Current through November, 2024
Section 11-99-18 - Life safety(a) Facilities licensed under this chapter shall be inspected at least annually by appropriate fire authorities for compliance with state and county rules and ordinances.(b) Smoking rules shall be adopted. "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, and ashtrays shall be provided.(c) Electric heating pads shall be prohibited.(d) Facilities shall have written procedures in case of fire and disasters.(e) Fire drills shall be held at least quarterly under varied conditions and times of the day, and shall be documented.(f) All employees shall be instructed and kept informed respecting their duties under the fire and disaster programs.(g) Facilities with residents who are not certified as capable of self-preservation must maintain a staff ratio of one to one for each of these residents, or else have an automatic sprinkler system, as defined in Life Safety Code 1973, as it existed in 1984.[Eff. APR 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS §§ 333-51, 333-53)