Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices F, Q, and U, with amendments. Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (adoption) and § 10.04.010 (amendments). Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E and J, with amendments. Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (Adoption) and § 10.03.010 (amendments). Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (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 Shelton, Washington include the following.

• 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.

Shelton 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 Shelton, WA Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Shelton ? No
Comments:

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

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

Ground Snow Load:	25 psf
Roof Snow Load:	25 psf
Wind Exposure Category:	B
Wind Speed – 3 Second Gust:	110 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:	SMC Chapter 18.07 adopted June 21, 2022
Air Freezing Index:	N/A
Mean Annual Temperature:	50 Degrees F
Soil Bearing Capacity	#1500 (assumed) residential. Per geotechnical analysis for Commercial.

Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 10.04.010 (amendments)

Comments

Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices F, Q, and U, with amendments. Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (adoption) and § 10.04.010 (amendments). 

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. 

Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (Adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Shelton 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 Shelton, WA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E and J, with amendments. Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (Adoption) and § 10.03.010 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Shelton, Washington adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Shelton, WA, Muni. Code § 18.02.010 (Adoption). 

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