Building Department Codes

The State of Washington has adopted and amended the following building construction codes, effective July 1, 2016:

• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
• 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2015 International Fire Code
• 2015 Washington State Energy Code
• 2013 NFPA Standard 72
• 2013 NFPA Standard 13, 13-D, and 13-R

The City of Puyallup is in the process of implementing these codes locally, which includes the creation of an adopting and amending ordinance, updating department forms and brochures, and staff training.

This site will be providing information regarding these implementation processes and identifying some of the more significant differences between the new codes and our current building construction codes. Look for more information in the near future as it becomes available.