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Building Code Council

Proves independent analysis and objective advice to the legislature and the Governor's Office on state building code issues. The Council also studies, recommends revision, and provides technical and general assistance to building officials about adopted codes relating to uniform building, energy and barrier-free designs.
Board Websitehttps://www.sbcc.wa.gov/about-sbcc/sbcc-council-members
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityRCW 19.27.070
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsTerms of office shall be for three years, or for so long as the member remains qualified for the appointment.
Member Requirements: Two county legislators or county executives; two city legislators or mayors; one local government building code enforcement official; one local government fire-service official; one general construction representative specializing in commercial and industrial building construction; one general construction representative specializing in residential and multi-family building construction; one architect; one structural engineer; one mechanical engineer; one construction building trades representative; one representative of manufacturers, installers, or suppliers of building materials/components; one person with physical disability representing disabled community; one from general public. At least six members shall reside east of the Cascades.

Member List

Building Code Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
3 VACANT Fire service official
4 Handy Jr., James 04/10/2023 01/05/2026 Washington association of counties - Eastern
5 Doyle, Daimon 05/19/2022 01/05/2025 Builder Residential and
Multifamily Housing
6 Rieke, Peter 04/10/2023 01/05/2026 Individual with a physical disability
7 Heeringa, Roger 04/08/2022 01/05/2025 Structural Engineer
8 Beyreuther, Todd 03/25/2022 01/05/2025 Manufacturer- Installer
of Building Materials
Supplier
9 Bourgault, Justin 04/10/2023 01/05/2026 Construction Labor
10 Arnold, Jr., John 02/08/2024 01/05/2027 Elected City Official
11 Hepner, Matthew 04/04/2022 01/05/2025 Elected City Official
12 Anderson, Kjell 04/10/2023 01/05/2026 Design Architect
13 Menser, Samuel 02/08/2024 01/05/2027 Washington association of counties - Western
14 Holt, Craig 05/19/2022 01/05/2025 Building Contractor
Commercial & Industrial
15 Omura, Benjamin 08/16/2023 01/05/2026 Mechanical Engineer
16 Haupt, Angela 02/29/2024 01/05/2027 Building Code Enforcement
Official
17 Sheehan, Katy 03/21/2022 01/05/2025 General Public
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