# RCW 70A.145.060: RCW 70A.145.060: Liability protection for fire suppression water facilities and services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C145_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.145.060
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.145.060: Liability protection for fire suppression water facilities and services
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 145 / Section 060

## Text

(1) A purveyor that is a municipal corporation is not liable for any damages that arise out of a fire event and relate to the operation, maintenance, and provision of fire suppression water facilities and services that are located within or outside its corporate boundaries. (2) A purveyor that is not a municipal corporation is not liable for any damages that arise out of a fire event and relate to the operation, maintenance, and provision of fire suppression water facilities and services if the purveyor has a description of fire hydrant maintenance measures. The description of fire hydrant maintenance measures must be kept on file by the water purveyor and be available to the public, and may be included within the purveyor's most recently approved water system plan or small water system management program. (3) Consistent with RCW 36.55.060 , with respect to counties and notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, agreements or franchises may, as the parties mutually agree, include indemnification, hold harmless, or other risk management provisions under which purveyors indemnify and hold harmless cities, towns, and counties against damages arising from fire suppression activities during fire events. Such provisions are unaffected by subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

## 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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