Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 8.371.2.55 - FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTORS AND OTHER FIRE EQUIPMENTA. The facility shall be equipped with an approved, manually operated alarm system or other continuously sounding alarm approved in writing by the fire authority having jurisdiction.B. Approved smoke detectors powered by house electrical service shall be installed to provide, when activated, an alarm which is audible in all sleeping areas. Smoke detectors must be installed in corridors at no more than 30 foot spacing. Areas of assembly, such as the dining and living room, must be provided with smoke detectors. All smoke detectors must be connected to the electrical system of the facility and have battery back-up.C. Heat detectors shall be installed in all enclosed kitchens and also powered by the facility electrical service.D. Fire extinguishers, as approved by the state fire marshall or fire prevention authority having jurisdiction, must be located in the facility. Facilities must, as a minimum, have two 2A10BC fire extinguishers, one located in the kitchen or food preparation area, and one centrally located in the facility. All fire extinguishers shall be inspected yearly and recharged as needed. All fire extinguishers must be tagged noting the date of inspection.E. Fire extinguishers, alarm systems, automatic detection equipment, and other fire fighting equipment must be properly maintained and inspected as recommended by the manufacturer, state fire marshall, or fire authority having jurisdiction. Documentation of these inspections must be maintained on file in the facility.N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.55
Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024