Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 82-3-1-.22

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 82-3-1-.22 - Fire Prevention and Safety Requirements

1. The CSU and any associated CSC and/or Temp Obs functions shall have an emergency fire and disaster plan that includes the following:

a. Protocols for and documentation of practice of monthly fire drills rotated so that all shifts have had at least one (1) drill quarterly including time taken to complete the drills and follow-up recommendations for drills that are unsatisfactorily completed;

b. Disaster drills protocols such as flood, tornado, and hurricane are practiced at least quarterly;

c. Directions for evacuation of the CSU and any associated CSC and/or Temp Obs utilizing posted evacuation routes;

d. Preparation of the individuals for evacuation;

e. Documentation of monthly fire extinguisher inspection;

f. Documentation of annual inspections of other safety mechanisms such as sprinklers, smoke alarms, emergency lights, kitchen range/hood, etc.

g. Provision for annual review and revision of the fire and emergency safety plan;

h. Procedures for training staff on all emergency and disaster drills;

2. The CSU and any associated CSC and/or Temp Obs shall comply with all federal, state local, and accreditation fire safety standards. Local fire codes with more stringent standards or additional requirements shall supersede the minimum requirements set forth in this rule.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 82-3-1-.22

O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-1-29.

Original Rule entitled "Performance Improvement Plan and Activities" adopted. F. Jun. 30, 2011; eff. July 20, 2011.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Fire Prevention and Safety Requirements" adopted. F. Mar. 9, 2015; eff. Mar. 29, 2015.