Frequently Asked Questions

• 2021 Washington State Building Code
• 2021 Washington State Residential Code
• 2021 Washington State Fire Code
• 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2021 Washington State Mechanical Code
• 2021 Washington State Fuel Gas Code
• 2021 Washington State Existing Building Code
• 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• 2021 Washington State Energy Code
• For additional information on the above codes visit the International Code Council.

• 12 inch frost depth minimum
• Snow Load 25 pounds (live load)
• Per IBC 2021 and in accordance with ASCE 7-16 (135 mph ultimate); Exposure B
• Seismic Zone D-1
• Neighborhood Design Standards

Electrical permits and electrical inspections shall be obtained at Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)

Contractors working within city limits must have a Battle Ground Business License or Endorsement and specialty licensing through Labor & Industries. 

Vancouver Department of Revenue
For Battle Ground Endorsements or business licenses, Department of Revenue Licensing, you can apply for it online at: https://dor.wa.gov/
If there are any questions give the Vancouver DOR office a call, they are very helpful.

8008 NE Fourth Plain Blvd #320, Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-2060

Labor and Industries
You can apply online. If you need assistance, contact L&I directly at:

312 SE Stone Mill Dr, Ste 120, Vanoucver, WA 98684
(360) 896-2300

Electrical permits and inspections are handled through L&I.

• Washington State Building Code Council
  • State advisory body for the International Code Council.
• Southwest Washington Chapter of the International Code Council 
  • Regional local chapter of the International Code Council.
• Washington Association of Building Officials
  • Advisory body for jurisdictions. 
• MyBuildingPermit.com
  • This website provides miscellaneous building specifications for review.

Chapter 11 of the 2021 IBC is recognized as a "safe harbor" document in meeting the accessibility requirements for new construction and should be referenced for any questions regarding accessibility scoping requirements.