Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendix F, Q, and U, with amendments. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and See PLRB, Washington Building Codes (state code). Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix E. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and See PLRB, Washington Building Codes (state code). Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and See PLRB, Washington Building Codes (state code).

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 (state code).

Helpful resources for Coupeville, Washington include the following.

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

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

...H. 2018 Washington State Energy Code, adopted by the State Building Code Council, WAC 51-11C and WAC 51-11R; I....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Coupeville ? No
Comments:

No amendment to the IRC Table 301.2 was located in the municipal code. However, Coupeville, Washington, Ordinance 767 clarifies that ice barrier underlayment is not required by the city. See Coupeville, WA, International Residential Code 767 Ordinance No. 2021-08 (2021).

IRC TABLE R301.2(1)- CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load– 20ibs/sq ft

Minimum Roof Snow Load- 25ibs/ sq ft

Speed (mph)- 110 V ult. 

Topographic effects- Yes

Special Wind Region- No 

Windborne Debris- No

Seismic Design Category- D2

Weathering- Moderate

Frost Line Depth- 12"

Termite- Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp- 16º F

Ice Barrier- No

Flood Hazards- 

(a) 9/24/1997 (b) 2/28/2017 

Revised 7/7/2017

Panel No's: Shoreline 53029C0205F Areas & 2010F

Air Freezing Index- 1,500

Mean Annual Temp- 49.7ºF

Salt Water Coastal Areas- Penn Cove Coastal Shoreline Areas

See Coupeville, WA, International Residential Code 767 Ordinance No. 2021-08 (2021).

Government Officials

Comments

Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendix F, Q, and U, with amendments. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and See PLRB, Washington Building Codes (state code).

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 (state code).

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.

No adoption of Appendix J regarding existing buildings was found in the municipal code or city website.

Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and See PLRB, Washington Building Codes (state code). 

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 (state code).

Commercial Building Code

Coupeville 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)(Coupeville, WA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix E. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and 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 (state code).

Existing Buildings

Coupeville, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Coupeville, WA, Muni. Code §15.04.010 (Adoption), §15.04.050 (amendments), and 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 (state code).

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