Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.04 Water
Article II. Rates
Section 13.04.2025 Tap and Meter Requirements and Fees
- Outside City taps must sign a water annexation covenant approved by the City Legal Department.
- Local Improvement District and future main extension waivers are required on all approved long services.
- Meters two-inch and smaller, a pressure regulating valve is required inside the building or structure prior to the first point of use if pressure is greater than 80 PSI.
- Meters one-and-one-half inch and larger: Pressure reducing valve (PRV) is required after meter if pressure is greater than 80 PSI and may be installed inside of a vault or inside the building or structure. No meter box installations for PRV are allowed.
- Remote reader charges are included in meter fees. Fees for damaged remote readers are referenced in the Department Fee Schedule – Public Rule.
- City taps that need to be installed at a time other than normal water department business hours must pay an additional fee in accordance with City of Spokane Water and Hydroelectric Department Fee Schedule - Public Rule.
- Meter sizing for all dwelling units shall be based on fixture unit counts, as addressed in the latest addition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and/or through a hydraulic analysis submitted by the applicant’s engineer for review and concurrence by City staff.
Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025
Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
ORD C36777 Section 9
