South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-16 - Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries
Sec2 61-16.2000 - FIRE PROTECTION, PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY. (I)
Section 61-16.2005 - Plans and Training for Fires. (II)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-16.2005

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Each facility shall develop, in coordination with its supporting fire department and/or disaster preparedness agency, suitable written plans for actions to be taken in the event of fires. All employees shall be made familiar with these plans and instructed as to required actions.

B. Each employee shall receive fire protection training.

C. A fire drill shall be conducted for each shift at least quarterly. Records of drills shall be maintained to report the date, time, shift and a description and evaluation of the drill.

D. Drills shall be designed and conducted to:

1. Assure that all personnel are capable of performing assigned tasks or duties;

2. Assure that all personnel know the location, use and how to operate firefighting equipment;

3. Assure that all personnel are thoroughly familiar with the fire plan; and

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of plans and personnel.

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