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SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM (continued)

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24.

Are all sprinklered or fire-resistive constructed residential living areas in a building separated from adjacent

non-sprinklered or non-fire proof constructed areas in the same building by at least a 2-hour rated fire wall

separation? [52.51(2)(b)]

25.

Has all psychiatric screening (heavy mesh wire or translucent nonbreakable material placed over window

openings to prevent egress) in use at the center been approved by the local fire department prior to being

installed? [52.56(10)]

26.

Are all steam radiators, electric fans, electrical heating units and hot surfaces such as pipes covered by

screens or guards? [52.56(11)]

27.

Are fire detectors and emergency lights which could be vandalized by residents protected by wire cages or

by other acceptable means? [52.56(11)]

SMOKE / FIRE SEPARATION

28.

Do all open interior stairways have one-hour labeled fire-resistant self-closing doors? [52.55(5)]

29.

Do all enclosed interior stairways have one-hour labeled fire-resistant self-closing doors at each floor level?

30.

Are all residential buildings separated from attached garages by a one hour rated fire wall separation that

either abuts a ceiling in the garage that will withstand fire for one hour or extends up to the underside of the

garage roof? [52.56(8)]

CARBON MONOZIDE DETECTOR

31.

Does the residential care center in a one-unit or two-unit building have a functional carbon monoxide

detector installed in the basement and on each floor level, except the attic, garage, or storage area of each

unit, in accordance with the requirements of s. 101.647 Stats.?

Note: A one-unit building is a single family residence. A two-unit building is a duplex or two-flat.

32.

Does the residential care center in a building with at last 3 units have one or more functional carbon

monoxide detectors installed in accordance with requirements of s. 101.149 Stats.?

FLAMMABLES

33.

Are all flammable liquid fuels stored in separate buildings not attached to buildings housing residents?

Note: A center shall limit total storage to 10 gallons in each of the separate buildings, except for the

contents of the gasoline tanks of motor vehicles. [52.55(9)(a)]

34.

Are flammable liquid fuels inaccessible to residents?

35.

Does the storage and labeling of the flammable liquid fuel containers meet the requirements for portable

tank storage in s. SPS 310.28?

36.

Are other flammables such as paints, varnishes and turpentine stored in locked fire-proof cabinets that

meet the requirements of s. SPS 310.27? [52.55(9)(b)]

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