WSR 20-19-094
EMERGENCY RULES
BUILDING CODE COUNCIL
[Filed September 17, 2020, 11:35 a.m., effective October 31, 2020]
Effective Date of Rule: October 31, 2020.
Purpose: To extend the effective date for the 2018 building codes to February 1, 2021.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 5.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
19.27.031.
Under RCW
34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest.
Reasons for this Finding: Implementing code changes on November 1 does not provide enough time to adjust to the new realities for code training due to COVID-19. This delay will benefit building design professionals, contractors and regulators at the local level who are now faced with steep reductions in revenue as well as strained and, in some jurisdictions, reduced, staffing levels because of the actions taken to address the global health crisis.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 5, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 5, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: June 26, 2020.
Diane Glen
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 20-01-090, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20)
WAC 51-50-008Implementation.
The International Building Code adopted under chapter 51-50 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on ((July 1, 2020))February 1, 2021.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 20-03-023, filed 1/6/20, effective 7/1/20)
WAC 51-51-008Implementation.
The International Residential Code adopted by chapter 51-51 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on ((July 1, 2020))February 1, 2021.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 20-03-041, filed 1/8/20, effective 7/1/20)
WAC 51-52-008Implementation.
The International Mechanical Code adopted by chapter 51-52 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on ((July 1, 2020))February 1, 2021.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-24-058, filed 11/27/19, effective 7/1/20)
WAC 51-54A-008Implementation.
The International Fire Code adopted by chapter 51-54A WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on ((July 1, 2020))February 1, 2021.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 20-02-072, filed 12/26/19, effective 7/1/20)
WAC 51-56-008Implementation.
The Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by chapter 51-56 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on ((July 1, 2020))February 1, 2021.