14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-30.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 934-III-30.0 - Fire Safety30.1 A licensee shall ensure that all paths of egress, including stairways, hallways, windows, and doorways are functional and not blocked.30.2 A licensee shall care for children on the ground level of the home or use another level only after meeting the conditions of the designated fire marshal.30.3 A licensee shall ensure each exit door is at least 28 inches wide.30.4 A licensee shall at least have a properly installed, battery-operated working smoke alarm.30.4.1 This alarm must have a safety certification mark from a nationally recognized testing laboratory.30.4.2 A licensee shall place smoke alarms on the ceiling or six (6) to 12 inches below the ceiling on each level of the home, basement, and all enclosed sleeping areas. 30.4.2.1 A licensee shall test these alarms monthly and document these tests in a log.30.4.2.2 A licensee shall replace the batteries at least yearly.30.5 A licensee shall ensure fire safety codes and on-going procedures as required by the designated fire marshal are followed.30.6 A licensee shall ensure a working carbon monoxide alarm is near any sleeping area used by children when the home has an attached garage or equipment using fuels such as gas, oil, propane, wood, or kerosene. This includes an oven, furnace, water heater, or fireplace.30.6.1 The alarm must have a safety certification mark from a nationally recognized testing laboratory.30.6.2 The alarm must be installed as stated in the manufacturer's instructions. 30.6.2.1 A licensee shall test these alarms monthly and document these tests in a log.30.6.2.2 A licensee shall replace the batteries at least yearly.30.7 A licensee shall complete a monthly fire prevention inspection and post the current report in a visible space.30.8 When a family home changes from Level I to Level II or a child care home moves to a new address, a licensee shall submit plans to the designated fire marshal for review and approval. 30.8.1 The licensee shall follow the fire safety codes of the designated fire marshal.30.8.2 A licensee shall receive fire marshal and OCCL approval before offering services.30.9 A licensee shall provide a clearly visible, readily accessible, charged, portable dry chemical fire extinguisher rated 2A-10BC or greater.30.9.1 Fire extinguishers must not be mounted in a closet or cabinet except when using a wall mounted fire extinguisher cabinet that was manufactured specifically for that purpose.30.9.2 Fire extinguishers must be mounted at least 4 inches above the finished floor. 30.9.2.1 Fire extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less must be mounted so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 60 inches above the finished floor.30.9.2.2 Fire extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds must be mounted so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 42 inches above the finished floor.30.9.3 A fire extinguisher contractor licensed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall inspect the fire extinguisher annually.14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-30.0
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (final)