Accessibility Requirements in State Building Codes for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska
Note: The Northwest ADA Center makes every effort to provide current, accurate code adoption information, but in some cases jurisdictions do not notify the Northwest ADA Center of adoptions, amendments or changes to their codes.
To ensure you have accurate information, please contact the state and/or local jurisdiction directly.
Washington
- Washington State Building Code Council
- Washington State Amendments to the 2009 International Building Code (Includes adoption of Appendix E, ICC/ANSI A117.1 - 2003 and the 2009 International Building Code. Effective July 1, 2010)
- Chapter 51-50 WAC. State building code adoption and amendment of the 2006 edition of the international building code.
- Chapter 70.92 RCW - Provisions in buildings for aged and handicapped persons
Oregon
Oregon's code is available for free on-line viewing.
2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code: Chapter 11 - Accessibility
- Click on "Chapter 11 – Accessibility" in the menu. Be patient, this is large file so it may take a view minutes to load). The files found on this site are in a read only format and are not available for printing or searching.
Idaho
- Current Building Codes - Idaho
- Idaho Building Code Act - Chapter 41
- Idaho Building Code - Idaho Building Code
Alaska
- Alaska ADA Coordinator's Office
Offers technical assistance and guidance to the public on the accessibility of buildings and facilities for individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. - Alaska Statute 35.10.015. Accessibility of Public Buildings and Facilities(State Bldgs ADOT)
- Alaska State Building Code