making a profit, and which has fifty or fewer employees.
STAGED EVACUATION. A method of emergency response, that engages building components and trained staff to provide occupant safety during an emergency. Emergency response involves moving or holding certain occupants at temporary locations for a brief period of time before evacuating the building. This response is used by ambulatory surgery facility and assisted living facilities to protect the health and safety of fragile occupants and residents.
WALL, LOAD-BEARING. Any wall meeting either of the following classifications:
1. Any metal or wood stud wall that supports more than 100 pounds per linear foot (1459 N/m) of vertical load in addition to its own weight.
2. Any masonry or concrete, or mass timber wall that supports more than 200 pounds per linear foot (2919 N/m) of vertical load in addition to its own weight.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-12-103, § 51-50-0200, filed 6/2/21, effective 7/3/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0200, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and
19.27.031. WSR 14-24-089, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/1/14, effective 5/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0200, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0200, 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. WSR 08-01-110, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-24-070, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/5/05, effective 7/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Chapter 2—Definitions.
SECTION 202—DEFINITIONS.
ADULT FAMILY HOME. A dwelling, licensed by the state of Washington department of social and health services, in which a person or persons provide personal care, special care, room and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services. An existing adult family home may provide services to up to eight adults upon approval from the department of social and health services in accordance with RCW
70.128.066.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A home or other institution, licensed by the state of Washington, providing housing, basic services and assuming general responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents under chapters
18.20 RCW and 388-78A WAC. These facilities may provide care to residents with symptoms consistent with dementia requiring additional security measures.
AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ALMS). A system designed to manage electrical load across one or more EV Ready parking spaces.
BOTTLE FILLING STATION. A plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage system that is designed and intended for filling personal use drinking water bottles or containers not less than 10 inches (254 mm) in height. Such fixtures can be separate from or integral to a drinking fountain and can incorporate a water filter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water.
CHILD CARE. The care of children during any period of a 24-hour day.
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 12 or fewer children, including children who reside at the home.
CLIMATE ZONE. A geographical region that has been assigned climatic criteria as specified in the Washington State Energy Code.
CLUSTER. Clusters are multiple portable school classrooms separated by less than the requirements of the building code for separate buildings.
COMPOST. Biodegradable solid wastes that are separated for composting such as food waste, food soiled paper, and yard waste.
CUSTODIAL CARE. Assistance with day-to-day living tasks; such as assistance with cooking, taking medication, bathing, using toilet facilities, and other tasks of daily living. Custodial care includes persons receiving care who have the ability to respond to emergency situations and may receive limited verbal or physical assistance. These care recipients may evacuate at a slower rate and/or who have mental and psychiatric complications.
EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit where all permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating and cooking are contained in a single room.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CAPABLE PARKING SPACE. A parking space provided with a conduit, electrical panel and load capacity to support future installation of EV charging equipment.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGER. Off-board charging equipment used to charge electric vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION. EV Ready parking space with installed EV charger.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY PARKING SPACE. A parking space provided with a receptacle outlet allowing charging of electric vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personnel protection system, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor, located more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. For the purposes of this definition, an occupied roof with an occupant load of 50 or more is considered to be an occupied floor.
HOSPICE CARE CENTER. A building or portion thereof used on a 24-hour basis for the provision of hospice services to terminally ill inpatients.
LIMITED VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE. Persons who, because of age, physical limitations, cognitive limitations, treatment or chemical dependency, and may not independently recognize, respond, or evacuate without limited verbal or physical assistance during an emergency situation. Verbal assistance includes prompting, giving, and repeating instructions. Physical assistance includes assistance with transfers to walking aids or mobility devices and assistance with egress.
LOFT. A space on an intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of a Group R occupancy dwelling or sleeping unit, open on one or more sides to the room in which the loft is located, and in accordance with Section 420.14.
NIGHTCLUB. An A-2 Occupancy in which the aggregate area of concentrated use of unfixed chairs and standing space that is specifically designated and primarily used for dancing or viewing performers exceeds 350 square feet, excluding adjacent lobby areas. "Nightclub" does not include theaters with fixed seating, banquet halls, or lodge halls.
PORTABLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM. A prefabricated structure consisting of one or more rooms with direct exterior egress from the classroom(s). The structure is transportable in one or more sections and is designed to be used as an educational space with or without a permanent foundation. The structure shall be capable of being demounted and relocated to other locations as needs arise.
RECYCLED MATERIALS. Those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse, such as papers, metals, and glass.
RESIDENTIAL SLEEPING SUITES. A unit that provides multiple rooms or spaces for up to five residents, includes provisions for sleeping and can include provisions for living, eating, sanitation, and kitchen facilities.
SMALL BUSINESS. Any business entity (including a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership or other legal entity) which is owned and operated independently from all other businesses, which has the purpose of making a profit, and which has 50 or fewer employees.
STAGED EVACUATION. A method of emergency response, that engages building components and trained staff to provide occupant safety during an emergency. Emergency response involves moving or holding certain occupants at temporary locations for a brief period of time before evacuating the building. This response is used by ambulatory surgery facilities and assisted living facilities to protect the health and safety of fragile occupants and residents.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 23-22-115, § 51-50-0200, filed 10/31/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0200, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 21-12-103, § 51-50-0200, filed 6/2/21, effective 7/3/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0200, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and
19.27.031. WSR 14-24-089, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/1/14, effective 5/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0200, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0200, 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. WSR 08-01-110, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074, and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-24-070, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/5/05, effective 7/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0200, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 306—Factory Group F.
306.2 Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1. Factory industrial uses that are not classified as factory industrial F-2 low hazard shall be classified as F-1 moderate hazard and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Aircraft (manufacturing, not to include repair)
Appliances
Athletic equipment
Automobiles and other motor vehicles
Bakeries
Beverages: Over 16 percent alcohol content
Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines
Cameras and photo equipment
Canvas or similar fabric
Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning)
Clothing
Construction and agricultural machinery
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities more than 2,500 square feet (232m2) in area
Furniture
Hemp products
Jute products
Laundries
Leather products
Machinery
Marijuana processing
Metals
Millwork (sash and door)
Motion pictures and television filming (without spectators)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic products
Printing or publishing
Recreational vehicles
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles
Tobacco
Trailers
Upholstering
Wood; distillation
Woodworking (cabinet)
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0306, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 306—Factory Group F.
306.2 Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1. Factory industrial uses that are not classified as factory industrial F-2 low hazard shall be classified as F-1 moderate hazard and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Aircraft (manufacturing, not to include repair)
Appliances
Athletic equipment
Automobiles and other motor vehicles
Bakeries
Beverages: Over 16 percent alcohol content
Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines
Cameras and photo equipment
Canvas or similar fabric
Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning)
Clothing
Construction and agricultural machinery
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Energy storage systems (ESS) in dedicated use buildings
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing establishments and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities more than 2,500 square feet (232m2) in area
Furniture
Hemp products
Jute products
Laundries
Leather products
Machinery
Marijuana processing
Metals
Millwork (sash and door)
Motion pictures and television filming (without spectators)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic products
Printing or publishing
Recreational vehicles
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles
Tobacco
Trailers
Upholstering
Water/sewer treatment facilities
Wood; distillation
Woodworking (cabinet)
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0306, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0306, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 308—Institutional Group I.
308.1.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
24-HOUR CARE.
Custodial Care.
Detoxification Facilities.
Foster Care Facilities.
HOSPICE CARE CENTER.
Hospitals and psychiatric hospitals.
Incapable of self-preservation.
Medical care.
Nursing homes.
308.2 Institutional Group I-1. Institutional Group I-1 occupancy shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than sixteen persons, excluding staff, who reside on a twenty-four-hour basis in a supervised environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 308.2.1 or 308.2.2. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Alcohol and drug centers;
Assisted living facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter
388-78A WAC;
Congregate care facilities;
Group homes;
Halfway houses;
Residential board and care facilities;
Social rehabilitation facilities;
Residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter
246-337 WAC.
308.2.5 Adult family homes. Adult family homes licensed by Washington state shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
308.2.6 Licensed care facilities. Assisted living facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter
388-78A WAC shall be classified as Group I-1, Condition 2.
Residential treatment facilities licensed by Washington state under chapter
246-337 WAC shall be classified as one or more occupancy types in accordance with chapter
246-337 WAC.
308.3 Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than five persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Foster care facilities.
Detoxification facilities.
Hospice care centers.
Hospitals.
Nursing homes.
Psychiatric hospitals.
308.5.5 Family home child care. Family home child care licensed by Washington state for the care of twelve or fewer children shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0308, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0308, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0308, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0308, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 308—Institutional Group I.
308.2 Institutional Group I-1. Institutional Group I-1 occupancy shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 308.2.1 or 308.2.2 and shall comply with Section 420. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Alcohol and drug centers;
Assisted living facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 388-78A WAC;
Congregate care facilities;
Group homes;
Halfway houses;
Residential board and care facilities;
Residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC;
Social rehabilitation facilities.
308.2.5 Adult family homes. Adult family homes licensed by Washington state shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
308.2.6 Assisted living facilities. Assisted living facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 388-78A WAC shall be classified as Group I-1, Condition 2.
308.3 Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than five persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Foster care facilities.
Detoxification facilities.
Hospice care centers.
Hospitals.
Nursing homes.
Psychiatric hospitals.
308.5.5 Family home child care. Family home child care licensed by Washington state for the care of 12 or fewer children shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 23-22-115, § 51-50-0308, filed 10/31/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0308, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0308, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0308, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0308, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0308, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0308, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 309—Mercantile Group M.
309.1 Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure or a portion thereof for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public. Mercantile occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Art galleries 3,000 square feet or less;
• Department stores;
• Drug stores;
• Markets;
• Greenhouses for display and sale of plants that provide public access;
• Motor fuel-dispensing facilities;
• Retail or wholesale stores;
• Sales rooms.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0309, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 309—Mercantile Group M.
309.1 Mercantile Group M. Mercantile Group M occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure or a portion thereof for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and where the public has access. Mercantile occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Art galleries 3,000 square feet or less;
• Department stores;
• Drug stores;
• Markets;
• Greenhouses for display and sale of plants that provide public access;
• Motor fuel-dispensing facilities;
• Retail or wholesale stores;
• Sales rooms.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0309, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0309, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 310—Residential Group R.
310.3 Residential Group R-2. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Boarding houses (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Hotels (nontransient)
Live/work units
Monasteries
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties
310.4.3 Adult family homes, family home child care. Adult family homes and family home child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.
310.4.4 Foster family care homes. Foster family care homes licensed by Washington state are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code, as an accessory use to a dwelling, for six or fewer children including those of the resident family.
310.5 Residential Group R-4. R-4 classification is not adopted. Any reference in this code to R-4 does not apply.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0310, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0310, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0310, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0310, 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. WSR 08-01-110, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 310—Residential Group R.
310.3 Residential Group R-2. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with more than 16 occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Hotels (nontransient)
Live/work units
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties
310.4.3 Adult family homes, family home child care. Adult family homes and family home child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.
310.4.4 Foster family care homes. Foster family care homes licensed by Washington state are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code, as an accessory use to a dwelling, for six or fewer children including those of the resident family.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 23-22-115, § 51-50-0310, filed 10/31/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0310, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0310, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0310, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0310, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0310, 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. WSR 08-01-110, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/18/07, effective 4/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.074,
19.27.020, and chapters
70.92, 19.27, and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-108, § 51-50-0310, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 403—High-rise buildings.
403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In all buildings that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in building height, and buildings of Type IV-A and IV-B that are more than 120 feet in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to not fewer than two water mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
EXCEPTION: | Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided that the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption through not fewer than one of the connections. |
403.5.4 Smokeproof enclosures. Every required interior exit stairway serving floors more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with Sections 909.20 and 1023.11. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, the smoke control pressurization system shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 909.6.3.
403.4.8.3 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures.
2. Elevators.
3. Where elevators are provided in a high-rise building for accessible means of egress, fire service access or occupant self-evacuation, the standby power system shall also comply with Sections 1009.4, 3007 or 3008, as applicable.
4. Sump pumps required by ASME A17.1 serving pit drains at the bottom of elevator hoistways of fire service access or occupant evacuation elevators.
405.7.2 Smokeproof enclosure. Every required stairway serving floor levels more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the finished floor of its level of exit discharge shall comply with the requirements for a smokeproof enclosure as provided in Sections 909.20 and 1023.11. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, the smoke control pressurization system shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 909.6.3.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0403, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0403, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0403, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0403, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0403, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 403—High-rise buildings.
403.5.4 Smokeproof enclosures. Every required interior exit stairway serving floors more than 75 feet (22,860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with Sections 909.20 and 1023.12. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, the smoke control pressurization system shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 909.6.3.
403.4.8.3 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures.
2. Elevators.
3. Where elevators are provided in a high-rise building for accessible means of egress, fire service access or occupant self-evacuation, the standby power system shall also comply with Sections 1009.4, 3007 or 3008, as applicable.
4. Sump pumps required by ASME A17.1 serving pit drains at the bottom of elevator hoistways of fire service access or occupant evacuation elevators.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0403, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0403, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0403, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0403, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0403, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0403, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 407—Group I-2.
407.4.4.3 Access to corridor. Movement from habitable rooms shall not require passage through more than three doors and 100 feet (30,480 mm) distance of travel within the suite.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0407, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0407, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0407, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Reserved.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0407, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0407, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0407, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0407, 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. WSR 07-01-091, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.020,
19.27.031,
19.27.074 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 05-01-014, § 51-50-0407, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 412—Aircraft-related occupancies.
412.2.2.1 Stairways. Stairways in airport traffic control towers shall be in accordance with Section 1011. Exit stairways shall be smokeproof enclosures complying with one of the alternatives provided in Section 909.20. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, the smoke control pressurization system shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 909.6.3.
[F] 412.7.3 Means of egress. The means of egress from heliports, helipads and helistops shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10. Landing areas located on buildings or structures shall have two or more means of egress. For landing areas less than 60 feet in length or less than 2,000 square feet (186 m2) in area, the second means of egress is permitted to be a fire escape, alternating tread device or ladder leading to the floor below. On Group I-2 roofs with heliports or helipads and helistops, rooftop structures enclosing exit stair enclosures or elevator shafts shall be enclosed with fire barriers and opening protectives that match the rating of their respective shaft enclosures below.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0412, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0412, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0412, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]
Reviser's note: The brackets and enclosed material in the text of the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency.
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 412—Aircraft-related occupancies.
412.2.2.1 Stairways. Stairways in airport traffic control towers shall be in accordance with Section 1011. Exit stairways shall be smokeproof enclosures complying with one of the alternatives provided in Section 909.20. Where interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5, the smoke control pressurization system shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 909.6.3.
[F] 412.7.3 Means of egress. The means of egress from heliports, helipads and helistops shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10. Landing areas located on buildings or structures shall have two or more exits or access to exits. For landing areas less than 60 feet in length or less than 2,000 square feet (186 m2) in area, the second means of egress is permitted to be a fire escape, alternating tread device or ladder leading to the floor below. On Group I-2 roofs with heliports or helipads and helistops, rooftop structures enclosing exit stair enclosures or elevator shafts shall be enclosed with fire barriers and opening protectives that match the rating of their respective shaft enclosures below.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0412, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0412, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0412, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0412, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16.]
Reviser's note: The brackets and enclosed material in the text of the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency.
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 420—Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3.
420.2 Separation walls. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building, walls separating sleeping units in the same building and walls separating dwelling or sleeping units from other occupancies contiguous to them in the same building shall be constructed as fire partitions in accordance with Section 708. Buildings containing multiple sleeping units with common use or central kitchens shall not be classified as a single dwelling.
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Where sleeping units include private bathrooms, walls between bedrooms and the associated private bathrooms are not required to be constructed as fire partitions. |
| 2. Where sleeping units are constructed as suites, walls between bedrooms within the sleeping unit and the walls between the bedrooms and associated living spaces are not required to be constructed as fire partitions. |
| 3. In Groups R-3 facilities, walls within the dwelling units or sleeping units are not required to be constructed as fire partitions. |
| 4. Groups R-2 and I-1 arranged into residential sleeping suites containing a maximum of five sleeping residents. Separation between bedrooms, living areas and toilet rooms within these residential sleeping suites shall not be required. |
| 5. Group I-1 sleeping areas arranged so that a dedicated staff member has direct observation over a multiple resident sleeping room, without intervening full height walls, shall not be required to provide fire partitions within the resident sleeping area. |
420.11 Adult family homes. 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.
420.11.1 Sleeping room classification. Each sleeping room in an adult family home shall be classified as one of the following:
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 420.7.8 is provided.
3. Type NS2 - Where two means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in accordance with Section 420.7.8 are provided.
420.11.2 Types of locking devices and door activation. All bedrooms and bathroom doors shall be openable from the outside when locked.
Every closet door shall be readily openable from the inside.
Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other devices installed in adult family homes shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Pocket doors shall have graspable hardware available when in the closed or open position.
The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. Required exit door(s) shall have no additional locking devices. Required exit door hardware shall unlock inside and outside mechanisms when exiting the building allowing reentry into the adult family home without the use of a key, tool or special knowledge.
420.11.3 Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so that the detection device warning is audible from all areas of the dwelling upon activation of a single alarm.
420.11.4 Escape windows and doors. Every sleeping room shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue windows as required by Section 1030. No alternatives to the sill height such as steps, raised platforms or other devices placed by the openings will be approved as meeting this requirement.
420.11.5 Grab bar general requirements. Where facilities are designated for use by adult family home clients, grab bars for water closets, bathtubs and shower stalls shall be installed according to ICC A117.1.
420.11.6 Shower stalls. Where provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, the minimum size of shower stalls for an adult family home shall be 30 inches deep by 48 inches long.
420.12 Licensed care cooking facilities. In Group I-1, Condition 2 assisted living facilities licensed under chapter
388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities licensed under chapter
246-337 WAC, rooms or spaces that contain a cooking facility with domestic cooking appliances shall be permitted to be open to the corridor where all of the following criteria are met:
1. The number of care recipients housed in the smoke compartment is not greater than 30.
2. The number of care recipients served by the cooking facility is not greater than 30.
3. Only one cooking facility area is permitted in a smoke compartment.
4. The types of domestic cooking appliances permitted are limited to ovens, cooktops, ranges, warmers and microwaves.
5. The corridor is a clearly identified space delineated by construction or floor pattern, material or color.
6. The space containing the domestic cooking facility shall be arranged so as not to obstruct access to the required exit.
7. A domestic cooking hood installed and constructed in accordance with Section 505 of the International Mechanical Code is provided over the cooktop or range.
8. The domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system of a type recognized for protection of domestic cooking equipment. Preengineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300A and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
9. A manual actuation device for the hood suppression system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 904.12.1 and 904.12.2.
10. An interlock device shall be provided such that upon activation of the hood suppression system, the power or fuel supply to the cooktop or range will be turned off.
11. A shut-off for the fuel and electrical power supply to the cooking equipment shall be provided in a location that is accessible only to staff.
12. A timer shall be provided that automatically deactivates the cooking appliances within a period of not more than 120 minutes.
13. A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in accordance with Section 906 of the International Fire Code.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0420, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0420, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0420, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0420, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 420—Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4.
420.2 Separation walls. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building, walls separating sleeping units in the same building and walls separating dwelling or sleeping units from other occupancies contiguous to them in the same building shall be constructed as fire partitions in accordance with Section 708. Buildings containing multiple sleeping units with common use or central kitchens shall not be classified as a single dwelling.
420.12 Adult family homes. 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.
420.12.1 Sleeping room classification. Each sleeping room in an adult family home shall be classified as one of the following:
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 1012 is provided.
3. Type NS2 - Where two means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in accordance with Section 1012 are provided.
420.12.2 Types of locking devices and door activation. All bedrooms and bathroom doors shall be openable from the outside when locked.
Every closet door shall be readily openable from the inside.
Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other devices installed in adult family homes shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Pocket doors shall have graspable hardware available when in the closed or open position.
The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. Required exit door(s) shall have no additional locking devices. Required exit door hardware shall unlock inside and outside mechanisms when exiting the building allowing reentry into the adult family home without the use of a key, tool or special knowledge.
420.12.3 Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so that the detection device warning is audible from all areas of the dwelling upon activation of a single alarm.
420.12.4 Escape windows and doors. Every sleeping room shall be provided with emergency escape and rescue windows as required by Section 1031. No alternatives to the sill height such as steps, raised platforms or other devices placed by the openings will be approved as meeting this requirement.
420.12.5 Grab bar general requirements. Where facilities are designated for use by adult family home clients, grab bars for water closets, bathtubs and shower stalls shall be installed according to ICC A117.1.
420.12.6 Shower stalls. Where provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, the minimum size of shower stalls for an adult family home shall be 30 inches deep by 48 inches (760 mm by 1220 mm) long.
420.13 Licensed care cooking facilities. In Group I-1, Condition 2 assisted living facilities licensed under chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities licensed under chapter 246-337 WAC, rooms or spaces that contain a cooking facility with domestic cooking appliances shall be permitted to be open to the corridor where all of the following criteria are met:
1. The number of care recipients housed in the smoke compartment is not greater than 30.
2. The number of care recipients served by the cooking facility is not greater than 30.
3. Only one cooking facility area is permitted in a smoke compartment.
4. The types of domestic cooking appliances permitted are limited to ovens, cooktops, ranges, warmers and microwaves.
5. The corridor is a clearly identified space delineated by construction or floor pattern, material or color.
6. The space containing the domestic cooking facility shall be arranged so as not to obstruct access to the required exit.
7. A domestic cooking hood installed and constructed in accordance with Section 505 of the International Mechanical Code is provided over the cooktop or range.
8. The domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system of a type recognized for protection of domestic cooking equipment. Preengineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300A and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
9. A manual actuation device for the hood suppression system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 904.13.1 and 904.13.2.
10. An interlock device shall be provided such that upon activation of the hood suppression system, the power or fuel supply to the cooktop or range will be turned off.
11. A shut-off for the fuel and electrical power supply to the cooking equipment shall be provided in a location that is accessible only to staff.
12. A timer shall be provided that automatically deactivates the cooking appliances within a period of not more than 120 minutes.
13. A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in accordance with Section 906 of the International Fire Code.
420.14 Lofts. Where provided in Group R occupancies, lofts shall comply with this code as modified by Sections 420.14.1 through 420.14.5. Lofts constructed in compliance with this section shall be considered a portion of the story below. Such lofts shall not contribute to either the building area or number of stories as regulated by Section 503.1. The loft floor area shall be included in determining the fire area.
EXCEPTION: | Lofts need not comply with Section 420.14 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. |
420.14.1 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 420.14.2 through 420.14.5 shall not apply to lofts that do not comply with Items 1 and 2.
420.14.2 Loft ceiling height. The ceiling height below a loft shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm). The ceiling height above the finished floor of the loft shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm). Portions of the loft with a sloped ceiling measuring less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not contribute to the loft floor area.
420.14.3 Loft area. The aggregate area of all lofts and mezzanines within a room shall comply with Section 505.2.1.
EXCEPTION: | The area of a single loft shall not be greater than two-thirds of the area of the room in which it is located, provided that no other lofts or mezzanines are open to the room in which the loft is located. |
420.14.4 Permanent egress for lofts. Where a permanent means of egress is provided for lofts, the means of egress shall comply with Chapter 10 as modified by Section 420.14.4.1.
420.14.4.1 Ceiling height at loft means of egress. A minimum ceiling height of 3 feet shall be provided for the entire width of the means of egress from the loft.
420.14.5 Smoke alarms. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in all lofts in accordance with Section 907.2.11.1 or 907.2.11.2.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 23-22-115, § 51-50-0420, filed 10/31/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0420, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0420, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0420, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0420, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 10-03-097, § 51-50-0420, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 429—Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
429.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction of new buildings.
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Occupancies classified as Group R-3 or Group U. |
| 2. Group A, Group E, or Group M occupancies, except where employee parking spaces are designated. The provisions of Section 429 shall apply only to those designated employee parking spaces. |
429.2 Required electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Where parking is provided, ten percent of parking spaces shall be provided with electric vehicle charging infrastructure in compliance with Sections 429.3, 429.4 and 429.5. When the calculation of percent served results in a fractional parking space, the applicant shall round up to the next whole number.
429.3 Electrical room(s). Electrical room(s) serving buildings with on-site parking spaces must be sized to accommodate the potential for electrical equipment and distribution required to serve a minimum of 20 percent of the total parking spaces with 208/240 V 40-amp, circuit or equivalent electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
429.4 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure shall meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum number of 208/240 V 40-amp, circuit or equivalent electric vehicle charging stations required to serve the parking spaces specified in Section 429.2. The electric vehicle charging stations shall be located to serve spaces designated for parking and charging electric vehicles.
2. Additional service capacity, space for future meters, panel capacity or space for additional panels, and raceways for future installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The service capacity and raceway size shall be designed to accommodate the future installation of the number of 208/240 V 40-amp, circuit or equivalent electric vehicle charging stations specified in Section 429.2. The raceway shall terminate at spaces designated for parking and charging electric vehicles in the future.
Where designated electric vehicle charging locations serve exterior on-grade parking spaces that are located more than 4 feet from a building, raceways shall be extended below grade to a pull box in the vicinity of the designated future electric vehicle charging locations or stub above grade in the vicinity of the designated future electric vehicle charging locations, protected from vehicles by a curb or other device.
EXCEPTION: | In lieu of surface-mounted raceway between the electrical panel and the designated electric vehicle charging locations, it is permitted to provide permanent markings indicating the pathway for future raceway, and one-inch diameter capped sleeves through each wall and floor assembly that are penetrated along that route. This pathway and the locations of capped sleeves shall also be indicated on the electrical plans. Raceway shall be installed for any portion of the pathway located below slabs, below grade, or within floor, wall or roof assemblies. |
Load management infrastructure may be used to adjust the size and capacity of the required building electric service equipment and circuits on the customer facilities, as well as electric utility owned infrastructure, as allowed by applicable local and national electric codes.
429.5 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for accessible parking spaces. When electric vehicle charging infrastructure is required, ten percent of accessible parking space, rounded to the next whole number, shall be provided with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure may also serve adjacent parking spaces not designated as accessible parking. A maximum of ten percent rounded to the next whole number, of the accessible parking spaces are allowed to be included in the total number of electric vehicle parking spaces required under Section 429.2.
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 429—Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
429.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction of new buildings and accessory structures, including parking lots and parking garages.
Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with applicable requirements of chapter
19.28 RCW and the National Electrical Code, Article 625.
EXCEPTION: | Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not required if any of the following conditions are met: |
| 1. There is no public utility or commercial power supply. |
| 2. Dwelling units without garages or other on-site parking. |
429.2 Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Buildings and accessory structures shall be provided with EV charging stations, EV-Ready parking spaces, and EV-capable parking spaces in accordance with Table 429.2. Calculations shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Where a building contains more than one occupancy, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure percentages of Table 429.2 shall be applied to the number of spaces required for each occupancy.
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Except for Group A, Group E, and Group M occupancies, on-site parking with less than 10 parking spaces shall not be required to comply with Section 429.2. |
| 2. Group A, Group E, and Group M occupancies shall comply with one of the following, whichever is greater: |
| 2.1. The provisions of Section 429.2 shall apply only to designated employee parking spaces. |
| 2.2. One of each 200 parking spaces or fraction thereof shall be EV Ready. One of each 200 parking spaces or fraction thereof shall be an EV Charging Station. |
Table 429.2
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Occupancy | Number of EV Charging Stations | Number of EV-Ready Parking Spaces | Number of EV-Capable Parking Spaces |
Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, and S occupancies | 10% of total parking spaces | 10% of total parking spaces | 10% of total parking spaces |
Group R occupancies |
| Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units | Not required | One for each dwelling unit | Not required |
| Dwelling units with private garages | Not required | One for each dwelling unit | Not required |
All other Group R occupancies | 10% of total parking spaces | 25% of total parking spaces | 10% of total parking spaces |
429.2.1 EV charging stations and EV-Ready parking spaces. A minimum of 40-ampere dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit shall be installed for each EV Ready parking space and each EV Charging Station. The branch circuits shall terminate at a receptacle outlet or EV charger in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV Ready parking space or the EV Charging Station.
429.2.2 EV-Capable parking spaces. A listed raceway capable of accommodating a minimum of 40-ampere dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit shall be installed for each EV-Capable parking space. The raceway shall terminate into a cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV-Capable parking space. Raceways and related components that are planned to be installed underground, and in enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces, shall be installed at the time of original construction.
429.3 Electrical room(s) and equipment. Electrical room(s) and/or dedicated electrical equipment shall be sized to accommodate the requirements of Section 429.
The electrical service and the electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), shall have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV Charging Stations, EV Ready parking spaces, and EV-Capable parking spaces at a minimum of 40-amperes each.
EXCEPTION: | Automatic Load Management System (ALMS) may be used to adjust the maximum electrical capacity required for the EV-Ready and EV-Capable parking spaces. The ALMS must be designed to allocate charging capacity among multiple future EV Charging Stations at a minimum of 16 amperes per EV charger. |
429.4 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for accessible parking spaces. Ten percent of the accessible parking spaces, rounded to the next whole number, shall be EV Charging Stations. Additional 10 percent of the accessible parking spaces, rounded to the next whole number, shall be EV Ready. Not fewer than one for each type of EV charging system shall be accessible.
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure may also serve adjacent parking spaces not designated as accessible parking. A maximum of 10 percent of the accessible parking spaces, rounded to the next whole number, are allowed to be included in the total number of electric vehicle parking spaces required under Section 429.2.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0429, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.077,
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-16-063, § 51-50-0429, filed 7/29/21, effective 8/29/21.]
(Effective until March 15, 2024)
Section 504—Building height and number of stories.
Table 504.3
Allowable Building Height in Feet Above Grade Planea
Occupancy Classification | Type of Construction |
See Footnotes | Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type V |
A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | C | HT | A | B |
A, B, E, F, M, S, U | NSb | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 270 | 180 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
H-1, H-2, H-3, H-5 | NSc,d | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 120 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | | | | | | | | | | | | |
H-4 | NSc,d | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 140 | 100 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
I-1 Condition 1, I-3 | NSd,e | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 180 | 120 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
I-1 Condition 2, I-2 | NSd,e,f | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
Si | UL | 180 | 85 | | | | | | | | | |
I-4 | NSd,g | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 180 | 120 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
Rh | NSd | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S13D | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 40 |
S13R | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 270 | 180 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. |
UL = Unlimited; NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system; S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1; S13R = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. |
| a | See Chapters 4 and 5 for specific exceptions to the allowable height in this chapter. |
| b | See Section 903.2 for the minimum thresholds for protection by an automatic sprinkler system for specific occupancies. |
| c | New Group H occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. |
| d | The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the International Existing Building Code. |
| e | New Group I-1 and I-3 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6. For new Group I-1 occupancies Condition 1, see Exception 1 of Section 903.2.6. |
| f | New and existing Group I-2 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6 and Section 1103.5 of the International Fire Code. |
| g | For new Group I-4 occupancies, see Exceptions 2 and 3 of Section 903.2.6. |
| h | New Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8. |
| i | I-1, Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed in accordance with chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC shall be permitted to use the allowable height above grade plane for Group R-2 occupancies. |
Table 504.4
Allowable Number of Stories Above Grade Planea,b
Occupancy Classification | Type of Construction |
See Footnotes | Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type V |
A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | C | HT | A | B |
A-1 | NS | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-3 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-4 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-5 | NS | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | 1 | 1 | 1 | UL | UL | UL |
S | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL |
B | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
E | NS | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
F-1 | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
F-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
H-1 | NSc,d | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | NP | NP | NP | 1 | 1 | NP |
S | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | |
H-2 | NSc,d | UL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
S | | | | | | | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
H-3 | NSc,d | UL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | | | | | | | 4 | 4 | 4 | | | |
H-4 | NSc,d | UL | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
H-5 | NSc,d | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
S | | | | | | | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
I-1 Condition 1 | NSd,e | UL | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
I-1 Condition 2 | NSd,e | UL | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Si | UL | 10 | 5 | | | | 10 | 6 | 4 | | | |
I-2 | NSd,f | UL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | NP | NP | NP | NP | 1 | 1 | NP |
S | UL | 5 | 3 | | | | 7 | 5 | 1 | | | |
I-3 | NSd,e | UL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
I-4 | NSd,g | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
M | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
R-1h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
R-2h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
| S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
R-3h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
S13D | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 3 | 3 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 4 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
R-4h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13D | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
S-1 | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
S-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
U | NS | UL | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
UL = Unlimited; NP = Not permitted; NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system; S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1; S13R = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. |
| a | See Chapters 4 and 5 for specific exceptions to the allowable height in this chapter. |
| b | See Section 903.2 for the minimum thresholds for protection by an automatic sprinkler system for specific occupancies. |
| c | New Group H occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. |
| d | The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the International Existing Building Code. |
| e | New Group I-1 and I-3 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6. For new Group I-1 occupancies Condition 1, see Exception 1 of Section 903.2.6. |
| f | New and existing Group I-2 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6 and Section 1103.5 of the International Fire Code. |
| g | For new Group I-4 occupancies, see Exceptions 2 and 3 of Section 903.2.6. |
| h | New Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8. |
| i | Group I-1, Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed in accordance with chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC shall be permitted to use the allowable number of stories for Group R-2 occupancies. |
504.4.1 Stair enclosure pressurization increase. For Group R-1, R-2, and I-1 Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed under chapter
388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter
246-337 WAC located in buildings of Type VA construction equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the maximum number of stories permitted in Section 504.4 may be increased by one provided the interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Sections 909.6.3 and 909.20. Legally required standby power shall be provided in accordance with Sections 909.11 and 2702.2.16 for buildings constructed in compliance with this section and be connected to stairway shaft pressurization equipment, elevators and lifts used for accessible means of egress (if provided), elevator hoistway pressurization equipment (if provided) and other life safety equipment as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. For the purposes of this section, legally required standby power shall comply with 2020 NEC Section 701.12, options (C), (D), (E), (F), (H) or (J) or subsequent revised section number(s).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0504, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0504, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0504, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0504, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0504, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0504, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter
19.27 RCW. WSR 10-24-059, § 51-50-0504, filed 11/29/10, effective 7/1/11.]
(Effective March 15, 2024)
Section 504—Building height and number of stories.
Table 504.3
Allowable Building Height in Feet Above Grade Planea
Occupancy Classification | Type of Construction |
See Footnotes | Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type V |
A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | C | HT | A | B |
A, B, E, F, M, S, U | NSb | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 270 | 180 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
H-1, H-2, H-3, H-5 | NSc,d | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 120 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | | | | | | | | | | | | |
H-4 | NSc,d | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 140 | 100 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
I-1 Condition 1, I-3 | NSd,e | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 180 | 120 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
I-1 Condition 2, I-2 | NSd,e,f | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
Si | UL | 180 | 85 | | | | | | | | | |
I-4 | NSd,g | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 180 | 120 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
Rh | NSd | UL | 160 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
S13D | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 40 |
S13R | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
S | UL | 180 | 85 | 75 | 85 | 75 | 270 | 180 | 85 | 85 | 70 | 60 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. |
UL = Unlimited; NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system; S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1; S13R = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. |
| a | See Chapters 4 and 5 for specific exceptions to the allowable height in this chapter. |
| b | See Section 903.2 for the minimum thresholds for protection by an automatic sprinkler system for specific occupancies. |
| c | New Group H occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. |
| d | The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the International Existing Building Code. |
| e | New Group I-1 and I-3 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6. For new Group I-1 occupancies Condition 1, see Exception 1 of Section 903.2.6. |
| f | New and existing Group I-2 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6 and Section 1103.5 of the International Fire Code. |
| g | For new Group I-4 occupancies, see Exceptions 2 and 3 of Section 903.2.6. |
| h | New Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8. |
| i | I-1, Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed in accordance with chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC shall be permitted to use the allowable height above grade plane for Group R-2 occupancies. |
Table 504.4
Allowable Number of Stories Above Grade Planea,b
Occupancy Classification | Type of Construction |
See Footnotes | Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type V |
A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | C | HT | A | B |
A-1 | NS | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-3 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-4 | NS | UL | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
A-5 | NS | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | 1 | 1 | 1 | UL | UL | UL |
S | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL | UL |
B | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
E | NS | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
F-1 | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
F-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
H-1 | NSc,d | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | NP | NP | NP | 1 | 1 | NP |
S | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | |
H-2 | NSc,d | UL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
S | | | | | | | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
H-3 | NSc,d | UL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | | | | | | | 4 | 4 | 4 | | | |
H-4 | NSc,d | UL | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
H-5 | NSc,d | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
S | | | | | | | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
I-1 Condition 1 | NSd,e | UL | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S | UL | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
I-1 Condition 2 | NSd,e | UL | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Si | UL | 10 | 5 | | | | 10 | 6 | 4 | | | |
I-2 | NSd,f | UL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | NP | NP | NP | NP | 1 | 1 | NP |
S | UL | 5 | 3 | | | | 7 | 5 | 1 | | | |
I-3 | NSd,e | UL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
I-4 | NSd,g | UL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
M | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
R-1h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
R-2h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
| S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
R-3h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
S13D | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 3 | 3 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 4 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
R-4h | NSd | UL | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
S13D | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 |
S13R | 4 | 4 | | | | | | | | | 4 | 3 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
S-1 | NS | UL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
S | UL | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
S-2 | NS | UL | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
S | UL | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
U | NS | UL | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
S | UL | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
UL = Unlimited; NP = Not permitted; NS = Buildings not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system; S = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1; S13R = Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. |
| a | See Chapters 4 and 5 for specific exceptions to the allowable height in this chapter. |
| b | See Section 903.2 for the minimum thresholds for protection by an automatic sprinkler system for specific occupancies. |
| c | New Group H occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. |
| d | The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the International Existing Building Code. |
| e | New Group I-1 and I-3 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6. For new Group I-1 occupancies Condition 1, see Exception 1 of Section 903.2.6. |
| f | New and existing Group I-2 occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6 and Section 1103.5 of the International Fire Code. |
| g | For new Group I-4 occupancies, see Exceptions 2 and 3 of Section 903.2.6. |
| h | New Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8. |
| i | Group I-1, Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed in accordance with chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC shall be permitted to use the allowable number of stories for Group R-2 occupancies. |
504.4.1 Stair enclosure pressurization increase. For Group R-1, R-2, and I-1 Condition 2 Assisted living facilities licensed under chapter 388-78A WAC and residential treatment facilities as licensed by Washington state under chapter 246-337 WAC located in buildings of Type VA construction equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the maximum number of stories permitted in Section 504.4 may be increased by one provided the interior exit stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with Sections 909.6.3 and 909.20. Legally required standby power shall be provided in accordance with Sections 909.11 and 2702.17 for buildings constructed in compliance with this section and be connected to stairway shaft pressurization equipment, elevators and lifts used for accessible means of egress (if provided), elevator hoistway pressurization equipment (if provided) and other life safety equipment as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. For the purposes of this section, legally required standby power shall comply with 2020 NEC Section 701.12, options (C), (D), (E), (F), (H) or (J) or subsequent revised section number(s).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-094, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-0504, filed 6/14/22, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24; WSR 21-06-035, § 51-50-0504, filed 2/23/21, effective 3/26/21; WSR 20-21-021, § 51-50-0504, filed 10/9/20, effective 11/9/20; WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-0504, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20; WSR 19-02-038, § 51-50-0504, filed 12/26/18, effective 7/1/19; WSR 16-03-064, § 51-50-0504, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-0504, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter
19.27 RCW. WSR 10-24-059, § 51-50-0504, filed 11/29/10, effective 7/1/11.]
