Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Wash. Admin. Code §51-51 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.010 (adoption), and §14.04.016 (amendments). Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix E, G, I, J, Q, and T, with amendments. Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.01.010 (adoption), and §14.01.015 (amendments). Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.15.10 (adoption and amendments).
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 Lacey, Washington include the following.
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.
Lacey 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 Lacey, WA Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Lacey ? 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, to be filled in as follows:
Ground Snow Load: 25 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 85
Seismic Design Category: D1
Subject to Damage From
Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 12"
Termite: Slight to Moderate
Decay: Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp: 17° F
Ice Shield Underlayment Req: No
Air Freezing Index: N/A
Mean Annual Temperature: 50° F
Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.016 (amendments).
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Duffy |
Wade |
Building Official and Fire Marshal |
wduffy@ci.lacey.wa.us |
360-491-5642 |
|
Comments
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Wash. Admin. Code §51-51 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.04.010 (adoption), and §14.04.016 (amendments). 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.
No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code.
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.10.10 (adoption and amendments). 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
Lacey 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 Lacey, WA Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix E, G, I, J, Q, and T, with amendments. Wash. Admin. Code §51-50 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.01.010 (adoption), and §14.01.015 (amendments). 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
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.15.10 (adoption and amendments). 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.
Other Building Codes
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code. Wash. Admin. Code §51-57 (state codes) and Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.06.10 (adoption and amendments)
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G. Wash. Admin. Code §51-54 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.07.010 (adoption), and §14.07.015 (amendments).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code. Wash. Admin. Code §51-52 (state codes), Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.05.010 (adoption), and §14.05.015 (amendments).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.05.10 (adoption) and §14.05.15 (amendments).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.03.10 (adoption).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.16.10 (adoption) and §14.16.16 (amendments).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2018 Washington State Energy Code. Wash. Admin. Code §51-11 (state codes).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code. See Labor & Industries (L&I), “Electrical Laws, Rules & Policies.” Licensing & Permits, Lni.wa.gov (adoption and amendments), Wash. Admin. Code §296-46B (state codes), and Lacey, WA, Muni. Code §14.13 (adoption).
Lacey, Washington, adopted the 2009 ICC A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings, and Facilities. Wash. Admin. Code §51-50-005 (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.
