New Commercial Energy Codes In Seattle

By Greg Mazurkiewicz

New commercial building energy codes have gone into effect in Seattle, WA. The new codes exceed national energy efficiency standards by nearly 20%.

Although these changes were made to the equipment requirements for commercial buildings, including hvacr systems, a broader revision of the energy codes for residential buildings will take effect in July. The residential revision will require insulation R-values ranging from 21 in the walls to 38 in the ceilings, as well as other changes.

Publication date: 04/29/2002

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Greg Mazurkiewicz is Web Editor. He can be contacted at 248-244-6459 or gregmazurkiewicz@achrnews.com. Greg handles the day-to-day operations of The NEWS' website, www.achrnews.com, including the Extra Edition page, which offers additional online-exclusive articles. He has 40 years of experience as a writer and editor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a master's degree in Business Management.