Guidelines and Tip Sheets
The guidelines and construction tip sheets on this page are the result of a deep collaboration between the MyBuildingPermit jurisdictions. Where possible, the MyBuildingPermit jurisdictions have agreed on code requirements and construction guidelines to make it simpler for you, the customer, when applying for permits for your home or across multiple jurisdictions.
The following tip sheets reflect the 2018 Washington State Building Codes:
- 00. Permit Needed/Not Needed - COMING SOON
- 01. Basic Stairs
- 02. Handrails
- 03. Guards
- 04. Residential Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- 05. Deck Tip Sheet
- 06. Garage Separation
- 07. Water Heaters - COMING SOON
- 08. Single User Accessible Restrooms
- 09. Accessible Parking Spaces
- 10. Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
- 11. Notching & Boring Rafters/Joists/Studs
- 13. Ramps and Landings
- 14. Accessibility and Door Clearance
- 17. Kitchens - Type A Unit
- 18. Kitchens - Type B Unit
- 19. Safety Glazing
- 22. Residential Attic HVAC Equipment - COMING SOON
- 23. Window Fall Protection
- 24. Residential Solar Systems - COMING SOON
- 25. Garage Conversions
The following tip sheets reflect the 2015 Washington State Building Codes:
- 00. Permit Needed/Not Needed
- 01. Basic Stairs
- 02. Handrails
- 03. Guards
- 04. Residential Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- 05. Deck Tip Sheet
- 06. Garage Separation
- 07. Water Heaters
- 08. Single User Accessible Restrooms
- 09. Accessible Parking Spaces
- 10. Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
- 11. Notching & Boring Rafters/Joists/Studs
- 13. Ramps and Landings
- 14. Accessibility and Door Clearance
- 17. Kitchens - Type A Unit
- 18. Kitchens - Type B Unit
- 19. Safety Glazing
- 22. Residential Attic HVAC Equipment
- 23. Window Fall Protection
- 24. Residential Solar Systems
- 25. Garage Conversions
The following tip sheets reflect the 2012 Washington State Building Codes:
- 01. Basic Stairs
- 02. Handrails
- 03. Guardrails
- 04. Residential Smoke Alarms
- 05. Basic Decks
- 06. Garage Separation
- 07. Water Heaters
- 08. Accessible Restrooms
- 09. Accessible Parking Spaces
- 10. Residential Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
- 11. Notching & Boring Rafters/Joists/Studs
- 12. Fire Protection of Horizontal Venting
- 13. Ramps and Landing
- 14. Accessibility and Door Clearance
- 15. Bathrooms-Type A Unit
- 17. Kitchens - Type A Unit
- 18. Kitchens - Type B Unit
- 19. Safety Glazing
- 22. Residential Attic HVAC Equipment
- 23. Window and Glass Door Guards
- 24. Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels-Roof Mounted