Standards for Safety 660-05-30-30

(Revised 1/1/08 ML 3118)

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Minimum safety standards are as follows:

  1. The home must be located where a community or rural fire department is available.
  2. Upon an initial license, the Department requires that the home undergo a fire inspection, inspection of the heating system, the electrical system and any other type of inspection that the Department determines necessary.
  1. Deficiencies noted during an inspection must be corrected within 60 days after the issuance of the inspection report.
  2. Any fees for inspections required by the Department or costs associated with correcting deficiencies noted during an inspection shall be the responsibility of the applicant or provider.
  3. The heating system must be inspected for operability and safety at the time of the initial licensing application and upon license renewal as required by the Department.
  4. Within twenty-four hours of arrival a new resident shall be shown how to exit from the home in an emergency. The provider may want to ask a resident to sign a document verifying that the new resident was shown how to exit the home in an emergency.
  5. Firearms must be stored, unloaded, in a locked cabinet.  A firearms cabinet must be located in an area of the home that is not readily accessible to residents.
  6. Food preparation areas, equipment, and food storage areas must be clean, free of offensive odors, and in sound working condition.
  7. All dangerous household products, flammable liquids and chemicals shall be stored in a safe area. Questions relating to "safe areas" may be referred to the local fire department.
  8. Pets must not present a danger to the resident or the resident's guests. Pet vaccinations must be current; supporting documentation must be submitted to the county upon an initial license and upon each license renewal.
  9. Smoke detectors must be provided for all sleeping areas and each floor level.
  10. Interior doors with a locking mechanism must be provided with a means to unlock the door from either side.
  11. A written fire escape plan must be formulated and available.
  12. Fire drills must be conducted quarterly and within the first week a resident enters the home.