Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-8-112

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 42, October 18, 2024

Section R21-8-112 - Fire Safety

The provider shall ensure:

1. The premises is free of obvious fire hazards, such as defective heating equipment, or improperly stored flammable materials. Household heating equipment must be equipped with appropriate safeguards, maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Flammables and combustibles are stored more than three feet from water heaters, furnaces, portable heaters, fire- places, and wood-burning stoves.

3. If the premises has a working fireplace or wood-burning stove, it is protected by a fire screen sufficient to shield the room from open flames and flying embers.

4. A functioning fire extinguisher with a rating of "2A 10BC" or greater is available near the kitchen area. If the home has multiple levels at least one functioning fire extinguisher with a rating of "2A 10BC" or greater is available on each level.

5. At least one UL approved and working smoke detector is installed:

a. In the main living or program area of the setting;

b. In each bedroom, if overnight care is provided; and

c. On each level of a multiple-level setting.

6. The exit routes for the home are clear of obstruction that could prevent safe and rapid evacuation.

7. The locks on exterior doors and windows, including the front door, screen doors, and bars on windows, are equipped with a quick release mechanism. A quick release mechanism is a lock that can be opened from inside the setting without special knowledge (such as a combination) or equipment (such as a key). The Department may grant an exception to this requirement for a double-key deadbolt on a door if:

a. There is breakable glass within 40 inches of the interior locking mechanism;

b. There is another exit with a quick release mechanism on the same level of the premises; and

c. The key for the deadbolt is permanently maintained in a location that is:

i. Within six feet of the locking mechanism;

ii. Accessible to all household members;

iii. Reviewed with persons residing in or receiving care in the home; and

iv. Identified on the emergency evacuation plan.

8. The address for the home is posted and visible from the street, or the local emergency response team, such as the local fire department, is notified of the location of the home in writing, with a copy of this notification maintained in the home.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-8-112

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3517, effective 1/24/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 3548, effective 12/12/2017. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 809, effective 6/6/2022.