New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
Section 7.8.3.63 - FIRE SAFETY

A. All staff of the facility knows the location of, and is instructed in, proper use of fire extinguishers procedures to be observed in case of fire or other emergency. The facility requests the fire authority having jurisdiction to give periodic instruction in fire prevention and techniques of evaluation.

B. Facility staff is instructed as part of their duties to constantly strive to detect and eliminate potential safety hazards, such as loose handrails, frayed electrical cords, faulty equipment, blocked exits or exit ways, and any other condition which could cause burns, falls, or other personal injury to the children or staff.

C. Each child is, upon being accepted into the facility, given an orientation tour of the facility to include, but not be limited to, the location of the exits, fire extinguishers, and telephones, and is instructed in accordance with their abilities on actions to be taken in case of fire or other emergencies.

D. The facility must conduct a least one fire and evacuation drill each month.

E. An easily accessible telephone for summoning help in case of an emergency must be available in the facility.

F. A list of emergency numbers, including, but not limited to, fire department, police department, ambulance services, and Poison Control Center must be prominently posted by each telephone.