Section 210 IAC 8-4-2 - Fire safety codesAuthority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2
Affected: IC 31-31-8
Sec. 2.
(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and local fire safety codes. Compliance is documented by the authority having jurisdiction.(b) Fire safety inspections are conducted at the following intervals: (1) An annual inspection is conducted by the authority having jurisdiction or other person or persons qualified to perform such inspections.(2) A monthly inspection is conducted by a trained fire safety officer.(3) A weekly inspection is conducted by a trained facility staff.(c) The facility is equipped with a fire alarm and automatic detection system. Additional fire protection equipment located throughout the facility, as required and approved by the authority having jurisdiction, includes the following: (5) Food service hood suppression systems.(d) Testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment is conducted at the following intervals: (1) A monthly check of fire extinguishers by a trained fire safety officer, and an annual inspection of fire extinguishers by an independent, qualified outside source.(2) Either: (A) an annual ninety (90) minute backup battery test for exit signs to ensure proper illumination in the event of a power outage; or(B) documentation the exit signs are connected to a tested, working generator.(3) Either: (A) an annual ninety (90) minute backup battery test for emergency lighting to ensure proper illumination in the event of a power outage; or(B) documentation the emergency lighting is connected to a tested, working generator.(4) A quarterly inspection for sprinkler systems by an independent, qualified outside source.(5) A biannual inspection for food service hood suppression systems by an independent, qualified outside source.(e) This is a mandatory standard. Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-4-2; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA