N.M. Code R. § 7.20.12.59 – Staff Fire and Safety Training

A. All staff of the facility knows the location of, and is instructed in, proper use of fire extinguishers procedures to be observed in case of fire or other emergency. The facility requests the fire authority having jurisdiction to give periodic instruction in fire prevention and techniques of evaluation.
B. Facility staff is instructed as part of their duties to constantly strive to detect and eliminate potential safety hazards, such as loose handrails, frayed electrical cords, faulty equipment, blocked exits or exit ways, and any other condition which could cause burns, falls, or other personal injury to the clients or staff.
C. Each child is, upon being accepted into the facility, given an orientation tour of the facility to include, but not be limited to, the location of the exits, fire extinguishers, and telephones, and is instructed in accordance with their abilities on actions to be taken in case of fire or other emergencies.
D. Fire and evacuation drills: The facility conducts a least one fire and evacuation drill each month.
(1) Logs are maintained by the facility showing the date, time, names of staff participating in the drill and outlining any problems noted in the conduct of the drill.
(2) Fire drills are held at different times of the day.
(3) In the conduct of fire drills, emphasis is placed upon orderly evacuation, under proper discipline, rather than upon speed.
[1/1/99; 7.20.12.59 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.59, 02/28/05]