Policy Statement: continued
Scheduled fire equipment inspections will be conducted, which include:
Annual inspections by an outside source (e.g., fire marshal, fire department representative) with a dated tag
Monthly inspections by staff to verify equipment readiness, documented in a log or on the equipment.
Fire Extinguishers:
Facilities will have operable 2A-108:C multi-purpose fire extinguishers in accessible locations. Maintenance records must show that extinguishers are properly serviced and recharged as needed, at least once every six years.
Fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged must be replaced immediately.
Safety Equipment:
Each facility is equipped with fire extinguishing equipment and alarms/detectors in areas where necessary (e.g., flammable storage, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages)
Carbon monoxide detectors are required in any building with natural gas or open flames, with at least one detector per 1,000 square feet.
Emergency Exits:
Clear diagrams of escape routes will be posted in visible locations throughout the facility, clearly indicating
All exits will be adequately marked with lighted signs that remain visible at all times, with emergency lighting equipped with battery backup.
Windows that are part of the emergency exit must be operable from the inside without tools and provide a minimum opening of 20 inches wide by 24 inches high.
Access and Safety Measures:
No exit door will be locked when the building is occupied, unless an emergency system is in place that allows it to unlock during emergencies.
Exterior doors may have key-operated locks, provided a visible sign that states, "THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED."