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The town adopts the Washington State Building Code as follows:

A. The International Building Code (2015 Edition), as published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, to be known hereafter as the “International Building Code” (“IBC”), together with Appendix Chapters C, E, G, H, and I.

B. ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009, as referenced by Chapter 11 of the IBC.

C. The International Residential Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, with the exception of Chapter 11 and Chapters 25 through 43, to be known hereafter as the “International Residential Code” (“IRC”), together with Appendix Chapters E, F, G, H, J, K and Q.

D. The International Mechanical Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, to be known as the “International Mechanical Code” (“IMC”).

E. The International Fuel Gas Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, to be known as the “International Fuel Gas Code” (“IFGC”).

F. The International Fire Code, (2015 Edition), as published by the International Code Council, and as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, which shall be known hereafter as the “International Fire Code” (“IFC”), together with:

1. Appendix B: Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings;

2. Appendix C: Fire-Hydrant Locations and Distribution;

3. Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

G. The Uniform Plumbing Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, which shall be known hereafter as the “Uniform Plumbing Code” (“UPC”), excluding Chapters 12 and 14 and those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel-fired appliances as found in Chapter 5, and those portions of the code addressing building sewers, but including:

1. Appendix A: Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System;

2. Appendix B: Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems; and

3. Appendix I: Installation Standards.

H. International Energy Conservation Code (2015 Edition)/Washington State Energy Code* as set forth in Chapter 51-11C WAC (Commercial); Chapter 51-11R WAC (Residential), together with appendixes A, B, C and D.

*Based on the 2015 IECC: “residential” includes one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses and Group R-2 and R-3 buildings three stories or less; “commercial” includes all buildings not covered under the definition “residential.”

I. The International Existing Building Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Existing Building Code” (“IEBC”).

J. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2015 Edition) published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Swimming Pool and Spa Code” (“ISPSC”).

K. The International Property Maintenance Code (2015 Edition), published by the International Code Council, to be known hereafter as the “International Property Maintenance Code” (“IPMC”).

L. The Washington State Manufactured Homes Installation Requirements, or Mobile Homes Installation Requirements. Pursuant to RCW 43.22.440, the installation standards of Chapter 296-150M WAC, are adopted as amended by the state of Washington.

M. The Washington State Factory Built Housing and Commercial Structures Installation Requirements, or Modular Installation Requirements. Pursuant to RCW 43.22.455, the installation standards of Chapter 296-150F WAC, are adopted as amended by the state of Washington. [Ord. 557 § 4, 2017.]