What Building Code is used by DDES?
The 2006 International Building Codes became effective in Washington State on July 1, 2007. This code family consists of the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Fire Code (IFC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). King County’s amendments to the codes are contained in Title 16 (PDF*, 398KB) and Title 17 (PDF*, 72KB) of the King County Code, online at www.kingcounty.gov/council/legislation/kc_code.aspx. Additionally, the amendments to the IBC, IRC, IMC and IFC will be available as insert pages from the DDES cashier’s office.