Washington adopts the International Building Code statewide through chapter 51-50 WAC, setting maximum heights and stories tied to construction type and occupancy classifications.
RCW 19.27 mandates uniform statewide adoption of the IBC and IRC by the State Building Code Council. Tables 504.3 and 504.4 of the IBC, as adopted in WAC 51-50, fix maximum building heights from 40 feet for Type V wood-frame to 160 feet for Type IA noncombustible structures, modifiable by sprinklering. Cities cannot weaken these life-safety limits but may impose stricter zoning heights.
Permit denial, stop-work orders, and code compliance penalties up to $500 per day under RCW 19.27.050.
Edmonds, WA
Edmonds does not have a local airport. The nearest commercial airports are Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA, ~30 miles south) and Paine Field (PAE, ~10 mile...
Edmonds, WA
Persistent barking dog complaints are handled under ECC §5.30.130 (public disturbance noises) and ECC Ch. 5.05 (animal control). During nighttime hours, call...
Edmonds, WA
Construction noise is exempt from Edmonds noise limits under ECC §5.30.110 on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ...
Edmonds, WA
Edmonds noise rules are governed by ECC Ch. 5.30, which adopts the WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) framework. Residential mai...
Edmonds, WA
Abandoned vehicle removal is regulated under ECC Ch. 8.48 and RCW 46.55. Vehicles left on public or private property without permission for more than 24 hour...
Edmonds, WA
Under ECC §8.50.120, vehicles may not remain lawfully parked on a public street for more than 72 hours. Moving and re-parking a vehicle within the same block...
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