Wash. Admin. Code § 388-145-1675 - What requirements must be followed for smoke detectors?
(1) Staffed
residential homes licensed for five or fewer children must meet all of the
following:
(a) Your facility must have smoke
detectors in operating condition both inside and outside of all sleeping areas.
Smoke detectors must also be installed on each story of the facility, in all
play areas, and in the basement. You must install and maintain smoke detectors
according to the manufacturer's specifications.
(b) If a smoke detector is mounted on a wall,
it must be twelve inches from the ceiling and a corner.
(c) Smoke detectors must be tested twice a
year to ensure they are in working order. You must document the date and time
of the test.
(2) All
other group residential facilities must meet the regulations developed by the
WSP/FPB. You must also meet all of the following:
(a) Smoke detectors must be Underwriter's
Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) approved and in operating condition both
inside and outside of all sleeping areas. Smoke detectors must also be
installed on each story of the facility, in all play areas, and in the
basement. You must install and maintain smoke detectors according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
(b)
Have smoke detectors with a strobe and be in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
(c) Test
single-station smoke detectors monthly or in a manner specified by the
manufacturer. You must maintain a written record of such testing on the
premises that indicates the date and time the test was completed.
(3) If questions arise concerning
fire danger, the department may require that the local fire protection
authority be consulted.
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