Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Residential Code (IRC). Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.10.020 (adoption) and § 16.10.070 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 IRC. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes. Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Building Code (IBC). Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.04.020 (adoption) and § 16.04.070 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 IBC. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes. Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Existing Building Code, including Appendix A. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.08.020 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.060-16.08.080 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2015 IEBC. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Arlington, Washington include the following.
Residential Building Code
Washington adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB,
Washington Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Arlington adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2021 Washington State Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Arlington, WA 16.10.020 - Documents adopted by reference.)
...International Residential Code, as published by the International
Code Council, as set forth in Washington Administrative Code Chapter 51-51 and adopted
by the Washington State Building Code Council under the provisions of RCW 19.27, is
adopted by reference.
(Ord. 1430 § 1, 2007: Ord. 1326 § 2, 2004)....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Arlington ? Unclear
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was found in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Olander |
Kevin |
Building Official |
kolander@arlingtonwa.gov |
360-403-3433 |
|
Comments
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Residential Code (IRC). Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.10.020 (adoption) and § 16.10.070 (amendments). Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Arlington, Washington, did not adopt Appendix J regarding existing buildings. Wash. Admin. Code § 51-51-003 (State Codes), Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.10.020 (adoption), and § 16.10.070 (amendments).
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Existing Building Code, including Appendix A. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.08.020 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.060-16.08.080 (amendments). Note that the 2015 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Commercial Building Code
Arlington adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2021 Washington State Building Code (2021 IBC)(Arlington, WA Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Building Code (IBC). Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.04.020 (adoption) and § 16.04.070 (amendments). Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Existing Buildings
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Existing Building Code, including Appendix A. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.08.020 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.060-16.08.080 (amendments). Note that the 2015 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Other Building Codes
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Performance Code. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.06.020 (adoption). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 edition. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" Washington State Energy Code. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.16.010 (adoption) and § 16.16.030 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 edition as adopted by Washington. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Property Maintenance Code. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.24.020 (adoption) and §§ 16.24.060-16.24.160 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 edition as adopted by Washington. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Mechanical Code. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.32.020 (adoption). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 edition as adopted by Washington. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Arlington, Washington, adopted the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, and I. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 16.36.020 (adoption). Note that the 2018 edition is the current edition adopted by Washington. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Arlington, Washington, adopted the "current" International Fire Code, including Appendices B, E F, G, H, I, J, and K, with amendments. Arlington, WA, Muni. Code § 15.10.020 (adoption) and § 15.10.070 (amendments). Note that the "current" edition is the 2018 edition as adopted by Washington. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
