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Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living
702 32ND ST, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225
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Inspection Report — Aug 14, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety equipment maintenance and documentation. Several items were corrected on site, but the facility was unable to provide documentation for semi-annual hood cleanings, annual kitchen suppression system servicing, and annual servicing of the emergency generator.
Deficiencies (10)
IFC 603.5.2 (2021) Application and use. Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
IFC 603.6 (2021) Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances and not outdoors.
IFC 606.3.3 (2021) Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at required intervals. Facility unable to provide documentation for 12 months of semi-annual hood cleanings.
IFC 903.5 (2021) Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021) Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six months and after activation. Facility unable to provide documentation for annual kitchen suppression system servicing.
IFC 906.2 (2021) Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10.
IFC 906.9.1 (2021) Portable fire extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall be installed so their tops are not more than 5 feet above the floor.
IFC 907.8 (2021) Fire alarm and detection systems shall be maintained and tested per NFPA 72 with records kept.
IFC 915.6 (2021 WAC) Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems shall be maintained and replaced when inoperable. Facility unable to provide documentation for annual servicing and monthly testing.
IFC 1203.4 (2021) Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained to supply service within required time. Facility unable to provide documentation for annual servicing of the emergency generator.
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