Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.06.02 - CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING › STANDARDS FOR DAYCARE › Section 16.06.02.350 - FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS

Current through August 31, 2023
Each daycare center, group daycare facility, or family
				  daycare home voluntarily licensed by the Department, must comply with the fire
				  safety standards in this rule. (3-28-23)
01.
Inspections
. Inspections
				must be completed by the local fire official or designee. For a daycare located
				outside of the area of authority under Section
				39-1109, Idaho Code, the
				Department can designate an approved inspector for daycare licensing purposes
				only. (3-28-23)
02.
Unobstructed Exits
. Required exits must be located in such a way
				that an unobstructed path outside the building is provided to a public way or
				area of refuge. (3-28-23)
a. Exit doors must
				open from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or
				effort. (3-28-23)
b. There must be
				at least two (2) exits located a distance apart of not less than one-half (1/2)
				the diagonal dimension of the building or portion used for daycare, but not to
				exceed seventy-five (75) feet. An exception may be made for the following:
				(3-28-23)
i. The distance between exits may be
				extended to ninety (90) feet if the building is totally protected throughout
				with smoke detectors; or (3-28-23)
ii. The distance between exits may be
				increased to one hundred ten (110) feet if the building is equipped with an
				automatic fire sprinkler system. (3-28-23)
c. The required dimensions of exits must not
				be less than thirty-two (32) inches of clear exit width and not be less than
				six (6) feet, eight (8) inches in height. An exception for sliding patio doors
				will be accepted as a required second exit in a family daycare home and group
				daycare facilities only. (3-28-23)
d. Sleeping room exits must be provided with
				at least one (1) emergency egress window having at least a single net clear
				opening of five point seven (5.7) square feet, minimum height twenty-four (24)
				inches, minimum width twenty (20) inches, and maximum finished sill height not
				over forty-four (44) inches. (3-28-23)
i.
				Approved egress windows from sleeping areas must be operable from the inside
				without the use of separate tools. (3-28-23)
ii. In lieu of egress windows, an approved
				exit door is acceptable. (3-28-23)
iii. An approved piece of furniture or
				platform, if anchored in place, may be approved to sit in front of a window if
				the sill height is over forty-four (44) inches. (3-28-23)
e. Where children are located on a story
				below the level of exit discharge (basement), there must be at least two (2)
				exits, one (1) of which must open directly to the outside. More than one (1)
				exit from the basement opening directly to the outside may be required,
				depending on the structure of the building, to ensure the safety of the
				occupants. (3-28-23)
f. Where
				children are located on a story above the level of exit discharge, there must
				be two (2) exits, one (1) of which must open directly to the outside and comply
				with building codes. (3-28-23)