S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-109.1400.1403

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-109.1400.1403 - Fire Response Training (I)

A. A facility shall provide fire response training for each technician and staff member within forty-eight (48) hours of his or her first day of employment in the facility and at least annually thereafter. A new facility seeking an initial permit shall provide the Department with evidence of fire response training for each technician and staff member prior to the initial permitting inspection. Fire response training shall address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Fire plan, including the training of staff members and technicians;

2. Reporting a fire;

3. Use of the fire alarm system, if applicable;

4. Location and use of fire-fighting equipment;

5. Methods of fire containment;

6. Specific responsibilities, tasks, and/or duties of each individual; and

7. Fire evacuation plan, including routes and procedures.

B. A facility shall establish a plan for the evacuation of clients, staff members, and technicians, to include procedures and evacuation routes out of the facility, in case of fire or other emergencies, and the plan shall be posted in conspicuous public areas throughout the facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-109.1400.1403

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.