New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
Section 7.8.3.111 - FIRE DETECTION AND RESPONSE SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNITY HOMES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. A manually-operated, electrically monitored fire alarm system must be installed in each facility as required by the National Fire Protection Association 101 (Life Safety Code or Uniform Building Code). Multiple-story facilities require manual alarm systems.
B. The facility must be equipped with smoke detectors as required by the NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code or Uniform Building Code) and approved in writing by the fire authority having jurisdiction as to number, type and placement.
C. Approved smoke detectors powered by house electrical service with battery back up must be installed to provide when activated an alarm which is audible in all sleeping areas.
D. Smoke detectors must be installed in corridors at no more than thirty (30) feet spacing. Areas of assembly such as the dining and living room must be provided with smoke detectors. All smoke detectors must be connected to the electrical system of the facility and have battery back up.
E. The facility must have a heat or smoke detector in the kitchen powered by the electrical system of the facility and which has battery back up.
F. Fire extinguishers as approved by the State Fire Marshal or fire prevention authority having jurisdiction must be located in the facility. Facilities must as a minimum have two (2) 2AIOBC fire extinguishers, one (1) located in the kitchen or food preparation area, and one (1) centrally located in the facility.
G. Fire extinguishers, alarm systems, automatic detection equipment and other fire fighting equipment must be properly maintained and inspected as recommended by the manufacturer, State Fire Marshal or fire authority having jurisdiction.
H. All fire extinguishers shall be inspected yearly and recharged as specified by the manufacturer, State Fire Marshal, or fire authority having jurisdiction. All fire extinguishers must be tagged, noting the date of inspection.
I. Facility carpeting must be of at least a Class II rating.
