Codes (Building Performance & Regulation) Committee
The Codes Committee considers items of interest to code issues, and interacts with various local and state jurisdictions to develop and advocate for changes to codes and their application. From time to time, the Committee helps generate educational programs for design professionals and codes officials.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Steelhead Diner in Seattle.
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Steelhead Diner in Seattle.
For current educational classes and other events related to this committee, visit our Calendar.
LINKS
AIA national Building Performance & Regulation Knowledge Community
Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code
Washington Association of Building Officials - Information on building code development, training, etc.
Washington State Jurisdictions Codes & Websites - All available cities and counties, codes, and websites.
Washington State Building Code Council - State codes, meetings, technical advisory groups, interpretations, procedures, and links to other regulations.
US Department of Justice ADA - For DOJ publications and latest information.
City of Seattle (Energy Code)
US Access Board for ADA - The Access Board writes the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, and the New ADA / ABA Accessibility Guidelines (to be adopted sometime.) Also included are several technical guidance papers.
Fair Housing - From this link, click on Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
