08/21/2026
🚨 BAC Local 1 WA/AK Members There’s Still Time to Make Your Voice Heard! 🚨
Brothers, sisters, contractors, manufacturers, and industry partners standing together before the Washington State Building Code Council to fight for the future of masonry in Washington.
If you haven’t submitted your written testimony yet, there’s still time. Written testimony will be accepted until 11:59 PM tonight.
Here is all you need to write:
Oppose Proposed Code Revisions 24-GP1-256 and 24-GP1-264. These proposals would eliminate the current energy code path for single wythe masonry walls by significantly increasing insulation requirements, making them much more expensive to build and threatening the future of masonry construction in Washington.
https://sbcc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/Public%20Testimony%20Sign%20Up%20Sheet%20Template%2007012026_0.pdf
The proposed code changes could dramatically increase the cost of single wythe CMU masonry walls, putting future masonry projects, family wage jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, and our industry at risk.
Every written testimony matters. Even if you couldn’t be there in person, you can still make your voice heard by submitting written testimony before the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to testify today and to everyone who has already submitted comments. When we stand together, our voices are stronger.
Let’s finish strong and show the Council what solidarity looks like.
Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training - BAC Local 1 Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors Northwest Masonry Institute Northwest Concrete Masonry Association Mutual Materials
