Washington Administrative Code
Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448)
Chapter 212-12 - Fire marshal standards
Section 212-12-044 - Fire drills

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 212-12-044

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

In all Group I, Group E, and Group R2 Occupancies licensed by the state and inspected by the state fire marshal's office, at least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held every year.

(1) Drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift in Group I and Group R2, Occupancies and monthly in Group E Occupancies to familiarize personnel with signals and emergency action required under varied conditions.

(2) A detailed written record of all fire drills shall be maintained and available for inspection.

(3) When drills are conducted between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., a coded announcement may be used instead of audible alarms.

Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050. 08-06-050, § 212-12-044, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. 02-16-023, § 212-12-044, filed 7/29/02, effective 8/29/02. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.63A and 48.48 RCW. 93-05-032 (Order 93-02), § 212-12-044, filed 2/16/93, effective 3/19/93.

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