Item No.      6h_supp 
Meeting Date: February 27, 2018 
Adoption of the 2015 Building Codes,
Amendments and Permit Fee Schedules 
KC Ellis, Sr. Manager, Airport Building Department 
Pearse Edwards, Government Relations Director 



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Overview 
State Building Code Overview 
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Repealed outdated sections of the Airport Building Code 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 2/27 meeting 

Questions?

State Building Code from RCW 19.27 
The State Building Code (SBC) is the minimum construction requirement for the
state of Washington and includes: 
2015 International Building Code with statewide amendments 
2015 International Residential Code with statewide amendments 
2015 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments 
2015 International Fire Code with statewide amendments 
2014 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. 
State Code ensures buildings in the state are safe for occupants. 
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State Building Code Development 
State Building Code updated on a three year cycle 
SBCC Rule-making provides a process for
amendments to national and state codes. 
The code is developed through open meetings and
public hearings, including TAG meetings for review
of each code. 
Code Council advises state Legislature on code issues 
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Airport Building Code 
Customized amendments will better protect the public
health, welfare and safety of the unique Airport
environment we have. 
Amendments are largely administrative changes. 
We added flat fee demolition permits and clearing permits
that will streamline the permit process. 
Code language added to augment the new ILA with the City
of SeaTac. 
Aligned with state code and ILA with City of SeaTac 
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Questions 


Questions? 
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