049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-1
(a) The fire standards for building and life safety shall be administered and enforced by the authority having jurisdiction designated by W.S. 35-9-101 through 35-9-130. For the purpose of these rules, the authority having jurisdiction is called the fire official. The fire official has the authority and responsibility to administer and enforce the adopted codes and/or laws of the jurisdiction, and to require technical assistance as needed.
(b) These requirements shall apply to all child care homes in the State of Wyoming in which children receive supervision or personal services for less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.
(c) The purpose of the fire inspection is to ensure compliance with minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable level of fire and life safety, property protection and public welfare from actual and potential hazards created by fire, explosions and other hazardous conditions. Actions taken on licenses due to non-compliance with these rules will be taken through the Department of Family Services as a result of the recommendations from the fire inspector.
(d) These fire standards are basic requirements. The fire official, after conducting an onsite fire inspection, may require correction of other fire hazards.
(e) A limited but reasonable time shall be allowed for compliance with any part of the code requirements.
(f) Child care homes certified prior to the effective date of these rules shall be maintained in accordance with the codes under which the facility was certified.
(g) New child care homes requesting certification shall comply with the currently adopted building, fire, electrical and mechanical codes of the jurisdiction.
049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-1
Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016.