SBCC - About SBCC

The State Building Code Council was created to advise the Legislature on building code issues and to develop the building codes used in Washington state. These codes help to ensure buildings and facilities constructed in the state are safe and healthy for building occupants, accessible to persons with disabilities and the elderly, and energy efficient.

Helps to assure the public is safe

The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement for the state of Washington and includes:

2006 International Building Code with statewide amendments
ICC/ANSI A117.1-03, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide amendments
2006 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
2006 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
2004 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58)
2006 International Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) for LP Gas
2006 International Fire Code with statewide amendments
2006 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments
2006 Washington State Energy Code
2006 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) -- Please see the Department of Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the National Electrical Code.

Provides detailed technical review of the State Building Code

SBC updated on a three year cycle
Rule-making provides a process for amendments to national and state codes
Technical groups include experts in design and construction
Code language is developed by Technical experts, council members, and staff
The code is developed through open meetings and public hearings