Section 0465-02-04-.05 - INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES(1) Definition - Industrial Occupancies include factories making products of all kinds and properties devoted to operations such as processing, assembling, mixing, packaging, finishing or decorating, and repairing. An example of facilities required to meet industrial occupancy standards is an Adult Habilitation Facility/Services-Center Based.(2) Criteria - For the purpose of Life Safety, licensees required to meet industrial occupancies must comply with the following: (a) The applicable standards of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, Industrial Occupancies, or equivalent standards hereafter adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and 1. Document fire-safety drills which shall be conducted: (i) Monthly at unexpected times and under varying conditions, and(ii) Under direct staff supervision.2. Document that all smoke-detection devices are tested monthly and that the batteries are changed when no longer functional.3. Document that all fire extinguishers are properly maintained and serviced.4. Document instruction to staff upon employment and to persons supported upon admission in fire evacuation procedures.5. Adopt a policy on smoking and ensure designated areas are posted.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-04-.05
New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective 10/4/2016.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.