WAC 51-19-800
General. Historic buildings shall comply
with the energy conservation and ventilation and indoor air
quality requirements of the Washington State Energy Code
chapter 51-11 WAC and the Washington State Ventilation and
Indoor Air Quality Code chapter 51-13 WAC. The building
official may modify the specific requirements of the Energy
Code for Historic Buildings and require in lieu thereof
alternate requirements which will result in a reasonable
degree of energy efficiency.
EXCEPTIONS:
The historic elements of the following buildings and structures are exempt from the State Energy Code:
- Totally preserved buildings used as historical exhibits.