Okla. Admin. Code § 310:285-3-5

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:285-3-5 - Safety

(a)Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by law and maintained in working order at all times as indicated by the manufacturer's recommendation.

(1) The employer shall distribute portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class A (Ordinary combustibles) fires so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less.

(2) The employer shall distribute portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class K (Commercial Cooking Equipment) fires so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 30 feet (9.1 m) or less.

(b)Smoke detectors. Each guest room shall be equipped with at least one working smoke detector, clearly audible over background noise, and maintained free of foreign matter that could impair its proper function. Electronic smoke detectors shall be tested and approved annually by a sprinkler company, fire alarm company, fire department representative, or other entity. Record of the most recent test shall be made available to the regulatory authority upon request

(1) All battery operated smoke detectors shall be checked each time the room is cleaned.

(2) If the smoke detector is not working properly, the room shall be closed until the smoke detector can be repaired to working order.

(3) Facilities constructed after the effective date of these regulations shall have electronically operated smoke detectors.

(c)Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be required in each guest room which has a gas appliance inside it.

(d)Fire escapes. All fire escapes shall be maintained in good repair, unobstructed, easily accessible at all times, and marked with a colored lighted sign.

(1) Conspicuous directions to all fire escapes shall be posted in all hallways or walkways.

(2) An evacuation route diagram, showing location of room, layout of floor, and nearest available exits, shall be posted in a conspicuous location in each guest room.

(e)Platforms. All platform areas accessible to persons, such as porches, decks, or lofts elevated more than thirty (30) inches, shall be enclosed by a rail at least twenty-eight (28) inches high and with openings of no greater than four (4) inches.

(f)Ventilation. There must be a forced air vent or window that can be opened to provide ventilation of all guest rooms. Windows which can be opened must be screened and the screen must be removable.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:285-3-5

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021