Announcements
EP 26-03
Important Public Notice: Adoption of Emergency Wildfire Rebuilding Rule
On October 30, 2026, the Washington State Building Code Council voted to adopt an emergency rule designed to provide immediate energy code flexibility and targeted relief for property owners rebuilding after the devastating 2026 wildfire season.
SBCC Staff completed filing of the emergency rule November 4, 2026. This rule is effective immediately and is designed to lower construction costs, ease administrative burdens, and accelerate the permitting process for families trying to return to their communities.
Adopted Language for WSEC-R Section R101.2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | City Elected (Eastern) | 19.27.070(1)(b) |
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
-
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
-
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
-
Room 1213
-
Room 1213
-
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
-
Room 1213
-
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
-
Room 1213
-
Room 1213
-
Room 1213
Connect with Us
We want to hear from you! Please click below to connect with us about:
- Any code related questions
- Process improvement suggestions
- Washington State amendments
- How to submit a code change proposal
SIGN UP HERE to Receive SBCC Meeting and Code Information Notices By Topic
You will need to scroll down to the "State Building Code Council" group. Please note: the "Rule Making" lists shown on the list serve DO NOT pertain to the State Building Code Council.
Featured Links
