WAC 110-145-2630. Fire extinguishers

(1) Licensees must: (a) Have at least one 2A10BC-rated five pound or larger all-purpose ABC fire extinguisher readily available at all times; (b) Mount fire extinguishers in: (i) The area of the normal path of exiting; and (ii) A bracket or a fire extinguisher cabinet so that the top of the extinguisher is no more than five feet above the floor; and (c) Add fire extinguishers as needed so that no point in the facility is more than 75 feet from a fire extinguisher; (d) Keep at least one fire extinguisher on each story of a multilevel facility; (e) Maintain and service fire extinguishers according to manufacturer's specifications; and (f) Receive a maintenance certification from a licensed firm specializing in this work for each fire extinguisher that is more than a year old, based on the manufacturer's recommended schedule, including a thorough check of the extinguisher for: (i) Mechanical parts; (ii) Extinguishing agent; and (iii) Expelling means. (2) The department may require additional fire extinguishers be available on the premises, in consultation with the local fire authority or state fire marshal.