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Building and Electrical Code Update

2021 I-Codes will be effective, Friday, March 15, 2024

To be vested under the current edition of the codes (2018), applications must meet the following requirements:

By end of Business DayRequired action
Thursday, March 14, 2024Submit completed application (eplans@cityofvancouver.us)
Friday, March 29, 2024Pay plan review fees
Friday, April 12, 2024Upload all construction plans and documents

Contact Permit Specialists with any process questions and Plans Examiners with any code questions.

2023 NEC, National Electrical Code, will be effective, Monday, April 1, 2024

If electrical work is part of a building application it is vested to the 2020 NEC, if the building application meets the requirements outlined above.