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    Codes and Guidelines

    • City Code
    • Code Compliance
      • Construction-Site Noise
      • Storage of Inoperable Vehicles
    • Building Codes, Fire Codes and Guidelines
    • Clearing and Grading Codes and Guidelines
    • Land Use Codes and Guidelines
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    Building Codes, Fire Codes and Guidelines

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    The City of Bellevue adopted the 2018 I-Codes effective February 1, 2021. Plans and supporting documentation must demonstrate compliance with all currently adopted codes, including Washington State amendments and City of Bellevue amendments. 

    The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and 2020 Washington Cities Electrical Codes became effective on October 29, 2020. 

    Important Copyright Notice

    The 2018 Bellevue Custom Codes and related documents contain substantial copyrighted material which is proprietary to and copyrighted by International Code Council, Inc., Copyright 2018, reproduced with permission. The acronym "ICC" and the ICC logo are trademarks and service marks of ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You can purchase a full version of the International Codes from the ICC website at iccsafe.org.

    Current Codes

    Construction Codes (Title 23)

    Each of the  2018 Bellevue Building Codes are available in read-only format on the ICC website. 

    • 2018 International Building Code as Amended by the State of Washington and the City of Bellevue
    • 2018 International Residential Code as Amended by the State of Washington and the City of Bellevue
    • 2018 International Existing Building Code as Amended by the State of Washington and the City of Bellevue
    • 2018 International Fire Code as Amended by the State of Washington and the City of Bellevue
    • 2018 International Mechanical Code as Amended by the State of Washington and the City of Bellevue
    • 2018 Washington State Commercial Energy Code 
    • 2018 Washington State Residential Energy Code 
    • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
    • 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 
    • 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

    Electrical and Plumbing Codes

    2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

    • 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • 2020 Washington Cities Electrical Code
    • 2020 Bellevue City Code Amendments

    2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

    • 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code UPC
    • Washington State Plumbing Code Amendments 
    • Bellevue Municipal Code 23.60

    Policies and Interpretations

    Building Codes

    • Adult Family Home Capacity Increase
    • Compartmentalized Office Tenant Spaces
    • Drinking Fountains
    • Electronic Locking Devices on Egress Doors
    • Firestopping Penetrations for Dissimilar Materials
    • Group B Occupancies for Interconnected Stories
    • Locking Devices on Egress Doors Serving Occupied Exterior Areas
    • Office Use Occupant Load Calculation
    • Phased Project Vesting Requirements
    • Pre-fabricated Booths and Pods (Building and Fire Divisions)
    • Risk Category Occupant Load Calculation
    • Seismic Basin Amplification Factor
      • SEAW Engineering Memo
    • Seismic Bracing for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Smoke Control System Components
    • Shaft Requirements Policy
    • Snow Loading Policy
    • Steel Storage Racks
    • Type A Condominium Unit Accessibility
    • Use of Thumb Turn Locks

    Fire Codes

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    Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Codes

    • Firestopping Penetrations for Dissimilar Materials
    • Seismic Bracing for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Smoke Control System Components

    Guidelines and Tip Sheets

    Guidelines and Tip Sheets

    • 2015 High-Rise Checklist 
    • Automated Gates
    • Building Division Review and Inspection Expectations
    • Egress Lighting Requirements and Inspection
    • Electrical Grounding and Water Service Re-piping
    • Fire and Mechanical Inspections
    • Inspection and Construction Guidelines
    • Installing an Electric Vehicle Charge Station
    • Multifamily Checklist
    • MyBuildingPermit Construction Tip Sheets 
    • Oil Filled Transformer Vault Requirements
    • Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Rooftop Single-Family Residential
    • Types of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation
    • Vehicle, Fire Truck, and Apparatus Loading

    Older Codes

    2015 International Building Code (IBC)

    • 2015 International Building Code with WA state and City of Bellevue amendments
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement (City amendments only)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata pages 7a to 20a (as of April 2018)
    • 2015 International Building Code (City amendments only)
      • 2015 IBC Combined Amendments & Errata (as of April 2018)
      • Bellevue Snow Loading Policy (as of February 17, 2017)

    2015 International Residential Code (IRC)

    • 2015 International Residential Code
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement (City amendments)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata Pages 7a to 20a (as of April 2018)
    • 2015 International Residential Code (City amendments)
      • 2015 IRC Errata Pages (as of March 5, 2018)
      • Bellevue Snow Loading Policy (as of February 17, 2017)

    2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

    • 2015 International Existing Building Code Read Only
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement (City amendments)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)
    • 2015 International Existing Building Code (City amendments)

    2015 Washington State Energy Codes

    • WAC 51-11C, Commercial Energy Code
    • WAC 51-11R, Residential Energy Code
    • 2015 WSEC Appendix

    2009 ICC A117.1, Barrier-Free Standard

    • 2009 ICC A117.1, Barrier-Free Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

    2015 International Fire Code (IFC)

    • 2015 International Fire Code (Read Only)
    • 2015 International Fire Code (City amendments)

    2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

    • 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • 2020 Washington Cities Electrical Code
    • 2020 Bellevue City Code Amendments

    2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

    • 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (base code only)
    • 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (City amendments)
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement (City amendments)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)

    2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

    • 2015 International Mechanical Code (Read Only)
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement (City amendments)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)
    • 2015 International Mechanical Code (City amendments)

    2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

    • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (base code only, amendments not included)
    • 2015 Chapter 1 replacement(City amendments)
      • 2015 Chapter 1 Errata (as of March 1, 2017)

    2015 Pool and Spa Code

    Codes for regulating single-family and duplex residential facilities and physical therapy or rehabilitation facilities supervised by a licensed medical practitioner.

    • 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

    Codes for regulating all other water recreation facilities.

    • WAC 246-260
    • WAC 246-262

    2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

    • 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • 2017 Washington Cities Electrical Code
    • 2017 Bellevue City Code Amendments

    2012 City of Bellevue Code Amendments

    2012 City of Bellevue Code Amendments

    (formatted for inserting into loose-leaf code books)
    • 2012 Chapter 1 replacement for the IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, and UPC
    • 2012 International Building Code
    • 2012 International Residential Code
    • 2012 International Mechanical Code
    • 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code
    • 2012 International Fire Code
    • 2010 NFPA 130

    Contact

    Building Review
    Telephone
    425-452-4121
    Email
    buildingreview@bellevuewa.gov

    Contact

    Fire Review
     
    Telephone
    425-452-4122
    Email
    firereview@bellevuewa.gov

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