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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.150 - Report to department of enterprise services.

RCW 19.27.150
Report to department of enterprise services.
Every month a copy of the United States department of commerce, bureau of the census' "report of building or zoning permits issued and local public construction" or equivalent report shall be transmitted by the governing bodies of counties and cities to the department of enterprise services.
[ 2015 c 225 § 18; 2010 c 271 § 303; 1995 c 399 § 10; 1989 c 246 § 6.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.160 - Counties with populations of from five thousand to less than ten thousand—Ordinance reenactment.

RCW 19.27.160
Counties with populations of from five thousand to less than ten thousand—Ordinance reenactment.
Any county with a population of from five thousand to less than ten thousand that had in effect on July 1, 1985, an ordinance or resolution authorizing and regulating the construction of owner-built residences may reenact such an ordinance or resolution if the ordinance or resolution is reenacted before September 30, 1989. After reenactment, the county shall transmit a copy of the ordinance or resolution to the state building code council.
[ 1991 c 363 § 16; 1989 c 246 § 7.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.175 - Recycled materials—Study code and adopt changes.

RCW 19.27.175
Recycled materials—Study code and adopt changes.
The state building code council, in consultation with the department of ecology and local governments, shall conduct a study of the state building code, and adopt changes as necessary to encourage greater use of recycled building materials from construction and building demolition debris, mixed waste paper, waste paint, waste plastics, and other waste materials.
[ 1991 c 297 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.180 - Residential buildings moved into a city or county—Applicability of building codes and electrical installation requirements.

RCW 19.27.180
Residential buildings moved into a city or county—Applicability of building codes and electrical installation requirements.
(1) Residential buildings or structures moved into or within a county or city are not required to comply with all of the requirements of the codes enumerated in chapters 19.27 and 19.27A RCW, as amended and maintained by the state building code council and chapter 19.28 RCW, if the original occupancy classification of the building or structure is not changed as a result of the move.
(2) This section shall not apply to residential structures or buildings that are substantially remodeled or rehabilitated, nor to any work performed on a new or existing foundation.
(3) For the purposes of determining whether a moved building or structure has been substantially remodeled or rebuilt, any cost relating to preparation, construction, or renovation of the foundation shall not be considered.
[ 1992 c 79 § 1; 1989 c 313 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—1989 c 313: "The legislature finds that moved buildings or structures can provide affordable housing for many persons of lower income; that many of the moved structures or buildings were legally built to the construction standards of their day; and that requiring the moved building or structure to meet all new construction codes may limit their use as an affordable housing option for persons of lower income.
The legislature further finds that application of the new construction code standards to moved structures and buildings present unique difficulties and that it is the intent of the legislature that any moved structure or building that meets the codes at the time it was constructed does not need to comply with any updated state building code unless the structure is substantially remodeled or rebuilt." [ 1989 c 313 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.195 - Renewable energy systems—Study code and adopt changes.

RCW 19.27.195
Renewable energy systems—Study code and adopt changes.
The state building code council, in consultation with the department of commerce and local governments, shall conduct a study of the state building code and adopt changes necessary to encourage greater use of renewable energy systems as defined in RCW 82.16.110.
[ 2019 c 235 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.490 - Fish habitat enhancement project.

RCW 19.27.490
Fish habitat enhancement project.
A fish habitat enhancement project meeting the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 is not subject to grading permits, inspections, or fees and shall be reviewed according to the provisions of RCW 77.55.181.
[ 2014 c 120 § 8; 2003 c 39 § 11; 1998 c 249 § 14.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective date—1998 c 249: See notes following RCW 77.55.181.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.500 - Nightclubs—Automatic sprinkler system—Building code council shall adopt rules.

RCW 19.27.500
Nightclubs—Automatic sprinkler system—Building code council shall adopt rules.
(1) The building code council shall adopt rules requiring that all nightclubs be provided with an automatic sprinkler system. Rules adopted by the council shall consider applicable nationally recognized fire and building code standards and local conditions and require that the automatic sprinkler systems be installed by December 1, 2009.
(2) The council shall transmit to the fire protection policy board copies of the rules as adopted. The fire protection policy board shall respond to the council within sixty days after receipt of the rules. If changes are recommended by the fire protection policy board the council shall immediately consider those changes to the rules through its rule-making procedures.
[ 2007 c 434 § 1; 2005 c 148 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.510 - "Nightclub" defined.

RCW 19.27.510
"Nightclub" defined.
As used in this chapter:
"Nightclub" means an A-2 occupancy use under the 2006 international building code in which the aggregate area of concentrated use of unfixed chairs and standing space that is specifically designated and primarily used for dancing or viewing performers exceeds three hundred fifty square feet, excluding adjacent lobby areas. "Nightclub" does not include theaters with fixed seating, banquet halls, or lodge halls.
[ 2007 c 434 § 2; 2005 c 148 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.520 - Building constructed, used, or converted to nightclub—In accordance with chapter.

RCW 19.27.520
Building constructed, used, or converted to nightclub—In accordance with chapter.
No building shall be constructed for, used for, or converted to, occupancy as a nightclub except in accordance with this chapter.
[ 2005 c 148 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.540 - Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements—Rules.

RCW 19.27.540
Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements—Rules.
(1) The building code council shall adopt rules for electric vehicle infrastructure requirements. Rules adopted by the state building code council must consider applicable national and international standards and be consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.28.281.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the rules adopted under this section must require electric vehicle charging capability at all new buildings that provide on-site parking. Where parking is provided, the greater of one parking space or ten percent of parking spaces, rounded to the next whole number, must be provided with wiring or raceway sized to accommodate 208/240 V 40-amp or equivalent electric vehicle charging. Electrical rooms serving buildings with on-site parking must be sized to accommodate the potential for electrical equipment and distribution required to serve a minimum of twenty percent of the total parking spaces with 208/240 V 40-amp or equivalent electric vehicle charging. Load management infrastructure may be used to adjust the size and capacity of the required building electric service equipment and circuits on the customer facilities, as well as electric utility-owned infrastructure, as allowed by applicable local and national electrical code. For accessible parking spaces, the greater of one parking space or ten percent of accessible parking spaces, rounded to the next whole number, must be provided with electric vehicle charging infrastructure that may also serve adjacent parking spaces not designated as accessible parking.
(b) For occupancies classified as assembly, education, or mercantile, the requirements of this section apply only to employee parking spaces. The requirements of this section do not apply to occupancies classified as utility or miscellaneous.
(c) Except for rules related to residential R-3, the required rules required under this subsection must be implemented by July 1, 2021. The rules required under this subsection for occupancies classified as residential R-3 must be implemented by July 1, 2024.
(3)(a) The rules adopted under this section must exceed the specific minimum requirements established under subsection (2) of this section for all types of residential and commercial buildings to the extent necessary to support the anticipated levels of zero emissions vehicle use that result from the zero emissions vehicle program requirements in chapter 70A.30 RCW and that result in emissions reductions consistent with RCW 70A.45.020.
(b) The rules required under this subsection must be implemented by July 1, 2024, and may be periodically updated thereafter.
[ 2021 c 300 § 4; 2019 c 285 § 18; 2009 c 459 § 16.]
NOTES:
Intent—2021 c 300: See note following RCW 47.01.520.
Finding—Purpose—2009 c 459: See note following RCW 47.80.090.
Regional transportation planning organizations—Electric vehicle infrastructure: RCW 47.80.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.550 - Accessible parking space access aisles.

RCW 19.27.550
Accessible parking space access aisles.
(1) In addition to the requirements under RCW 46.61.581, each accessible parking space reserved for a person with a physical disability and designated as "van accessible" under the Americans with disabilities act must have a ninety-six inch or greater adjacent access aisle. The adjacent access aisle space must be in addition to the adjacent van parking space. Two van accessible parking spaces may share a common adjacent access aisle.
(2) A sign must be erected at the head of each access aisle that prohibits parking in any access aisle located adjacent to an accessible parking space reserved for a person with a physical disability. The sign may include additional language such as, but not limited to, an indication of any penalty for parking in an access aisle.
(3) By January 1, 2018, the building code council shall adopt rules to implement in the building code the access aisle width and access aisle marking requirements of this section.
[ 2017 c 132 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 c 132: "This act takes effect January 1, 2018." [ 2017 c 132 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.570 - Mass timber products—Building construction.

RCW 19.27.570
Mass timber products—Building construction.
(1) As used in this section, "mass timber products" means a type of building component or system that uses large panelized wood construction, including:
(a) Cross-laminated timber;
(b) Nail laminated timber;
(c) Glue laminated timber;
(d) Laminated strand timber;
(e) Dowel laminated timber;
(f) Laminated veneer lumber;
(g) Structural composite lumber; and
(h) Wood concrete composites.
(2) The building code council shall adopt rules for the use of mass timber products for residential and commercial building construction. Rules adopted for the use of mass timber products by the state building code council must consider applicable national and international standards.
[ 2018 c 29 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.580 - Use of substitutes—Adoption of rules.

RCW 19.27.580
Use of substitutes—Adoption of rules.
(1) The building code council shall adopt rules, including by amending existing rules as necessary, that permit the use of substitutes approved under RCW 70A.60.060 and that do not require the use of substitutes that are restricted under RCW 70A.60.060. The building code council may not prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed pursuant to the United States environmental protection agency's significant new alternatives policy to implement 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7671k.
(2) The building code council shall adopt rules that allow the use of substitutes, as defined in RCW 70A.60.010, with a lower global warming potential than alternative substances, in accordance with nationally recognized, published standards that protect building occupant safety and reduce fire risks.
(3) The building code council may adopt rules that allow the use of substitutes, as defined in RCW 70A.60.010, that are under review but have not yet been approved by the United States environmental protection agency's significant new alternatives policy to implement 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7671k, if the substitutes have a lower global warming potential than alternative substances and meet nationally recognized, published standards that protect building occupant safety and reduce fire risks.
(4) Any rules adopted by the building code council that affect the design or installation of refrigeration or air conditioning systems must be consistent with a goal of minimizing system leakage of refrigerants.
(5) Prior to the adoption of any rules by the building code council that affect the design or installation of refrigeration or air conditioning systems that facilitate the use of substitutes with a low global warming potential in air conditioning systems or equipment, the building code council must solicit input from organizations representing affected parties and parties with expertise in the substitutes or affected types of systems or equipment including, but not limited to:
(a) Manufacturers, distributors, and installers of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; and
(b) Refrigeration and air conditioning system contractors that are small businesses or that primarily serve rural areas.
[ 2021 c 315 § 10; 2021 c 65 § 18; 2019 c 284 § 7.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2021 c 65 § 18 and by 2021 c 315 § 10, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Finding—Intent—2019 c 284: See note following RCW 70A.60.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.590 - Drinking fountain/bottle filling station.

RCW 19.27.590
Drinking fountain/bottle filling station.
(1) In any construction subject to the requirements of this chapter in which a drinking fountain is required under the international building code as amended and adopted by the building code council, the rules adopted by the building code council must also require the provision of a bottle filling station, or a combined bottle filling station and drinking fountain for each drinking fountain that is required.
(2) The rules required under this section must take effect and be implemented by July 1, 2026, and may be periodically updated thereafter.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "bottle filling station" means a plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage system that is designed and intended for filling personal use drinking water bottles or containers not less than 10 inches (254 millimeters) in height. A bottle filling station may be separate from or integral to a drinking fountain and may incorporate a water filter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water.
[ 2023 c 135 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2023 c 135: "The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to reduce unnecessary plastic waste and sources of plastic pollution in the environment, especially where less-polluting and more sustainable alternatives to plastic products and packaging are available. In this act, the legislature intends to reduce three such sources of plastic and associated pollution:
(1) Single-use plastic water bottles, which frequently end up as litter;
(2) The small plastic containers, wrappers, and packaging for personal health and beauty products, which are still often provided in lodging establishments but easily substituted by bulk dispensers and which are difficult to recycle in current systems; and
(3) Certain thin-walled or soft-shell floating extruded or expanded plastic foam structures, which frequently degrade in the environment and contribute to small and microplastic pollution of marine and shoreline environments." [ 2023 c 135 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.700 - Definitions.

RCW 19.27.700
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 19.27.710 through 19.27.740.
(1) "Combination fire and smoke damper" has the same meaning as provided in the International Fire Code as of January 1, 2020.
(2) "Fire damper" means a device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to close automatically upon detection of heat and resist the passage of flame.
(3) "Hospital" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.41.020.
(4) "Local authority" means a fire department or code official with the authority to conduct inspections and issue infractions in a jurisdiction.
(5) "Smoke control system" means an engineered system that includes all methods that can be used singly or in combination to modify smoke movement, including engineered systems that use mechanical fans to produce pressure differences across smoke barriers to inhibit smoke movement.
(6) "Smoke damper" means a device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to resist the passage of smoke.
[ 2020 c 88 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 88: "This act takes effect July 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 88 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.710 - Owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systems—Duties—Penalty.

RCW 19.27.710
Owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systems—Duties—Penalty.
(1) At a minimum, owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systems must:
(a) Have all newly installed fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, and smoke control systems tested and inspected within twelve months of installation;
(b) Have all fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire and smoke dampers tested and inspected at least once every four years, or every six years for hospitals, regardless of the date of initial installation; and
(c) Have all smoke control systems tested and inspected at least once every six to twelve months, as required by the applicable national fire protection association standard.
(2) All owners of buildings subject to chapter 88, Laws of 2020 must maintain full inspection and testing reports on the property and make such reports available for inspection upon request by the local authority.
(3) Fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, and smoke control systems must be installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with chapter 88, Laws of 2020, manufacturers' guidelines, and the applicable industry standards.
(4) A building owner who fails to comply with the requirements of this section may be issued a civil infraction by the local authority in accordance with RCW 19.27.740.
[ 2020 c 88 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 88: See note following RCW 19.27.700.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.730 - State building code council and director of fire protection—Implementation and enforcement.

RCW 19.27.730
State building code council and director of fire protection—Implementation and enforcement.
The state building code council shall work in conjunction with the director of fire protection to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of RCW 19.27.710 and 19.27.720.
[ 2020 c 88 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 88: See note following RCW 19.27.700.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27 - State Building Code. › 19.27.740 - Building owner—Violations—Penalties.

RCW 19.27.740
Building owner—Violations—Penalties.
(1) If a building owner has not complied with the testing schedule under RCW 19.27.710, or has not received a certificate of compliance within one hundred twenty days of an inspection under *RCW 19.27.730 that revealed a deficiency, then the building owner has committed a violation and may be issued a citation by the local authority. A violation of this section is a civil infraction, subject to all applicable local fees and other remedies for noncompliance. The monetary penalties in subsection (3) of this section apply when other penalties are not required by the local authority having jurisdiction.
(2) The authority having jurisdiction may require the building owner to conspicuously post the citation at all pedestrian entrances and exits until a certificate of compliance has been issued pursuant to RCW 19.27.720 or the citation has been dismissed.
(3) After the issuance of an initial citation, additional citations may be issued if the violations are not corrected:
(a) If the violations are not corrected within one hundred twenty days of the initial citation, a second citation may be issued with a monetary penalty of five cents per square foot of occupied space;
(b) If the violations are not corrected within two hundred forty days of the initial citation, a third citation may be issued with an additional monetary penalty of ten cents per square foot of occupied space and shall require mandatory in-person attendance by the building's head facilities manager at a four-hour fire life safety course given by the international certification board or equivalent provider of fire life safety programs accredited by the American national standards institute; and
(c) After the issuance of a citation pursuant to (b) of this subsection, additional citations may be issued every sixty days until any and all prior violations are resolved and all penalties imposed are satisfied. Each citation issued under this subsection (3)(c) shall assess a penalty of ten cents per square foot of occupied space.
(4) Revenue from the penalties in subsection (2) [(3)] of this section shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the fire service training account under RCW 43.43.944.
[ 2020 c 88 § 5.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 19.27.730 appears to be erroneous. RCW 19.27.720 was apparently intended.
Effective date—2020 c 88: See note following RCW 19.27.700.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.015 - State energy code—Minimum and maximum energy code.

RCW 19.27A.015
State energy code—Minimum and maximum energy code.
Except as provided in *RCW 19.27A.020(7), the Washington state energy code for residential buildings shall be the maximum and minimum energy code for residential buildings in each city, town, and county and shall be enforced by each city, town, and county no later than July 1, 1991. The Washington state energy code for nonresidential buildings shall be the minimum energy code for nonresidential buildings enforced by each city, town, and county.
[ 1990 c 2 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 19.27A.020 was amended by 2009 c 423 § 4, changing subsection (7) to subsection (6).
Findings—1990 c 2: "The legislature finds that using energy efficiently in housing is one of the lowest cost ways to meet consumer demand for energy; that using energy efficiently helps protect citizens of the state from negative impacts due to changes in energy supply and cost; that using energy efficiently will help mitigate negative environmental impacts of energy use and resource development; and that using energy efficiently will help stretch our present energy resources into the future. The legislature further finds that the electricity surplus in the Northwest is dwindling as the population increases and the economy expands, and that the region will eventually need new sources of electricity generation.
It is declared policy of the state of Washington that energy be used efficiently. It is the intent of this act to establish residential building standards that bring about the common use of energy efficient building methods, and to assure that such methods remain economically feasible and affordable to purchasers of newly constructed housing." [ 1990 c 2 § 1.]
Severability—1990 c 2: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1990 c 2 § 13.]
Effective dates—1990 c 2: See note following RCW 19.27.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.025 - Nonresidential buildings—Minimum standards—Amendments.

RCW 19.27A.025
Nonresidential buildings—Minimum standards—Amendments.
(1) The minimum state energy code for new nonresidential buildings shall be the Washington state energy code, 1986 edition, as amended. The state building code council may, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, amend that code's requirements for new nonresidential buildings provided that:
(a) Such amendments increase the energy efficiency of typical newly constructed nonresidential buildings; and
(b) Any new measures, standards, or requirements adopted must be technically feasible, commercially available, and developed to yield the lowest overall cost to the building owner and occupant while meeting the energy reduction goals established under RCW 19.27A.160.
(2) In considering amendments to the state energy code for nonresidential buildings, the state building code council shall establish and consult with a technical advisory committee including representatives of appropriate state agencies, local governments, general contractors, building owners and managers, design professionals, utilities, and other interested and affected parties.
(3) Decisions to amend the Washington state energy code for new nonresidential buildings shall be made prior to December 15th of any year and shall not take effect before the end of the regular legislative session in the next year. Any disputed provisions within an amendment presented to the legislature shall be approved by the legislature before going into effect. A disputed provision is one which was adopted by the state building code council with less than a two-thirds majority vote. Substantial amendments to the code shall be adopted no more frequently than every three years.
[ 2019 c 285 § 17; 1991 c 122 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Severability—1991 c 122: See notes following RCW 80.04.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.027 - Personal wireless service facilities exempt from building envelope insulation requirements.

RCW 19.27A.027
Personal wireless service facilities exempt from building envelope insulation requirements.
(1) The state building code council shall exempt equipment shelters of personal wireless service facilities from building envelope insulation requirements.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "personal wireless service facilities" means facilities for the provision of personal wireless services.
[ 1996 c 323 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—1996 c 323: See note following RCW 43.70.600.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.045 - Maintaining energy code for residential structures.

RCW 19.27A.045
Maintaining energy code for residential structures.
The state building code council shall maintain the state energy code for residential structures in a status which is consistent with the state's interest as set forth in section 1, chapter 2, Laws of 1990. In maintaining the Washington state energy code for residential structures, beginning in 1996 the council shall review the Washington state energy code every three years. After January 1, 1996, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the council may amend any provisions of the Washington state energy code to increase the energy efficiency of newly constructed residential buildings. Decisions to amend the Washington state energy code for residential structures shall be made prior to December 1 of any year and shall not take effect before the end of the regular legislative session in the next year.
[ 1990 c 2 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Severability—1990 c 2: See notes following RCW 19.27A.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.050 - State building code council—Construction—Inclusion of successor agency.

RCW 19.27A.050
State building code council—Construction—Inclusion of successor agency.
As used in this chapter, references to the state building code council shall be construed to include any successor agency.
[ 2000 c 171 § 45; 1985 c 144 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1985 c 144: See note following RCW 19.27A.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.070 - Intent.

RCW 19.27A.070
Intent.
It is hereby declared that modern, efficient, safety-tested portable oil-fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold, and used in this state. However, fire hazards and other dangers to the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of this state may exist absent legislation to provide reasonable assurances that portable oil-fueled heaters offered for sale to, sold to, and used by the inhabitants of this state are modern, efficient, and safety-tested. It is the intent of the legislature to set forth standards for the sale and use of approved portable oil-fueled heaters.
[ 1983 c 134 § 1. Formerly RCW 19.27.410.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.080 - Definitions.

RCW 19.27A.080
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 19.27A.080 through 19.27A.120.
(1) "Portable oil-fueled heater" means any nonflue-connected, self-contained, self-supporting, oil-fueled, heating appliance equipped with an integral reservoir, designed to be carried from one location to another.
(2) "Oil" means any liquid fuel with a flash point of greater than one hundred degrees Fahrenheit, including but not limited to kerosene.
(3) "Listed" means any portable oil-fueled heater which has been evaluated in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. standard for portable oil-fueled heaters or an equivalent standard and with respect to reasonably foreseeable hazards to life and property by a nationally recognized testing or inspection agency, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and which has been authorized as being reasonably safe for its specific purpose and shown in a list published by such agency and/or bears the mark, name, and/or symbol of such agency as indication that it has been so authorized. Such evaluation shall include but not be limited to evaluation of the requirements hereinafter set forth.
(4) "Approved" means any listed portable oil-fueled heater which is deemed approved if it satisfies the requirements set forth herein or adopted under RCW 19.27A.080 through 19.27A.120 and if the supplier certifies to the authority having jurisdiction over the sale and use of the heater that it is listed and in compliance with RCW 19.27A.080 through 19.27A.120.
(5) "Structure" means any building or completed construction of any kind included in state building code groups M, R-1, R-3, B, F, S-1, S-2, and U occupancies, except sleeping rooms and bathrooms: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in B, M, and S-1 occupancies, approved portable oil-fueled heaters shall only be used under permit of the fire chief.
(6) "Supplier" means any party offering to sell to retailers or to the general public approved portable oil-fueled heaters.
[ 1995 c 343 § 2; 1985 c 360 § 15; 1983 c 134 § 2. Formerly RCW 19.27.420.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.090 - Portable oil-fueled heaters—Sales and use—Approval required.

RCW 19.27A.090
Portable oil-fueled heaters—Sales and use—Approval required.
Notwithstanding any other section of the state building code, chapter 19.27 RCW, or any other code adopted by reference in chapter 19.27 RCW, approved portable oil-fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold, and used as a supplemental heat source in structures in the state. Portable oil-fueled heaters which are not approved may not be offered for sale, sold, or used in this state. Any approved portable oil-fueled heater may be offered for sale, sold, and used in locations other than structures unless specifically prohibited by laws of this state.
[ 1983 c 134 § 3. Formerly RCW 19.27.430.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.100 - Portable oil-fueled heaters—Requirements for approval.

RCW 19.27A.100
Portable oil-fueled heaters—Requirements for approval.
Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must adhere to the following requirements:
(1) Labeling must be affixed to the heater to caution and inform the user concerning:
(a) The necessity for an adequate source of ventilation when the heater is operating;
(b) The use of suitable fuel;
(c) The proper manner of refueling;
(d) The proper placement and handling of the heater when in operation; and
(e) The proper procedures for lighting, flame regulation, and extinguishing the heater.
(2) Packaging must include instructions that will inform the purchaser of proper maintenance and operation.
(3) Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must be constructed with a low center of gravity and minimum tipping angle of thirty-three degrees from the vertical with an empty reservoir.
(4) Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must have an automatic safety shut-off device or inherent design feature which eliminates fire hazards in the event of tipover and must otherwise conform with the standards set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) No. 31.
(5) Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must not produce carbon monoxide at rates creating a hazard when operated as intended and instructed.
[ 1983 c 134 § 4. Formerly RCW 19.27.440.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.110 - Portable oil-fueled heaters—Jurisdiction over approval—Sale and use governed exclusively.

RCW 19.27A.110
Portable oil-fueled heaters—Jurisdiction over approval—Sale and use governed exclusively.
The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, is the only authority having jurisdiction over the approval of portable oil-fueled heaters. The sale and use of portable oil-fueled heaters is governed exclusively by RCW 19.27A.080 through 19.27A.120: PROVIDED, That cities and counties may adopt local standards as provided in RCW 19.27.040.
[ 1995 c 369 § 8; 1986 c 266 § 85; 1985 c 360 § 16; 1983 c 134 § 5. Formerly RCW 19.27.450.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.120 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 19.27A.120
Violations—Penalty.
The penalty for failure to comply with RCW 19.27A.080 through 19.27A.120 is a misdemeanor.
[ 1985 c 360 § 17; 1983 c 134 § 6. Formerly RCW 19.27.460.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.130 - Finding—2009 c 423.

RCW 19.27A.130
Finding—2009 c 423.
The legislature finds that energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest, and cleanest way to meet rising energy needs, confront climate change, and boost our economy. More than thirty percent of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions come from energy use in buildings. Making homes, businesses, and public institutions more energy efficient will save money, create good local jobs, enhance energy security, reduce pollution that causes global warming, and speed economic recovery while reducing the need to invest in costly new generation. Washington can spur its economy and assert its regional and national clean energy leadership by putting efficiency first. Washington can accomplish this by: Promoting super efficient, low-energy use building codes; requiring disclosure of buildings' energy use to prospective buyers; making public buildings models of energy efficiency; financing energy saving upgrades to existing buildings; and reducing utility bills for low-income households.
[ 2009 c 423 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.160 - Residential and nonresidential construction—Energy consumption reduction—Council report.

RCW 19.27A.160
Residential and nonresidential construction—Energy consumption reduction—Council report.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, residential and nonresidential construction permitted under the 2031 state energy code must achieve a seventy percent reduction in annual net energy consumption, using the adopted 2006 Washington state energy code as a baseline.
(2) The council shall adopt state energy codes from 2013 through 2031 that incrementally move towards achieving the seventy percent reduction in annual net energy consumption as specified in subsection (1) of this section. The council shall report its progress by December 31, 2012, and every three years thereafter. If the council determines that economic, technological, or process factors would significantly impede adoption of or compliance with this subsection, the council may defer the implementation of the proposed energy code update and shall report its findings to the legislature by December 31st of the year prior to the year in which those codes would otherwise be enacted.
[ 2009 c 423 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.180 - Energy performance score—Implementation strategy—Development and recommendations.

RCW 19.27A.180
Energy performance score—Implementation strategy—Development and recommendations.
By December 31, 2009, to the extent that funding is appropriated specifically for the purposes of this section, the department of commerce shall develop and recommend to the legislature a methodology to determine an energy performance score for residential buildings and an implementation strategy to use such information to improve the energy efficiency of the state's existing housing supply. In developing its strategy, the department of commerce shall seek input from providers of residential energy audits, utilities, building contractors, mixed use developers, the residential real estate industry, and real estate listing and form providers.
[ 2010 c 271 § 307; 2009 c 423 § 7.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.230 - State energy performance standard—Limit on early adoption incentive payments.

RCW 19.27A.230
State energy performance standard—Limit on early adoption incentive payments.
(1) The department may not issue a certification for a tier 1 incentive application under RCW 19.27A.220(8)(a) if doing so is likely to result in total incentive payments under RCW 19.27A.220(8)(a) in excess of $75,000,000.
(2) The department may not issue certification for a tier 2 incentive application under RCW 19.27A.220(8)(b) if doing so is likely to result in total incentive payments under RCW 19.27A.220(8)(b) in excess of $150,000,000.
[ 2022 c 177 § 5; 2019 c 285 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 177: See note following RCW 19.27A.200.
Finding—Intent—2019 c 285: See note following RCW 19.27A.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.240 - State energy performance standard—Early adoption incentive payment administration.

RCW 19.27A.240
State energy performance standard—Early adoption incentive payment administration.
(1)(a) Each qualifying utility must administer incentive payments for the state energy performance standard early adoption incentive program established in RCW 19.27A.220 on behalf of its customers who are eligible building owners of covered commercial buildings, multifamily residential buildings, or other tier 2 covered buildings consistent with the requirements of this section. Any thermal energy company, electric utility, or gas company not otherwise required to administer incentive payments may voluntarily participate by providing notice to the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department.
(b) Nothing in this subsection (1) requires a qualifying utility to administer incentive payments for the state energy performance standard early adoption incentive program established in RCW 19.27A.220 for which the qualifying utility is not allowed a credit against taxes due under this chapter, as described in RCW 82.16.185.
(2) An entity that administers the payments for the incentive program under this section must administer the program in a manner that is consistent with the standard established and any rules adopted by the department under RCW 19.27A.210, 19.27A.220, and 19.27A.250.
(3) Upon receiving notification from the department that a building owner has qualified for an incentive payment, each entity that administers incentive payments under this section must make incentive payments to its customers who are eligible building owners of covered commercial buildings or multifamily residential buildings who qualify as provided under this section and at rates specified in RCW 19.27A.220(8). When a building is served by more than one entity administering incentive payments, incentive payments must be proportional to the energy use intensity reduction of the participating entities' fuel.
(4) The participation by an entity in the administration of incentive payments under this section does not relieve the entity of any obligation that may otherwise exist or be established to provide customer energy efficiency programs or incentives.
(5) An entity that administers the payments for the incentive program under this section is not liable for excess payments made in reliance on amounts reported by the department as due and payable as provided under RCW 19.27A.220, if such amounts are later found to be abnormal or inaccurate due to no fault of the business.
[ 2022 c 177 § 6; 2019 c 285 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 177: See note following RCW 19.27A.200.
Finding—Intent—2019 c 285: See note following RCW 19.27A.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.27A - Energy-Related Building Standards. › 19.27A.270 - New housing in existing buildings—Adoption of rule.

RCW 19.27A.270
New housing in existing buildings—Adoption of rule.
By January 1, 2024, the state building code council shall adopt by rule an amendment to the current energy code that waives the requirement for unchanged portions of an existing building used for residential purposes to meet the current energy code solely because of the addition of new dwelling units within the building. New dwelling units created within the existing building must meet the requirements of the current energy code.
[ 2023 c 285 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations. › 19.28.021 - Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Appeal.

RCW 19.28.021
Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Appeal.
Disputes arising under RCW 19.28.010(3) regarding whether the city or town's electrical rules, regulations, or ordinances are equal to the rules adopted by the department shall be resolved by arbitration. The department shall appoint two members of the board to serve on the arbitration panel, and the city or town shall appoint two persons to serve on the arbitration panel. These four persons shall choose a fifth person to serve. If the four persons cannot agree on a fifth person, the presiding judge of the superior court of the county in which the city or town is located shall choose a fifth person. A decision of the arbitration panel may be appealed to the superior court of the county in which the city or town is located within thirty days after the date the panel issues its final decision.
[ 2000 c 171 § 46; 1988 c 81 § 2; 1983 c 206 § 3. Formerly RCW 19.28.015.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.28 - Electricians and Electrical Installations. › 19.28.031 - Rules, regulations, and standards.

RCW 19.28.031
Rules, regulations, and standards.
(1) Prior to January 1st of each year, the director shall obtain an authentic copy of the national electrical code, latest revision. The department, after consulting with the board and receiving the board's recommendations, shall adopt reasonable rules in furtherance of safety to life and property. All rules shall be kept on file by the department. Compliance with the rules shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with this chapter. The department upon request shall deliver to all persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, or other entities licensed under this chapter a copy of the rules.
(2) The department shall also obtain and keep on file an authentic copy of any applicable regulations and standards of any electrical product testing laboratory which is accredited by the department prescribing rules, regulations, and standards for electrical materials, devices, appliances, and equipment, including any modifications and changes that have been made during the previous year.
[ 1993 c 275 § 3; 1988 c 81 § 3; 1986 c 156 § 3; 1983 c 206 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 117 § 2; 1935 c 169 § 10; RRS § 8307-10. Formerly RCW 19.28.060.]