Mechanical, Ventilation & Energy Codes Committee Meeting

Mechanical, Ventilation & Energy Codes Committee Meeting

Washington State Building Code Council: Mechanical, Ventilation & Energy Codes Committee Meeting Open to the public Virtual options only at this time Date/Time: Thursday, April 7, 2022 / 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: In response to the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, there will not be a physical location. Please access the meeting via Zoom or…

Seattle King County Public Health – New Plumbing Newsletter

Seattle King County Public Health – New Plumbing Newsletter

Subscribe to our new P&G Newsletter which will provide information to help industry develop accurate construction schedules. The P&G Newsletter will also provide updates on resources or guidance to industry around code and plan submission processes. The Newsletter will be sent via email about once a month and will be posted to our website. Subscribers can…

Seattle BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS

Seattle BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS

BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS  Upcoming deadlines, Benchmarking performance profiles published, and moreMarch 2022 Online Open House about Building Performance Standards Policy Development – April 5thThe Office of Sustainability and Environment is conducting stakeholder and community engagement on creating draft legislation for new City of Seattle regulations for commercial and multifamily buildings 20,000 square feet and larger…

The “2018” Energy Codes in 2022

The “2018” Energy Codes in 2022

We had a great turnout for the March Chapter meeting. The recording and slides are below. After a year working under the 2018 Washington and Seattle energy codes, this presentation will provide a recap of the mechanical sections, emphasizing provisions new to the 2018 codes and especially Seattle’s heat pump heating and water heating rules,…

ASHRAE Technology Awards

ASHRAE Technology Awards

Applications Deadline Extended! Due March 18, 2022 The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and IAQ. Performance is proven through one year’s actual, verifiable operating…

Acoustical Considerations for Building Design

Overview Sound is often misunderstood or even forgotten during the design stages. This presentation reviews the fundamentals of sound design as well as the corresponding rating criteria and acoustical analysis procedures that align with recommendations for HVAC background sound.   The function and benefits of silencers, acoustic enclosures, as well as quiet terminal units will also…

Revised date  2021 International Residential Code Technical Advisory Group Meeting

Revised date 2021 International Residential Code Technical Advisory Group Meeting

Open to the public Virtual options only at this time Date/Time: Monday, February 14, 2022 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Agenda Location: In response to the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation there will not be a physical location. Please access the meeting via Zoom or phone. To join Zoom meeting by phone: 1-888-788-0099 Password: 340555 To join…

SBCC Public Hearing to be held on Group 1 Proposed Rules

SBCC Public Hearing to be held on Group 1 Proposed Rules

Public Hearings Open to the public Virtual options only at this time The State Building Code Council will be holding a series of three public hearings to receive public comments on proposed changes to: WAC 51-50, Adoption and Amendment of the 2021 International Building Code, Non-structural Provisions WAC 51-54A, Adoption and Amendment of the 2021…