- (1) New construction or major remodeling shall comply with the Group B, Division 2 requirements of the 1976 Uniform Building Code. This classification is advisory, but not binding on local building officials charged with the administration and enforcement of the State Building Code Act.
- (2) New and existing buildings not over two stories in height, to be occupied as a child birth center, may be of any recognized construction type: Provided, That the building has been maintained to the extent that the fire and life safety features have not been reduced.
- (3) Buildings three stories in height shall be of at least one hour fire-resistive construction.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-045, filed 10/20/80; Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-045, filed 12/8/77.]