Bellingham Building Code

Current Codes The Bellingham City Council has adopted the building and const

ruction codes listed below. Adoption and amendments to the codes are located in the Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17. The Construction Administrative Code set forth in BMC 17.10.020 replaces the administrative chapters of the adopted codes.

The Bellingham Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2020-11-034, pass

ed November 23, 2020. Disclaimer: The City Clerk Representative has the official version of the Bellingham Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk Representative for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.

Ch. 17.10, Building Codes 17.10.010 Adoption by reference.

The Bellingham City Council has adopted the building and construction codes

listed below. Adoption and amendments to the codes are located in the Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17. The Construction Administrative Code set forth in BMC 17.10.020 replaces the administrative chapters of the adopted codes.

Residential building for 1- and 2-family dwellings shall be reviewed for com

pliance under the current adopted edition of the International Residential Code (IRC). Skip to Main Content. ... Bellingham, WA 98225 | Phone: 360-778-5000 [] ...

The hearing examiner shall be the appeal body for appeals of non-fire and bu

ilding code requirements associated with project permits required by this title. (Ord. 2018-032 § 1 (Exh. C)). 15.04.020 Amendments to the International Building Code. A. The IBC is amended as follows: 1. Section 104.1, General, is amended with the following additional ...

International Residential Code (IRC) International Building Code (IBC) Inter

national Fire Code (IFC) International Mechanical Code (IMC) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ) Title 16.16 - Critical Areas ...

Mission Statement. The Town of Bellingham Building Department is staffed wit

h a total of 6 inspectors and two administrative assistants. The Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer is a full-time position and is responsible for the day to day operation and management of the building department.

(4) Concrete foundations must be a minimum of six inches thick, be reinforce

d with a minimum of one continuous horizontal No. 4 rebar within twelve inches from the top, and one continuous horizontal No. 4 rebar near mid-height, be reinforced vertically with No. 4 at forty-eight inches on center, extend at least six inches above the finished grade, and have a total height of not greater than ...

The Massachusetts State Building Code consists of a series of international

model codes and any state-specific amendments adopted by the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS). The BBRS regularly updates the state building codes as new information and technology becomes available and change is warranted.

Building Departments create building codes and standards for building constr

uction to ensure building safety. The Bellingham DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation. You may contact the Building Department for questions about:

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p and Zoning Code. Find other city and county zoning maps here at ZoningPoint.

The Whatcom County Code is current through Ordinance 2020-055, passed Octobe

r 13, 2020, and Resolution 2020-045, passed October 27, 2020. Disclaimer: The Clerk of the Council's Office has the official version of the Whatcom County Code.

(a) Rise and run. The rise of steps and stairs must not be less than four in

ches nor more than eight inches. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs must not exceed the smallest by more than three-eighths inch.

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1613 of the International Building Code for utilities and attendant equipmen

t. For enclosed parking garage exhaust system outlets and transformer vault exhaust system outlets: 10 feet (3048 mm) from property lines which separate one lot from another; 10 feet (3048 mm) from operable openings into building

The Bellingham Zoning, located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, ensures the con

struction of safe buildings, primarily through the development and enforcement of building codes. The Building Department establishes building codes and standards for the construction of buildings and addresses virtually all aspects of construction, including design ...

You can have a highly insulated cob house that passes building code. There a

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Integrated Codes To assist the public, three of the District of Columbia Con

struction Codes may also be viewed in an integrated version, published by the ICC, which consolidates the respective ICC codes, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2013 and the District of Columbia amendments. The three integrated codes are available through the links below:

The new codes will amend Bellingham's previous building codes and adopt stat

e and international standards. The new codes and standards include the 2009 Washington State Building Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and the Electrical Code. Additionally, the 2009 versions of the International Building Code, International Residence ...

About the Town of Bellingham. Incorporated in 1719, Bellingham, MA is locate

d in Norfolk County and is a vibrant community of 16,000 residents. The Town has a mix of industry, major distribution centers, as well as nearly 1,000,000 sq. ft. of retail.

The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the buildin

g by not less than a 1-hour 2-hour fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.

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d by the Trial Court Law Libraries. If you don't see your city or town listed, or you want to be sure that you have the most current information, contact the town or city clerk. If general and zoning bylaws appear separately on the town's site, we list them separately here.

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The railing on a deck helps prevent falls. Injuries from falling off decks c

an be devastating, which is why the North American Deck and Railing Association worked with the International Code Council to tighten deck railing regulations, as specified by the International Residential Code.

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Nov. 27, 2013 -- The Bellingham City Council and Port of Bellingham Commissi

on are expected to take action on the Waterfront District sub-area plan, regulations and all related documents at meetings scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2013.

(3) Minimum requirements for standard railings under various types of constr

uction are specified in this subsection. Dimensions specified are based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wood Handbook, No. 72, 1955 (No. 1 (S4S) Southern Yellow Pine (Modulus of Rupture 7,400 p.s.i.)) for wood; ANSI G 41.5-1970, American National Standard Specifications for Structural Steel, for structural steel ...

Typical building sizes range from 5,000 SF to 20,000 SF with several buildin

gs up to 90,000 SF in the Bellingham Towers Building. St Joseph Hospital The PeaceHealth Medical Center and St Joseph Hospital are the largest employer in Bellingham and Whatcom County.

Local building codes typically define the minimum dimensions of stairs and t

heir associated rails, banisters, landings and other structures. Many take their cue from the International Building Code, a set of building standards created by the International Code Council. This organization helps jurisdictions define construction rules and ...

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