If you are a new, first-time applicant, the first step is to apply for your short-term rental permit through Community Development. If you are approved, Community Development will then direct you to request the required fire and life safety inspection. Before scheduling an inspection, fill out the Short-Term Rental Pre-Inspection Checklist and email it to us at FMO@co.chelan.wa.us. We will contact you to set up your inspection.
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than 5.7 square feet (0.530 M^2). The net clear opening dimensions required by this section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the inside. The net clear height of the opening shall be not less than 24 inches (610mm) and the net clear width shall be not less than 20 inches (508mm).
Exception: Grade floor openings shall have a net clear opening area of not less than 5 square feet (0.465 m^2).
Please note: A window 24x20 inches will not meet the 5.7sqare feet requirement or even the 5 square feet requirement for a grade floor. One or both dimensions must be larger to satisfy the net clear opening requirement.
The fire extinguisher needs to be rated at a minimum of 2A-10BC. You can mostly find this on the label of the extinguisher next to the word “Classification.”
The top of the fire extinguisher shall not exceed 5 feet from the floor, and the bottom shall not go below 4 inches toward the floor. Between 5 feet and 4 inches. We recommend mounting your fire extinguisher toward exits that are in plain view.
Fire extinguishers need to be serviced by a fire extinguisher-serving company at a minimum of 12 months. The company will put a tag on the extinguisher, stating the month and year it was serviced.
Propane firepits do not require an additional physical security measure to restrict guest use. If propane firepits need to be secured during extreme fire danger, the fuel tank may be removed or locked and the pit is secured. (This is a rare occurrence.)
Posted: 02/24/2023 11:08 AM
Last Updated: 09/16/2025 04:04 PM
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