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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 51. Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) |
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Chapter 51-11R. State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Residential. |
Section 51-11R-20202. Section R202.2—B.
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- BASEMENT WALL. See above-grade wall and below-grade wall.BELOW-GRADE WALL. That portion of a wall in the building envelope that is entirely below the finish grade and in contact with the ground.BUILDING. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, including any mechanical systems, service water heating systems and electric power and lighting systems located on the building site and supporting the building.BUILDING SITE. A contiguous area of land that is under the ownership or control of one entity.BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE. The below-grade walls, above-grade walls, floor, roof, and any other building elements that enclose conditioned space or provides a boundary between conditioned space and exempt or unconditioned space.[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-055, § 51-11R-20202, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-055, § 51-11R-20202, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.