Washington § 70A.15.2250 Preemption of uniform building and fire codes.

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§ 70A.15.2250 — Preemption of uniform building and fire codes.

Washington § 70A.15.2250

Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70A.15WASHINGTON CLEAN AIR ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.15.2250 (2026).

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The department and local air pollution control authorities shall preempt the application of chapter 9 of the uniform building code and article 80 of the uniform fire code by other state agencies and local governments for the purposes of controlling outdoor air pollution from industrial and commercial sources, except where authorized by chapter 199, Laws of 1991. Actions by other state agencies and local governments under article 80 of the uniform fire code to take immediate action in response to an emission that presents a physical hazard or imminent health hazard are not preempted.

Finding — 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005 .

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The department and local air pollution control authorities shall preempt the application of chapter 9 of the uniform building code and article 80 of the uniform fire code by other state agencies and local governments for the purposes of controlling outdoor air pollution from industrial and commercial sources, except where authorized by chapter 199, Laws of 1991. Actions by other state agencies and local governments under article 80 of the uniform fire code to take immediate action in response to an emission that presents a physical hazard or imminent health hazard are not preempted.

Finding — 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005 .