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Washington city may base building code on rising sea level due to global warming

Washington city may base building code on rising sea level due to global warming

Aberdeen may become the first city in Washington to base a building code on rising oceans and global warming.


By By BD+C Staff | April 19, 2012

Aberdeen may become the first city in Washington to base a building code on rising oceans and global warming.

The proposal would have structures raised eight inches above present code levels, but would not affect existing homes unless they are extensively remodeled.

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