Announcements
I-2066 Compliance
There has been confusion over the WA energy codes and the passage of I-2066, and how the codes should be enforced. The Council has debated this at length and heard from the public. There are numerous laws that require the WA energy codes to meet certain requirements, including increasing energy efficiency, meeting requirements for cost, a public process, and the I-2066 initiative. The Council is investigating any changes necessary, if needed to bring the codes into compliance with the requirements under I-2066 and all other relevant laws. Until such time as the Council adopts any changes, the current 2021 codes will remain in place.
2024 Codes Delay
The 2024 Washington Building Codes are being developed on a compressed schedule created by carried over
delays from the 2021 code development process. SBCC staff have requested an adjustment to the 2024 Code development schedule to accommodate the final processing steps in the rulemaking procedures required by the Washington Administrative Procedures Act, Regulatory Fairness Act, and State Building Code Act.
During the SBCC meeting on Sept. 26, the Council unanimously approved to delay the final adoption of the 2024 Washington State Building Codes until May 2026. The SBCC action also adjusted the public comment period for Group 1 & 2 amendment petitions, now opening February 18 and closing March 27, at the conclusion of the required public comment hearings. At this time, the SBCC will be maintaining the November 1, 2026 effective date of the 2024 WA Codes, pending legislative action changing or suspending requirements of RCW 19.27.074.
Please view the current 2024 Code Adoption Schedule for a more detailed break down of the timeline for adoption and implementation.
Council Seats Open For Appointments
State Building Code Council Members are appointed to the SBCC for three year terms. As of January 4, 2026, the following seats on the Council are open for applications.
| Current Council Member | Represented Sector | RCW 19.27.070 |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Handy | County Elected (Eastern) | 19.27.070(1)(a) |
| Vacant | City Elected (Eastern) | 19.27.070(1)(b) |
| Pete Rieke | Individual with a Physical Disability | 19.27.070(1)(e) |
| Kjell Anderson | Architect | 19.27.070(1)(g)(iii) |
| Benjamin Omura | Mechanical Engineer | 19.27.070(1)(g)(v) |
| Justin Bourgault | Construction Building Trades | 19.27.070(1)(g)(vi) |
Applications may be submitted to the Governors Office here
Letters of Recommendation may be submitted to the Governor's Office here
Building Code News
- - SBCC Member Vacancies
- - Washington State Plumbing Code Now Available From IAPMO
- - DNR Tsunami Tools Disabled
- - State Building Code Council Welcomes New Manager April 22
- - Emergency Rule Adopted: The SBCC doesn't adopt the model code section regulating BBQs
- - Emergency Rule Adopted: Rescinding 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface Code
- - Technical Advisory Group Recruitment Extended until March 8, 2024
- - Adopted Changes to the Energy Code for EPCA Concerns, Link to CR103 forms
- - 2024 Technical Advisory Groups
- - 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface: Proposed Changes
- - Public Hearings on Changes to the Energy Code on EPCA Concerns
Upcoming Meetings
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Jan 08
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 09
Executive Committee - Cancelled
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 13
TAG Meeting : Single Exit / Multiplex Housing Ad Hoc TAG
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 15
TAG Meeting : Building Code / Existing Building Code
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 15
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 16
Room 2331
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Jan 16
Room 2331
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Jan 22
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jan 23
Room 2208
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Jan 29
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Feb 05
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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