Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Camas, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix J, G, H, F, Q, and V, with amendments. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(B) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-51 (State Codes). Camas, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix H and J. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(A) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State Codes). Camas, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(G) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State 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 Camas, Washington include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Camas, 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.

Camas 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)(Camas, WA 15.04.010 - Adoption of referenced codes.)

...maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the City of Camas adopts the most current edition of building codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, as amended, pursuant to RCW 19.27.074 and as set forth in WAC 51-50 IBC/IEBC; WAC 51-51 IRC; WAC 51-52 IMC/IFGC; WAC 51-54 IFC; WAC 51-56 and 57 UPC; and...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Camas ? No
Comments:

An amendment to the table R301.2 in the IRC was found on the city website. 

Roof Snow Load – 25 psf

Wind Speed (Gust) – 97 mph*, 3 seconds, Exposure B, Risk Category II

Seismic Design Category – D 1

Weathering Frost Line Depth – 12"

Termites – Slight

Decay – Moderate

Winter Design Temp – 22º F

Ice Shield Underlay – No

Flood Hazard – See FEMA maps

Air Freeze Index – 250

Mean Annual Temp – 50º

Camas, WA, “Building Construction Standards.” City of Camas Building Division. Accessed October 5th, 2023. www.cityofcamas.us/com-dev/page/building-construction-standards.

Government Officials

Comments

Camas, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix J, G, H, F, Q, and V, with amendments. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(B) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-51 (State 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.

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.

Camas, Washington, adopted Appendix J regarding existing buildings. 

Camas, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(G) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State Codes).

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

Camas 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)(Camas, WA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Camas, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix H and J. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(A) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State Codes).

Existing Buildings

Camas, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code. Camas, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (adoption), §15.04.030(G) (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State Codes).

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.

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