Section 170-296A-3000. Fire extinguishers.

(1) The licensee must have working fire extinguishers, minimum 2 A: 10 BC, readily available. A fire extinguisher must be:

(a) Located on each level of the home used for child care; and

(b) Mounted:

(i) Within seventy-five feet of an exit; and

(ii) Along the path of an exit.

(2) A fire extinguisher may be mounted in a closed unlocked closet. There must be:

(a) A sign on the closet door to indicate that a fire extinguisher is mounted inside; and

(b) No obstructions blocking access to the closet.

(3) The licensee must have documentation on file of annual:

(a) Fire extinguisher maintenance; or

(b) Proof of purchasing new extinguishers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3000, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3000, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.