Section 29-6233. FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

 

6233.1The facility shall have an approved fire inspection prior to the effective date of licensure. The building shall, at all times, maintain the standards established under applicable building and fire codes, including but not limited to the District of Columbia Fire Prevention Code Supplement, Title 12D DCMR.

 

6233.2The facility shall develop and implement a fire safety and evacuation plan approved by the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The facility shall fully inform and train staff and residents about the facility's fire, safety and evacuation plan, including individual staff duties, location and operation of fire extinguishers, and telephone procedure for notifying the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Copies of the plan shall be posted throughout the facility and readily available to staff and residents at all times.

 

6233.3The facility shall conduct a minimum of one fire drill each month. The facility shall maintain a record of each fire drill.

 

6233.4The facility shall conduct a minimum of one fire extinguisher and one smoke detector inspection each month. The facility shall maintain a record of each inspection.

 

6233.5The facility shall maintain at least one working smoke detector on each floor and at least one additional smoke detector for each separate sleeping area not connected by a common hallway.

 

6233.6The facility shall maintain a working fire extinguisher, subject to annual inspection, for each cooking area and wing of the facility, and all areas used for electrical, gas, or other heating equipment.

 

6233.7The facility shall be equipped with at least one working carbon monoxide detector on each floor and at least one additional carbon monoxide detector for each sleeping area not connected by a common hallway.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8675, 8713 (September 21, 2001).