R430-50-4. Fire and Other Health Inspections

(1) If the local fire authority states in writing that an applicant for a new residential certificate or a renewal does not require a fire inspection, OL shall verify the applicant's compliance with the following: (a) address numbers and letters are readable from the street; (b) boiler, mechanical, and electrical panel rooms are not used for storage; (c) exit doors operate properly and are well maintained; (d) there are no obstructions in exits, aisles, corridors, and stairways; (e) there are working smoke detectors that are properly installed on each level of the building; and (f) there is at least one unobstructed fire extinguisher that is currently charged, serviced, and mounted not more than five feet above the floor. (2) If an applicant for a new residential certificate serves food and the local health department states in writing that a kitchen inspection is not required, OL shall verify the applicant's compliance by ensuring: (a) any chemical is stored away from food and food service items; (b) any reusable food holder, utensil, and food preparation surface is washed, rinsed, and sanitized before each use; (c) food is properly stored, kept to the proper temperature, and in good condition; (d) the refrigerator is clean, in good repair, and working at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit; (e) there is a working handwashing sink in the kitchen; (f) there is a working stem thermometer available to check cooking and hot hold temperatures; and (g) there is a working thermometer in the refrigerator.