SHB 2465: Streamlining the state building code council operating procedures by establishing criteria for statewide amendments to the state building code.

What this bill does

Provides that the State Building Code and State Energy Code are adopted on a three-year cycle, and that substantive amendments to the codes may generally only be made once during this cycle, while allowing for off-cycle or emergency amendments to be made under certain circumstances. Requires that certain criteria be met in order for an amendment to the state building or energy codes to be approved, and provides for how such amendments may be considered by the State Building Code Council (Council). Clarifies requirements for determining quorums and voting thresholds on the Council, procedures for selecting and removing council members, and the applicability of the Open Public Meetings Act and Administrative Procedure Act to Council actions. Establishes requirements related to serving on a technical advisory group appointed by the Council.

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