PDFWAC 388-97-3520

State building code in new construction.

The nursing home must through its design, construction and necessary permits demonstrate compliance with the following codes and local jurisdiction standards. The nursing home that submitted plans for construction review after July 1, 2007 must also comply with the following International Building Codes and Standards:
(1) The International Building Code, and International Building Code Standards, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter 51-50 WAC, or successor laws;
(2) The International Mechanical Code, including chapter 22, Fuel Gas Piping, Appendix B, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter 51-52 WAC, or successor laws;
(3) The International Fire Code, and International Fire Code Standards, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter 51-54 WAC, or successor laws;
(4) The Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, or successor laws;
(5) The Washington state ventilation and indoor air quality code, as adopted by the Washington state building code council and filed as chapter 51-13 WAC, or successor laws; and
(6) The Washington state energy code, as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and filed as chapter 51-11 WAC, or successor laws.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-3520, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]