# WAC 51-51-003: WAC 51-51-003. International Residential Code

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_003

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 51-51-003
- **Heading:** WAC 51-51-003. International Residential Code
- **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 51-51-003

## Text

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.

## 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)
- [WAC 51-51-002 WAC 51-51-002. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_51_002.md)
- [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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