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Airway Heights building permits

Airway Heights, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Codes adopted

International Building Code — AHMC § 15.01 adopts, in terms: "The 2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2012 International Existing Building Code, and ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended by Chapter 51-50 WAC and Chapter 70.92 RCW." NOTE THE YEAR: the published municipal code names the 2012 edition.International Residential Code — "The 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted and amended by Chapter 51-51 WAC; provided, that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 are not adopted." Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 are expressly NOT adopted.International Mechanical Code — adopted under Chapter 51-52 WAC.International Fire Code — adopted under Chapter 51-54A WAC.Uniform Plumbing Code — adopted under Chapter 51-56 WAC.Washington State Energy Code — adopted under Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC.Chapter 296-150 WAC (manufactured housing), specifically 296-150C, 296-150F, 296-150M and 296-150P, together with the Manufactured Housing Inspection Manual.RCW 19.27 and RCW 19.27.020 — the Washington State Building Code, named as the authority for the adoption; RCW 70.92 is cited for barrier-free access.

Permit types & fees

Building Permit

Required for construction, alteration and repair work in Airway Heights, under the International Building Code as adopted at AHMC Chapter 15.01 and the local requirements in AHMC Chapter 15.03.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

A building permit is required before beginning regulated construction
Design must meet the city's published criteria in AHMC § 15.03.020, including a minimum roof snow load of 30 lbs/ft2
Confirm with the city which code edition it is currently enforcing

Required documents

RequiredApplication as required by the City of Airway HeightsApplication as required by the City of Airway Heights

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building permit fee	Not stated in this guide - see notes	Airway Heights' permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. The code keeps a separate chapter, AHMC Chapter 15.08 Permit Issuance and Fee; ask the city for the current schedule rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand.

Verify a Contractor Licence

Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Airway Heights does not issue it.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries

Required documents

RequiredApplication as required by the City of Airway HeightsApplication as required by the City of Airway Heights

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building permit fee	Not stated in this guide - see notes	Airway Heights' permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. The code keeps a separate chapter, AHMC Chapter 15.08 Permit Issuance and Fee; ask the city for the current schedule rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.

City of Airway Heights — official building department

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

City of Airway Heights

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