Bill > HB1029

This bill addresses the regulation of 3D-printed building construction in Washington state by requiring the state building code council to make two specific updates to the Washington state residential code. First, during the 2024 code adoption cycle, the council must incorporate the 2024 international residential code appendix BM, which provides guidelines for 3D-printed building construction. Then, in the 2027 code adoption cycle, the council must further integrate 3D-printed building construction by moving the regulations from an appendix into the main body of the residential code. This approach suggests a phased strategy to gradually mainstream and standardize 3D-printed building techniques, potentially making this innovative construction method a more formal and accepted practice in residential building in Washington state. The bill aims to provide a clear regulatory pathway for emerging 3D-printing construction technologies, ensuring that such buildings meet established safety and construction standards.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1029&Year=2025&Initiative=false