AN ACT Relating to energy-related building standards; amending RCW 19.27.030 and 19.27.075; repealing RCW 19.27.200, 19.27.210, 19.27.220, 19.27.230, 19.27.240, 19.27.250, 19.27.260, 19.27.270, 19.27.280, 19.27.290, 19.27.300, and 19.27.310; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. Section 3, chapter 96, Laws of 1974 ex. sess. as last amended by section 1, chapter 101, Laws of 1984 and RCW 19.27.030 are each amended to read as follows:

There shall be in effect in all cities, towns, and counties of the state a state building code which shall consist of the following codes which are hereby adopted by reference:

(1) Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, 1982 edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials;

(2) Uniform Mechanical Code, 1982 edition, including Chapter 22, Fuel Gas Piping, Appendix B, published by the International Conference of Building Officials;

(3) The Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1982 edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association: PROVIDED, That, notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles;

(4) The Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, 1982 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: PROVIDED, That chapters 11 and 12 of such code are not adopted;

(5) The rules and regulations adopted by the council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped or elderly persons as provided for in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160; and

(6) ((The thermal performance and design standards for dwellings as set forth in RCW 19.27.210 through 19.27.290. This subsection shall be of no further force and effect when RCW 19.27.200 through 19.27.290 expire as provided in RCW 19.27.300.)) The rules adopted by the state building code advisory council establishing energy-efficient thermal and lighting standards for commercial and residential buildings under RCW 19.27.075.

In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following.

Sec. 2. Section 3, chapter 76, Laws of 1979 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.075 are each amended to read as follows:

The state building code advisory council shall have authority to promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 34.04 RCW, for the purpose of adopting a state-wide thermal efficiency and lighting code to the extent necessary to comply with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, section ((~~420.35~~)) 420.7. Such code shall take into account regional climatic conditions; shall take effect prior to June 30, 1980; and shall be presented to the senate and house committees on energy and utilities at the time it is proposed as a draft rule.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

(1) Section 1, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.200;

(2) Section 2, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.210;

(3) Section 3, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.220;

(4) Section 4, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.230;

(5) Section 5, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.240;

(6) Section 6, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.250;

(7) Section 7, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.260;

(8) Section 8, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.270;

(9) Section 9, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.280;

(10) Section 10, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.290;

(11) Section 14, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.300; and

(12) Section 16, chapter 14, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 19.27.310.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.