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SBCC accepts preliminary cost‑benefit analyses for mechanical and plumbing code proposals

Washington State Building Code Council (full council) · February 21, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented preliminary CBAs for IMC and UPC proposals showing largely neutral-to-positive net impacts; the council accepted both reports for use in the CR‑102 rulemaking process and asked staff to post supporting materials and links.

SBCC staff presented preliminary cost‑benefit analyses (CBAs) for the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) package of 2024 proposals and the council voted to accept the documents and direct staff to include them in CR‑102 filings as appropriate.

Brandon (staff analyst) said the reports apply a consistent template and legend to flag net positive, neutral and (where identified)…

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