It is a defense in a civil action brought for damages for injury caused by indoor air pollutants in a residential structure on which construction was begun on or after July 1, 1991, that the builder or design professional complied in good faith, without negligence or misconduct, with:

Terms Used In Washington Code 4.24.560

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(1) Building product safety standards, including labeling;
(2) Restrictions on the use of building materials known or believed to contain substances that contribute to indoor air pollution; and
(3) The ventilation and radon resistive construction requirements adopted under RCW 19.27.190.

NOTES:

Effective dates1990 c 2: See note following RCW 19.27.040.
FindingsSeverability1990 c 2: See notes following RCW 19.27A.015.