Dear public,
Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) has completed its evaluation of the fire protection capabilities, as they relate to fire insurance rating. We are pleased to inform you that the Protection Classification (PC) for Snohomish County Fire District 15 has improved from PC 5 to PC 4, effective March 1, 2025.
The new PC 4 rating will apply to dwelling and commercial properties located within 5 road miles of a responding fire station and having standard fire hydrant distribution and water supply. Properties in the community who do not meet the above requirements will receive a different PC rating. Protection Class ratings for individual dwelling and commercial properties are available free of charge by calling WSRB customer service at 206-217-0101 or emailing customerservice@wsrb.com. We recommend residents of our community contact their insurance agents to determine the relative effect this new community PC will have on their insurance premiums.
Snohomish County Fire District 15 was also evaluated for WSRB Tender Credit, and it was determined that the community will retain this PC rating credit.
Please note that the WSRB survey was not conducted for property loss prevention or for life safety purposes. Rather, the purpose was to gather information needed to determine a fire insurance relevant Protection Class that may be used to develop fire insurance rates or Loss costs. The evaluation criteria incorporate many national recognized standards, such as those developed by NFPA, ICC and AWWA, and have been filed with and approved by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
November 1, 2024
