Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Warden, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix G, with amendments. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes) and § 15.04.031 (amendments). Warden, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, I, and J, with amendments. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes) and § 15.04.031 (amendments). Warden, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Note that the 2015 IEBC is adopted by Washington as a part of the minimum state codes, through amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes), Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment), and § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings).

Warden, Washington, adopted the "Current" Washington State Building Codes. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes), § 15.04.031, and § 15.04.041 (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 Warden, Washington include the following.

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

Warden 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)(Warden, WA 15.04.011 - Standard codes adopted.)

...Pursuant to RCW Chapter 19.27 and RCW Chapter 35A.12, the State Building Code is established. The following appendixes to the State Building Code are adopted for use within the city: A. The following International Building Code Appendixes:...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Warden ? Unclear
Comments:

No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Comments

Warden, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix G, with amendments. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes) and § 15.04.031 (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 or city website. 

Warden, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Note that the 2015 IEBC is adopted by Washington as a part of the minimum state codes, through amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes), Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment), and § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings).

Commercial Building Code

Warden 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)(Warden, WA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Warden, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, I, and J, with amendments. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes) and § 15.04.031 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Warden, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Note that the 2015 IEBC is adopted by Washington as a part of the minimum state codes, through amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Warden, WA, Muni. Code § 15.04.011 (state codes), Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment), and § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings).

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