Fire Safety Requirements

A building that houses children must be inspected by a state certified fire inspector before being occupied and on an annual basis thereafter for compliance with the applicable International Fire Code, under Section 41-253, Idaho Code. A copy of the inspection must be maintained at the facility with the following requirements: (4-6-23) 01. Fire Extinguishers. Each building used to house children is to have a minimum of one (1) 2-A- 10BC extinguisher per floor, and if there is a kitchen on the floor, a fire extinguisher is to be in or immediately adjacent to the kitchen. Each fire extinguisher is to be inspected annually by a fire extinguisher service agency. (4-6-23) 02. Smoke Detectors. There must be one (1) smoke detector on each floor of the facility, approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and installed and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression/sprinkler systems, and kitchen hoods must be maintained as required by the state- adopted International Fire Code and inspected annually. (4-6-23) 03. Carbon Monoxide Detector. There must be one (1) carbon monoxide detector on each floor of the facility that is approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and installed and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer. A facility that does not have equipment that produces carbon monoxide or does not have an attached garage is exempt from this requirement. (4-6-23)