Building Code Council backs limited, jurisdictional pathway for A3 refrigerants, 9–2
The council recommended directing staff to draft Option 3 into CR-103, allowing constrained local approval for equipment using A3 refrigerants (propane/R290) for low‑probability testing and demonstration uses, after fire service and code officials raised safety and standards concerns.
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The Washington State Building Code Council voted to recommend Option 3 for A3 refrigerants, directing staff to draft the language into CR‑103 for public review and final consideration. The motion — made by Tom Young and seconded by Roger Haringa — carried in a roll‑call vote, 9–2, with Dan Young and Angela Haupt voting no.
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