Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices F, Q, and U. Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption) and § 14.03.040 (amendments). Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E and J. Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption) and § 14.03.030 (amendments). Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption).

Note that the above codes are the current effective codes until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.

Helpful resources for Ridgefield, Washington include the following.

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

Ridgefield 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)(Ridgefield, WA 14.03.010 - Construction administrative code adopted.)

...with all amendments that may be adopted by the State Building Code Council of the state of Washington, are hereby adopted as the building codes for the city of Ridgefield, subject to the specific additions, deletions, and modifications set forth in this chapter and as authorized by the State Building Code Council. The provisions of this code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Ridgefield ? 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

Ground Snow Load:	30 psf
Roof Snow Load:	25 psf
Wind Exposure Category:	B
Wind Speed – 3 Second Gust:	105 mph
Seismic Design Category:	D1
Subject to Damage from
Weathering:	Moderate
Frost Line Depth:	12 inches
Termite:	Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temperature:	See WSEC
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required:	No
Flood Hazards:	Feb. 19, 1981/Aug. 19, 1986
Air Freezing Index:	N/A
Mean Annual Temperature:	50 Degrees F

Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.040 (amendments).

Comments

Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices F, Q, and U. Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption) and § 14.03.040 (amendments). Note that the 2018 IRC 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 regarding existing buildings was found in the municipal code or city website. 

Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption). Note that the 2018 IEBC is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.

Commercial Building Code

Ridgefield 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)(Ridgefield, WA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E and J. Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption) and § 14.03.030 (amendments). Note that the 2018 IRC is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes.

Existing Buildings

Ridgefield, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Ridgefield, WA, Muni. Code § 14.03.010 (adoption). Note that the 2018 IEBC 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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