Washington Requires Face Coverings in Elevators, Hallways and Shared Spaces of Apartment Buildings

In addition to the extension of Washington State’s eviction moratoriums last week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee also extended and expanded the Face Coverings Order of the Safe Start requirements.

The expansion

“…will require face coverings in all common spaces such as elevators, hallways and shared spaces in apartment buildings, university housing and hotels, as well as congregate settings such as nursing homes.”

Penalties for failure to wear a mask are criminal in nature and only enforced by local law enforcement. 

The Face Coverings Order took effect on Saturday, July 25.