In addition to the fire safety standards set forth in Idaho Code section 39-1109 and regulation 55 promulgated by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Idaho Code section 39-1111, the following additional items will be inspected and shall be complied with by day-care facilities:
A. If there is a private garage attached to the facility, the common wall between the garage and the facility shall be protected by at least one hour, fire-resistive materials on the garage side, and any door within the same wall shall be self- closing, tight-fitting, solid wood core and a minimum of one and three-eighths inches (13/8") in thickness or equivalent. For day-care use in conjunction with other occupancy classifications, consult the Uniform Building Code for specific occupancy separation.
B. Oil and gas unvented room heaters are not permitted. All fuel-burning appliances are to be vented.
C. Chimneys and heating equipment are to be in good condition and installed properly.
D. If a stove or combustion heater is installed, it shall be so located that it will not block escape in case it malfunctions.
E. Flammable liquids storage is prohibited except for quantities not exceeding ten (10) gallons for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment if stored in a private garage or other approved locations in approved containers.
F. All electrical appliances, fixtures, panel boxes, receptacle outlets, switches and wiring shall be in good condition. All electrical violations shall be reported to the Electrical Inspector.
G. Extension cords are permitted only with short-term use and shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.
H. The facility shall be free of an excess of readily-combustible materials such as oily rags, wastepaper, boxes, rubbish or other waste materials.
I. The landing on required exits shall not be more than four and one-half inches (41/2") lower than the threshold of the doorway.
J. The occupant load of the facility shall be posted along with a statement that day-care is prohibited on any upper floor beyond the first floor or on a story below the level of exit discharge (basement) unless there is an exit directly to the outside. (Ord. 628, 6-1-2021)