Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 9.45.260 (2026)

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Any fire protection sprinkler system contractor, defined under RCW 18.160.010, who willfully and maliciously constructs, installs, or maintains a fire protection sprinkler system in any structure so as to threaten the safety of any occupant or user of the structure in the event of a fire, is guilty of a class C felony. This section may not be construed to create any criminal liability for a prime contractor or an owner of a structure unless it is proved that the prime contractor or owner had actual knowledge of an illegal construction, installation, or maintenance of a fire protection sprinkler system by a fire protection sprinkler system contractor.

[ 1992 c 116 s 1.]

Notes:

Fire protection sprinkler system contractors, licensing and regulation: Chapter 18.160 RCW.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2009–2009 · leading case: In Re One 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 215 P.3d 166 (Wash. 2009).

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In Re One 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 215 P.3d 166 (Wash. 2009). “190; RCW 9.45.260; RCW 11.02.110; RCW 11.106.100; RCW 19.”

Roos v. Snohomish Reg'l Drug Task Force, 166 Wash. 2d 834 (Wash. 2009). “190(4); RCW 9.45.260; RCW 11.02.110; RCW 19.174.030(3); RCW 19.”

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