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. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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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.

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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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

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; Tier 1 50,001-90,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2028 (over-220,000 sq ft deadline Jun 1, 2026 has passed)

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; Tier 1 50,001-90,000 sq ft due Jun 1, 2028 (over-220,000 sq ft deadline Jun 1, 2026 has passed)