Requirements For Fire And Life Safety Standards

A facility's buildings must meet all requirements of the local and state codes that are applicable to residential assiste d living facilities for fire and life safety standards. Facilities’ evacuation capability is considered “impractical” a s defined by NFPA, Standard 101. (3-15-22) 401. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS HOUSING THREE THROUGH SIXTEEN RESIDENTS. A newly constructed facility, change of ownership, or a building converted to a residential assisted living facility o n or after January 1, 2021, housing three (3) to sixteen (16) residents on the first story only must comply with NFPA , Standard 101, Chapter 32, Small Facilities. (3-15-22) 402. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS HOUSING SEVENTEEN OR MORE RESIDENTS AND MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS. A newly constructed facility, change of ownership, or a building converted to a residential assisted living facility o n or after January 1, 2021, housing seventeen (17) residents or more, or any building housing residents on stories othe r than the first story must comply with requirements of NFPA, Standard 101, Chapter 32, Large Facilities. (3-15-22) 403. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS LICENSED FOR THREE THROUGH SIXTEEN RESIDENTS. Existing facilities licensed prior to January 1, 2021, housing three (3) to sixteen (16) residents on the first story only , must comply with the requirements of the NFPA, Standard 101, Chapter 33, Small Facilities. Existing buildings tha t are not sprinklered may continue to operate, except when Section 401 of these rules apply. (3-15-22) 404. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS LICENSED FOR SEVENTEEN OR MORE RESIDENTS AND MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS. Existing facilities licensed prior to January 1, 2021 housing seventeen (17) or more residents and multi-stor y buildings or any building housing residents on stories other than the first story must comply with NFPA, Standar d 101, Chapter 33, Large Facilities. (3-15-22) 405. ADDITIONAL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ALL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. 01. Electrical Installations and Equipment. Electrical installations and equipment must comply wit h applicable local or state electrical requirements in NFPA, Standard 101, Mandatory References. (3-15-22) a. Extension cords and multi-plug adapters are prohibited; (3-15-22) b. Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) must be Underwriter Laboratories (U/L) approved with th e following requirements: (3-15-22) i. RPTs must be directly connected to a wall outlet; and (3-15-22) ii. Have a built-in surge protector. (3-15-22) 02. Prohibited Applications. The following are prohibited uses of an RPT: (3-15-22) a. Medical equipment; (3-15-22) b. Daisy chain or plugging one (1) plug strip into a second plug strip; (3-15-22) c. Appliances; (3-15-22) d. As a convenience, in lieu of permanent installed receptacles; and (3-15-22) e. Extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject t o environmental or physical damage. (3-15-22) 03. Medical Gases. Handling, use, and storage of medical gas must be according to NFPA, Standar d 99, Chapter 11, Performance, Maintenance, and Testing as referenced in Section 004 of these rules. (3-15-22) 04. Fuel-Fired Heating. Fuel-fired heating devices and systems must be inspected, serviced, an d cleaned at least annually by a person professionally engaged in the business of servicing these devices or systems. (3-15-22) 05. Natural or Man-Made Hazards. When natural or man-made hazards are present on the facilit y property or border the facility property, suitable fences, guards, railing, or a combination must be installed to provid e protection for the residents. (3-15-22) 06. Telephone. The facility must have a telephone on the premises available for staff use in the even t of an emergency. Emergency telephone numbers must be posted near the telephone. (3-15-22) 406. -- 409. (RESERVED)