Adopted Building Codes | Sammamish Municipal Code

Which codes are in effect?

The State Building Code Council has adopted the editions of the codes, as shown below, with the noted amendments as required by State Law (RCW 19.27).

WAC 51-51 State Building Code Adoption and Amendment.
SMC 16.05 Construction Codes.
UpCodes-Washington State

2021 Washington State Building Code (IBC) – WAC 51-50 | SMC 16.5.070
2021 Washington State Residential Code (IRC) – WAC 51-51 | SMC 16.05.080
2021 Washington State Mechanical Code (IMC)– WAC 51-52 | SMC 16.05.090
2021 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) – WAC-51-52-22000 | SMC 16.05.100
2021 Liquified Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) – WAC 51-52-22000 |SMC 16.05.110
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) – WAC 51-52-21000 | SMC 16.05.120
2021 Washington State Fire Code (IFC) – WAC 51-54A | SMC16.05.130
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) – WAC 51-56 | SMC 16.05.140
2021 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) -WAC 51-11C and WAC 51-11R | SMC 16.05.153
2021 Washington State Existing Building Code (IEBC) – WAC 51-50-480000 | SMC 16.05.155
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) – WAC 51-50-3109 | SMC 16.05.157
2024 Sammamish Electrical Code (WCEC) - RCW 19.28| SMC 16.05.

Where can I view/purchase these codes?

A variety of sources to purchase these codes are available online. They are also available for purchase directly through the Washington Association of Building Officials bookstore.

Also, many local libraries keep copies of current "standard codes" (though these may not include local amendments).

What about code amendments?

Washington State amendments can be downloaded for free at www.sbcc.wa.gov. State amendments are also available for purchase in hard copy through the WABO bookstore.

City of Sammamish amendments are currently available for free online. See Sammamish Municipal Code, Title 16 for adoption of the new codes and associated local amendments.