1. (1) A provider must develop, train, and implement a written fire safety and evacuation plan for individuals who:
   (a) Are unable to evacuate the residence within the required evacuation time;
   (b) With input from their ISP team, request not to participate in fire drills: or
   (c) Are unable or unwilling to participate in drills on more than two occasions over a two-year period.
   (2) The written fire safety and evacuation plan must include all of the following:
   (a) Documentation of the risk to the individual's medical, physical condition, and behavioral status.
   (b) Identification of how the individual evacuates their residence, including level of support needed.
   (c) The routes to be used to evacuate the residence to a point of safety.
   (d) Identification of assistive devices required for evacuation.
   (e) The frequency the plan is to be practiced and reviewed by the individual and staff.
   (f) The alternative practices.
   (g) Approval of the plan by the individual's legal or designated representative (as applicable), case manager, and the service provider's executive director or their designee.
   (h) A plan to encourage future participation.
   (3) A provider must maintain documentation of the practice and review of the fire safety and evacuation plan by the individual and the staff.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 409.050, 427.104, 430.662, 441.715, 443.450 & 443.455

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 409.010, 427.007, 427.101, 427.104, 430.215, 430.610, 430.662, 441.705-441.720, 441.740, 441.745, 443.384, 443.392, 443.400-443.445, 443.450, 443.455, 443.880, 443.881 & 443.991

History

APD 1-2026, amend filed 01/12/2026, effective 01/15/2026
APD 11-2025, temporary amend filed 07/17/2025, effective 07/21/2025 through 01/16/2026
SPD 58-2013, f. 12-27-13, cert. ef. 12-28-13
SPD 25-2004, f. 7-30-04, cert. ef. 8-1-04
SPD 25-2003, f. 12-29-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04