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Chapter 19.122 RCW

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 19.122.010Intent.
HTMLPDF 19.122.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 19.122.027One-number locator services—Single statewide toll-free telephone number—Web-based platform.
HTMLPDF 19.122.030Excavator and facility operator duties before excavation.
HTMLPDF 19.122.031Exempted activities.
HTMLPDF 19.122.033Notice of excavation to pipeline companies.
HTMLPDF 19.122.035Pipeline company duties after notice of excavation—Examination—Information of damage—Notification of local first responders.
HTMLPDF 19.122.040Underground facilities identified in bid or contract—Excavator's duty of reasonable care—Liability for damages—Attorneys' fees.
HTMLPDF 19.122.045Exemption from liability.
HTMLPDF 19.122.050Damage to underground facility—Notification by excavator—Repairs or relocation of facility.
HTMLPDF 19.122.053Report of damage to underground facility.
HTMLPDF 19.122.055Damage to hazardous liquid or gas underground facilities—Civil penalty.
HTMLPDF 19.122.070Civil penalties—Treble damages—Existing remedies not affected.
HTMLPDF 19.122.075Damage or removal of permanent marking—Civil penalty.
HTMLPDF 19.122.080Waiver of notification and marking requirements.
HTMLPDF 19.122.090Excavation without an excavation confirmation code—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 19.122.100Violation of RCW 19.122.090—Affirmative defense.
HTMLPDF 19.122.110False excavation confirmation code—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 19.122.120One-number locator service to provide excavation confirmation code.
HTMLPDF 19.122.130Commission to contract with nonprofit entity—Safety committee—Review of violations of chapter.
HTMLPDF 19.122.140Commission authority—Receipt of notification of violation of chapter—Referral to attorney general.
HTMLPDF 19.122.150Commission authority—Violations of chapter—Imposition of penalties.
HTMLPDF 19.122.160Damage prevention account.
HTMLPDF 19.122.170Damage prevention account—Use of funds.
HTMLPDF 19.122.180Damage prevention account—Deposit of penalties.
HTMLPDF 19.122.901Short title—2011 c 263.