Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-358 - Temporary worker housing
Section 246-358-080 - Carbon monoxide alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-358-080

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

(1) An operator shall provide and maintain working carbon monoxide alarms that are:

(a)Located in each dwelling unit with a sleeping area; and

(b)Installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in compliance with the building code, WAC 51-51-0315.

(2) An operator shall provide and maintain working smoke detectors that:

(a)Are located in each sleeping area;

(b) Are located on each level of dwelling units with a sleeping area;

(c)Are located in each cooking facility area;

(d)Emits a signal when the batteries are low;

(e)Are placed on the ceiling or wall, but not on the wall above any door; and

(f) Are in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the building code, WAC 51-51-0314.

(3) An operator shall provide properly working fire extinguishers in dwelling units where occupants sleep if the dwelling unit does not have a second means of emergency egress. Fire extinguishers must be:

(a)A minimum 2A:10BC;

(b)Installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions;

(c)Installed in accordance with local ordinances, codes, and regulations when applicable.

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