Chapter 51-50 WAC
STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
(Formerly chapter 51-40 WAC)
Last Update: 12/18/07

WAC SECTIONS

51-50-001 Authority.
51-50-002 Purpose.
51-50-003 International Building Code.
51-50-004 Conflicts with Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code.
51-50-005 International Building Code requirements for barrier-free accessibility.
51-50-007 Exceptions.
51-50-008 Implementation.
51-50-009 Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
51-50-0107 Temporary structures and uses.
51-50-0200 Chapter 2 -- Definitions.
51-50-0305 Section 305 -- Educational Group E.
51-50-0308 Section 308 -- Institutional Group I.
51-50-0310 Section 310 -- Residential Group R.
51-50-0406 Section 406 -- Motor-vehicle-related occupancies.
51-50-0407 Section 407 -- Group I-2.
51-50-0502 Section 502 -- Definitions.
51-50-0506 Area modifications.
51-50-0509 Section 509 -- Special provisions.
51-50-0707 Section 707 -- Shaft enclosures.
51-50-0902 Section 902 -- Definitions.
51-50-0903 Section 903 -- Automatic sprinkler systems.
51-50-0909 Section 909 -- Smoke control systems.
51-50-1008 Section 1008 -- Doors, gates and turnstiles.
51-50-1009 Section 1009 -- Stairways and handrails.
51-50-1014 Exit access.
51-50-1015 Exit and exit access doorways.
51-50-1017 Corridors.
51-50-1019 Number of exits and continuity.
51-50-1101 Section 1101 -- General.
51-50-1106 Section 1106 -- Parking and passenger loading facilities.
51-50-1107 Section 1107 -- Dwelling units and sleeping units.
51-50-1203 Section 1203 -- Ventilation.
51-50-1204 Section 1204 -- Temperature control.
51-50-1208 Section 1208 -- Interior space dimensions.
51-50-1210 Section 1210 -- Surrounding materials.
51-50-1403 Section 1403 -- Performance requirements.
51-50-1405 Section 1405 -- Installation of wall coverings.
51-50-1602 Section 1602 -- Definitions and notations.
51-50-1607 Section 1607 -- Live loads.
51-50-1613 Section 1613 -- Earthquake loads.
51-50-1702 Section 1702 -- Definitions.
51-50-1714 Section 1714 -- Preconstruction load tests.
51-50-2106 Section 2106 -- Seismic design.
51-50-2108 Section 2108 -- Strength design of masonry.
51-50-2114 Section 2114 -- Emission standards.
51-50-2900 Chapter 29 -- Plumbing systems.
51-50-3001 Section 3001 -- General.
51-50-3004 Section 3004 -- Hoistway venting.
51-50-3006 Section 3006 -- Machine rooms.
51-50-3103 Temporary structures.
51-50-3109 Section 3109 -- Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices.
51-50-31200 Section 31-2 -- Standard test method for particulate emissions from fireplaces.
51-50-3408 Section 3408 -- Moved structures.
51-50-3409 Section 3409 -- Accessibility for existing buildings.
51-50-480000 Appendix Chapter M.
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 EDITION
51-50-480101 Section 101 -- General.
51-50-480102 Section 102 -- Applicability.
51-50-480302 Section 302 -- Additions, alterations or repairs.
51-50-480305 Section 305 -- Change of occupancy.
51-50-480405 Section 405 -- Alteration -- Level 3.
51-50-480506 Section 506 -- Structural.
51-50-480704 Section 704 -- Fire protection.
51-50-480807 Section 807 -- Structural.
51-50-480912 Section 912 -- Change of occupancy classification.
51-50-481101 Chapter 11 -- Historic buildings -- Section 1101 -- General.
51-50-481102 Section 1102 -- Repairs.
51-50-481103 Section 1103 -- Fire safety.
51-50-481104 Alterations.
51-50-481105 Section 1105 -- Change of occupancy.
51-50-481106 Section 1106 -- Structural.
51-50-481301 Chapter 13 -- Performance compliance methods.
51-50-481500 Chapter 15 -- Referenced standards.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
51-50-0302 Section 302 -- Classification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-0302, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-0313 Section 313 -- Licensed Care Group LC. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-0313, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-0419 Section 419 -- Group LC. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-0419, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1010 Section 1010 -- Ramps. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1010, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1024 Section 1024 -- Assembly. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1024, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1103 Section 1103 -- Scoping requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1103, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1104 Section 1104 -- Accessible route. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1104, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1105 Section 1105 -- Accessible entrances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1105, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1109 Section 1109 -- Other features and facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.020, 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 05-01-014, § 51-50-1109, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1109, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1605 Section 1605 -- Load combinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.020, 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 05-01-014, § 51-50-1605, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-1709 Section 1709 -- Structural observations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1709, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-2107 Section 2107 -- Working stress design. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.020, 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 05-01-014, § 51-50-2107, filed 12/2/04, effective 7/1/05.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-2406 Section 2406 -- Safety glazing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.020, 19.27.031, 19.27.074 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 05-24-070, § 51-50-2406, filed 12/5/05, effective 7/1/06.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-3002 Section 3002 -- Hoistway enclosures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-3002, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-3003 Section 3003 -- Emergency operations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-3003, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 
51-50-3005 Section 3005 -- Conveying systems. [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-3005, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]  Repealed by 07-01-091, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW.