The SBCC then makes the final determination on acceptance. Legislative oversight is provided because the SBCC has two senators and two representatives as ex-officio nonvoting council members. Uniform Building Code cycle. Once final approval is granted by the SBCC, the rule is filed with the Washington State Code Reviser and then published in the Washington State Register. The final rule becomes effective after the next legislative session.
Compliance is determined by plan review and inspection by the local building official.
Plans and specifications must be submitted unless otherwise required by the building official. The building official may also require that the plans be stamped by a registered design professional for more complicated designs. Field inspections are required before a certificate of occupancy is issued. The energy code for commercial buildings sets minimum inspection requirements for the building envelope, mechanical systems, and lighting installations. The building official has the power to interpret both the residential and commercial energy codes.