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General Information

This page lists a number of links to the Building Code, drawings and tables illustrating code requirements for residential and accessory buildings.

If you have question regarding the building code, please contact a Plans Reviewer at their email addresses listed below.

Thurston County Building Code (TCC Title 14)

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Thurston County Code Title 14

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Ordinance 13178 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 28, 2004 amending Chapter 14 of the Thurston County Code.  To review the amendments to Thurston County's building code chose one of the links below:

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Review Complete Ordinance 13178.  Note:  This file is a 48 page document and may take some time to download depending on the speed of your internet service.  It is not recommended that this file be downloaded unless you are on a high speed internet connection. 

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Ordinance Cover through Chapter 14.22.701 Compliance (Pages 1 - 11)

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Chapter 14.24 International Mechanical Code through Chapter 14.28.047 Uniform Plumbing Code (Pages 11 - 17)

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Chapter 14.32 International Fire Code 14.32.120 Penalties (Pages 17 - 22)

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Chapter 14.33 Board of Appeals 14.35.010 (Pages 23 - 27)

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Chapter 14.37 International Building Code Appendix J, Grading (Pages 28 - 33)

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Chapter 14.42 Residential Additions, Alterations or Repairs through 14.46.50 Special Occupancy & exit requirements for Agri-com Buildings (Pages 33 - 39)

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Chapter 14.48 Building Permits (Pages 39 - End)

International Building Code Graphics

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Construction Drawings (Figure 1)

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Typical Foundation Wall (Figure 2)

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Reinforced Foundation Wall (Figure 3)

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Concrete Retaining Wall (Figure 4)

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Typical Accessory Foundations (Figure 5)

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Isolated Footings (Figure 6)

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Concrete Masonry Unit Wall (Figure 7)

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Wood to Concrete Separation (Figure 9)

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Cutting & Notching Wall Studs (Figure 10)

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Cutting & Notching Floor Joists (Figure 11)

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Stair/Handrail (Figure 12)

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Monopour Foundation (Figure 13)

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Propane Tank Setbacks (Figure 15)

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Deck Construction (Figure 20)

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Porch Construction (Figure 21)

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Exterior Door Landings (Figure 23)

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Landing Construction (Figure 24)

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Conventional Light Frame Lateral Bracing (Figure 30)

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Identifying Buildings of Irregular Shape (Figure 31)

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IRC Alternate Braced Panel (Figure 32)

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Nailing Schedule (Figure 33)

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Alternate Fasteners (Figure 34)

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IRC R60210112 Exception 1 (Figure 35)

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Plumbing DWV (Figure 40)

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Generic Garage Plan (Figure 50)

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Pole Barn (Figure 60)

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Typical Carport (Figure 62)

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Exempt Building Use and Setbacks (Figure 80)

Contact Information

Questions can be emailed to staff at the email addresses below.  Just click on the email address and send your questions.  We would be glad to help answer any question you have about your construction plans..
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Chris Edmark, Plans Examiner: edmarkc@co.thurston.wa.us (Commercial Plan Review)

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Rubert, Tim, Plans Examiner: rubert@co.thurston.wa.us

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Bobby May, Fire Marshal: mayb@co.thurston.wa.us

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Thurston County Development Services
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502-6045 USA.
(360) 786-5490 TDD line: (360) 754-2933

Email: permit@co.thurston.wa.us