Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Woodland, WA, Muni. Code § 14.04.020 (adoption and amendments). Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E, G, H, and J, with amendments. Woodland, WA, Muni. Code § 14.04.010 (adoption and amendments). Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Note that Washington adopted the 2015 IEBC, by amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment) and Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings).

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 Woodland, Washington include the following.

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

Woodland 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)(Woodland, WA 14.04.020 - International Residential Code adopted.)

...The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 11 "Energy Efficiency" and Chapters 25 through 43 "Plumbing and Electrical" are not adopted. "Mechanical and Fuel Gas" are...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Woodland ? 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 shall read as follows:

Roof Snow Load:	25 psf
Ground Snow:	30 psf
Wind Speed:	110 mph, 3-second gust
Seismic Design Category:	D1
Subject to Damage from Weathering:	Moderate
Frost Line Depth:	12-inch minimum
Subject to Damage from Termites:	Slight
Subject to Damage from Decay:	Moderate
Winter Design Temperature:	See WSEC
Ice Shield Underlayment Required:	No
Air Freezing Index:	250
Mean Annual Temperature:	50 Degrees F

Woodland, WA, Muni. Code § 14.04.020 (adoption and amendments). 

Comments

Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Woodland, WA, Muni. Code § 14.04.020 (adoption and 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 was found in the municipal code or city website. 

Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment). Note that Washington adopted the 2015 IEBC, by amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings). Also, note that the 2015 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

Woodland 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)(Woodland, WA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E, G, H, and J, with amendments. Woodland, WA, Muni. Code § 14.04.010 (adoption and amendments). Note that the 2018 IBC is the current effective code until March 15, 2024, when the 2021 edition will become effective. See PLRB, Washington Building Codes. 

Existing Buildings

Woodland, Washington, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-007 (adoption by amendment). Note that Washington adopted the 2015 IEBC, by amending the reference to the IEBC in Section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-480101 (existing buildings). Note that the 2015 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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