The following interpretations, policies or code alternates were originally written to provide guidance to DPD review staff for consistency of review. While they may be used as guidance for design, they are subject to change without notice, and application of these interpretations, policies or code alternates to specific projects may vary. For questions about how any of these code interpretations may apply to your project:

• If you have submitted a permit application, contact the Building Code plan reviewer assigned to your application
• If you have not submitted an application, contact DPD Building Code Technical Support at 206-684-4630 or in person at the Applicant Services Center

2006 Seattle Building Code Interpretations

2006 Seattle Residential Code Interpretations

2006 Seattle Building Code Interpretations

• 104.9 Easements and Covenants (posted May 11, 2009)
• 104.10 Product Approvals (posted May 11, 2009) 
• 104.10 SIPs as Shear Walls (posted May 11, 2009)
• 106.5.2.2, Exception 2, Item 3 Professional Stamp for <$30,000 (posted May 11, 2009)
• 106.5.2.2 SE vs CE for Post-Tensioned Concrete Shop Drawings (posted May 11, 2009)
• 106.5.2.2 Structural or Civil License for Shoring (posted May 11, 2009)
• 107.1 Fee Ordinance - Standard Plans (posted May 11, 2009)
• 508.3.2 Occupant Load Determination Within a Nonseparated Occupancy (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1014.3 Application of Common Path to Egress Travel to Existing Buildings (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1020.1.2 Penetrations Through Vertical Exit Enclosures & Exit Passageways (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1106 Accessible Parking in Mixed Use Buildings (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1107.6.2.1 Alterations to Type A Units in Condominiums (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1203.2 Structural Insulated Panel Systems (posted May 11, 2009)
• 1912.1 Holddown Anchor Bolt Design (posted May 11, 2009)
• 3016.12 Elevator Cars & Ambulance Stretchers (posted May 11, 2009)
• 3407.6 Path of Travel Improvements in Alterations to Existing Buildings (posted May 11, 2009)
• 3407.7 Path of Travel Improvements in Seismic Upgrades to Existing Buildings (posted May 11, 2009)

2006 Seattle Residential Code Interpretations

• R101.2 Dwelling Units Located Above Parking (posted May 11, 2009)
• R104.9 Product Approvals (posted May 11, 2009)
• R104.9 SIPs as Shear Walls (posted May 11, 2009)
• R105.5.2.2 Concrete Floats for Floating Homes (posted May 11, 2009)
• R105.5.2.2 PE Stamp for Townhouses (posted May 11, 2009)
• R106 Fee Ordinance - Standard Plans (posted May 11, 2009)
• R107.1 C of O Not Required for SRC (posted May 11, 2009)
• R202 Stair Penthouse Within a Dwelling Unit (posted May 11, 2009)
• R202 Townhouse Definition (posted May 11, 2009)
• R317.2.2 Openings in Roof Sheathing Within 4' of Townhouse Separation (posted May 11, 2009)
• R404.1.4 Number of Horizontal Rebar (posted May 11, 2009)
• R806 Structural Insulated Panel Systems in Roof Assemblies (posted May 11, 2009)
• R806.1 Spray-Foam Insulation (posted May 11, 2009)