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This code applies to all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 IBC® contains many important changes such as: Puzzle rooms (escape rooms) are now defined and regulated as special amusement areas, requiring compliance with Section 411 and special means of egress requirements.
The International Building Code ® (IBC ®) establishes minimum requirements for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs.
The 2018 International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, may be viewed at the following website: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018P4 First Edition Titled International Building Code Chapter 51-50 WAC Effective July 1, 2020
The scope of the International Building Code® (IBC®) includes all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. For the most current adoptions details go to International Code Adoptions. The 2018 IBC contains many important changes such as:
Authority: The International Building Code (Chapter 51-50 WAC) is adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to Chapters 19.27 and 70.92 RCW. These codes were first adopted by reference by the Washington State Legislature in 1974.
The Building Code, 2021 (IBC 2021) is a code produced by the International Code Council (ICC). This document provides the foundation for many state and city codes. The IBC 2021 combined with local jurisdiction amendments form the state codes.
The International Building Code (IBC) is the foundation of the complete Family of International Codes®. It is an essential tool to preserve public health and safety that provides safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment.