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2018 Washington State Energy Code
http://www.energy.wsu.edu/buildingefficiency/energycode.aspx
International Green Construction Code
2012 US Department of Energy Air Leakage Guide
2011 Oregon REACH Code
2012 Seattle Energy Code
2012 Washington State Energy Code
