# RCW 70A.145.020: RCW 70A.145.020: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.145.020
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.145.020: Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 145 / Section 020

## Text

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Fire suppression water facilities" means water supply transmission and distribution facilities, interties, pipes, valves, control systems, lines, storage, pumps, fire hydrants, and other facilities, or any part thereof, used or usable for the delivery of water for fire suppression purposes. (2) "Fire suppression water services" or "services" means operation and maintenance of fire suppression water facilities and the delivery of water for fire suppression purposes. (3) "Municipal corporation" means any city, town, county, water-sewer district, port district, public utility district, irrigation district, and any other municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state. (4) "Purveyor" has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 70A.100.030 (4).

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.145.010 RCW 70A.145.010: Findings and declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.020 RCW 70A.145.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.030 RCW 70A.145.030: Cost allocation and recovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.040 RCW 70A.145.040: Contracts to provide for facilities and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.050 RCW 70A.145.050: Payment by counties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.060 RCW 70A.145.060: Liability protection for fire suppression water facilities and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.900 RCW 70A.145.900: Liberal construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S900.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.901 RCW 70A.145.901: Powers conferred by chapter are supplemental.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S901.md)
- [RCW 70A.145.902 RCW 70A.145.902: Ratification of prior acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S902.md)

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