Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.416

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.04.18.416 - 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:

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.
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.
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.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.416

Effective April 6, 2023