Finds that among the laudable purposes and objectives for adopting a state building code is the promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of homeowners who remodel or add to their homes.

Finds that such purposes are not met unless the state building code is effectively enforced through a comprehensive inspection program, which emphasizes inspections of remodels and additions to owner-occupied, single-family homes.

Declares that a county or city violates RCW 19.27.050 when the jurisdiction either: (1) Fails to inform a homeowner remodeling or adding to the homeowner's residence that a final inspection is required; or

(2) Fails to ensure that a final inspection is made of the remodel of or addition to an owner-occupied, single-family residence.