Washington § 70A.450.060 - Use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction — Prohibition — Exceptions.

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§ 70A.450.060. Use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction — Prohibition — Exceptions.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction or renovations is prohibited.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) The use of asbestos-containing building materials in residential construction;
(b) The use of asbestos-containing building materials that are, as of June 11, 2020, already ordered by a contractor or currently in the possession of the contractor; or
(c) The use of asbestos-containing building materials if complying with subsection (1) of this section would result in the breach of a contract existing as of June 11, 2020.
[ 2020 c 100 s 1.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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