Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, and M. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption). Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices E, H, I, and J. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption). Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2015 IEBC, according to Sec. 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC and Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-007 (IEBC adoption). Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-480101 (IEBC general).
Note that the Municipal code shows the 2012 edition; however, the 2018 edition is the current effective statewide code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Also, note that the City of Stevenson contracts with the Skamania County Building Division to provide permitting, plan review, and inspection services to ensure that buildings are safe.
Helpful resources for Stevenson, 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.
Stevenson 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2021 Washington State Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Stevenson, WA 15.01.020 - Construction codes.)
...The city of Stevenson hereby adopts the following codes, as amended by the Washington
State Building Code Council pursuant to RCW 19.27.074 for the purpose of establishing
rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, placement, removal, demolition,
equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures,...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Stevenson ? No
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
| Roof/Grnd Snow Loads |
Wind Speed |
Seismic design category |
weathering |
Frost Line Depth |
Termites |
Decay |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Shield Underlay |
Air Freeze Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
| 50 PSF/@72 PSF |
135 mph @3 sec gust |
D-1 |
Moderate |
12″ |
Slight to moderate |
Slight to moderate |
25° F |
None |
172 |
55° F |
Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.030 (Design Criteria).
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Bell |
Arnold |
Skamania Building Official / Fire Marshal |
building@co.skamania.wa.us |
(509) 427-3917 |
Building Dept. Phone: (509) 427-3925 |
Comments
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, and M. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption). Note that the Municipal code shows the 2012 edition; however, the 2018 edition is the current effective statewide 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.
Stevenson, Washington, adopted Appendix J regarding existing buildings. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2015 IEBC, according to Sec. 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC and Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-007 (IEBC adoption). Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-480101 (IEBC general). Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective statewide code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Commercial Building Code
Stevenson 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2021 Washington State Building Code (2021 IBC)(Stevenson, WA Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices E, H, I, and J. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption). Note that the Municipal code shows the 2012 edition; however, the 2018 edition is the current effective statewide code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Existing Buildings
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2015 IEBC, according to Sec. 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC and Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-007 (IEBC adoption). Wash. Admin. Code 51-50-480101 (IEBC general). Note that the 2018 edition is the current effective statewide code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
Other Building Codes
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA 58). Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the ANSI Z223.1/National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54). Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendices B, D, E, I, and L. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code, including Appendices F and G. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code/ Washington State Energy Code. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Stevenson, Washington, adopted the 2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Stevenson, WA, Muni. Code § 15.01.020 (adoption).
Note that the Municipal code shows the 2012 edition; however, the above codes are the current effective statewide code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.
