Section 465IAC2-9-89. Safety equipment and procedures

   (a) A fire and smoke alarm system shall be submitted for approval as required under 675 IAC 12. Plans and specifications for both systems shall be submitted as required under 675 IAC 12.

  (b) Access to exits shall be indicated by visible exit signs as required under 675 IAC 13.

  (c) Emergency lighting shall be provided in all interior stairs and corridors.

  (d) Fire extinguishers or other firefighting equipment shall be provided as directed under 675 IAC.

  (e) The fire extinguishers shall be plainly visible and easily accessible at all times.

  (f) The cooking area shall be protected with a minimum of one (1) 5-B:C rated portable fire extinguisher or more as required by NFPA 10, as adopted under 675 IAC 22.

  (g) All cooking equipment shall conform to 675 IAC.

  (h) The institution shall have written, posted evacuation procedures in case of fires and other emergencies. The procedures shall be taught to all staff as a part of their orientation. Disaster evacuation procedures shall be posted in all living units.

  (i) Fire drills shall be conducted monthly and noted in the records or reports of the institution for review. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-9-89; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1980; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-11-89) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-9-89) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.