Washington · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Washington now.

Clean Buildings Performance Standard (RCW 19.27A.210; energy, not life safety) for buildings over 20,000 sq ft counting hotel floor area + WA IFC Sec. 1103 existing-building rules (WAC 51-54A-1103). Enforced by Department of Commerce administers CBPS (compliance reports, penalties); local fire code officials enforce Sec. 1103. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in Washington

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In force

Clean Buildings Performance Standard (RCW 19.27A.210; energy, not life safety) for buildings over 20,000 sq ft counting hotel floor area + WA IFC Sec. 1103 existing-building rules (WAC 51-54A-1103)

CBPS Tier 1 (>50,000 sq ft): benchmarking, O&M program, energy plan, EUI target or alternative path. IFC 1103: responder radio enhancement where coverage is inadequate, at wired-system replacement or local deadline; CO alarms in existing R at permitted work.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Department of Commerce administers CBPS (compliance reports, penalties); local fire code officials enforce Sec. 1103

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Tier 1 report Jun 1, 2027

CBPS Tier 1 90,001-220,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2027; Tier 2 reporting due Jul 1, 2027 (Commerce); Tier 1 50,001-90,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2028; RCW 19.27A.210 re-read Oct 15, 2026 (latest 2025 c 264)

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Washington

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Washington today?

Clean Buildings Performance Standard (RCW 19.27A.210; energy, not life safety) for buildings over 20,000 sq ft counting hotel floor area + WA IFC Sec. 1103 existing-building rules (WAC 51-54A-1103). CBPS Tier 1 (>50,000 sq ft): benchmarking, O&M program, energy plan, EUI target or alternative path. IFC 1103: responder radio enhancement where coverage is inadequate, at wired-system replacement or local deadline; CO alarms in existing R at permitted work.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Washington?

Department of Commerce administers CBPS (compliance reports, penalties); local fire code officials enforce Sec. 1103.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Washington?

Tier 1 report Jun 1, 2027. CBPS Tier 1 90,001-220,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2027; Tier 2 reporting due Jul 1, 2027 (Commerce); Tier 1 50,001-90,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2028; RCW 19.27A.210 re-read Oct 15, 2026 (latest 2025 c 264)