Rulemaking

Complete list of SBCC WSR Filings

2021 Code Adoption Cycle Page 

Active Emergency Rules

WAC 51-54A

• 2021 International Fire Code: Section 308.1.4, Open flame cooking devices, is not adopted.
  • WSR 24-07-059 Effective March 15, 2024

WAC 51-55

• 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code: Entire code not adopted by SBCC
  • WSR 24-07-060 Effective March 15, 2024

Expired Emergency Rules

WAC 51-11R

• 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Provide an alternative credit path in lieu of a 11.0 HSPF ducted heat pump
  • CR-103E: WSR 22-14-095 Effective: 07/01/22 Expired: 10/29/22
• 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Table 406.3, Additional HP Path for HSPF 10
  • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-014 Effective: 10/21/21 Expired: 2/18/22
• 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Section 403.1 Fireplace Pilots 
  • 3rd CR-103E: WSR 22-05-103 Effective: 02/16/2022 Expired: 08/03/22
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 21-22-002 Effective: 10/20/2021 Re-Filed 
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 21-13-156 Effective: 06/22/21 Re-Filed

WAC 51-50

• 2018 International Building Code: Section 1613.4 and Chapter 35 Amendments to ASCE 7 Earthquake Loads 
  • CR-103E: WSR 22-11-010 Effective: 05/06/22 Expired: 09/03/22
• 2018 International Building Code: Section 3002.4 Elevator to Accommodate Ambulance Stretcher
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 22-05-090 Effective: 02/15/22 Expired
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 21-22-006 Effective: 10/21/21 Re-Filed
•  2018 International Building Code: Elevator Pit Sprinklers Standards
  • 3rd CR-103E: WSR 22-13-109 Effective: 06/15/22 Expired: 10/13/22 
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 22-05-096 Effective: 02/16/22 Re-Filed
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 21-22-010 Effective: 10/21/21 Re-Filed
• 2018 International Building Code: Modify the effective date of Section 904
  • CR-103E: WSR 21-06-068 Effective 03/01/21 Expired: 06/29/21
• 2018 International Building Code: Add amended section to Section 1615
  • CR-103E: WSR 21-04-002 Effective 01/20/21 Expired 05/20/21

WAC 51-54A

• 2018 International Fire Code: Elevator Pit Sprinklers Standards
  • 3rd CR-103E: WSR 22-13-109 Effective: 06/15/22 Expired: 10/13/22 
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 22-05-096 Effective: 02/16/22 Re-Filed
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 21-22-010 Effective: 10/21/21 Re-Filed
• 2018 International Fire Code: Rescind Wildland Urban Interface Amendments from 2018 International Fire Code
  • 3rd CR-103E: WSR 22-13-167 Effective: 06-21-22 Expired: 10/19/22
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 22-05-098 Effective: 02/16/22 Re-Filed
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 21-22-008 Effective: 10/21/21 Re-Filed
• 2018 International Fire Code: Additional Guidance on Installation of Energy Storage Systems
  • 5th CR-103E: WSR 23-20-035 Effective: 09/26/23 Expires 01/24/24
  • 4th CR-103E: WSR 23-14-094 Effective: 06/30/23 Re-Filed
  • 3rd CR-103E: WSR 23-11-167 Effective: 05/24/23 Re-Filed
  • 2nd CR-103E: WSR 23-11-148 Effective: 05/24/23 Re-Filed
  • 1st CR-103E: WSR 23-04-038 Effective: 01/25/23 Re-Filed

 

Code Delay Due to COVID

• Delay All Codes from  July 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021
  • CR-103E: WSR 20-19-094 Effective 10/31/2020 Expired 02/28/21
• 2nd Delay of all Codes From February 1, 2021 to July 1, 2021
  • CR-103E: WSR 21-03-047 Effective 01/14/21 Repealed
• Repeal WSR 21-03-047: 2018 Code Effective Date Change From July 1, 2021 to February 1, 2021
  • CR-103E: WSR 21-04-010 Effective: 01/21/21

Please view the Complete list of SBCC filings to find older expired Emergency Rules 

Expedited Rules 

WAC 51-11C

• 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Commercial: Errata 2 - Corrections to Table C403.3.2(3) to match ASHRAE 90.1
  • CR-105: WSR 20-23-094 Filed: 11/17/20 Expires: 05/16/21
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-50

• 2021 International Building Code: Modify Provisions for Family Home Childcare. (this process will begin after the off-cycle process in the IRC) 
  • CR-105: (TBD)
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-51

• 2018 International Residential Code: Reconciling State Amendments with section renumbering in the 2018 International Residential Code.
  • CR-105: WSR 20-16-068 Filed: 07/29/20 Expires: 01/25/21
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-52

• 2018 International Mechanical Code: Corrections to chapter 51-52 WAC: 2018 International Mechanical Code.
  • CR-105: WSR 22-01-025 Filed: 12/03/21 Expires: 06/1/22
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-54A

• 2021 International Fire Code: Modify Provisions for Family Home Childcare. (this process will begin after the off-cycle process in the IRC) 
  • CR-105: (TBD) 
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

Off-Cycle Rulemaking 

WAC 51-11C

• 2021 Washington State Energy Code - Commercial: EPCA Preemption Concerns
  • CR-101: WSR 23-12-041        Filed: 05/30/23
  • CR-102: WSR 23-21-106        Filed: 10/18/23   
  • CR-103P: WSR 24-03-085      Filed: 01/16/24         
  • Written Testimony Summary                Oral Testimony Summary           
  • Hearing 11/21/23                                 Recording       Transcript
  • Hearing 11/22/23                                 Recording       Transcript
  • Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis     
  • Final Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Concise Explanatory Statement
  • Proposals

WAC 51-11R  

• 2021 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: EPCA Preemption Concerns
  • CR-101: WSR 23-12-042      Filed: 05/30/23
  • CR-102: WSR 21-21-105      Filed: 10/18/23 
  • CR-103P: WSR 24-03-084    Filed: 01/16/24
  • Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis

WAC 51-50 

• 2021 International Building Code: Adopt R-4 Occupancy Group and Modify Provisions Related to Licensed Care Facilities
  • CR-101: WSR 23-05-019 Filed: 02/03/23
  • CR-102: WSR 23-11-026 Filed: 05/10/23 Expires: 11/06/23
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-51 

• 2021 International Residential Code: Modify Provisions for Family Home Childcare.
  • CR-101: WSR 23-05-017 Filed: 02/03/23
  • CR-102: WSR 23-23-038 Filed 11/03/23
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-54A

• 2021 International Fire Code: Update Sections Related to Energy Storage Systems.
  • CR-101: (TBD)
  • CR-102 Draft Language
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

WAC 51-55

• 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code: Chapter 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas and Defensible Space
  • CR-101: WSR 23-23-152
  • CR-102: WSR 24-02-067
    • Testimony Summaries
  • CR-103P: (TBD)

Recently Enacted Rules

WAC 51-51R

• 2018 Washington State Energy Code: Residential: Gas Fireplaces
  • CR-101: WSR 21-20-057 09/28/21
  • CR-102: WSR 22-04-089 01/31/22
  • CR-103P: WSR 22-13-100 06/14/22

WAC 51-51

• 2018 IBC EV Charging Adopted August 29, 2021
• 2018 IBC Tsunami Loads Adopted May 21, 2021
• 2018 IBC Adult Home 8 Bed Adopted May 21, 2021

WAC 51-51

• 2018 IRC Adult Home 8 Bed Adopted May 21, 2021

WAC 51-54A

• 2018 IFC Mobile On-Demand Fueling Adopted May 21, 2021

2018 Codes

2018 Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Errata - This is an errata filing to correct section references and other such editorial issues. Adopted September 10, 2020; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 Washington State Energy Code, Residential Errata - This is an errata filing to correct section references and other such editorial issues. Adopted September 10, 2020; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 International Building Code - This code also includes amendments for the 2018 International Existing Building Code.  Adopted July 26, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 International Building Code (Pt. 2) -  Correlation issues on stair pressurization and smoke control. Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021 

2018 International Fire Code  - Adoption and amendment of the 2018 International Fire Code.
Adopted July 26, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 International Fire Code (Pt. 2) - Correlation of existing state amendments and 2018 IFC language. Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 Washington State Energy Code - Commercial - Link to pdf language.
Adopted July 26, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential - Link to pdf language.
Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 International Residential Code - Proposed changes to the 2018 IRC, including adoption of a modified Appendix Q for tiny houses.
Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 International Residential Code - Additional changes correlating the whole house mechanical ventilation system with the IMC. To be posted shortly.
Adopted April 10, 2020; Effective Feb. 1, 2021
  
2018 International Mechanical Code - Proposed changes to the 2018 IMC, including revised requirements for whole-house ventilation. Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

2018 Uniform Plumbing Code - Proposed changes to the 2018 UPC, including new requirements for water conserving fixtures.  Adopted November 8, 2019; Effective Feb. 1, 2021

Policies and Procedures

WAC 51-04

• Policies and Procedures for Consideration of Statewide and Local Amendments - Clarifications and specifications for the process of submitting and reviewing amendments to the state building code. Adopted October 11, 2019
  • CR-101: WSR 19-11-108 05/21/19
  • CR-102: WSR19-15-024 07/09/19
  • CR-103P: WSR 19-24-078 12/02/19
• Policies and Procedures for the Consideration of Statewide and Local Amendments to the State Building Code (WAC 51-04) -- Editorial changes to the procedure for submitting state amendment proposals; changes to the scope and method for reconsideration of Council decisions. Adopted November 6, 2020
  • CR-101: WSR 20-04-038 01/29/20
  • CR-102: WSR 20-12-018 05/26/20
  • CR-103P: WSR 21-01-049 12/08/20