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SBCC authorizes research and potential AG request after lengthy debate on whether RCW 35A.21.440 affects statewide energy-code enforcement
Summary
The council heard WAVO’s request for guidance on RCW 35A.21.440’s application to conversions to residential use, debated whether the statute targets local ordinances or the statewide code, and authorized the chair and staff to research and, if appropriate, prepare a request to the Attorney General; the formal opinion request was tabled pending that work.
The Washington Association of Building Officials (WAVO) asked the State Building Code Council for guidance about RCW 35A.21.440 and related statutes, which the association reads as prohibiting local jurisdictions from imposing current energy-code requirements when converting existing buildings to residential use. WAVO sought clarity from the SBCC because jurisdictions and builders are uncertain whether that RCW restricts local enhanced energy ordinances or also limits enforcement of the…
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