Washington State Residential Energy Code Technical Code Support

Energy Code Forms and Documentation

See disclosure relating to Initiative 2066 along with other disclaimers.

Forms and documentation are provided by WSU Energy Program to assist with building projects. The forms and documentation required by building departments will vary depending upon each permitted project.

Watch the training video for the WSEC residential energy codes:

• 2021 Edition Washington State Energy Code-Residential – March 2024: view video- recording and slides.
• Ventilation & WSEC-R 2021 2nd Edition – April 2024: view video recording and slides
• 2018 Edition Washington State Energy Code-Residential: view video-recording and slides.

Code Compliance Calculator (C3)

C3 requires Excel for Windows installed on your computer (not web-based) and is not available for Macs.

The Code Compliance Calculator (C3) will help you document building designs for WSEC-R. It is especially useful for designs using the UA percent trade-off for Option 1 envelope measures (Section R402.3) and the Total UA Alternative (Section R402.1.4). C3 replaces the UA Alternative Worksheet (formerly referred to as the Component Performance worksheet) and integrates the glazing schedule, the heating system sizing worksheet, and a ventilation calculator. The ventilation calculation is to determine whole house mechanical ventilation airflow rate per IRC and IMC, and a maximum allowable duct leakage calculator per RS-33.

Disclaimer: Results from the C3 assumes that all data is entered correctly and completely. Results do not constitute an official decision. Your analysis should be reviewed by your building official/authority having jurisdiction.

Code Compliance Calculator (C3) and Instructions

• Slide deck:
• 2018 WSEC-R: Using the C3 Calculator (PPT)
• Video trainings:
• Introduction to the C3 Calculator(9 min)
• Using the C3 Calculator: Small Addition with User-defined Baseline (16 min)
• Entering Custom Values in the Databases & Creating a "Glazing Schedule" (7 min)
• Using C3 to print PDF forms (9 min)
• Using the C3 Calculator to Calculate Ventilation Rates (10 min)
• Filling out the Compliance Certificate for Ventilation Systems (10 min)
• Upload files for assistance

Prescriptive Method - Individual Code Compliance Forms

Select the WSEC-R edition needed from below for the appropriate downloadable links containing the WSU-EP provided tools for the Washington State Energy Code – Residential Compliance Prescriptive Path. The prescriptive path is the typical compliance approach. To follow this approach, you will need to complete a prescriptive worksheet, glazing schedule, and heating system sizing calculator. You will also need the final inspections forms.

WSEC-R 2021 Code Edition Forms

• Single Family Prescriptive form (v12/12/2024) - right click and save to your computer
• Multi-family Prescriptive form (v10/24/2024 ) - right click and save to your computer
• WSEC-R Alterations & Remodels
• Building Air Leakage Test Results
• Compliance Certificate
• Duct Leakage Affidavit
• Insulation Certificate for Residential New Construction
• Simple Heating System Sizing Calculator
• Heating System Sizing Instructions
• Glazing Schedule

Helpful Supporting Documents

• AHRI Directory for HVAC Equipment
• HVI & Ventilation Efficiencies
• NEEP equipment list for water heaters
• HVAC-ST, HVAC sizing tool
• 2021 WSEC-R Energy Code Cookbook
• HSPF2 - 406.3
• WSEC-R Energy Credit Options
• 406.2 - 406.3 HVAC Flow Chart
• IMC Ventilation Flow Chart
• IRC Ventilation Flow Chart
• Air Barrier Testing Flow Chart

WSEC-R 2018 Code Edition Forms

See the 2018 Energy Code page.

Locate older code trainings

• 2015 WSEC-R Edition.
• Older than WSEC-R 2015 edition, contact technical support team: energycode@energy.wsu.edu or 360.956.2042

Download the list of RS-33 certified testers:

This list will be updated quarterly. If you need to verify a tester that may not yet be on the list, please contact the energy code technical support team.
energycode@energy.wsu.edu or 360.956.2042

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Energy Code Permit Consultants

In an effort to help the public, we are hosting a contact list of available companies or individuals whom will provide code support services such as collecting and completing permits on behalf of a company or contractor. There is a growing demand for this service with a more “grass roots” industry. As such we ask that you understand the list is voluntary and not an approved or vetted list of companies or individuals. Just a collection place for folks to utilize as these services are difficult to locate in some areas of the state. Please list a large general area for area served such as south eastern Washington or northwestern WA. You may select multiple locations.

Complete the voluntary form.

R405 Simulated Performance Alternative Path

• A preliminary review of background material indicates that EnergyPlus may meet the requirements. EnergyPlus and OpenStudio are free and open source, available for download at www.energyplus.net and http://openstudio.net/.
• Technical documentation and background is available at https://bigladdersoftware.com/projects/energyplus/ and https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=916076.
• The CEC funded development such that EnergyPlus can be used to model typical residential geometries, constructions, and HVAC systems, including ductwork in unconditioned spaces. (https://energyplus.net/node/96, https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0z78090x).
• Please contact us at energycode@energy.wsu.edu for additional inquires about software and who’s role does it fall under.

R407 Passive House Path

This new compliance path in the 2018 WSEC-R allows certified Passive House projects to achieve compliance with WSEC-R. There are requirements for documentation at plan review and final site inspection. See Passive House Northwest for more information.