Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 24 - Mental Health
Part 2 - Operational Standards for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Community Service Providers
Chapter 28 - Community Living Services for People with Serious Mental Illness
Rule 24-2-28.4 - Supported Living Services for Serious Mental Illness Environment and Safety

A. Each housing unit/house must provide operable 2A-10B, C multi-purpose fire extinguishers in fixed locations that are readily accessible for use in the home, (i.e., kitchens, laundry areas, garages, gas water heater locations) and which must be mounted in a secure manner.

B. Agency providers must document that all fire extinguishers are properly maintained and serviced. Homes must have evidence that fire extinguishers are being recharged or replaced, as needed, but at a minimum every six (6) years. Fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged for whatever reason must be replaced immediately.

C. Each housing unit/house must have, at a minimum, operable carbon monoxide detector where natural gas or any other source of carbon monoxide emission is used or where there is an open flame (e.g., gas heater, gas water heater, etc.). One (1) carbon monoxide detector must be located in every one thousand (1,000) square foot area or less.

D. In lieu of posted escape routes, agency providers must document training that prepares a person to exit his/her housing unit/house in the event of emergency.

E. At least annually, training must be provided to people receiving Supported Living Services (whether or not the housing unit/house is owned or controlled by the agency provider) which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

F. All training for Supported Living Services must take place upon admission and at least annually thereafter. Documentation is to be maintained in the person's record.