Section 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.]

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.

Rules

51-51-0315,51-51-0314,