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***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 13.04.1002
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.1002 Service Pipes and Connections Within Private Property – Repair and Protection from Freezing – Hot Water Damage

  1. The service pipe connections and other apparatus within any private premises must be kept in good repair and protected from freezing at the expense of the owner or lessee, who will be responsible for all damages resulting from leaks and breaks.
     
  2. The repairs of any meter damage by hot water shall be charged to the owner of the property for which such meter was installed. The deformation or warping of a metered disc or a register figure disc or other comparable device of any meter shall be held to be prima facie evidence of such damage having been caused by the action of heat.
     
  3. In case of neglect to promptly repair any service or fixture, or make any changes or alterations required in this chapter, the director shall have authority, when deemed necessary, to go on the premises and make or cause to be made such changes, alterations or repairs, and charge the same against the premises and the owner thereof.

Date Passed: Monday, January 14, 2008

Effective Date: Friday, February 22, 2008

ORD C34171 Section 22