N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:53-5.4 - Life-safety requirements for shelter facilities and shelter homes

(a) Emergency information: the shelter facility or shelter home shall post in a prominent location written emergency information, including the following:

1. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies;

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the physician retained by the shelter facility or shelter home or of the health facility to be used in emergency situations;

3. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children are to be taken;

4. The telephone numbers of the police and fire department and the local ambulance service(s);

5. The telephone number of the New Jersey Child Abuse Hotline - 1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873); and

6. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for medical care for each child.

(b) In addition to (a) above, a shelter facility shall post an evacuation plan, including a diagram of the building and a description of how the shelter facility is to be evacuated in case of emergency.

(c) First aid equipment: First aid equipment shall be located in a convenient, accessible location in the shelter facility or shelter home and shall include:

1. A standard first aid kit recommended by the American Red Cross or the local or State health departments; and

2. The Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent.

(d) Fire/evacuation drill and training:

1. The shelter facility shall conduct fire/evacuation drills at least twice monthly to familiarize the staff members and children with the procedures for leaving the building in an emergency situation.

2. The shelter facility shall maintain a record of each fire/evacuation drill. The record shall include:

i. The date and time of day of the drill;

ii. The number of children and staff members who participated; and

iii. The total amount of time necessary to evacuate the shelter facility.

3. The shelter facility staff members shall be trained in the use and operation of fire extinguishers.

(e) Shelter facilities and shelter homes caring for children six years of age and under shall comply with the following:

1. Fireplaces, open face heaters, stoves, hot radiators, electrical outlets and hazardous windows in rooms used by the children shall be adequately protected by screens or guards.

2. All corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can and any other toxic (poisonous) substance, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-5.4

Amended by R.2016 d.033, effective 4/18/2016.
See: 47 N.J.R. 2613(a), 47 N.J.R. 2695(a), 48 N.J.R. 649(a).
Section was "Life-safety requirements for shelter facilities and homes". Inserted "shelter" preceding "home" throughout; in (a)2, inserted a comma following "address"; in (a)3, substituted "or" for "and/or" following "hospital"; and in (a)5, substituted "New Jersey Child Abuse Hotline - 1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873)" for "Division's Office of Child Abuse Control (800-792-8610)".