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WACs > Title 246 > Chapter 246-358 > Section 246-358-080











246-358-077    

246-358-090







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(Effective January 1, 2016.)
WAC 246-358-080









Carbon monoxide alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.









(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. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.114A RCW and RCW 43.70.334 through 43.70.340. WSR 15-13-091, § 246-358-080, filed 6/15/15, effective 1/1/16.]