New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 14 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Section 8.370.14.61 - FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.14.61
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Fire alarm system. Facilities with four 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
backup.
(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 30 foot spacing.
(4) Heat detectors shall be installed in all
kitchens and also powered by the house electrical service.
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