HAR §11-99-68. Life safety

(a) Facilities licensed under this chapter shall be licensed at least annually by appropriate fire authorities for compliance with state and county rules and ordinances. (b) Smoking rules shall be adopted. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted where flammable liquids, combustible gases, or oxygen are used or stored. Smoking by residents shall be permitted only under supervision, and ash trays shall be provided. (c) Electric heating pads shall be prohibited. (d) Facilities shall have written procedures in case of fire and disasters. (e) Evacuation plans shall be posted in prominent locations on each floor. (f) Fire drills shall include the transmission of a fire alarm signal and be held at least quarterly, for each shift, under varied conditions. At least twelve drills shall be held every year and reports filed within the facility. (g) All employees shall be instructed and kept informed respecting their duties under the fire and disaster programs. [Eff. April 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS §§333-51, 333-53)