Building Codes and Guidance

Apply for a City of Mill Creek Building Permit at MyBuildingPermit.com.

24-Hour Inspection Request Line

  • 425-338-1133
  • Call by 4 p.m. and receive an inspection the next business day 
  • Call after 4 p.m. and an inspection will be scheduled the following business day
  • Link to online inspection requests

Adopted Codes
Building Codes adopted by the City of Mill Creek as of 3/5/2021, as amended by the State of Washington Building Code Council (SBCC):

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
Residential Energy Code Info
WA State Amendments to ICC Codes as applicable
National Electrical Code: Electrical permits administered by the WA State Dept. of L & I

Design Criteria for Mill Creek

Ground Snow Load 25 psf
Seismic Design Category D1
Wind Speed 110mph
Wind Exposure B & C
Minimum Frost Depth 12 inches


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