Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 212-12 WAC
Last Update: 10/1/20

FIRE MARSHAL STANDARDS
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WAC Sections
212-12-001Statement of authority.
212-12-005Definitions.
212-12-010Adoption of codes and standards.
212-12-015Applicability.
212-12-020Additional assisted living facility requirements.
212-12-022Before and after school program requirements.
212-12-025Fire reporting requirements.
212-12-030Right of appeal for state cited facilities.
212-12-035Special requirements.
212-12-040Fire safety/evacuation/lockdown plan.
212-12-044Fire drills.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
212-12-011Applicability. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 02-16-023, § 212-12-011, filed 7/29/02, effective 8/29/02. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.63A and 48.48 RCW. WSR 93-05-032 (Order 93-02), § 212-12-011, filed 2/16/93, effective 3/19/93.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-045Standards of safety—Codes adopted as applicable to hospitals, nursing and boarding homes and private psychiatric hospitals. [Rule promulgated 4/24/57.] Repealed by Order FMR 68-1, filed 5/2/68, effective 6/1/68.
212-12-046Safety standards for jurisdictions having no comprehensive fire protection and safety code—Nursing homes, hospitals, boarding homes, maternity homes, "private establishments," and child welfare agencies—Adoption by reference of 1961 codes—Savings clause. [Order 337 (part), filed 10/26/67, effective 11/24/67; Regulation 182, filed 3/22/63.] Repealed by Order FMR 68-1, filed 5/2/68, effective 6/1/68.
212-12-047Existing hospitals, etc. Minimum standards for continuation of fire approval for existing use or occupancy under any savings clause heretofore applicable. Effective date. [Order FMR-69-2, § 212-12-047, filed 8/12/69; Emergency Order RMR-69-2, § 212-12-047, filed 6/26/69; Order 337 (part), § 212-12-047, filed 10/26/67, effective 11/24/67; Regulation 238, filed 12/14/65.] Repealed by Order FM-77-2, filed 11/17/77.
212-12-050Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-055Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Definitions. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-060Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Building construction. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-065Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Exit facilities. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-070Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Aisles and corridors. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-075Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Openings in enclosure areas. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-080Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Enclosure of basement stairs, etc. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-085Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Separation of hazardous areas and sprinkler systems. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-090Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Heating. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-095Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Exterior stairs. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-100Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Lighting. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-105Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Draft stops. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-110Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Fire extinguishing equipment. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-115Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Alarm system. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-120Building exits code (1949) adopted for licensed institutions, nursing and maternity homes—Interpretive policy—Miscellaneous. [Filed 3/22/60.] Repealed by Order F-71-1, filed 8/10/71.
212-12-200Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-200, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-210Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-210, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-220Applicability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-220, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-230Compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-230, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-240Inspection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-240, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-250Approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-250, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-260Right of appeal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-260, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-270Local codes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-270, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-280Standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-280, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-290Construction requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-290, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-300Modernization or renovation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-300, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-310Additions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-310, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-320Design, operation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-320, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-330Staffing requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-330, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-340Fire extinguishers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-340, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-350Lighting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-350, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-360Protection from hazards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-360, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-370Sprinkler systems. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-370, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-380Fire alarm. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-380, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-390Smoke detection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-390, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-400Equipment, inspection, testing and maintenance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-400, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-410Severability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.050. WSR 03-06-063, § 212-12-410, filed 3/3/03, effective 4/3/03.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-050, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 41.12.485, 48.48.030, 48.48.045, 70.62.290, 74.15.050.
212-12-990Appendix A—History and background of Regulation 238 [WAC 212-12-047]. [Order 238, Appendix A (codified as WAC 212-12-990), filed 12/14/65, effective 1/15/66.] Repealed by Order FM-77-2, filed 11/17/77.