FINAL BILL REPORT

EHB 2491

C 135 L 02

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Authorizing inspection of facilities used for temporary storage and processing of agricultural commodities.

Sponsors:  By Representatives Chandler, Clements, Lisk, Skinner, Schoesler, Holmquist and Mulliken.

House Committee on Local Government & Housing

Senate Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

Background:

The State Building Code comprises the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and rules and regulations adopted by the Building Code Council establishing standards for making buildings accessible and usable by physically disabled persons.

Codes adopted by the State Building Code Council must be enforced by municipal and county governments.  A local government may adopt a more stringent code and, with some exceptions, exclude specified classes or types of buildings or structures according to use from compliance with the code.  For purposes of the Uniform Fire Code, fruits and vegetables stored in warehouses do not constitute combustible stock.

Summary:

The State Building Code is amended to expressly state that local governments may  inspect facilities that are used for temporary storage and processing of agricultural commodities.

Votes on Final Passage:

House940

Senate470

Effective:  June 13, 2002