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BIAW petition over Initiative 2066 prompts council to schedule special meeting for formal response
Summary
The Building Industry Association of Washington asked the Code Council to adopt emergency language to help local jurisdictions interpret Initiative 2066. The council heard public comment, discussed options and set a special meeting to respond within the 60‑day window required by rulemaking procedures.
The Building Industry Association of Washington filed a petition asking the Washington State Building Code Council to adopt emergency residential energy code language addressing conflicts raised by Initiative 2066. The petition was the focus of extended public comment on Jan. 24, during which builders and municipalities described inconsistent local approaches and requested state guidance.
Petition and public comments: Patrick Hanks of the Building Industry Association of Washington told the council the petition is intended to “strengthen the ability for code officials to grant alterations and modifications” while the…
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