WAC 51-51-003. International Residential Code

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 › Chapter 51-51 › Section 51-51-003

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The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions: Provided that chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted. Energy Code is regulated by chapter 51-11R WAC; Plumbing Code is regulated by chapter 51-56 WAC; Electrical Code is regulated by chapter 296-46B WAC or Electrical Code as adopted by the local jurisdiction. Appendix AF, Radon Control Methods, Appendix AQ, Tiny Homes, and Appendix AWU, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, are included in adoption of the International Residential Code.

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