Spokane County and the Tri-Cities, one question at a time
Plain answers to the things that come up when a house in Eastern Washington has to sell: an old oil tank in the basement, a radon reading, a septic rule with a date on it, a tenant with a lease. Written by Austin Hellickson for houses here.
Starting February 1, 2027, yes. Washington’s septic rule will require the owner to have the system inspected by a third-party inspector the local health officer has authorized before the property transfers. In Spokane County that means an inspector approved by Spokane Regional Health District, and in Benton and Franklin counties one approved by the Benton-Franklin Health District.
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