New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 2 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Section 7.8.2.61 - FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.8.2.61
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Fire alarm system. Facilities with four (4) or more residents shall have a manual fire alarm system. The manual fire alarm shall be inspected and approved in writing by the fire authority with jurisdiction.
B. Smoke and heat detection. Approved smoke detectors shall be installed on each floor that when activated provides an alarm which is audible in all sleeping areas. Areas of assembly, such as the dining and living room(s) must also be provided with smoke detectors.
(1) Detectors shall be powered by
the house electrical service and have battery back up.
(2) Construction of new facilities or
facilities remodeling or replacing existing smoke detectors shall provide
detectors in common living areas and in each sleeping room.
(3) Smoke detectors shall be installed in
corridors at no more than thirty (30) foot spacing.
(4) Heat detectors shall be installed in all
kitchens and also powered by the house electrical service.
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