(Effective May 1, 2026)
Licensees:
(1) Licensed as SRHs for five or fewer children and youth must meet smoke detector regulations in WAC 110-148-1465;
(2) Licensed as GCFs, except SRHs for five or fewer children and youth, must:
(a) Meet the state fire marshal regulations for smoke detectors and have operating smoke detectors with a strobe, that are:
(i) Approved by UL or Factory Mutual;
(ii) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
(iii) Installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications;
(b) Have smoke detectors located:
(i) Both inside and outside of all sleeping areas;
(ii) On each story of the facility;
(iii) In all play areas; and
(iv) In the basement; and
(c) Test smoke detectors monthly or in the manner specified by the manufacturer; and
(3) Must have a written record on the premises of the date and time the smoke detector tests were completed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 26-08-021, s 110-145-2610, filed 3/23/26, effective 5/1/26.]