D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6010
A foster home shall meet the fire safety requirements of the jurisdiction in which it is located.
A foster home shall be free from all fire hazards, including faulty electric cords, unsafe appliances, and unsafe fireplaces and chimneys.
A foster home shall have working smoke detectors that meet the jurisdiction's requirements on each floor and in each bedroom.
A foster home shall have a wall-mounted, portable, dry chemical fire extinguisher that meets the jurisdiction's requirement on every floor of the foster home.
A resource parent shall develop a fire evacuation plan and share it with all household members, including a foster child who is capable of understanding. The fire evacuation plan shall be displayed in a prominent place in the home.
A resource parent shall store combustible items away from sources of heat.
A foster home shall have two (2) means of egress that provide unrestricted exit in case of fire.
A foster home shall have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor of the foster home and at least one (1) carbon monoxide detector near each sleeping area.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6010