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Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 13
Chapter 13.04
Section 13.04.080
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.080 Construction Specifications

 

  1. Construction shall meet City of Spokane Water and Hydroelectric Services Department Rules and Regulations for Water Service Installations.
  1. Every service pipe shall be provided with a ball valve for each recipient, easily accessible, placed inside the foundation wall, beyond damage from frost, and so situated that the water can be conveniently shut off and drained from the pipes.
  1. All water pipes in buildings shall be so arranged as to drain toward the drain cocks placed for that purpose.
  1. All water pipe shall be soft annealed Type K copper water pipe or approved equal as provided in the director's regulations. Use of HDPE is outlined in the City of Spokane Water Department Rules and Regulations for Water Service Installations.
  1. All service pipes inside property lines shall hereafter be laid to a depth of at least five feet below the surface of the ground.
  1. All service pipes laid inside the property line on any premises shall be left exposed in the trench until inspected by the water service inspector, and when they have passed inspection and have been approved, the pipes shall be properly covered by the property owner.

 

Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025

Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

ORD C36777 Section 12