Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 55 - DIVISION C-2 HOTELS, MOTELS, APARTMENT BUILDINGS, ETC
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Section 55.82 - Large personal care homes
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 55.82
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Large personal care homes are approved and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.
(b) Automatic fire alarm systems shall be required.
(1) Smoke detectors shall be required in all
corridors and rooms of the buildings except that heat detectors may be used in
kitchens, bathrooms, boiler rooms, furnace rooms and other special rooms as
approved by the Department. Other detection devices may be approved by the
Department for special conditions.
(2) All other provisions for automatic fire
alarm systems in §
50.52 (relating to automatic
system) shall apply.
(c) Fire drills and evacuation plans shall be required.
(1) Fire drills shall be conducted monthly. A
written log shall be kept listing the time and date of all fire
drills.
(2) Employes shall be
trained in the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation methods.
(3) Facilities shall have an evacuation plan,
and residents and employes shall be made aware of this plan by the
owner.
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