Regulation .13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Regulation .13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Fire Safety Protection.
(1)
Smoke Alarms. A freestanding birthing center shall place smoke alarms on each floor and at points as recommended by the State Fire Marshal or local fire authority. A freestanding birthing center shall have alarms that are audible throughout the center.
(2)
Fire Extinguishers. A freestanding birthing center shall provide at least one approved fire extinguisher on each floor, including below ground level.
(3)
Lighting and Power. A freestanding birthing center shall ensure that:
(a)
Exits are illuminated during time of occupancy; and
(b)
Emergency lighting is located to provide illumination in event of a power failure.
B.
Power Outage. A freestanding birthing center shall have:
(1)
A written plan to address power outages; and
(2)
Annual staff training relating to power outages.
C.
Evacuation.
(1)
A freestanding birthing center shall make written copies of its fire evacuation plan available to all personnel and instruct all personnel in the implementation of the evacuation plan.
(2)
A freestanding birthing center shall keep all personnel informed of their responsibilities under the plan and conduct a supervised evacuation drill at least once a year.