Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-1-9.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 450:21-1-9.1 - Physical facility environment and safety

(a) All sites providing ADSAC courses or alcohol and drug assessments shall ensure the safety and protection of all persons within the institution's or organization's physical environment (property and buildings, leased or owned).

(b) This shall be accomplished by:

(1) Meeting all fire, health and safety regulations, code and statutory requirements of federal, state, or local government;

(2) All sites shall have an annual fire, health and safety inspection, as required from the State Fire Marshal or local authorities, and shall maintain a copy of said inspection and attendant correspondence regarding any deficiency;

(3) If there is no authority available to provide such inspection, then the institution, organization or assessor shall show evidence to ODMHSAS of:

(A) An emergency preparedness plan to provide effective utilization of resources to best meet the physical needs of participants, visitors, and staff during any disaster (including, but not limited to, fire, flood, tornado, explosion, prolonged loss of heat, light, water, and/or air conditioning). This plan shall be evaluated annually, and revised as needed;

(B) Training and orientation regarding the location and use of all fire extinguishers and first aid supplies and equipment;

(C) Emergency evacuation routes and shelter areas shall be prominently posted in all areas;

(D) Fire alarm systems shall have visual signals suitable for the deaf and hearing-impaired;

(E) An emergency power to supply lighting to pre-selected areas of the institution or organization; and

(F) Maintenance of institution and organization grounds to provide a safe environment for participants, staff and visitors.

(4) There shall be a written plan for the protection and preservation of participant records in the event of a disaster.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-1-9.1

Added at 25 Ok Reg 1376, eff 7-1-08

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 22, August 1, 2019, eff. 11/1/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 9/15/2021