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RCW rcw-19-027
Chapter 19.27 RCW: STATE BUILDING CODE
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Chapter 19.27 RCW
STATE BUILDING CODE
Sections HTMLPDF 19.27.010Short title. HTMLPDF 19.27.015Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.27.020PurposesâObjectivesâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.031State building codeâAdoptionâConflictsâOpinions. HTMLPDF 19.27.032AmendmentâTimelineâRequirementsâPublic access. HTMLPDF 19.27.033AmendmentâTechnical advisory groups. HTMLPDF 19.27.034AmendmentâApproval criteria. HTMLPDF 19.27.035Process for review. HTMLPDF 19.27.040Cities and counties authorized to amend state building codeâLimitations. HTMLPDF 19.27.042Cities and countiesâEmergency exemptions for housing for indigent personsâRule making for temporary emergency shelter standards. HTMLPDF 19.27.050Enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.060Local building regulations supersededâExceptions. HTMLPDF 19.27.065ExemptionâTemporary growing structures used for production of horticultural plants. HTMLPDF 19.27.067Temporary worker housingâExemptionâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.070State building code councilâEstablishedâMembershipâTravel expenses. HTMLPDF 19.27.074State building code councilâDutiesâPublic meetingsâTiming of code changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.076State building code councilâOpen public access information technologies. HTMLPDF 19.27.077State building code councilâMobile on-demand gasoline operationsâAdoption of rulesâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.080Chapters of RCW not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.085Building code council accountâBuilding permit fee. HTMLPDF 19.27.087Building permit and plan review feesâAgricultural structures. HTMLPDF 19.27.090Local jurisdictions reserved. HTMLPDF 19.27.095Building permit applicationâConsiderationâRequirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.097Building permit applicationâEvidence of adequate water supplyâAuthority of a county or city to impose additional requirementsâApplicabilityâExemptionâGroundwater withdrawal authorized under RCW 90.44.050. HTMLPDF 19.27.100Cities, towns, counties may impose fees different from state building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.110International fire codeâAdministration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporationsâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.111RCW 19.27.080 not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.113Automatic fire-extinguishing systems for certain school buildings. HTMLPDF 19.27.115Technical advisory groupâInternational building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.120Buildings or structures having special historical or architectural significanceâException. HTMLPDF 19.27.140Copy of permit to county assessor. HTMLPDF 19.27.150Report to department of enterprise services. HTMLPDF 19.27.160Counties with populations of from five thousand to less than ten thousandâOrdinance reenactment. HTMLPDF 19.27.175Recycled materialsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.180Residential buildings moved into a city or countyâApplicability of building codes and electrical installation requirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.190Indoor air qualityâInterim and final requirements for maintenance. HTMLPDF 19.27.195Renewable energy systemsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.490Fish habitat enhancement project. HTMLPDF 19.27.500NightclubsâAutomatic sprinkler systemâBuilding code council shall adopt rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.510"Nightclub" defined. HTMLPDF 19.27.520Building constructed, used, or converted to nightclubâIn accordance with chapter. HTMLPDF 19.27.530Carbon monoxide alarmsâRequirementsâExemptionsâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.540Electric vehicle infrastructure requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.550Accessible parking space access aisles. HTMLPDF 19.27.560International Wildland Urban Interface CodeâLocal wildfire hazard and base-level wildfire risk maps. HTMLPDF 19.27.570Mass timber productsâBuilding construction. HTMLPDF 19.27.580Use of substitutesâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.590Drinking fountain/bottle filling station. HTMLPDF 19.27.595Accessible parking space requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.600Child care centersâOccupancy load. HTMLPDF 19.27.610Collection of source-separated materials. FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS TESTING
HTMLPDF 19.27.700Definitions.
HTMLPDF 19.27.710Owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systemsâDutiesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.720Inspections and testsâQualificationsâReportâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.730State building code council and director of fire protectionâImplementation and enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.740Building ownerâViolationsâPenalties. TEMPORARY PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 19.27.800Multiplex housing technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.801Dwelling unit size technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.802Residential housingâStandard energy code plan. NOTES:
Building permits: RCW 36.21.070 and 36.21.080.
Counties adoption of building, plumbing, electrical codes, etc: RCW 36.32.120(7). building codes: Chapter 36.43 RCW.
Energy-related building standards: Chapter 19.27A RCW.
Underground storage tanks: RCW 70A.355.020.
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RCW rcw-70-118
Chapter 70.118 RCW Dispositions: ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
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Chapter 70.118 RCW Dispositions
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
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70.118.010
Legislative declaration.
[1977 ex.s. c 133 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.010 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.020
Definitions.
[1994 c 281 § 2; 1993 c 321 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 367; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.020 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.030
Local boards of health-Administrative search warrant-Administrative plan-Corrections.
[1998 c 152 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.030 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.040
Local boards of health-Authority to waive sections of local plumbing and/or building codes.
[1991 c 3 § 368; 1977 ex.s. c 133 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.040 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.050
Adoption of more restrictive standards.
[1989 c 349 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.050 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.060
Additive regulation.
[2020 c 20 § 1330; 1994 c 281 § 3; 1993 c 321 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.060 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.070
Additives-Confidentiality.
[2020 c 20 § 1331; 1994 c 281 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.070 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.080
Additives-Unfair practices.
[2020 c 20 § 1332; 1994 c 281 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.080 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.090
Funding.
[2007 c 341 § 61; 1994 c 281 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.090 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.100
Alternative systems â Technical review committee.
[1997 c 447 § 3.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 79, effective June 30, 2010.
70.118.110
Alternative systems-State guidelines and standards.
[2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 80; 1997 c 447 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.100 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.120
Inspectors-Certificate of competency.
[2019 c 442 § 20; 1999 c 263 § 22.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.110 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.130
Civil penalties.
[2020 c 20 § 1333; 2007 c 343 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.105.120 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2034.
70.118.140
Shellfish â On-site sewage grant program â Priority areas â Memorandum of understanding.
[2008 c 202 § 1; 2007 c 341 § 43; 2001 c 273 § 3. Formerly RCW 90.71.100.]
Recodified as RCW 77.60.170 pursuant to 2008 c 202 § 3.
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