Adopting national standards for factory built housing and commercial structures in Washington.

The bill amends existing laws to require the Washington state department of labor and industries to adopt and enforce rules ensuring the structural soundness and safety of factory built housing and commercial structures. These rules must be consistent with recognized safety principles and national codes, including the Washington energy code and the national electrical code. The department can delegate inspection duties to local enforcement agencies or qualified inspection agencies, which must be independent and competent.

Adopting national standards for factory built housing and commercial structures in Washington.

The bill amends existing laws to require the Washington state department of labor and industries to adopt and enforce rules ensuring the structural soundness and safety of factory built housing and commercial structures. These rules must be consistent with recognized safety principles and national codes, including the Washington energy code and the national electrical code. The department can delegate inspection duties to local enforcement agencies or qualified inspection agencies, which must be independent and competent.