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Department 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESDivision 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERALChapter 113 - Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs (includes Assisted Living Programs, Residential Care Facilities, and Private Non-Medical Institutions) (formerly 10-149 Ch. 113)
Residential Care Facilities
Section 144-113-I-13 - Safety Standards

10-144-113 Me. Code R. § I-13

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Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-113-I-13 - Safety Standards
13.1 Fire safety plans. Each facility must have a fire safety plan. The fire safety plan and any changes in the plan are to be developed in conjunction with and approved by, local or state fire authorities. [Class III]
13.2 Elements of a f ire safety plan. The plan shall note steps to be taken, location of emergency exits, evacuation procedures and the telephone numbers of police, fire, ambulance and duly authorized licensed practitioners or other individuals to contact in an emergency. The fire safety plan shall be posted conspicuously in the facility.
13.3 Drills or rehearsals. Drills or rehearsals of the emergency steps to be taken shall be conducted at irregular times of the day, at least six (6) times per year spaced throughout the year. Two of the six (6) drills must be conducted while residents are asleep. Providers shall be knowledgeable about and shall inform staff, if applicable, about the use of fire safety equipment in the facility. At the time of admission and on a periodic basis, residents shall be informed of emergency procedures. [Class II]
13.4 Record of drills or rehearsals. A record shall be kept on a form provided by the Department showing the date and time of each drill. [Class II]
13.5 Free-standing, solid fuel burning stoves. Freestanding, solid fuel burning stoves (including wood and coal) are permitted in living areas, but not in bedrooms. They must be installed within NFPA No. 211 guidelines or as regulated by the Solid Fuel Board of Maine. Guidelines contained in NFPA No. 211 may be obtained by contacting the Office of the State Fire Marshal. [Class III]
13.6 Portable electric heaters. Portable closed liquid electric heaters may be used if approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. No radiant or quartz heaters shall be used. [Class III]
13.7 Extension cords. Extension cords are prohibited, except for those cords that have a fuse mechanism. [Class III]
13.8 Smoke detectors. Each smoke detector must be in working order. [Class I]

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 113, § I-13