Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.125.200

Current through 2024
Section 70A.125.200 - Fire sprinkler systems-Shutting off-Liability
(1) A person or purveyor that owns, operates, or maintains a public water system shall not be liable for damages resulting from shutting off water to a residential home with an installed fire sprinkler system if the shut off is due to:
(a) Routine maintenance or construction;
(b) nonpayment by the customer; or
(c) a water system emergency.
(2) Any governmental or municipal corporation, including but not limited to special districts, shall be deemed to be exercising a governmental function when it acts or undertakes to supply water, within or without its corporate limits, to a residential home with an installed fire sprinkler system.

RCW 70A.125.200

2011 c 331 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.119A.210.

Intent- 2011 c 331 : See note following RCW 82.02.100.