Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Kalama. WA, Muni. Code §14.04.030 (adoption). Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, Appendix E and H. Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.020 (adoption). Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.040 (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 Kalama, Washington include the following.

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

Kalama 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)(Kalama, WA 14.20.010 - State energy code adopted.)

...This chapter adopts the 1991 Washington State Energy Code, as written by the Washington State Building Code Council and filed as Chapter 51-11 Washington Administrative Code. (Ord. 785 § 1, 1991)....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kalama ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria established:

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Ground Snow Load:	25 psf
Wind Speed (mph):	85
Seismic Design Category	D1
Subject to Damage from Weathering:	Moderate
Frost Line Depth:	12 Inches
Termite:	Slight to Moderate
Decay:	Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp:	20 Degrees F
Ice Shield Underlayment Req:	No
Flood Hazards:	NFIP Nov 20, 1979 – Dec 20th, 1979, FIRM
Air Freezing Index:	N/A
Mean Annual Temperature:	50 Degrees

Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.035 (IRC amendments), 

Comments

Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Kalama. WA, Muni. Code §14.04.030 (adoption).

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 was found in the municipal code or city website. 

Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.040 (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

Kalama 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)(Kalama, WA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, Appendix E and H. Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.020 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Kalama, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Kalama, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.040 (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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