Washington Administrative Code
Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448)
Chapter 212-10 - Smoke detection devices in dwelling units
Section 212-10-025 - Conformance with nationally accepted standards

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 212-10-025
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

All smoke detection devices shall be designed, manufactured, and installed in conformance with the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard UL 217 or codes adopted by chapter 19.27 RCW, and shall be approved or listed for the purposes for which they are intended.

Exception:

Smoke detection devices in dwelling units built or manufactured in this state after December 31, 1980, shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.

Statutory Authority: RCW 48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2), § 212-10-025, filed 2/4/81.

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