W. Va. Code R. § 36-23-20

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 23, June 7, 2024

Section 36-23-20 - Fire Protection

20.1. General requirements.

(a) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection pro­gram to be followed throughout all phases of the construction program and demolition work, and he shall provide the firefighting equip­ment to extinguish the fire hazard that may occur. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.

(b) Access to all available firefighting equipment shall be maintained at all times.

(c) All firefighting equipment, pro­vided by the employer, shall be conspicuously located.

(d) All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be immediately replaced.

(e) Fire drills and demonstrations of various types of available firefighting equip­ment shall be held for employees at least every six (6) months.

W. Va. Code R. § 36-23-20