# RCW 70A.145.050: RCW 70A.145.050: Payment by counties

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.145.050
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.145.050: Payment by counties
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 145 / Section 050

## Text

A county is not required to pay for fire suppression water facilities or services except: (1) As a customer of a purveyor; (2) in areas where a county is acting as a purveyor; or (3) where a county has agreed to do so consistent with RCW 70A.145.040 .

## 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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