Section 11-94.2-57 - Life safety(a) Facilities licensed under this chapter shall be inspected by appropriate fire authorities for compliance with the current state and county life safety rules and ordinances.(b) Smoking rules shall be adopted in accordance with applicable state, federal, and county laws, statutes, and regulations. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted where flammable liquids, combustible gases, or oxygen are used or stored. Smoking by residents shall be permitted only under supervision in designated areas, and ashtrays shall be provided.(c) Electric heating pads shall be prohibited.(d) Facilities shall have written procedures in case of fire, disasters, and emergencies.(e) The facility evacuation plan shall be posted in prominent locations on each floor.(f) Fire drills shall be conducted at least quarterly, for each shift, under varied conditions. At least twelve drills shall be held every year and reports filed in the facility and available for review by the department.(g) All employees shall be instructed and kept informed regarding their duties under the fire, disaster, and emergency programs.(h) The facility shall establish procedures to ensure that water is available to essential areas when there is a loss of normal water supply.(i) The facility shall ensure the availability of emergency power; (1) An emergency electrical power system shall be available and shall, at a minimum, supply power adequate for lighting all entrances and exits and the equipment to maintain the fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems, and life support systems in the event the normal electrical supply is interrupted; and(2) When life support systems are used, the facility must provide emergency electrical power to those life support systems with an emergency generator (as defined in the most current National Fire Protection Association Code, Health Care Facilities) that is located on the premises.Haw. Code R. § 11-94.2-57
[Eff 9/16/2022] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11)