ARM 37.96.409. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

(1) Licensed child care facilities must meet International Fire Code requirements to open and operate as a child care facility. New child care center, school-age care, or drop-in care providers should consult with their local jurisdiction or state fire marshal before selecting a facility. (2) Licensed child care providers must provide CCL an annual inspection report from the state or local jurisdiction fire marshal indicating the fire safety rules have been met. (a) Providers using a commercial or public space that receive an annual fire safety inspection, such as a school, do not need a separate inspection. The child care provider is responsible for providing a copy of the inspection reports to CCL. (3) Group child care, family child care, and FFN providers must meet fire safety requirements by: (a) having a fire extinguisher that: (i) is easily accessible on each floor level that is used by the child care; (ii) has a minimum level of extinguisher classification of 2A10BC with a hose; and (iii) is installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications; (b) having operational UL smoke alarms on each floor of the facility that is used for child care that are: (i) installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications; (ii) installed in front of the doors to stairways, in corridors of all floors, and in all rooms where children sleep; and (iii) tested at least once a month to ensure that they are operating correctly and replaced every ten years or in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; (c) ensuring all wood burning stoves meet building codes and have a protective enclosure if used during the hours of care; (d) not using portable electric or unvented fuel-fired heating devices, and ensuring all radiators, if too hot to touch, have a protective enclosure; and (e) using extension cords according to the manufacturer's specifications and not using extension cords to supply electricity to equipment or appliances that are fixed in place.