State Building Code Council members debate timing for Wildland-Urban Interface code as DNR mapping lags; designate representative for hearings

Jan 24, 2025

Dustin, a staff member for the State Building Code Council, said HB 1254 would put the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code into effect once statewide hazard maps are complete, but DNR mapping is delayed and lacks a target completion date.

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Dustin, a staff member for the State Building Code Council, told the committee that House Bill 1254 (HB 1254), which would implement the International Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code in Washington, is slated for discussion but that the statewide wildfire-hazard maps from the Department of Natural Resources are delayed and have no firm completion date.

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