WAC 51-13-106   Conflicts with other codes.  


     106.1 Conflicts with Other Codes: In addition to the requirements of this Code, buildings must conform to the provisions of the State Building Code (chapter 19.27 RCW and chapters 51-50, 51-52, 51-54 and 51-56 Washington Administrative Code). In case of conflicts between the International Building, Uniform Plumbing, International Mechanical, and International Fire Codes as adopted and amended in chapters 51-50, 51-52, 51-54 and 51-56 Washington Administrative Code, the provisions of chapter 51-13 shall govern. This Code is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements under any other applicable codes or ordinances.


     Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.


     Wherever in this Code reference is made to the appendix, the provisions of the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted.


     106.2 Authority: Local legislative authorities are authorized and directed to enforce this Code. Local legislative authorities are authorized to promulgate, adopt, and issue those rules and regulations necessary for the effective and efficient administration of this Code.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 04-07-192, § 51-13-106, filed 3/24/04, effective 7/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190 and 19.27.020. 98-02-047, § 51-13-106, filed 1/5/98, effective 7/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190. 95-01-128, § 51-13-106, filed 12/21/94, effective 6/30/95; 91-01-102, § 51-13-106, filed 12/18/90, effective 7/1/91.]