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Washington State Fire Code
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Adopted Code Edition
2021 IFC (with WA amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
Washington State Patrol — Fire Protection Bureau ↗Verification Status
✓ Reviewed by licensed fire protection contractor
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
L&I Electrical Contractor + Specialty 06 (Limited Energy) license
Fire Sprinkler
WA State Contractor Registration (DLI) + fire sprinkler fitters registry
Jurisdiction Notes
SBCC adopts code triennially. L&I enforces electrical. Some larger cities (Seattle, Spokane) publish local amendments on top of state code.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Washington State Patrol — Fire Protection Bureau and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.