Land Use & Zoning
Washington's Building Code (RCW 19.27) establishes minimum construction standards. Local jurisdictions may:
AAdopt more restrictive standards than the state code✓ Correct
BOnly adopt the exact state code with no variations
COpt out of the state building code entirely
DAdopt less restrictive standards than the state code
Explanation
Washington's State Building Code establishes minimum standards. Local jurisdictions may adopt amendments that are more restrictive than state code but may not adopt standards that are less restrictive than state minimums.
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