Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 41, October 12, 2024
Section 55.82 - Large personal care homes(a) Large personal care homes are approved and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.(b) Automatic fire alarm systems shall be required. (1) Smoke detectors shall be required in all corridors and rooms of the buildings except that heat detectors may be used in kitchens, bathrooms, boiler rooms, furnace rooms and other special rooms as approved by the Department. Other detection devices may be approved by the Department for special conditions.(2) All other provisions for automatic fire alarm systems in § 50.52 (relating to automatic system) shall apply.(c) Fire drills and evacuation plans shall be required. (1) Fire drills shall be conducted monthly. A written log shall be kept listing the time and date of all fire drills.(2) Employes shall be trained in the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation methods.(3) Facilities shall have an evacuation plan, and residents and employes shall be made aware of this plan by the owner.