16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-16.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
Section 3340-16.0 - Fire Safety
16.1 The FSED shall comply with the rules and regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission.
16.2 The FSED must be inspected annually by the fire marshal having jurisdiction, and all applications for license (new and renewal) must include documentation, dated within the past 12 months, indicating compliance to all applicable fire code regulations.
16.3 Failure to provide documentation from the fire marshal having jurisdiction, dated within the past 12 months, indicating compliance to all applicable fire code regulations shall be grounds for licensure action.
16.4 An evacuation floor plan shall be prominently and conspicuously posted for display throughout the facility in areas that are readily visible to patients, staff, and visitors.
16.5 All employees shall be trained in procedures to be followed in the event of a fire or fire-related emergency. Training shall be:
16.5.1 Part of the initial employee orientation; and
16.5.2 Conducted annually thereafter.
16.6 The FSED shall conduct one fire drill per shift per quarter.
16.6.1 Fire drills shall include the transmission of the fire alarm signal and simulation of the emergency fire condition, simulation of evacuation of patients and other occupants, and use of fire-fighting equipment.
16.6.2 Written reports shall be maintained to include evidence of patient and staff participation.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-16.0

24 DE Reg. 692( 1/1/2021) (final)