The use of time-delay mechanisms on windows and doors of a group care facility (except for staffed residential homes licensed for five or fewer children) may be approved if:
(1) They meet the fire codes and approval of the WSP/FPB;
(2) There is an exterior door that ensures escape in the event of an evacuation;
(3) The time-delay mechanisms automatically unlock when the fire alarm goes off;
(4) The licensee has approval from the LD licensor stating that the program is in compliance with DCYF's behavior management guidelines; and
(5) The licensee has written approval from the LD administrator.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.15.030. WSR 22-11-091, § 110-145-1630, filed 5/18/22, effective 6/18/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-145-1630, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters
13.34 and
74.13 RCW, RCW
74.15.030(2),
74.15.311(2),
74.13.032,
13.04.011,
74.13.020,
13.34.030,
74.13.031,
13.34.145,
74.15.311,
74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-145-1630, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]