HB1254 • 2026

Wildland urban interface

Implementing the International Wildland Urban Interface Code.

Housing

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Duerr, Representative Berg, Representative Ramel, Representative Macri, Representative Pollet, Representative Davis, Representative Hunt
Last action: 2026-02-19
Official status: H Rules X
Effective date: Not listed

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Wildland urban interface

What This Bill Does

Wildland urban interface

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Amendments

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1254-S AMH DUER REHN 091

1635 • Duerr

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 091 1 - Official Print By Representative Duerr EFFECT:  Removes the requirement that the State Building Code Council (SBCC) adopt the International Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code by November 1,2029 and instead requires the SBCC to adopt the WUI code in the first substantive code update to the State Building Code that occurs after January 1, 2028.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 091 1 - Official Print By Representative Duerr EFFECT:  Removes the requirement that the State Building Code Council (SBCC) adopt the International Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code by November 1,2029 and instead requires the SBCC to adopt the WUI code in the first substantive code update to the State Building Code that occurs after January 1, 2028.
 Allows counties, cities, and towns to adopt the WUI Code, in whole or in part, until one year after the SBCC adopts the WUI 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 091 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1635 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 3, line 23, after "shall," strike "by November 1, 2029" and insert "in the first substantive code update to the state building code that occurs after January 1, 2028, pursuant to RCW 19.27.031 and RCW 19.27.032" On page 5, line 18, after "Until" strike "90 days after the completion of an optional code pursuant to subsection (4)" and insert "one year after the adoption of the code pursuant to subsection (1)" On page 5, line 35, after "RCW 43.30.580." strike "Six months" and insert "((Six months)) One year" On page 5, line 39, after "section" insert "or utilize provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted pursuant to RCW 19.27.031 to modify the maps" On page 6, line 24, after "cities" strike ", with the approval of the local fire marshal," On page 6, line 27, after "constraints." insert "Jurisdictions with a local fire marshal shall consult with the local fire marshal." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 091 2 - Official Print Code, rather than 90 days after the adoption of an optional code.
 Requires any map adopted by counties, cities, and towns to utilize the same criteria as the statewide maps one year after the statewide maps are adopted, rather than six months, or to utilize provisions of the WUI Code to modify the maps.
 Removes the requirement that counties and cities have the approval of the local fire marshal to adopt local amendments to the WUI code and instead requires counties and cities with a local fire marshal to consult with the local fire marshal.

1254-S AMH COUT REHN 035

1733 • Couture

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH COUT REHN 035 1 - Official Print By Representative Couture EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting smoking within a specified distance of combustible materials or nonfire resistive vegetation when adopting the state's wildland urban interface code.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH COUT REHN 035 1 - Official Print By Representative Couture EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting smoking within a specified distance of combustible materials or nonfire resistive vegetation when adopting the state's wildland urban interface code.
Prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.
1254-S AMH COUT REHN 035 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1733 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 104.4 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not prohibit persons from smoking on property they own within a specified distance of combustible materials or nonfire resistive vegetation." --- END

1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 039

1734 • Engell

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 039 1 - Official Print By Representative Engell EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a property owner to obtain a permit to store tires on his or her property and requires the SBCC to modify the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires such permits if that portion is adopted.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 039 1 - Official Print By Representative Engell EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a property owner to obtain a permit to store tires on his or her property and requires the SBCC to modify the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires such permits if that portion is adopted.
1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 039 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1734 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not require a property owner to obtain a permit to store tires for the property owner's vehicle on his or her property.
If the council adopts section 106.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council must modify the language to exclude permits for storing tires on a property." --- END

1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 037

1737 • Klicker

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 037 1 - Official Print By Representative Klicker EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from requiring a person of minimum age to be present in order to build, ignite, or maintain an outdoor fire in hazardous areas and from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface that imposes such requirements.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 037 1 - Official Print By Representative Klicker EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from requiring a person of minimum age to be present in order to build, ignite, or maintain an outdoor fire in hazardous areas and from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface that imposes such requirements.
1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 037 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1737 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 104.7.2, subsection 2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not require a person 17 years of age or older to be present in order to build, ignite, or maintain outdoor fires in hazardous fire areas." --- END

1254-S AMH STUE REHN 030

1738 • Stuebe

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH STUE REHN 030 1 - Official Print By Representative Stuebe EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from regulating where firewood or combustible materials may be stored and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code regulating the storage of firewood and combustible materials.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH STUE REHN 030 1 - Official Print By Representative Stuebe EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from regulating where firewood or combustible materials may be stored and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code regulating the storage of firewood and combustible materials.
1254-S AMH STUE REHN 030 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1738 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate section 607.1 and may not regulate where firewood and combustible materials may be stored." --- END

1254-S AMH SHMK REHN 033

1746 • Schmick

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH SHMK REHN 033 1 - Official Print By Representative Schmick EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane on a property and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane in excess of ten gallons on a property.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH SHMK REHN 033 1 - Official Print By Representative Schmick EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane on a property and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane in excess of ten gallons on a property.
1254-S AMH SHMK REHN 033 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1746 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 105.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not require a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane on a property." --- END

1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 055

1747 • Klicker

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 055 1 - Official Print By Representative Klicker EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a permit for a person to use candles or open flames within specified places and requires the SBCC to modify the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires such permits if that portion is adopted.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 055 1 - Official Print By Representative Klicker EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a permit for a person to use candles or open flames within specified places and requires the SBCC to modify the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires such permits if that portion is adopted.
1254-S AMH KLIC REHN 055 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1747 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not require a permit for a person to use candles or open flames within a cemetery, in an assembly area that is in a building or on gravel, concrete, pavement, or other non- flammable material.
If the council adopts section 106.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council must modify the language to exclude such requirements." --- END

1254-S AMH DYEM REHN 050

1776 • Dye

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DYEM REHN 050 1 - Official Print By Representative Dye EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to allow fences taller than six feet without a permit when adopting the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, and to amend provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that require a permit for fences taller than six feet.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DYEM REHN 050 1 - Official Print By Representative Dye EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to allow fences taller than six feet without a permit when adopting the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, and to amend provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that require a permit for fences taller than six feet.
1254-S AMH DYEM REHN 050 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1776 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not require a permit for fences over six feet tall and shall amend section 106.3 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code to allow fences over six feet without a permit." --- END

1254-S AMH JACO REHN 036

1777 • Jacobsen

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH JACO REHN 036 1 - Official Print By Representative Jacobsen EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting equipment and devices that generate heat, sparks, or open flames capable of igniting nearby combustibles from being used in wildland urban interface areas without a permit when adopting the state's wildland urban interface code.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH JACO REHN 036 1 - Official Print By Representative Jacobsen EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting equipment and devices that generate heat, sparks, or open flames capable of igniting nearby combustibles from being used in wildland urban interface areas without a permit when adopting the state's wildland urban interface code.
Prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.
1254-S AMH JACO REHN 036 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1777 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 104.5 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not prohibit equipment and devices that generate heat, sparks, or open flames capable of igniting nearby combustibles from being used in wildland urban interface areas without a permit from a code official." --- END

1254-S AMH CONN REHN 028

1778 • Connors

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH CONN REHN 028 1 - Official Print By Representative Connors EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to create an option for affordable housing units within urban growth areas and cities that imposes less expensive requirements on the property owner.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH CONN REHN 028 1 - Official Print By Representative Connors EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to create an option for affordable housing units within urban growth areas and cities that imposes less expensive requirements on the property owner.
1254-S AMH CONN REHN 028 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1778 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council must create an option for affordable housing units within urban growth areas and cities that imposes less expensive requirements on the property owner." --- END

1254-S AMH CONN REHN 029

1783 • Connors

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH CONN REHN 029 1 - Official Print By Representative Connors EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from requiring building structures moved into a jurisdiction to comply with the Wildland Urban Interface Code for that jurisdiction.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH CONN REHN 029 1 - Official Print By Representative Connors EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from requiring building structures moved into a jurisdiction to comply with the Wildland Urban Interface Code for that jurisdiction.
Requires the Council to exempt tiny houses and manufactured/mobile homes from building standards in the adopted Wildland Urban Interface Code.
Prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the Wildland Urban Interface Code that includes such requirements.
1254-S AMH CONN REHN 029 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1783 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting the International Wildland Urban Interface Code section 101.2 or portions thereof, the council shall not require building structures moved into or within a jurisdiction to comply with the Wildland Urban Interface Code for that jurisdiction.

1254-S AMH GRIF REHN 049

1784 • Griffey

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH GRIF REHN 049 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires automatic sprinkler systems.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH GRIF REHN 049 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires automatic sprinkler systems.
1254-S AMH GRIF REHN 049 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1784 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council shall not require automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and shall not incorporate section 602.1 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code." --- END

1254-S AMH PENN REHN 027

1799 • Penner

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH PENN REHN 027 1 - Official Print By Representative Penner EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to amend the adopted International Wildland Urban Interface Code requirements for defensible space as necessary to ensure that the adopted requirements of the wildland urban interface code are flexible in cities, towns, and urban growth areas to allow houses to be placed very close together with little to no defensible space required.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH PENN REHN 027 1 - Official Print By Representative Penner EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to amend the adopted International Wildland Urban Interface Code requirements for defensible space as necessary to ensure that the adopted requirements of the wildland urban interface code are flexible in cities, towns, and urban growth areas to allow houses to be placed very close together with little to no defensible space required.
1254-S AMH PENN REHN 027 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1799 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) The council must amend the adopted International Wildland Urban Interface Code requirements for defensible space as necessary to ensure that the requirements of the wildland urban interface code are flexible in cities, towns, and urban growth areas to allow houses to be placed very close together with little to no defensible space required." --- END

1254-S AMH MARS REHN 044

1800 • Marshall

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH MARS REHN 044 1 - Official Print By Representative Marshall EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from providing a right of entry to any code official and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH MARS REHN 044 1 - Official Print By Representative Marshall EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from providing a right of entry to any code official and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.
Requires code officials to comply with the state constitution for entry on private property.
1254-S AMH MARS REHN 044 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1800 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate section 110.3 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code.
The council shall not authorize rights of entry for any code official.

1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 042

1801 • Engell

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 042 1 - Official Print By Representative Engell EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to add language to the adopted provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code providing that a permit application is valid beyond 180 days if a delay in the process is caused by a government agency and not the applicant.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 042 1 - Official Print By Representative Engell EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council to add language to the adopted provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code providing that a permit application is valid beyond 180 days if a delay in the process is caused by a government agency and not the applicant.
1254-S AMH ENGE REHN 042 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1801 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council shall amend section 106.4.2 relating to time limitation of application for permits to provide that a submitted application is valid past 180 days without an extension if the delay in the permit approval process is caused by a government agency and not the applicant." --- END

1254-S AMH WALJ REHN 034

1802 • Walsh

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH WALJ REHN 034 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting fireworks from being used or possessed within wildland urban interface areas.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH WALJ REHN 034 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from prohibiting fireworks from being used or possessed within wildland urban interface areas.
Prohibits the SBCC from seizing or removing fireworks within a wildland urban interface area.
Prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that prohibits fireworks from being used or possessed within a wildland urban interface area and allows a code official to seize or remove fireworks within a wildland urban interface code.
Allows a code official to prohibit the lighting of fireworks in specified circumstances.

1254-S AMH BURN REHN 045

1803 • Burnett

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH BURN REHN 045 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from imposing a penalty on any person who violates provisions of the adopted wildland urban interface code and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH BURN REHN 045 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from imposing a penalty on any person who violates provisions of the adopted wildland urban interface code and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that imposes such requirements.
1254-S AMH BURN REHN 045 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1803 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate section 110.4.7 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not impose any penalties against a person who violates provisions of the adopted wildland urban interface code." --- END

1254-S AMH DUER REHN 100

1823 • Duerr

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 100 1 - Official Print By Representative Duerr EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council and other collaborating agencies to base the regionally appropriate building codes on the hazard risk level.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH DUER REHN 100 1 - Official Print By Representative Duerr EFFECT: Requires the State Building Code Council and other collaborating agencies to base the regionally appropriate building codes on the hazard risk level.
Requires defensible space requirements developed under the International Wildland Urban Interface Code to be based on the hazard risk level.
1254-S AMH DUER REHN 100 SHB 1254 - H AMD 1823 NOT CONSIDERED 03/12/2026 On page 5, line 13, after "codes" insert "based on the hazard risk level" On page 6, line 23, after "state" insert "based on the hazard risk level" --- END

1254-S AMH MCEN ALLI 447

783 • McEntire

NOT CONSIDERED

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ALLI 447 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council from requiring a person of minimum age to be present in order to build, ignite, or maintain an outdoor fire in hazardous areas and from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface that imposes such requirements.
1254-S AMH MCEN ALLI 447 SHB 1254 - H AMD 783 By Representative McEntire NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 104.7.2, subsection 2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not require a person 17 years of age or older to be present in order to build, ignite, or maintain outdoor fires in hazardous fire areas." --- END

1254-S AMH GRIF ALLI 440

784 • Griffey

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH GRIF ALLI 440 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires automatic sprinkler systems.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1254-S AMH GRIF ALLI 440 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires automatic sprinkler systems.
1254-S AMH GRIF ALLI 440 SHB 1254 - H AMD 784 By Representative Griffey NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council shall not require automatic sprinkler systems inside a residence and shall not incorporate section 602.1 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code." --- END

1254-S AMH ENGE ALLI 453

785 • Engell

NOT CONSIDERED

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ALLI 453 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a property owner to obtain a permit to store tires on his or her property and requires the SBCC to modify the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires such permits if that portion is adopted.
1254-S AMH ENGE ALLI 453 SHB 1254 - H AMD 785 By Representative Engell NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not require a property owner to obtain a permit to store tires for the property owner's vehicle on his or her property.
If the council adopts section 106.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface, the council must modify the language to exclude permits for storing tires on a property." --- END

1254-S AMH SHMK ALLI 443

812 • Schmick

NOT CONSIDERED

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ALLI 443 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits the State Building Code Council (SBCC) from requiring a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane on a property and prohibits the SBCC from adopting the portion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code that requires a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane in excess of ten gallons on a property.
1254-S AMH SHMK ALLI 443 SHB 1254 - H AMD 812 By Representative Schmick NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 30, insert the following: "(8) In adopting provisions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the council may not incorporate appendix 105.2 of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and may not require a permit for storage of motor fuel or propane on a property." --- END

Bill History

2026-02-19 House
House Rules "X" file.

Official Summary Text

Wildland urban interface

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AN ACT Relating to implementing the International Wildland Urban 1
Interface Code; amending RCW 19.27.560; and reenacting and amending 2
RCW 19.27.031. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4
Sec. 1. RCW 19.27.031 and 2024 c 170 s 1 and 2024 c 133 s 1 are 5
each reenacted and amended to read as follows: 6
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, there shall be 7
in effect in all counties and cities the state building code which 8
shall consist of the following model codes which are hereby adopted 9
by reference: 10
(a)(i) The International Building Code, published by the 11
International Code Council, Inc.; 12
(ii) The International Residential Code, published by the 13
International Code Council, Inc.; 14
(b) The International Mechanical Code, published by the 15
International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for 16
liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and 17
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 18
(National Fuel Gas Code); 19
(c) The International Fire Code, published by the International 20
Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire 21
H-0444.1
HOUSE BILL 1254
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Duerr, Berg, Ramel, Macri, Pollet, Davis, and Hunt
Prefiled 01/10/25. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee
on Local Government.
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Protection Association specifically referenced in the International 1
Fire Code: PROVIDED, That, notwithstanding any wording in this code, 2
participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from 3
carrying handheld candles; 4
(d) ((Only those portions of the )) The International Wildland 5
Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code Council 6
Inc.((, as specifically referenced in RCW 19.27.560(1), or the model 7
International Wildland Urban Interface Code specifically referenced 8
in RCW 19.27.560(2))); 9
(e) The Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code 10
Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and 11
Mechanical Officials: PROVIDED, That any provisions of such code 12
affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted;13
(f) The rules adopted by the council establishing standards for 14
making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by 15
individuals with disabilities or elderly persons as provided in RCW 16
70.92.100 through 70.92.160; and 17
(g) The state's climate zones for building purposes are 18
designated in RCW 19.27A.020(((3))) (4) and may not be changed 19
through the adoption of a model code or rule. 20
(2) In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsection 21
(1) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those 22
following. 23
(3)(a) The model codes enumerated in this section shall be 24
adopted or amended by the council as provided in RCW 19.27.074 and 25
19.27.032 through 19.27.034 in a three-year state building code 26
adoption cycle. The state building code adoption cycle follows the 27
adoption cycle of the model codes. Substantive changes to the state 28
building code may only be adopted within the three-year cycle except 29
as provided in RCW 19.27.032. 30
(b) The council shall review the most recent editions of each of 31
the model codes enumerated in subsection (1) of this section and take 32
action on adoption no later than 30 months after the date of 33
publication of each such code. The "date of publication" is the date 34
of publication printed in each model code. If only a month and year 35
are shown, the date of publication for such code shall be the last 36
day of the month shown. 37
(4) The council may initiate and implement an interim code 38
adoption cycle for all Washington state building codes if a majority 39
of its voting membership determines one is needed to correct errors 40
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and omissions, or eliminate obsolete, conflicting, redundant, or 1
unnecessary regulations as provided in RCW 19.27.032 through 2
19.27.034. 3
(5) Petitions for emergency statewide amendments to the building 4
code may be submitted, considered, and adopted at any time in 5
accordance with RCW 34.05.350 and 19.27.032 through 19.27.034.6
(6) Off-cycle amendments to any of the Washington state building 7
codes may be initiated and implemented at any time if directed by the 8
legislature. 9
(7) The council shall solicit input from first responders to 10
ensure that firefighter safety issues are addressed during the code 11
adoption process. 12
(8) The council may issue opinions relating to the codes at the 13
request of a local official charged with the duty to enforce the 14
enumerated codes. 15
Sec. 2. RCW 19.27.560 and 2024 c 133 s 3 are each amended to 16
read as follows: 17
(1) ((In addition to the provisions of RCW 19.27.031, the state 18
building code shall, upon )) Upon the completion of a statewide 19
wildfire hazard map and a base-level wildfire risk map for each 20
county of the state, per RCW 43.30.580, ((consist of chapter 1 and 21
the following )) the technical provisions of the International 22
Wildland Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code 23
Council, Inc., ((which are hereby adopted by reference:24
(a) The following parts of class 1 ignition-resistant 25
construction:26
(i)(A) Roof covering - Roofs shall have a roof assembly that 27
complies with class A rating when testing in accordance with American 28
society for testing materials E 108 or underwriters laboratories 790. 29
For roof coverings where the profile allows a space between the roof 30
covering and roof decking, the space at the eave ends shall be fire 31
stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers, or have one layer of 32
seventy-two pound mineral-surfaced, nonperforated camp sheet 33
complying with American society for testing materials D 3909 34
installed over the combustible decking.35
(B) The roof covering on buildings or structures in existence 36
prior to the adoption of the wildland urban interface code under this 37
section that are replaced or have fifty percent or more replaced in a 38
twelve month period shall be replaced with a roof covering required 39
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for new construction based on the type of ignition-resistant 1
construction specified in accordance with the International Wildland 2
Urban Interface Code. 3
(C) The roof covering on any addition to a building or structure 4
shall be replaced with a roof covering required for new construction 5
based on the type of ignition-resistant construction specified in 6
accordance with the International Wildland Urban Interface Code.7
(ii) Exterior walls - Exterior walls of buildings or structures 8
shall be constructed with one of the following methods:9
(A) Materials approved for not less than one hour fire-resistance 10
rated construction on the exterior side;11
(B) Approved noncombustible materials;12
(C) Heavy timber or log wall construction;13
(D) Fire retardant-treated wood on the exterior side. The fire 14
retardant-treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use and meet the 15
requirements of the International Building Code; or16
(E) Ignition-resistant materials on the exterior side.17
Such materials shall extend from the top of the foundation to the 18
underside of the roof sheathing.19
(iii)(A) Appendages and projections - Unenclosed accessory 20
structures attached to buildings with habitable spaces and 21
projections, such as decks, shall not be less than one hour fire-22
resistance rated construction, heavy timber construction, or 23
constructed of one of the following:24
(I) Approved noncombustible materials;25
(II) Fire retardant-treated wood identified for exterior use and 26
meeting the requirements of the International Building Code; or27
(III) Ignition-resistant building materials in accordance with 28
the International Wildland Urban Interface Code.29
(B) Subsection (1)(a)(iii)(A) of this section does not apply to 30
an unenclosed accessory structure attached to buildings with 31
habitable spaces and projections, such as decks, attached to the 32
first floor of a building if the structure is built with building 33
materials at least two inches nominal depth and the area below the 34
unenclosed accessory structure is screened with wire mesh screening 35
to prevent embers from coming in from underneath.36
(b) Driveways - Driveways shall be provided where any portion of 37
an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more 38
than one hundred fifty feet from a fire apparatus access road. 39
Driveways in excess of three hundred feet in length shall be provided 40
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with turnarounds and driveways in excess of five hundred feet in 1
length and less than twenty feet in width shall be provided with 2
turnouts and turnarounds. The county, city, or town will define the 3
requirements for a turnout or turnaround as required in this 4
subsection)) adopted pursuant to RCW 19.27.031, shall be implemented.5
(2) All counties, cities, and towns may adopt the International 6
Wildland Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code 7
Council, Inc., in whole or any portion thereof. 8
(3) In adopting and maintaining the code enumerated in subsection 9
(1) of this section, any amendment to the code as adopted under 10
subsection (1) of this section may not result in an International 11
Wildland Urban Interface Code that is more than the minimum 12
performance standards and requirements contained in subsection (1) of 13
this section. 14
(4) All counties, cities, and towns may complete their own 15
wildfire hazard and base-level wildfire risk map for use in applying 16
the code enumerated in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. 17
Counties, cities, and towns may continue to use locally adopted 18
wildfire risk maps until completion of a statewide wildfire hazard 19
map and base-level wildfire risk map for each county of the state per 20
RCW 43.30.580. Six months after the statewide wildfire hazard map and 21
base-level wildfire risk map is complete, any map adopted by 22
counties, cities, and towns must utilize the same or substantially 23
similar criteria as the map required by subsection (1) of this 24
section. 25
(5) All counties, cities, and towns issuing commercial and 26
residential building permits for parcels in areas identified as high 27
hazard and very high hazard on the map required by subsection (1) of 28
this section or adopted according to subsection (4) of this section 29
shall apply the code enumerated in subsections (1) or (2) of this 30
section. 31
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