RCW 64.35.305
Two-year materials and labor warranty—Noncompliance with building code.
(1) The minimum coverage for the two-year materials and labor warranty is:
(a) In the first twelve months, for other than the common elements, (i) coverage for any defect in materials and labor; and (ii) subject to subsection (2) of this section, coverage for a violation of the building code;
(b) In the first fifteen months, for the common elements, (i) coverage for any defect in materials and labor; and (ii) subject to subsection (2) of this section, coverage for a violation of the building code;
(c) In the first twenty-four months, (i) coverage for any defect in materials and labor supplied for the electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning delivery and distribution systems; (ii) coverage for any defect in materials and labor supplied for the exterior cladding, caulking, windows, and doors that may lead to detachment or material damage to the unit or common elements; (iii) coverage for any defect in materials and labor which renders the unit unfit to live in; and (iv) subject to subsection (2) of this section, coverage for a violation of the building code.
(2) Noncompliance with the building code is considered a defect covered by a qualified warranty if the noncompliance:
(a) Constitutes an unreasonable health or safety risk; or
(b) Has resulted in, or is likely to result in, material damage to the unit or common elements.
[ 2004 c 201 § 401.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances
Chapter 64.35 - Condominiums—Qualified Warranties.
64.35.106 - Qualified warrantees—Application of RCW 48.01.040.
64.35.110 - No duty to offer a qualified warranty—Insurer sets terms—Scope of inquiry—Conditions.
64.35.120 - Change of ownership—Coverage transfers.
64.35.205 - Qualified warranty—Remedy and procedure—Application of chapter 64.50 RCW.
64.35.210 - Notice of qualified warranty—History of claims.
64.35.305 - Two-year materials and labor warranty—Noncompliance with building code.
64.35.310 - Five-year building envelope warranty.
64.35.315 - Ten-year structural defects warranty.
64.35.320 - Beginning dates for warranty coverage.
64.35.325 - Beginning dates for warranty coverage—Special cases—Declarant control.
64.35.330 - Living expense allowance.
64.35.335 - Warranty on repairs and replacements.
64.35.405 - Provisions a qualified insurer may include.
64.35.410 - Authorized exclusions—General.
64.35.415 - Authorized exclusions—Defects.
64.35.420 - Limits on amounts—Calculation of costs—Adjustments.
64.35.425 - Prohibited policy provisions—Exclusions.
64.35.505 - Failure to provide information—Conditions or exclusions may not apply.
64.35.510 - Schedule of expiration dates must be provided.
64.35.515 - Duty to mitigate may be required.
64.35.520 - Notice of claim—Reasonable timeliness and detail—Contents.
64.35.525 - Handling of claim—Prompt response—Procedures.
64.35.605 - Disputed claim—Notice—Mediation procedures—Duties of parties.
64.35.610 - Disputed claim—Notice—Arbitration procedures—Duties of parties.