Bill would bar local bans on cladding that meets state building code, spurring debate on cost and durability
Supporters said Senate Bill 5571 would reduce housing costs and give builders material choices by preventing local governments from excluding cladding materials that comply with the state building code; architects warned it could have unintended durability and maintenance consequences.
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Senate Bill 5571 would prohibit cities and counties from requiring or excluding exterior cladding materials that meet the state building code, staff told the committee at a public hearing, though the bill would not affect homeowners associations or plat communities.
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