6 Va. Admin. Code § 15-45-660 - [Repealed effective 7/17/2025] Fire protection equipment type and testing
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify the facility's fire protection equipment type, use and testing to include:
1. Availability of equipment at appropriate
locations throughout the facility.
2. Training on the use of the
equipment.
3. Inspection of
extinguishers annually.
4.
Inspection of range hoods semiannually and cleaned as necessary.
5. Inspection of detection and suppression
systems quarterly.
6. Quarterly
testing of fire alarms for function. Inspections shall be performed by trained
and qualified personnel.
Notes
Statutory Authority: § 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
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Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify the
1. Availability of equipment at appropriate locations throughout the facility .
2. Training on the use of the equipment.
3. Inspection of extinguishers annually.
4. Inspection of range hoods semiannually and cleaned as necessary.
5. Inspection of detection and suppression systems quarterly.
6. Quarterly testing of fire alarms for function. Inspections shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel.
Notes
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.