Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-10 - Smoke detection devices in dwelling units › Section 212-10-020 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
Smoke detection device.
A
			 self-contained alarm for detecting visible or invisible particles of
			 combustion, which consists of an assembly of electrical components including a
			 smoke chamber, alarm sounding appliance, and provision for connection to a
			 power supply source, either by splice leads or a cord and plug arrangement or
			 containing integral batteries. A supplemental heat detector may be included as
			 part of the appliance. Terminals may be included for connection to a remote,
			 audible signaling appliance or accessory. An integral transmitter may also be
			 included to energize a remote audible signaling appliance. The smoke detection
			 device may be of the photoelectric and/or ionization type.
(2)
Photoelectric detector.
A
			 smoke detection device which activates when visible smoke from a fire enters
			 the detector. Sensitive to smoldering fires as well as smoke generated by an
			 open flame fire.
(3)
Ionization detector.
A smoke detection device which activates in
			 response to invisible particles created by combustion. Sensitive to open flame
			 fire.
(4)
Combination
			 photoelectric/ionization detector.
A smoke detection device containing
			 both an ionization and a photoelectric element.
(5)
Dwelling unit.
A single unit
			 providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons
			 including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and
			 sanitation.
(6)
Sleeping
			 room.
A room or area of the dwelling unit which is ordinarily used for
			 sleeping.
(7)
Factory built
			 housing.
For the purpose of these rules, factory built housing is
			 considered as any structure designed primarily for human occupancy other than a
			 mobile home, the structure of any room of which is either entirely or
			 substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than a building site,
			 and which is subject to regulation by the Washington department of labor and
			 industries pursuant to RCW     43.22.450 through 43.22.490.
(8)
Mobile home.
For the purpose
			 of these rules, a mobile home is considered as a factory-assembled structure or
			 structures assembled with the necessary service connections and made so as to
			 be readily movable as a unit or units on its (their) own running gear and
			 designed to be used as a dwelling unit without a permanent foundation, and
			 which is subject to regulation by the Washington department of labor and
			 industries pursuant to RCW     43.22.340 through 43.22.-434.
(9)
New building.
For the
			 purpose of these rules, a new building is considered as any structure
			 constructed, erected or moved onto a permanent site on or after December 31,
			 1980, any portion of which is used or intended for use as a dwelling unit by
			 any person or persons.
(10)
Existing building.
For the purpose of these rules an existing
			 building is considered as any structure in existence prior to December 31,
			 1981, any portion of which is used, intended for use or thereafter converted
			 for use as a dwelling unit by any person or persons other than the owner who do
			 not otherwise qualify as a guest or member of the household of the
			 owner.
Statutory Authority: RCW    48.48.140. 81-04-058 (Order FM 81-2),
				  § 212-10-020, filed 2/4/81.