1770-S AMH DENT ALLI 191

  

SHB 1770 - H AMD 984

By Representative Dent

NOT ADOPTED 02/13/2022

On page 4, after line 32, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 19.27A RCW to read as follows:

The Washington state energy code for residential buildings must allow for the use of gas fireplaces or secondary heat sources in residential buildings for backup heat in the event of a power outage."

Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Requires the Washington State Energy Code for residential buildings to allow the use of gas fireplaces or secondary heat sources in residential buildings for backup heat in the event of a power outage. 

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