PURPOSE: This rule establishes specific fire safety requirements for adult day care programs and facilities.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of the Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency’s headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of the Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material.

1. (1) Adult day care programs located in organized areas or municipalities shall obtain, annually, written approval from local fire safety officials certifying that the facility complies with local fire codes. If there are not applicable codes, or if the division determines that the codes are not adequate to assure the safety of older or handicapped persons, the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code for Places of Assembly (NFPA No. 101, 1981 edition) shall apply. This section shall not be applicable to associated adult day care programs holding a current license to operate issued by the Division of Aging or the Department of Health if the designated adult day care program space was included in the most recent inspection by those agencies.
2. (2) The facility shall have a minimum of two
3. (2) exits remote from each other. Exits shall be clearly marked with exit signs and shall provide egress at ground level.
4. (3) Each provider shall locate, install and maintain in operable condition an adequate number of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers of the appropriate type as determined in consultation with the local fire authorities or the Division of Aging. Fire extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10 requirements.

5. (4) A written plan for assuring the safety of participants, staff and volunteers in case of fire or other disaster shall be developed in consultation with state or local fire authorities and shall include at a minimum, the following:

   1. (A) A written assessment of potential fire or safety hazards present on the premises and actions and procedures to follow to minimize potential danger;
   2. (B) A written schedule for periodic checks for battery strength of smoke detectors and adequate pressure of fire extinguishers; and
   3. (C) A written training plan and schedule for staff and volunteers on safety responsibilities and actions to be taken if an emergency situation occurs. 19 CSR 30-90

AUTHORITY: sections 660.050, RSMo Supp. 1992 and 660.418, RSMo 1986.* This rule originally filed as 13 CSR 15-8.080. Original rule filed Oct. 15, 1984, effective Jan. 11, 1985. Moved to 19 CSR 30-90.080, effective Aug. 28, 2001. *Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988, 1992 and 660.418, RSMo 1984.