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Codes for converting vendor and medical units

Mobile food concession units and medical units, newly constructed or converted to be used in Washington State are to be constructed in compliance with the following codes, and inspected/approved by L&I.

Find out where to get copies of these codes.

Reminder

Be sure to contact your local Health Department for their requirements.

Laws & Rules About Converting Vendor & Medical Units
> 2003 International Building Code (IBC) with Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50 if applicable (Structural per WAC 296-150V) and IBC Chapter 11 as it applies to the exterior of the unit relating to customer service facilities.
> 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52.
> 2003 International Fire Code (IFC) with Washington State Amendments WAC 51-54.
> 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Appendix A, B, and I with Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57.
> 2003 Washington State Energy Code, WAC 51-11.
> 2003 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code,
WAC 51-13 only.
> 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B.

Where to get these codes

 

Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
PO Box 7310
Olympia, WA 98507-7310
Phone: 360-586-6725
Toll-free: 1-888-664-9515
Fax: 360-596-5538
online Bookstore at: www.wabo.org


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