D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
Chapter 29-60. FOSTER HOMES |
Section 29-6010. FIRE SAFETY
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6010.1A foster home shall meet the fire safety requirements of the jurisdiction in which it is located.
6010.2A foster home shall be free from all fire hazards, including faulty electric cords, unsafe appliances, and unsafe fireplaces and chimneys.
6010.3A foster home shall have working smoke detectors that meet the jurisdiction's requirements on each floor and in hallways within ten (10) feet of each bedroom.
6010.4A foster home shall have a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher on every floor of the home.
6010.5A foster parent shall develop a fire evacuation plan and share it with all household members who are capable of understanding.
6010.6A foster parent shall store combustible items away from sources of heat.
6010.7A foster home shall have two (2) means of egress that provide unrestricted exit in case of fire.