411-348-0280 Fire Safety Requirements (1) Each Host Home must be fire safe, including the following standards: (a) Each Host Home must have a minimum of two exterior doorway exits allowing for egress. (b) Sleeping and living quarters must have a minimum of two unobstructed emergency escape and rescue openings. (c) A working fire extinguisher in compliance with state-adopted fire code that is easily accessible must be provided on each floor of a Host Home. (A) Fire extinguishers must be checked on a monthly basis by the in-residence caregiver to ensure the locking pin is intact, the tamper seal is unbroken, and the extinguisher has no obvious signs of damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogs. (B) Fire extinguishers must be inspected and certified annually by a fire protection equipment company. A complete breakdown and internal inspection must be done every six years by a fire protection equipment company. (d) Permanent wired smoke alarms from a commercial source with a battery back-up must be provided and maintained in each bedroom and at a point centrally located on each floor in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping areas. A Host Home may be granted an exception according to section (2) of this rule. (e) A 13D residential sprinkler system in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code must be provided and maintained. A Host Home may be granted an exception according to section (2) of this rule. (f) Hardware for all exit doors and interior doors must be simple hardware that may not be locked against exit and must have an obvious method of operation. Hasp, sliding bolts, hooks and eyes, double key deadbolts, and childproof doorknobs are not permitted. A deadbolt must be single action release to allow a door to open in a single operation. (2) A Host Home is granted an exception to the requirements in sections (1)(d) and (e) of this rule under all of the following circumstances: (a) All children receiving services in the Host Home have demonstrated the ability to respond to an emergency alarm with or without physical assistance from the in-residence caregiver or staff to the exterior and away from the Host Home in three minutes or less, as evidenced by three or more consecutive documented fire drills. (b) Battery operated smoke alarms with a 10-year battery life and hush feature have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's listing, in each bedroom, adjacent hallways, common living areas, basements, and in two-story homes at the top of each stairway. Ceiling placement of smoke alarms is recommended. If wall mounted, smoke alarms must be mounted as per the manufacturer's instructions. Alarms must be equipped with a device that warns of low battery condition when battery operated. All smoke alarms must be maintained in functional condition. (c) A written fire safety evacuation plan is implemented according to OAR 411-348-0260 that assures the in-residence caregiver and staff assist all children in evacuating the premises safely during an emergency or fire as documented by fire drill records. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 427.104, 441.715, 443.450 & 443.455 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 427.104, 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 36-2019, adopt filed 10/29/2019, effective 11/01/2019