N.M. Admin. Code § 7.8.3.109

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.8.3.109 - FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCES AND INSPECTIONS FOR COMMUNITY HOMES

A. All current applicable requirements of State and local codes for fire prevention and safety must be met by the facility. The facility maintains a copy of all applicable inspection reports and certifications.

B. Each facility requests from the fire authority having jurisdiction an annual inspection of the facility. If the policy of the Fire Authority having jurisdiction does not provide for an annual inspection of the facility, the facility documents the date the request was made and to whom. If the fire authority does conduct annual inspections, a copy of the latest inspection is kept on file in the facility.

C. Written documentation from the State Fire Marshal's office or Fire Authority having jurisdiction evidencing a facility's compliance with applicable fire prevention codes must be submitted to the Licensing Authority prior to issuance of an initial license.

D. Each facility must have an evacuation plan conspicuously posted in each separate area of the building showing routes of evacuation in case of fire or other emergency.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.8.3.109

7.8.3.109 NMAC - N, 05/15/01