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Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council)
Chapter 51-50 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code
Section 51-50-0503 - Section 503-General building height and area limitations

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-0503

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Current through Register Vol. 25-01, January 1, 2025
Section 51-50-0503 - Section 503-General building height and area limitations
503.1.4.1Enclosure of occupied roof areas. Elements or structures enclosing the occupied roof areas shall not extend more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the surface of the occupied roof.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Penthouses constructed in accordance with Section 1511.2 and towers, domes, spires, and cupolas constructed in accordance with Section 1511.5.

2. High rise buildings.

503.1.4.2Guards. Occupied roofs shall have guards in accordance with Section 1015.2.

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-0503

Adopted by WSR 16-03-064, Filed 1/19/2016, effective 7/1/2016
Amended by WSR 20-01-090, Filed 12/12/2019, effective 7/1/2020
Amended by WSR 22-13-094, Filed 6/14/2022, effective 7/1/2023