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The 2003 editions of the International Building, Residential,
Mechanical and Fire Codes (I-Codes) will replace the Uniform
Codes in Seattle this summer. The Department of Planning and
Development (DPD) is trying to stay with the State’s
effective date of July 1, 2004, but adoption of the codes
in Seattle may take a bit longer.
Applicants may use the I-Codes before Seattle formally adopts
them, but should call (206) 684-8850 for a presubmittal conference
before proceeding with design. During the 60-day period after
the effective date, applicants can choose whether to use the
I-Codes or the Uniform Codes.
NOTE: The Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical
Code, and Washington State Energy Code with Seattle amendments
will continue to be enforced in Seattle and Washington.
Informative I-Codes Flyer Series Coming Soon
Be watching for a new series of flyers, “Get to Know
the I-Codes,” coming this spring. This series will explore
the differences between the Uniform and International Codes
and will be posted on our new Technical
Codes website. Printed copies will also be available from
our Public Resource Center,
located on the 20th floor of Key Tower at 700 Fifth Avenue,
(206) 684-8467.
Purchasing Codes
Copies of the new I-Codes can be purchased from:
Code Trainings
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Technical
Code Support
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DPD provides technical support by phone during
specific weekday hours for the following codes:
Building Code
(206) 684-4630
Hours: M-F, 1 pm-4:15 pm
Electrical Code
(206) 684-5383
Hours: M/W/F, 7:30 am-
5:30 pm; Tu/Th, 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Energy/Mechanical Code
(206) 684-7846
Hours: M-F, 1 pm-4:15 pm
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