Bulletins provide updates on the latest information from the Permit Center.
Bulletins
- 2021 Washington State Building Code: On May 24, 2023, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to delay implementation for 120 days starting on June 30, 2023. The 2021 Building Code series will be adopted no earlier than October 29, 2023. For more information, please visit: Council Votes to Delay Effective Date of 2021 Code Editions to October 29, 2023 | SBCC (wa.gov)
- 2018 Building Codes Adoption Effective February 1, 2021
- Shared Plans – Oct 2018 (PDF)
- State Building Code Council: Fee Increases – Apr 2018 (PDF)
- Permit Fees Relating to Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels for IBC and IEBC Buildings – Jul 2017 (PDF)
- Electrical Currents Special Edition – Jun 2017 (PDF)
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Archived Bulletins
- 2009 Building Codes Adoption Significant Changes (PDF)
- 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) – Significant Changes to the Commercial Provisions
- Accessibility Upgrade Requirements (PDF)
- Adopted Codes (PDF)
- Ceiling Heights for Existing Residential Basements (PDF)
- Class B Electrical Program (PDF)
- Composting Toilet Policy (PDF)
- Deferred payment of System Development Charges for water and sewer: new Single-Family Residence (PDF)
- Definition of Finished Space (PDF)
- Depiction of Interior Lot Lines on Building Site Plans (PDF)
- Design Professional Policy (PDF)
- Energy Code Support
- Fire Sprinkler Ordinance (PDF)
- Live Load: State Building Code Interpretation
- Permit Intake Standards (PDF)
- Permit Streamlining and Project Management (PDF)
- Permit processing times and criteria (PDF)
- Pre-Application Ordinance (PDF)
- Projects Requiring a Licensed Professional (PDF)
- Reduced Occupant Loads for Separate Rest Room Requirements (PDF)
- Registered Plan Program (PDF)
- Residential Photo-Voltaic Solar Panel Policy (PDF) – updated
- Residential Photo-Voltaic Solar Panel Policy (PDF)
- Residential Window Replacements (PDF)
- Solar Water Heating Policy (PDF)
- Speculative Use Buildings (PDF)
- Subject to Field Inspection (PDF)
- TRAKit – NEW Permitting System
- TRAKit – NEW Permitting System – update
- Transportation Impact Fee decrease in 2009 (PDF)
- Transportation Impact Fees for 2012 (PDF)
- Transportation Impact Fees for 2013 (PDF)
- Transportation Impact Fees for 2014 (PDF)
- Type I Hoods for Non-Restaurant Occupancies – When Required (PDF)
- Waterless Urinal Policy (PDF)
