16 Del. Admin. Code § 3320-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3320-6.0 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness

6.1 Fire safety in IBSER's must comply with the rules and regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission or the appropriate local jurisdiction.

6.2 The IBSER must have a minimum of two means of egress.

6.3 The IBSER must have an adequate number of UL approved smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in working order.

6.3.1 In a single level IBSER, a minimum of one smoke/carbon monoxide detector must be placed between the bedroom area and the remainder of the IBSER.

6.3.2 In a multi-story IBSER, a minimum of one smoke/carbon monoxide detector must be on each level. On levels which have bedrooms, the detector must be placed between the bedroom area and the remainder of the IBSER.

6.4 There must be at least one functional two and one-half to five pound ABC fire extinguisher on each floor of living space in the IBSER that is readily accessible to staff. Each extinguisher must be checked annually.

6.5 Evacuation drills

6.5.1 Drills shall be held quarterly on different days and at different times.

6.5.2 Drills are not to be held at night, during individuals' sleep time, nor are they to be held in inclement weather.

6.5.3 Emergency evacuation drills must include all persons on the premises, including employees, volunteers, residents and visitors.

6.5.4 The location of egress during these evacuation drills must be varied, with window evacuation procedures discussed as an alternative, if not practiced.

6.5.5 During drills, persons must be evacuated with staff assistance to the designated safe area outside of the IBSER.

6.5.6 As evidenced by evacuation drill reports that are maintained by the IBSER, drills must assure that all persons and staff are familiar with the evacuation requirements and procedures.

6.5.6.1 Any problems persons have evacuating a building during a drill must result in a written plan of specific corrective action(s) to be taken.

6.5.7 Persons who are unable to achieve the exit schedule prescribed by the Life/Safety Code with available assistance must be provided with additional assistance.

6.6 A licensee must ensure that each newly admitted resident is provided an orientation regarding emergency procedures and the location of all exits within 48 hours of admission.

6.7 The IBSER must maintain an adequate communication system to ensure that on and off-duty personnel and local fire and safety authorities are notified promptly in the event of an emergency or disaster.

6.8 The telephone numbers of the nearest poison control center and the nearest source of emergency medical services must be posted.

6.9 Provisions must be made for emergency auxiliary heat and lighting by means of alternate sources of electric power, alternate fuels, and stand-by equipment, or arrangements with neighbors, other agencies or community resources.

6.10 Providers must identify an alternative relocation site in the event of an emergency requiring evacuation.

6.11 A licensee must prohibit the storage or use of any firearms or other weapons on the grounds of the IBSER or program or in any building used by residents.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3320-6.0

23 DE Reg. 43( 7/1/2019) (final)