Rule 290-2-21-.05 - Safety Aspects(1) General. Secure railing shall be provided for flights of more than four steps and for all galleries more than four feet from the ground.(2) Fire Prevention. (a) Serious consideration shall be given to see that the buildings are so constructed, equipped and located as not to be fire hazards.(b) If the buildings are of frame construction they shall be over 70 feet apart at the nearest points.(c) All electrical and heating installations shall be approved by Underwriters Laboratory or other nationally recognized testing laboratory, and shall be installed accordingly.(d) Inflammable material, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, etc., shall be stored according to regulations as set forth in the Georgia Safety Fire Law.(3) Fire Protection. (a) The staff in the Maternity Home shall be trained in properly reporting a fire, in evacuating the building.(b) There shall be at least one fire extinguisher for every 2000 square feet of floor area and for each floor. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with the recommended standards of the National Fire Protection Association for First Aid Fire Fighting Appliances. They shall be inspected regularly and kept charged and filled at all times.(c) There shall be more than one means of egress leading to the outside of buildings from each floor; such exits should open outward and should not be locked from the inside.(d) Fire exits (doors, hallways and stairs) shall be kept well-lighted, clean and ready for instant use.(e) The required exit signs should remain in place and exit lights kept on.(f) Fire alarm sounding devices shall be installed so as to be audibly heard throughout the building.(g) A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained from the State Fire Marshal for all buildings.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-21-.05
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 81-121; Ga. L. 1972, pp. 1015, 1046, 1048. Effective November 10, 1974.
Original Rule was filed on October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.