# RCW 84.26.120: RCW 84.26.120: Rules

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S120

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 84.26.120
- **Heading:** RCW 84.26.120: Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 84 / Chapter 26 / Section 120

## Text

The state review board shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The rules shall include rehabilitation and maintenance standards for historic properties to be used as minimum requirements by local review boards to ensure that the historic property is safe and habitable, including but not limited to: (1) Elimination of visual blight due to past neglect of maintenance and repair to the exterior of the building, including replacement of broken or missing doors and windows, repair of deteriorated architectural features, and painting of exterior surfaces; (2) Correction of structural defects and hazards; (3) Protection from weather damage due to defective roofing, flashings, glazing, caulking, or lack of heat; and (4) Elimination of any condition on the premises which could cause or augment fire or explosion.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 84.26.010 RCW 84.26.010: Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S010.md)
- [RCW 84.26.020 RCW 84.26.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S020.md)
- [RCW 84.26.030 RCW 84.26.030: Special valuation criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S030.md)
- [RCW 84.26.040 RCW 84.26.040: Application—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S040.md)
- [RCW 84.26.050 RCW 84.26.050: Referral of application to local review board—Agreement—Approval or denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S050.md)
- [RCW 84.26.060 RCW 84.26.060: Notice to assessor of approval—Certification and filing—Notation of special valuation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S060.md)
- [RCW 84.26.070 RCW 84.26.070: Valuation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S070.md)
- [RCW 84.26.080 RCW 84.26.080: Duration of special valuation—Notice of disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S080.md)
- [RCW 84.26.090 RCW 84.26.090: Disqualification for valuation—Additional tax—Lien—Exceptions from additional tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S090.md)
- [RCW 84.26.100 RCW 84.26.100: Payment of additional tax—Distribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S100.md)
- [RCW 84.26.110 RCW 84.26.110: Special valuation—Request for assistance from state historic preservation officer authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S110.md)
- [RCW 84.26.120 RCW 84.26.120: Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S120.md)
- [RCW 84.26.130 RCW 84.26.130: Appeals from decisions on applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T84_C26_S130.md)

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