2006 Washington State Energy Code Resources

This page contains the following resources in support of the 2006 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC):

• Builder's Field Guide (2006 WSEC)
• 2006 WSEC Text
• 2006 WSEC Residential Code Support Documents
• Other Resources

Builder's Field Guide 7th Edition

The Washington State Energy Code Builders Field Guide, 7th Edition corresponds with the 2006 Energy and Ventilation Codes. See 2009 Washington State Energy Code for updates.

• The Entire Guide (~8Mb)
• Cover, Intro & Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 Compliance Methods
• Chapter 2 Foundation
• Chapter 3 Framing
• Chapter 4 Insulation
• Chapter 5 Air Leakage Control
• Chapter 6 Plumbing
• Chapter 7 Heating/Cooling
• Chapter 8 Ventilation
• Chapter 9 Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
• Chapter 10 Default Heat Loss Calculations
• Supplement A Improving Forced Air Heating
• Supplement B Taking Credit For Air Leakage Control
• Supplement C Thermal Performance of Common Insulation Materials
• Supplement D Insulated Concrete Form Systems
• Supplement E Permeance Values for Common Building Materials
• Supplement F Common Duct Insulation Materials
• Supplement G Inspecting Attic Insulation

Code Text

For permit applications after July 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2011

• Washington State Energy Code 2006 Edition
• RS29 2006 Edition: Systems Analysis for Non Residential Buildings
• Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code 2006 Edition
• Washington State Building Code Council: Energy Code Interpretations

2006 WSEC Residential Code Support Documents

If you would like a copy of the 2006 WSEC Residential forms, please contact us by phone at (360) 956-2042 or by email.

Other Resources

• Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (for 2006 non-residential code forms)
• State Building Code Council
• "Moving Ducts Inside: Big Builders and Scientists Find Common Ground" (506k pdf)
• "Intermittent Whole House Ventilation Using Exhaust Fans"
• "Intermittent Whole House Ventilation Integrated with Forced Air System"