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Fight for common sense in the latest building code updates by Nov. 22

Time is running out to fight for common sense in the latest building code updates.  BIAW members have been urging…

Remodelers: Don’t get fined for violating these easily misconceived electrical rules

What can you do and what can you not do when it comes to working around electrical during remodeling projects?…

New natural gas restrictions approved, implementation delayed to March 15, 2024

At a meeting in Spokane that ended late on Sept. 15, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) approved new natural…

BIAW’s Advocacy Team: Building communities, protecting your future

As one of the largest home-building associations in America, BIAW focuses on building communities, protecting our future. The association champions…

Building Code Council votes to delay the implementation of new codes by 120 days

Natural gas restrictions delayed as council returns to rulemaking OLYMPIA…At a special meeting of the Washington State Building Code Council…

Top 10 Changes to the Building Codes you need to know

UPDATED MAY 23, 2023 THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL HAS DELAYED ALL BUILDING CODES UNTIL LATE OCTOBER While updates to…