In all Group I, Group E, and Group R2 Occupancies licensed by the state and inspected by the state fire marshal's office, at least twelve planned and unannounced fire drills shall be held every year.

1. (1) Drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift in Group I and Group R2, Occupancies and monthly in Group E Occupancies to familiarize personnel with signals and emergency action required under varied conditions.
2. (2) A detailed written record of all fire drills shall be maintained and available for inspection.
3. (3) When drills are conducted between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., a coded announcement may be used instead of audible alarms.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.130, 18.46.110, 18.51.140, 43.43.939, 70.41.080, 70.97.210, 71.12.485, 74.15.050 and chapter 43.44 RCW. WSR 20-20-062, § 212-12-044, filed 10/1/20, effective 11/1/20. 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. WSR 08-06-050, § 212-12-044, filed 2/28/08, effective 3/30/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 19.27 RCW. WSR 02-16-023, § 212-12-044, filed 7/29/02, effective 8/29/02. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.63A and 48.48 RCW. WSR 93-05-032 (Order 93-02), § 212-12-044, filed 2/16/93, effective 3/19/93.]