59A-37.010. Fire Safety Standards and Emergency Procedures

(1) FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS.

(a) Each adult family-care home shall be subject to the requirements of rule chapter 69A-57, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Adult Family Care Homes.

(b) At the time of license application, prior to license renewal, and prior to an increase in capacity, the provider shall request the local authority having jurisdiction over fire safety to inspect the home for compliance with local codes and ordinances and the minimum standards of this rule. The inspection may be made by an employee of the agency who has a certification in fire safety, if the local fire authority indicates in writing that there is no inspector available to conduct an inspection. However, only the local fire authority shall give approval for multi-storied frame buildings.

(2) EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

(a) The AFCH shall have a written plan which specifies emergency and evacuation procedures for fires and such natural disasters as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. The provider shall review the plan’s emergency and evacuation procedures with the residents, the relief person, all staff, and all household members.

(b) The provider shall at all times maintain first aid and emergency supplies including a 3-day supply of non-perishable food based on the number of residents and household members currently residing in the home, and 2 gallons of drinking water per current resident and household member.

(c) Emergency telephone numbers shall be present by a designated telephone and include the following:

1. The emergency number 911,

2. Police,

3. Fire department,

4. Ambulance,

5. The Florida Poison Information Center 1(800)282-3171,

6. Abuse Hotline [phone],

7. District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council,

8. AHCA’s Field Office,

9. The Relief Person; and,

10. Providers of essential medical services.

(d) In the event of a declared disaster or emergency, the AFCH provider shall make available all necessary information regarding a resident’s location to essential medical services providers, both during and after the disaster or emergency.

Rulemaking Authority 429.67, 429.73 FS. Law Implemented 429.67, 429.73 FS. History–New 9-19-96, Amended 6-6-99, 7-30-06, Formerly 58A-14.0091, 7-1-19.