# RCW 16.60.030: RCW 16.60.030: Partition fence—Erection—Notice

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 16.60.030
- **Heading:** RCW 16.60.030: Partition fence—Erection—Notice
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 16 / Chapter 60 / Section 030

## Text

When two or more persons own land adjoining which is inclosed [enclosed] by one fence, and it becomes necessary for the protection of the interest of one party said partition fence should be made between them, the other or others, when notified thereof, shall erect or cause to be erected one-half of such partition fence, said fence to be erected on, or as near as practicable, the line of said land.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 16.60.010 RCW 16.60.010: Lawful fence defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S010.md)
- [RCW 16.60.011 RCW 16.60.011: Other lawful fences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S011.md)
- [RCW 16.60.015 RCW 16.60.015: Liability for damages—Restraint—Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S015.md)
- [RCW 16.60.020 RCW 16.60.020: Partition fence—Reimbursement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S020.md)
- [RCW 16.60.030 RCW 16.60.030: Partition fence—Erection—Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S030.md)
- [RCW 16.60.040 RCW 16.60.040: Partition fence—Failure to build—Recovery of half of cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S040.md)
- [RCW 16.60.050 RCW 16.60.050: Partition fence—Hog fencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S050.md)
- [RCW 16.60.055 RCW 16.60.055: Fence on the land of another by mistake—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S055.md)
- [RCW 16.60.060 RCW 16.60.060: Partition fence—Discontinuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S060.md)
- [RCW 16.60.062 RCW 16.60.062: Assessing value of partition fence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S062.md)
- [RCW 16.60.064 RCW 16.60.064: Impeachment of assessment—Damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S064.md)
- [RCW 16.60.075 RCW 16.60.075: Damages by breachy animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S075.md)
- [RCW 16.60.076 RCW 16.60.076: Proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S076.md)
- [RCW 16.60.080 RCW 16.60.080: Temporary gate across highway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T16_C60_S080.md)

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