Fire Prevention and Safety 622-05-25-35
(Revised 8/15/2010 ML #3224)
NDCC 50-11 mandates a course of instruction on fire prevention and safety, and the completion of a fire safety self-declaration form to be signed by each foster parent. The requirements are as follows and are for each foster parent:
Initial Licensure:
Completion of a four-hour fire prevention and safety course available from the regional supervisor, human service center; and,
Completion and signing of self-declaration form SFN 800, “Family Foster Home – Fire Safety Self-Declaration,” by each foster parent.
In addition, under certain circumstances, a fire inspection by the local fire department or the state fire marshal may be indicated. NDAC provides for this to occur if indicated. (NDAC 75-03-14-03)
The foster home must also comply with the requirements of NDAC 75-03-14-03.(11) related to fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, smoke alarms, as well as the requirement that extinguishers, smoke detectors, and smoke alarms must be inside the apartment in an apartment building.
Annual Licensure:
Prior to annual licensure, each foster parent shall complete the two-hour fire safety training course. All other fire safety requirements related to initial licensure must also be met for annual licensure.
