This bill introduces new provisions to chapters 64.38, 64.34, and 64.90 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that prohibit common interest communities from imposing unreasonable restrictions on the installation, use, or maintenance of fire-hardened building materials. The bill specifies that such materials must meet applicable health and safety standards set by state and local authorities. While governing documents can establish reasonable rules regarding the design and appearance of these materials, they cannot prohibit their use or make it infeasible. Additionally, property owners are not granted the right to place these materials on property owned by others, leased without permission, or common areas of the association.

The bill also includes definitions for "fire-hardened building materials" and outlines the criteria these materials must meet, referencing established codes and standards for wildfire protection. Importantly, the provisions apply retroactively to existing governing documents, rendering any conflicting provisions void and unenforceable. The new sections will expire on January 1, 2028.