Tag strikes permit-valuation clause from draft residential energy code
Summary
The tag voted to remove section 106.3 (permit valuation language) from the residential energy code integrated draft, after discussion that the clause duplicated permit-fee and valuation processes already governed by other codes and local practice.
The SBCC residential energy code tag voted June 27 to strike proposed section 106.3 (permit valuation) from the integrated draft.
Proponent Patrick Hanks described his revision as an alignment of the permit valuation language with the International Residential Code and Washington State residential code; he noted one clause in the draft gave code officials an explicit path to deny permits when the valuation looked underestimated. Tom Balderson, among others, urged removing the novel valuation clause and leaving permit valuation to existing building and mechanical permit practices.
After discussion, the tag amended the integrated draft by removing the 106.3 language entirely; the motion to strike passed. Several members said the residential energy code is not the appropriate place to create a new valuation or fee regime, and that local building departments and other code chapters already cover permit valuation procedures.
Ending: The strike will be reflected in the public record and the integrated draft posted for the next review steps.
