New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-C - Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
Chapter He-C 400 - THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS PROGRAM
Part He-C 402 - ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT CENTERS
Section He-C 402.33 - Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-C 402.33

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) The ATC shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and ordinances for:

(1) Buildings;

(2) Health;

(3) Fire; and

(4) Waste disposal.

(b) The ATC shall have all entrances and exits to the registered premises accessible at all times.

(d) All supplies shall be stored in enclosed storage areas or other areas appropriate for such storage provided that corridors, emergency routes, and exits are not blocked or otherwise compromised and such storage is compliant with the applicable chapter of the NFPA 101, as incorporated in He-C 402.05(c) (12) a.4.

(e) All corridors shall be free from obstruction.

(f) Cleaning solutions, compounds, and substances, which might be considered hazardous or toxic materials, as defined in RSA 147-A:2, VII, shall be:

(1) Distinctly labeled and legibly marked so as to identify the contents;

(2) Stored in a place separate from food and supplies; and

(3) Kept in an enclosed section separated from other cleaning materials.

(g) Toxic materials shall not be used in a way that contaminates equipment or in any way that constitutes a hazard to personnel or other persons, or in any way other than in full compliance with the manufacturer's labeling.

(h) The ATC shall, as soon as practicable and no later than 24 hours, notify the department by phone, fax, or e-mail, and in writing within 72 hours, of any fire or situation, excluding a false alarm, that requires the evacuation of the registered premises.

(i) The written notification under (h) above shall include:

(1) The date and time of the incident;

(2) A description of the location and extent of the incident, including any damage;

(3) A description of events preceding and following the incident;

(4) The name of any personnel who required medical treatment as a result of the incident, if applicable; and

(5) The name of the individual the registrant wishes the department to contact if additional information is required.

(j) Flammable gases and liquids shall be stored in metal fire retardant cabinets as required by the department of safety in Saf-C 6000.

(k) Quantities of flammable gases and liquids under 500 milliliters may be retained at the bench work area when directly in use.

(l) If the ATC chooses to produce solvent-based cannabis concentrate using flammable chemicals such as acetone, butane, ethanol, heptane, isopropanol, or propane, it shall be performed under a static free hood, or an electrostatic discharge safe, elect rostatic dissipative, or static resistant certified fume hood for use for a class IB flammable liquid such as ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, which shall be certified and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, which shall be at least annually, to meet manufacturer's stated operational requirements.

(m) A written plan for fire safety, evacuation, and emergencies shall be adopted and available in multiple locations throughout the ATC and shared with the local fire department.

(n) The following shall apply to all fire extinguishers:

(1) All fire extinguishers shall be inspected either manually or by means of an electronic monitoring device or system at least once a month, not exceeding 31 days, by an ATC employee;

(2) All fire extinguishers shall have annual maintenance, not to exceed the date of the previous maintenance inspection, by a qualified individual(s) or company following the manufacturer's instructions; and

(3) Documentation of monthly inspections and annual maintenance shall be maintained.

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