# WAC 51-51-002: WAC 51-51-002. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_002

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 51-51-002
- **Heading:** WAC 51-51-002. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 51 / Chapter 51-51 / Section 51-51-002

## Text

The purpose of these rules is to implement the provisions of chapter 19.27 RCW, which provides that the state building code council shall maintain the State Building Code in a status which is consistent with the purpose as set forth in RCW 19.27.020 . In maintaining the codes the council shall regularly review updated versions of the codes adopted under the act, and other pertinent information, and shall amend the codes as deemed appropriate by the council.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 51-51-001 WAC 51-51-001. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_001.md)
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- [WAC 51-51-003 WAC 51-51-003. International Residential Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_003.md)
- [WAC 51-51-007 WAC 51-51-007. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_007.md)
- [WAC 51-51-008 WAC 51-51-008. Implementation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_008.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0102 WAC 51-51-0102. Section R102 — Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0102.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0202 WAC 51-51-0202. Section R202 — Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0202.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0301 WAC 51-51-0301. Section R301 — Design criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0301.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0302 WAC 51-51-0302. Section R302 — Fire-resistant construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0302.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0303 WAC 51-51-0303. Section R303 — Light, ventilation and heating](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0303.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0307 WAC 51-51-0307. Section R307 — Toilet, bath and shower spaces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0307.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0309 WAC 51-51-0309. Section R309 — Garages and carports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0309.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0311 WAC 51-51-0311. Section R311—Means of egress](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0311.md)
- [WAC 51-51-0312 WAC 51-51-0312. Section R312 — Guards and window fall protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_0312.md)

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