New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 2 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Section 7.8.2.63 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.8.2.63
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
Fire extinguisher(s) must be located in the facility, as approved by the state fire marshal or the fire prevention authority with jurisdiction.
A. Facilities must as a minimum have two (2) 2A10BC fire extinguishers:
(1) one (1) extinguisher located in the
kitchen or food preparation area;
(2) one (1) extinguisher centrally located in
the facility;
(3) all fire
extinguishers shall be inspected yearly and recharged as needed; all fire
extinguishers must be tagged noting the date of the inspection;
(4) the maximum distance between fire
extinguishers shall be fifty (50) feet.
B. Fire extinguishers, alarm systems, automatic detection equipment and other fire fighting equipment shall be properly maintained and inspected as recommended by the manufacturer, state fire marshal, or the local fire authority.
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