Inspector, architect, and engineer—No private right of action or basis for liability against.

RCW 64.55.070 — under Chapter 64.55 Construction defect disputes—Multiunit residential buildings..

RCW 64.55.070

(1) Nothing in this chapter and RCW 64.34.073, 64.34.100(2), 64.34.410 (1)(nn) and (2), and 64.34.415(1)(b) is intended to, or does:(a) Create a private right of action against any inspector, architect, or engineer based upon compliance or noncompliance with its provisions; or(b) Create any independent basis for liability against an inspector, architect, or engineer.(2) The qualified inspector, architect, or engineer and the developer that retained the inspector, architect, or engineer may contractually agree to the amount of their liability to the developer.[ 2005 c 456 s 8.] (1) Nothing in this chapter and RCW 64.90.610 (1)(t), (1)(oo), and (3) and 64.90.620(1)(c) is intended to, or does:(a) Create a private right of action against any inspector, architect, or engineer based upon compliance or noncompliance with its provisions; or(b) Create any independent basis for liability against an inspector, architect, or engineer.(2) The qualified inspector, architect, or engineer and the developer that retained the inspector, architect, or engineer may contractually agree to the amount of their liability to the developer.[ 2024 c 321 s 425; 2005 c 456 s 8.]Notes:Effective dates—2024 c 321 ss 319 and 401-432: See note following RCW 64.90.485.