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Prevention · Fire & Life Safety InspectionsFire Inspection Process for Group Homes:The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) conducts fire inspections in all group homes that are applying for a new license or renewal of an existing license through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). DSHS is the state licensing authority for group homes. DSHS requires approval from the OSFM before licensing a facility and may suspend a current license if the OSFM identifies uncorrected hazards. Group homes are inspected to the International Fire Code, all applicable state amendments and to the Washington Administrative Code 212-12. When an applicant applies for a group home license DSHS submits a fire inspection request to the OSFM. Once initially licensed, group homes are inspected every (3) years for renewal of their license. DSFMs start all renewal inspections prior to 90 days of the license expiring. If the DSFM finds no deficiencies during the inspection an inspection report approving the facility for fire and life safety will be provided to the applicant/operator. If any deficiencies are identified during the inspection the DSFM will provide a detailed inspection report that explains the deficiencies to the applicant/operator, along with timelines required to correct all deficiencies. The DSFM will conduct a re-inspection at a time agreeable to both the applicant and the DSFM prior to the license expiration date. During the re-inspection the DSFM will confirm that all previously noted deficiencies have been corrected. The OSFM will notify DSHS when the facility is approved for fire and life safety. For additional information please contact: Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Lance Talley Mailing Address: Resources:
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