Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-7-234

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 35, August 30, 2024

Section R21-7-234 - Fire; Emergency; Fire Prevention

A. The licensee shall have a written procedure for staff and any child in the facility to follow in case of emergency or disaster. The procedures shall include:

1. Provisions for the evacuation of buildings, including the evacuation of a child with a physical disability;

2. Assignment of staff to specific tasks and responsibilities;

3. Instructions on the use of alarm systems and signals;

4. Specification of evacuation routes and procedures, with clearly marked diagrams; and

5. Notification of an unusual incident as required by R21-7-207.

B. The licensee shall prepare staff and each child in care to respond to an emergency as described in this subsection.

1. The licensee shall train all staff to perform assigned tasks during an emergency, including the location and use of fire-fighting equipment.

2. The licensee shall train staff and each child to report fires and other emergencies in accordance with written emergency procedures.

3. The licensee shall review the evacuation plan with a child in care as appropriate to the child's age and developmental level:

a. Within 72 hours if the facility relocated; and

b. At least once each year following the child's placement in the facility.

C. The licensee shall have and maintain fire prevention and safety equipment required by this subsection and A.A.C. Title 21, Chapter 8, Article 1.

1. The licensee shall clean and test each smoke detector at least every three months. The licensee shall keep a written record of the cleaning and testing at the facility.

2. The licensee shall have a qualified person inspect and, if necessary, recharge a fire extinguisher at least once a year and immediately after use.

3. The licensee shall:

a. Document the date that a fire extinguisher is charged and the person or Agency responsible for charging it, and

b. Attach the documentation to the extinguisher.

D. The licensee shall post evacuation procedures in clearly visible locations throughout all buildings.

E. The licensee shall ensure that exits above ground level have an outside fire escape or fire-resistant stairwell approved by a fire inspector.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-234

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.