Building Codes & Design Info

Building Codes adopted by the City of Edmonds as of 7/1/2016, as amended by the State of Washington Building Code Council (SBCC) and the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC):

2015 International Building Code

The International Code Council promulgates the International Codes that form the basis for building codes in Washington State and the City of Edmonds. Visit their site to explore the national code development process.
In Washington the State Building Code Council is charged with the adoption and amendment of the International Codes. The council was created by the State Legislature in 1974 and given authority from RCW 19.27.
A good source of code books and other code related publications is the Washington Association of Building Officials Bookstore. You can also check the WABO website to check for training opportunities, resources and to see what is happening within the state building code world.
The State Energy Codes. A very good source of information on energy codes with some very useful publications is the WSU Energy Extension.

2015 International Residential Code

2015 International Mechanical Code

2015 International Fuel Gas Code

2015 International Fire Code

2015 International Existing Building Code

2015 International Property Maintenance Code

2015 ICC Performance Code (link not available)

2015 Washington State Energy Code

2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (link not available)

Edmonds Community Development Code Title 19

WA State Amendments to ICC Codes as applicable

2014 National Electrical Code: Electrical permits administered by the WA State Dept. of L & I

DESIGN CRITERIA FOR EDMONDS

Min. Roof Snow Load		25 psf (non-reducible)
Ground Snow Load		25 psf
Seismic Design		Category D1 (Residential) / Category D (Commercial)
Wind Speed		85 mph (Basic), 110mph (Ultimate)
Wind Exposure		B,C & D (varies with location contact plan review staff)
Winter Design Temp		27 degrees F (-3 degree C)
Mean Annual Temp		50 degrees F (10 degree C)

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