Item No. 10b_supp
Meeting Date: January 12, 2021

Adoption of the 2018 Building Codes,
Amendments and Permit Fee Schedules

KC Ellis, Sr. Manager, Airport Building Department

Overview
State Building Code Summary
State Building Code Development
Updated Airport Building Code
Reviewed Airport Building Codes to bring into alignment with updated State
Building Codes and Port-SeaTac ILA
Repealed outdated sections of the Airport Building Code, amended and
updated other sections
Next steps
Incorporate Commission feedback. Seek Commission adoption at 1/26 meeting


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2018 State Building Codes from RCW 19.27
State Code ensures buildings in the State are safe for occupants.
The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement
for the State of Washington and includes:
International Building Code (IBC) with statewide amendments.
International Residential Code with statewide amendments.
International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments.
International Fire Code with statewide amendments.
2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) -- Please see the Department of
Labor and Industries for information on the adoption and amendment of the
National Electrical Code.

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State Building Code Development
Code Council advises State Legislature on code issues.
State Building Code updated on a three year cycle
State Building Code Council Rule-making provides a process for
amendments to national and state codes
The code is developed through open meetings and public hearings,
including Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings for review of each
code.


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Airport Building Code
Aligned with State Code and ILA with City of SeaTac
Customized amendments will better protect the public health, welfare
and safety of the unique Airport environment we have.
Amendments are largely administrative changes.
Code Language added to augment the ILA with the City of SeaTac.


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Airport Building Code
Aligned with State Code and ILA with City of SeaTac
Some Significant Changes includes
1.  Added Grading and Clearing permits that will streamline the permit
process.
2.  2018 IBC now has scoping for All Gender Restrooms, gives the Port
flexibility to assign as many restrooms as desired since it's based on
the total number of fixtures.
3.  Board of Appeals procedures added to assist other AV groups and ADR.
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Questions?


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