The purpose of these rules is to implement the provisions of chapter 19.27 RCW, which provides that the state building code council shall maintain the State Building Code in a status which is consistent with the purpose as set forth in RCW 19.27.020. In maintaining the codes the council shall regularly review updated versions of the codes adopted under the act, and other pertinent information, and shall amend the codes as deemed appropriate by the council.
Wash. Admin. Code § 51-51-002
Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-109, § 51-51-002, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.