1. (1) Licensees must:

   1. (a) Have at least one 2A10BC-rated five pound or larger all-purpose ABC fire extinguisher readily available at all times;

   2. (b) Mount fire extinguishers in:

      1. (i) The area of the normal path of exiting; and
      2. (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
   3. (c) Add fire extinguishers as needed so that no point in the facility is more than 75 feet from a fire extinguisher;
   4. (d) Keep at least one fire extinguisher on each story of a multilevel facility;
   5. (e) Maintain and service fire extinguishers according to manufacturer's specifications; and

   6. (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:

      1. (i) Mechanical parts;
      2. (ii) Extinguishing agent; and
      3. (iii) Expelling means.
2. (2) The department may require additional fire extinguishers be available on the premises, in consultation with the local fire authority or state fire marshal.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2630, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]