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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 13.04.1402
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.1402 Specific Municipal Disclaimer – Damage Prevention Devices

  1. The City specifically disclaims all liability for damage to property or injury to persons accruing from temporary or permanent shut-off of water for necessary repairs, in time of emergency or for other good cause, or because of breakage of any pipe or fixture of the City water supply system, or due to high or low pressure or changes in pressure, this non-liability being a condition of accepting service from the City, except as otherwise required by the laws of this state.
     
  2. Water consumers who have any machinery, material, process or plant which requires a constant supply of water shall install upon their premises such water storage facilities as will prevent any damage in case the City water supply may, for any reason, be interrupted or discontinued.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1