Section 465 IAC 2-1.5-11 - Physical facilities of the foster family home; safety; fire and safety hazardsAuthority: IC 31-27-2-4
Affected: IC 31-27-4
Sec. 11.
(a) The foster family home shall be kept free from all unnecessary fire and safety hazards.(b) The foster family home shall have one (1) smoke detector that is within ten (10) feet of each bedroom door, with at least one (1) smoke detector in operating condition on each level of the home and at least one (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) pounds or greater ABC type fire extinguisher in operating condition on each floor of the home.(c) A carbon monoxide detector shall be required in the foster family home unless only electricity is used for cooking and heating the home.(d) Heating devices, such as: (5) hot water pipes; within the reach of children shall be screened or otherwise protected as deemed necessary for children being cared for in the foster family home. Portable space heaters and candles shall not be left unattended and shall not be used in rooms where children are sleeping. Heating appliances using combustible fuel shall be vented to the outside.
(e) An evacuation plan shall be developed, and all persons in the foster family home shall be knowledgeable of the plan. Each child in placement shall receive age-appropriate instructions on how to evacuate the foster family home safely in the event of fire or other emergency.(f) All: (6) corridors; shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
(g) Flammable and poisonous substances, medications, sharp instruments, and cleaning materials shall be stored safely out of the reach of children or placed in locked storage, as appropriate for the child's age and development. Combustible materials shall be stored at least five (5) feet from furnaces and water heaters.(h) Fire drills shall be conducted:(2) at varying times of the day; and(3) during varying weather conditions.(i) The foster family home shall conform to all rules and regulations of local government, including, but not limited to, those governing fire and safety, and the rules and regulations of the fire prevention and building safety commission as to fire and safety protection. Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-1.5-11; filed Apr 18, 2011, 11:31 a.m.: 20110518-IR-465100349FRA; readopted filed November 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFAReadopted filed 10/10/2019, 10:42 a.m.: 20191106-IR-465190320RFA