WAC 51-11-1110   Purpose and intent.  The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards for new or altered buildings and structures or portions thereof to achieve efficient use and conservation of energy. It is intended that these provisions provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve efficient use and conservation of energy.

     The purpose of this Code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this Code. This Code is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements required under any other applicable codes or ordinances.

     The provisions of this Code do not consider the efficiency of various energy forms as they are delivered to the building envelope.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.025. 93-21-052, § 51-11-1110, filed 10/18/93, effective 4/1/94.]