1. (1) Fire safety plan. A CCF shall have a written fire safety plan that provides for all of the following:

   1. (a) Use of alarm in accordance with s. DHS 31.24 (1) to (3).
   2. (b) Transmission of alarms to fire department.
   3. (c) Emergency phone call to fire department.
   4. (d) Response to alarms.
   5. (e) Procedures for isolating and extinguishing the fire.
   6. (f) Procedures for evacuating the immediate area.
   7. (g) Procedures for evacuating the smoke compartment.
   8. (h) Procedures for preparing floors and building for evacuation.

2. (2) Evacuation capabilities. A CCF shall have all of the following:

   1. (a) An up-to-date floor plan identifying client area, provided to the local fire department.
   2. (b) An exit diagram posted on each floor of a CCF in a conspicuous place where it can be seen by clients and staff. The diagram shall identify the exit routes from the floor, including internal horizontal exits when applicable, smoke compartments or a designated meeting place outside and away from the building when evacuation to the outside is the planned response to a fire alarm.

3. (3) Fire and other evacuation drills and plans.

   1. (a) Fire drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift to familiarize facility personnel with the signals and emergency action required under varied conditions complying with chs. SPS 314.
   2. (b) Tornado, flooding, or other emergency or disaster evacuation drills shall be conducted at least semi-annually.
   3. (c) The local fire department shall be made aware of the areas of refuge, if any, and the potential number of clients who would use the areas of refuge. Evacuation procedures involving fire department personnel shall be conducted at the option of the fire department.
   4. (d) Phone numbers for emergency services shall be posted near phones used by CCF employees.
4. (4) Fire inspection. A CCF shall arrange for fire inspections in accordance with ch. SPS 314.
5. (5) Fire extinguishers. A CCF shall provide fire extinguishers consistent with ch. SPS 314.

History

History: EmR2507: emerg. cr., eff. 6-16-25; CR 25-051: cr. Register February 2026 No. 842, eff. 3-1-26.