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Groups request energy code delay after Ninth Circuit ruling on natural gas restrictions

The recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted 25 businesses and trade associations to ask…

State Building Codes severely restrict, but still allow natural gas in limited situations

Washington’s newly adopted building codes severely restrict but still allow natural gas in limited situations in new residential construction. Approved…

Building industry rep infuses common sense into senseless new codes

As noted in our news release, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) recently voted 9-5 to pass a statewide…

Thank you and next steps in supporting energy choice

BIAW thanks the nearly 20 builders, more than 400 petition signers and everyone else who weighed in supporting energy choice…

Last chance to weigh in on energy choice for Washington homebuyers

Don’t miss your last chance to weigh in on energy choice! The Washington State Building Code Council is on the…

News Release: Builders urge balance and energy choice in building code proposals

Hearings come to Yakima Sept. 29 and 30 OLYMPIA… The Washington State Building Code Council is holding public hearings in…