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12.
Is the equipment listed by a nationally recognized laboratory as meeting nationally recognized standards?
[52.55(13)]
13.
If the center was built or initially licensed before 1982, does the center have, at a minimum, a battery
operated smoke detection system? [52.55(4)(b)]
14.
Was the center built in 1982 or later or has the licensee moved the center to a different building after
September 1, 2000? If “Yes” the center must comply with 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3.
14.1
Does the center have an interconnected smoke detection system that protects the entire building?
[52.55(4)(c)1.] Note: A building that has no more than 8 beds may have a radio-transmitting smoke
detection system.
14.2 Whether the system triggers alarms throughout the building or triggers a centrally located alarm, is
the alarm audible throughout the building when the detector activates? [52.55(4)(c)2.]
14.3
Was the smoke detection system installed on or after September 1, 2000? If “Yes”, does the
system have a secondary power source? [52.55(4)(c)4.]
15.
Is a smoke detector located in the basement? [52.55(4)(c)5.a.]
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Is a smoke detector located at the head of every open stairway? [52.55(4)(c)5.b.]
17.
Is a smoke detector located at the door on each floor level leading to every enclosed stairway?
[52.55(4)(c)5.c.]
18.
Is a smoke detector located in every corridor, spaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s separation
specifications? [52.55(4)(c)5.d.]
19.
Is a smoke detector located in each common use room, including every living room, dining room, family
room, lounge and recreation area? [52.55(4)(c)5.e.]
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Is a smoke detector located in each sleeping area of each living unit or within 6 feet from the doorway of
each sleeping area? [52.55(4)(c)5.f.]
21.
Does the center have a heat-sensing device in the kitchen? Note: It is recommended that a fixed
temperature heat detector be used in the kitchen. [52.55(6)]
22.
Does the center have a heat-sensing device in the attic? Note: It is recommended that a rate-of-rise heat
detector be used in an attic.
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Does the building house residents unable to take independent action for self-preservation? Note: If “Yes”,
the building must comply with 23.1, 23.2 or both. [52.51(2)(a)]
23.1
Is the building of fire-resistive construction as defined in chs. SPS 361 to 365, the Wisconsin
Commercial Building Code? [52.51(2)(a)]
23.2
Is the building protected by a complete, automatic fire sprinkler system that has been installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, has residential or fast response sprinkler heads,
and meets the requirements of chs. SPS 361 to 365, the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code and
any applicable local ordinances?
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