16 Del. Admin. Code § 3310-7.0

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

Section 3310-7.0 - Emergencies and Disasters

7.1 Fire safety in neighborhood homes shall comply with the rules and regulations of the State Fire Prevention Commission or the appropriate local jurisdiction.

7.2 The home shall have a minimum of two means of egress.

7.3 The home shall have an adequate number of UL approved smoke detectors in working order.

7.3.1 In a single level home, a minimum of one smoke detector shall be placed between the bedroom area and the remainder of the home.

7.3.2 In a multi-story home, a minimum of one smoke detector shall be on each level. On levels which have bedrooms, the detector shall be placed between the bedroom area and the remainder of the home.

7.4 There shall be at least one functional two and one-half to five pound ABC fire extinguisher on each floor of living space in the home that is readily accessible, visible and mounted on the wall. Each extinguisher shall be checked annually.

7.5 The service provider shall have written procedures for meeting all emergencies and disasters such as fire, severe weather, and missing individuals; and such procedures shall be communicated to all staff.

7.5.1 The procedures shall assign staff on duty to specific tasks and responsibilities.

7.5.2 The procedures shall contain instructions related to the use of alarm and signal systems. Provisions shall be made to alert individuals living in the home according to their abilities, and these provisions shall be included in the procedures.

7.6 The provider shall 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.

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

7.8 Provisions shall 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.

7.9 Evacuation Drills

7.9.1 Drills shall be held quarterly and on different days and at different times. Drills are not to be held at night, during individuals' sleep time, nor are they to be held in inclement weather.

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

7.9.3 During drills, individuals shall be evacuated with staff assistance to the designated safe area outside of the home.

7.9.4 As evidenced by evacuation drill reports that are maintained by the neighborhood home, drills shall assure that all individuals and staff are familiar with the evacuation requirements and procedures.

7.9.4.1 Any problems individuals have evacuating a building during a drill shall result in a written plan of specific corrective action(s) to be taken.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3310-7.0

21 DE Reg. 229( 9/1/2017) (Final)