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WACs > Title 296 > Chapter 296-307 > Section 296-307-16149











296-307-16147    

296-307-16150







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(Effective January 1, 2016.)
WAC 296-307-16149









Carbon monoxide alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.









(1) An operator must 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 in compliance with the building code, WAC 51-51-0315. (2) An operator must 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 building code, WAC 51-51-0314. (3) An operator must 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; and (c) Installed in accordance with local ordinances, codes and regulations when applicable. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-13-092, § 296-307-16149, filed 6/15/15, effective 1/1/16.]