The purpose of these rules is to provide definitions to assist the collection of building permit fees as mandated by chapter 19.27 RCW.

1. State Building Code fee shall mean a fee which is required to be collected by cities and counties pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW. Funds collected shall be used exclusively to implement the provisions of chapters 19.27 and 19.27A RCW.

2. Building permit shall mean a permit issued by a city or a county to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure regulated by the International Building Code as set forth in the International Building Code, section 105.1 or by the International Residential Code as set forth in the International Residential Code, section R105.1. This definition shall be subject to the exemptions contained in section 105.2 of the International Building Code and section R105.2 of the International Residential Code. Building permits shall not include plumbing, electrical, mechanical permits, or permits issued pursuant to the International Fire Code.