Bill > SB6054

This bill aims to prevent common interest communities, such as homeowners associations, from unreasonably restricting property owners' ability to install and maintain "fire-hardened building materials," which are defined as materials meeting specific wildfire-resistant construction standards from organizations like the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), or IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety). While these communities can implement reasonable rules regarding the appearance or placement of these materials, these rules cannot outright ban them, make them impractical to use, or significantly increase their cost. The bill applies retroactively, meaning any existing community rules that contradict these provisions are void, and it includes an expiration date of January 1, 2028.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6054&Year=2025&Initiative=false