N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-12.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:43-12.3 - Drills and tests

(a) The facility shall conduct at least one fire drill every month, of which at least one annually shall take place during every working shift. The facility shall maintain documentation of all drills, including the date, hour, description of the drill, participating staff, and signature of the person in charge. All on-duty staff and all residents shall participate in drills.

(b) The facility shall request of the local fire department that at least one joint fire drill be conducted annually. Upon scheduling a joint fire drill, the facility shall notify first aid and civil defense agencies of this drill and shall participate in community-wide disaster drills.

(c) The facility shall maintain documentation that the fire detection/alarm system has been tested at least once per year.

(d) Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously hung, kept easily accessible, shall be visually examined monthly and the examination shall be recorded on a tag which is attached to the fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers shall also be inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and N.J.A.C. 5:70. Each fire extinguisher shall be labeled to show the date of such inspection and maintenance.

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