1401.2 Conformance. Buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code, the
International Residential Code (chapter
51-51 WAC), the
International Mechanical Code (chapter
51-52 WAC), the
International Fire Code (chapter
51-54A WAC), the
Uniform Plumbing Code (chapter
51-56 WAC), the Washington State Energy Code - Commercial (chapter
51-11C WAC), and the Washington State Energy Code - Residential (chapter
51-11R WAC) for new buildings or structures.
EXCEPTION: | Group R-3 buildings or structures are not required to comply if: |
| 1. The original occupancy classification is not changed; and |
| 2. The original building is not substantially remodeled or rehabilitated. |
For the purposes of this section, a building shall be considered to be substantially remodeled when the costs of remodeling exceed 60 percent of the value of the building exclusive of the costs relating to preparation, construction, demolition or renovation of foundations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031,
19.27.074, and
19.27.540. WSR 23-02-073, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-481401, filed 1/4/23, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24.]