King County, WA Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)

Owners shall, when required by this code or the code official or the health ordinance or the health officer, furnish and maintain such approved sanitary facilities as required, and shall furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation, and when infestation has taken place, shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests when such extermination is not specifically made the responsibility of the occupant by law or ruling. Occupants of a dwelling unit, in addition to being responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling or dwelling unit or premises which they occupy and control, shall dispose of their rubbish, garbage and other organic waste in a manner required by the health ordinance and approved by the health officer or the code official. Occupants shall, when required by this code, the health ordinance or the health officer, furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities necessary to keep their premises safe and sanitary. (Ord. 14914 § 401, 2004: Ord. 14111 § 131, 2001. Formerly K.C.C. 16.16.030).