Forms

Submitting statewide and local code change proposals requires specific forms and supporting documentation. To help facilitate this process, you can download the appropriate forms from our website. In addition, we've provided links to other forms and technical assistance documents offered by other support agencies.

NOTE: Forms are updated on a regular basis. Please ensure the copy you use is the most recent version

 

Code Change

Statewide code change proposals must be submitted in writing on the appropriate form with the indicated supporting documentation. To help facilitate this process, you can download the appropriate forms from our website as either a pdf or Word document. See WAC 51-04-020 for specific information on submission dates and the adoption period.

Note: The short form is for use only with editorial coordination, clarifications and corrections ONLY

 

Local Residential Amendments

RCW 19.27 gives local governments the authority to amend the state building code as it applies within their jurisdiction. However, amendments may not diminish the state code. Local governments are also prohibited from amending accessibility requirements or residential energy code provisions.In addition, any amendment affecting single family or multifamily residential construction is required to be reviewed and approved by the State Building Code Council prior to becoming effective. "Multifamily residential" is defined as common wall residential buildings that consist of four or fewer units, that do not exceed two stories in height, that are less than 5,000 square feet in area, and have a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation between units.

All local government residential amendments to the building code that require council approval must be submitted in writing to the council, after the city or county legislative body has adopted the amendment and prior to implementation and enforcement of the amendment by the local jurisdiction. Each submittal is also required to be based on the following criteria and accompanied by findings of fact adopted by the governing body of the local jurisdiction justifying the adoption of the local amendment in accordance with this criteria:

  • Climatic conditions that are unique to the jurisdiction.
  • Geologic or seismic conditions that are unique to the jurisdiction.
  • Environmental impacts such as noise, dust, etc., that are unique to the jurisdiction.
  • Life, health, or safety conditions that are unique to the local jurisdiction.
  • Other special conditions that are unique to the jurisdiction.

Local government residential amendments to administrative provisions (departmental operational procedures) contained within the state building code need not be submitted to the council for review and approval provided that such amendments do not alter the construction requirements of those chapters.

Local Residential Amendment forms

See Table of Local Amendments previously approved by the Council.

 

Nonresidential Code Software for 2018 WSEC 

HVAC Total System Performance Ratio (HVAC TSPR) software for those buildings subject to DOAS requirements and User Guide

Appendix G Forms and User Guide

Nonresidential Energy Code Compliance Forms

The linked compliance forms are created through a third-party non-profit trade association to document compliance with the Washington State Energy Code. Although not a part of the Energy Code, many jurisdictions require submittal of compliance forms to show compliance with code requirements.

Online compliance documentation tools and downloadable forms are available on the WSEC Commercial Technical Support website. This energy code resource is provided by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. NOTE: you must set up an account through the website to access these tools and forms.

Residential Compliance Forms

Washington State University's Energy Program has created Excel worksheets to provide a method for documenting compliance with the WSEC-R. These files are not a part of the code, but a tool to be used by designers and local governments to show compliance with the energy code.

For the Component Performance option, please see the worksheets available at the WSU Energy Program website. The forms are about a third of the way down the page.

For other than residential buildings, please see the Nonresidential Energy Code Compliance Form page.

For other technical support provided by the WSU Energy Program, please see their website.