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Complete list of SBCC WSR Filings

2021 Code Adoption Cycle Page 

Emergency Rules 

WAC 51-11R

  • 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Table 406.3, Additional HP Path for HSPF 10
    • CR-103E: WSR 23-04-038 Effective: 01/25/23 Expires: 05/25/23
    • update pending
  • 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Section 403.1 Fireplace Pilots 
    • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-002 Effective 10/20/2021 Expires 02/17/22 
    • update pending

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 Expires: 09/03/22
    • update pending
  • 2018 International Building Code: Section 3002.4 Elevator to Accommodate Ambulance Stretcher
    • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-006 Effective: 10/21/21 Expires: 02/18/22
    • update pending
  •  2018 International Building Code: Elevator Pit Sprinklers Standards
    • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-010 Effective: 10/21/21 Expires: 02/18/22
    • update pending

WAC 51-54A

  • 2018 International Fire Code: Elevator Pit Sprinklers Standards
    • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-010 Effective: 10/21/21 Expires: 02/18/22
    • update pending
  • 2018 International Fire Code: Rescind Wildland Urban Interface Amendments from 2018 International Fire Code
    • CR-103E: WSR 21-22-008 Effective: 10/21/21 Expires: 02/18/22 
    • update pending
  • 2018 International Fire Code: Additional Guidance on Installation of Energy Storage Systems
    • CR-103E: WSR 223-04-038 Effective: 01/25/23 Expires: 05/25/23
    • update pending
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)
Expired Emergency Rules

WAC 51-11R

  • 2018 Washington State Energy Code - Residential: Heat Pump exemption
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               Expires:04/15/24
    • CR-103P: WSR (TBD)                          Filed: (TBD)         
    • Written Testimony Summary                Oral Testimony Summary           
    • Hearing 11/21/23                                 Recording                       Transcript
    • Hearing 11/22/23                                 Recording                       Transcript
    • TAG / Committee Reports
    • Data Citations
    • Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis        Final Cost Benefit Analysis
    • Small Business Economic Impact Statement
    • Concise Explanatory Statement
    • Proposals

WAC 51-11R  

WAC 51-50 

  • 2021 International Building Code: Adopt R-4 Occupancy Group and Modify Provisions Related to Licensed Care Facilities

WAC 51-51 

  • 2021 International Residential Code: Modify Provisions for Family Home Childcare.
    • CR-101: (TBD)
    • CR-102 Draft Language
    • 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

Recently Enacted Rules

WAC 51-51R

WAC 51-51

WAC 51-51

WAC 51-54A

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
  • 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