WAC 51-50-481301   Chapter 13 -- Performance compliance methods.  


Section 1301 General.


1301.4.1 Structural analysis. The owner shall have a structural analysis of the existing building made to determine adequacy of structural systems for the proposed alteration, addition, or change of occupancy. The analysis shall demonstrate that the altered building or structure complies with the requirements of Chapter 16 of the International Building Code.


EXCEPTION: The reduced International Building Code level seismic forces as specified in Section 506.1.1.3 shall be permitted to be used for this analysis.




[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-091, § 51-50-481301, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07.]