Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.010 (adoption), §16.01.030 (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-51 (State Codes). Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.010 (adoption), §16.01.020 (amendments), and Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (State Codes). Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §​16.01.010 (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 Carnation, Washington include the following.

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

Carnation 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)(Carnation, WA 16.01.030 - International Residential Code adopted.)

...The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, but excluding Chapter 1 "Administration" is adopted, together with Appendix Chapter G "Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs," and with the following amendments....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Carnation ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.

The climatic and geographic design criteria for the 2018 IRC table 301.2.1 shall be as follows:

Ground snow load	25#
Wind Speed	85 mph
Seismic design	D-1
Weathering	moderate
Frost line depth	12"
Termite	slight to moderate
Winter design temp	26 degrees F
Ice Shield	none
Flood Hazards	CMC 15.64
Air freezing index	174
Mean annual temperature	51.2 degrees F

 

 Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.030 (amendments).

Comments

Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.010 (adoption), §16.01.030 (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.

Carnation, Washington, adopted Appendix J regarding existing buildings. Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.010 (adoption) and §16.01.030 (amendments).

Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §​16.01.010 (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

Carnation 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)(Carnation, WA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §16.01.010 (adoption), §16.01.020 (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.

Existing Buildings

Carnation, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carnation, WA, Muni. Code §​16.01.010 (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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