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(Effective May 1, 2026)

PDFWAC 110-145-2630

Fire extinguishers.

(1) Licensees must:
(a) Have at least one 2A10BC-rated five pound or larger all-purpose ABC fire extinguisher readily available at all times;
(b) Mount fire extinguishers in:
(i) The area of the normal path of exiting; and
(ii) A bracket or a fire extinguisher cabinet so that the top of the extinguisher is no more than five feet above the floor; and
(c) Add fire extinguishers as needed so that no point in the facility is more than 75 feet from a fire extinguisher;
(d) Keep at least one fire extinguisher on each story of a multilevel facility;
(e) Maintain and service fire extinguishers according to manufacturer's specifications; and
(f) Receive a maintenance certification from a licensed firm specializing in this work for each fire extinguisher that is more than a year old, based on the manufacturer's recommended schedule, including a thorough check of the extinguisher for:
(i) Mechanical parts;
(ii) Extinguishing agent; and
(iii) Expelling means.
(2) The department may require additional fire extinguishers be available on the premises, in consultation with the local fire authority or state fire marshal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2630, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]