Inspector, architect, and engineer — No private right of action or basis for liability against. (Effective until January 1, 2028.)
RCW 64.55.070
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64.55&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026