Washington

Summary:

Washington's state-developed codes are mandatory statewide for both residential and commercial buildings. The residential code exceeds the 2006 IECC standards for most homes, and the commercial code meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1-2004. For residential construction covered by 90.1-2007 (high rise buildings with four or more stories), the state code is more stringent. 

Links:

• EERE Building Codes Project

• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

• Washington State Building Code Council

• Energy Policy Division

Contacts:

Krista Braaksma, Codes Specialist
Washington State Building Code Council

Phone: 360-725-2964
Email: kristab@cted.wa.gov

Cory Plantenberg, Energy Program Manager
Energy Policy Division; Community, Trade and Economic Development

Phone: 360-725-4000
Email: coryp@cted.wa.gov

Last Updated 06/26/2009

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