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Washington panel eyes ways to ease hurdles to rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires

Washington panel eyes ways to ease hurdles to rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires

The Washington state Building Code Council is exploring ways to ease rebuilding restrictions for homes destroyed by wildfires. Governor Bob Ferguson had requested the council identify state laws or code requirements that can be waived to speed up rebuilding. The council is responding to Ferguson's August emergency proclamation.

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