Streamlining the state building code council operating procedures by establishing criteria for statewide amendments to the state building code.
Summary
Provides that the State Building Code (Code) and State Energy Code (Energy Code) are adopted on a three-year cycle, that substantive amendments to the codes may generally only be made once during this cycle, that off-cycle or emergency amendments may be made under certain circumstances, and for the consideration of such amendments by the State Building Code Council (Council).
Provides requirements for determining quorums and voting thresholds on the Council, procedures for selecting and removing Council members, and qualifications for technical advisory group membership.
Provides that the Energy Code is the minimum energy code for renovated, as well as new, nonresidential buildings.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6291), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to streamlining the state building code council operating procedures by establishing criteria for statewide amendments to the state building code;