# RCW 19.27A.045: RCW 19.27A.045: Maintaining energy code for residential structures

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S045

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.27A.045
- **Heading:** RCW 19.27A.045: Maintaining energy code for residential structures
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27A / Section 045

## Text

(1) The state building code council shall maintain the state energy code for residential structures in a status which is consistent with the state's interest as set forth in section 1, chapter 2, Laws of 1990. In maintaining the Washington state energy code for residential structures, beginning in 1996 the council shall review the Washington state energy code every three years. After January 1, 1996, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, RCW 19.27.031 , and RCW 19.27.032 , 19.27.033 , and 19.27.034 , the council may amend any provisions of the Washington state energy code to increase the energy efficiency of newly constructed residential buildings. Decisions to amend the Washington state energy code for residential structures shall be made prior to December 1st of any year and shall not take effect before the end of the regular legislative session in the next year. (2) When amending a code under this section, the state building code council shall not in any way prohibit, penalize, or discourage the use of gas for any form of heating, or for uses related to any appliance or equipment, in any building.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.27A.015 RCW 19.27A.015: State energy code—Minimum and maximum energy code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S015.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.020 RCW 19.27A.020: State energy code—Adoption by state building code council—Preemption of local residential energy codes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.025 RCW 19.27A.025: Nonresidential buildings—Minimum standards—Amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S025.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.027 RCW 19.27A.027: Personal wireless service facilities exempt from building envelope insulation requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S027.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.045 RCW 19.27A.045: Maintaining energy code for residential structures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S045.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.050 RCW 19.27A.050: State building code council—Construction—Inclusion of successor agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.060 RCW 19.27A.060: Hot water heaters—Temperature regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S060.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.070 RCW 19.27A.070: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.080 RCW 19.27A.080: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S080.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.090 RCW 19.27A.090: Portable oil-fueled heaters—Sales and use—Approval required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S090.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.100 RCW 19.27A.100: Portable oil-fueled heaters—Requirements for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S100.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.110 RCW 19.27A.110: Portable oil-fueled heaters—Jurisdiction over approval—Sale and use governed exclusively.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S110.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.120 RCW 19.27A.120: Violations—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S120.md)
- [RCW 19.27A.130 RCW 19.27A.130: Finding—2009 c 423.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C27A_S130.md)

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