6010 FIRE SAFETY

6010.1 A foster home shall meet the fire safety requirements of the jurisdiction in which it is located.

6010.2 A foster home shall be free from all fire hazards, including faulty electric cords, unsafe appliances, and unsafe fireplaces and chimneys.

6010.3 A foster home shall have working smoke detectors that meet the jurisdiction's requirements on each floor and in hallways within ten (10) feet of each bedroom.

6010.4 A foster home shall have a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher on every floor of the home.

6010.5 A foster parent shall develop a fire evacuation plan and share it with all household members who are capable of understanding.

6010.6 A foster parent shall store combustible items away from sources of heat.

6010.7 A foster home shall have two (2) means of egress that provide unrestricted exit in case of fire.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 6617 (July 27, 2001).