Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7464

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-5-7464 - Fire, Emergency, and Fire Prevention

A. Emergency Procedures: A licensee shall have written procedures for staff and children to follow in case of emergency or disaster (natural, medical, or human-caused). The procedures shall include the following:

1. Provisions for the evacuation of buildings, including the evacuation of children with physical disabilities;

2. Assignment of staff to specific tasks and responsibilities;

3. Instructions on the use of alarm systems and signals;

4. Specification of evacuation routes and procedures, with clearly marked diagrams; and

5. Notification as prescribed in R6-5-7434.

B. Emergency Practices and Drills: A licensee shall prepare staff and children to respond to emergencies as prescribed in this subsection.

1. The licensee shall train all staff to perform assigned tasks during emergencies, including the location and use of fire fighting equipment.

2. The licensee shall train staff and children to report fires and other emergencies in accordance with written emergency procedures.

3. The licensee shall post evacuation procedures in conspicuous locations throughout all buildings.

4. The licensee shall train staff and children in evacuation procedures and conduct emergency drills at least once a month as prescribed in this subsection.

a. Practice drills shall include actual evacuation of children to safe areas.

b. Drills shall be held at random times and under varying conditions to simulate the possible conditions in case of fire or other disaster.

c. All persons in the building at the time of a drill shall participate in the drill.

5. A licensee shall maintain a record of all emergency drills. The record shall include:

a. Date and time of drill,

b. Total evacuation time,

c. Exits used,

d. Problems noted, and

e. Measures taken to ensure that children understand the purpose of a drill and their responsibilities during a drill.

C. Fire Prevention and Control: A licensee shall have and maintain fire prevention and safety equipment as prescribed in this subsection.

1. In a facility's residential environment, the licensee shall install and maintain smoke detectors according to the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and test specifications and shall maintain smoke detectors in good working order. Each smoke detector shall have a signal to indicate that batteries are low or are not working properly.

2. The licensee shall put a smoke detector in each separate sleeping area.

3. The licensee shall clean and test smoke detectors at least every three months. The licensee shall keep a written record of the cleaning and testing at the facility.

4. A licensee shall install and maintain portable fire extinguishers appropriate in number and size to the area to be protected.

5. A licensee shall have a qualified person inspect and, if necessary, recharge fire extinguishers at least once a year and immediately after use.

6. A licensee shall:

a. Document the dates that a fire extinguisher is charged and the person or agency responsible for charging it; and

b. Attach the documentation to the extinguisher.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7464

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).