WAC 246-359-550   Smoke detectors.  (1) Temporary worker housing must be provided with approved smoke detectors installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     (2) Smoke detectors must:

     (a) Be installed in each sleeping room;

     (b) Be installed at a central point in a corridor or area which gives access to each separate sleeping room; and

     (c) Emit a signal when the batteries are low.

     (3) In new construction, required smoke detectors must:

     (a) Receive their primary power from the building wiring, when the wiring is served from a commercial source; and

     (b) Be equipped with a battery backup.

     (4) Smoke detector wiring must be permanent and without a disconnecting switch except as required for overcurrent protection.

     (5) Battery operated smoke detectors will be accepted:

     (a) In existing buildings;

     (b) In buildings without commercial power; or

     (c) During when alteration, repairs or additions are being conducted to a building.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.081. 99-03-065, § 246-359-550, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99.]