Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix F, J, and Q, with amendments. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption) and §15.04.023 (amendments). Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C, E, and J, with amendments. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption) and §15.04.023 (amendments). Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Green Construction Code (IGCC). Note that the IGCC is adopted as an optional alternative to the 2018 IBC and/or 2018 IRC. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption). Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption).

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 Bainbridge Island, Washington include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Bainbridge Island, Washington Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Washington

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.

Bainbridge Island 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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2018 Washington State Residential Code (2018 IRC)(City of Bainbridge Island, WA Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Bainbridge Island ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment to table 301.2(1) stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves. 

IRC Table R301.2(1) is amended by filling in the blanks of the table as follows:

Snow Load: 25 psf

Wind Speed: 85 mph

Seismic Category: D2

Weathering: Moderate

Frost Line Depth: 12 inches

Termite: Slight to Moderate

Decay: Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp: 27 degrees F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: No

Flood Hazards: Per BIMC 15.16

Air Freezing Index: 113

Mean Annual Temp: 53 degrees F

Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.021 (Design Requirements).

Comments

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix F, J, and Q, with amendments. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(b) (adoption) and §15.04.023 (amendments).

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Green Construction Code (IGCC). Note that the IGCC is adopted as an optional alternative to the 2018 IBC and/or 2018 IRC. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(j) (adoption).

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.

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted Appendix J regarding existing buildings. 

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(a) (adoption).

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.

Commercial Building Code

Bainbridge Island 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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2018 Washington State Building Code (2018 IBC)(City of Bainbridge Island, WA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C, E, and J, with amendments. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(a) (adoption) and §15.04.023 (amendments).

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Green Construction Code (IGCC). Note that the IGCC is adopted as an optional alternative to the 2018 IBC and/or 2018 IRC. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(j) (adoption). 

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

Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Bainbridge Island, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.020(a) (adoption).

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.

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