North Seattle plumbing / guide 19
SPU publishes cold-weather steps for Seattle customers. Preparation should happen while the property is dry and accessible, not during an active break or after a control has become difficult.
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Review the current forecast and SPU instructions. A general seasonal page cannot tell whether a particular pipe is protected or likely to freeze.
Identify the home shutoff, the areas it serves, and who may operate it. Note exposed or unheated piping, outdoor hoses, exterior faucets, and building contacts for shared systems.
Follow product instructions and use qualified help for inaccessible piping, uncertain materials, damaged controls, electrical proximity, or work that alters the system.
What to observe now
Keep the notes factual. A visible clue can direct an inspection without proving what is hidden.
Find and label the normal shutoff without forcing, turning, or exercising it.
Note visible lines in exterior walls, garages, basements, crawlspaces, or utility rooms.
Review hose and exterior faucet preparation under current SPU guidance.
Confirm who controls common water and how residents receive a shutdown notice.
Update utility, property representative, insurer, and verified provider information.
Responsibility
Closeout record
Keep a dated preparation list, photos of safely visible areas, the location of controls, provider records, and a plan for contacting SPU when meter assistance is needed.
Current primary sources
Public procedures and status can change. Use the source that owns the decision.