PDFWAC 388-76-10825
Space heaters, fireplaces, and stoves.
(1) The adult family home must not use oil, gas, kerosene, or electric space heaters that have not been certified by an organization listed as a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(2) The adult family home must ensure that stoves and heaters do not block resident, staff, or household member escape routes.
(3) The adult family home must ensure that fireplaces, stoves, or heaters that get hot to the touch when in use have a stable, flame-resistant barrier that does not get hot to the touch and that prevents any contact by residents or any flammable materials.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and 70.128.060. WSR 21-11-074, § 388-76-10825, filed 5/17/21, effective 8/1/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.128 RCW. WSR 16-20-095, § 388-76-10825, filed 10/4/16, effective 11/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10825, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]