Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-04 - Life Safety Licensure Rules
Section 0465-02-04-.09 - DAY CARE OCCUPANCIES

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0465-02-04-.09

Current through December 26, 2024

(1) Definition - Day Care Occupancies include all buildings used for gathering of groups of persons supported for purposes of instruction. Adult Day Care occupancies are for facilities serving more than twelve (12) persons. Group Day Care Homes are for facilities serving seven to twelve (7-12) persons. Family Day Care Homes are for facilities serving less than seven (7) persons. An example of a facility required to meet day care occupancy standards is an Adult Habilitation Facility/Services-Center Based.

(2) Criteria - For the purpose of Life Safety, licensees required to meet Day Care Occupancies must comply with the following:

(a) Applicable standards of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, Day Care Occupancies, or equivalent standards hereafter adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and
1. Document fire-safety drills which shall be conducted:
(i) Monthly at unexpected times and under varying conditions; and

(ii) Under direct staff supervision.

2. Document that all smoke-detection devices are tested at least every six (6) months.

3. Document that all fire extinguishers are properly maintained and serviced.

4. Document instruction to staff upon employment and to persons supported upon admission in fire evacuation procedures.

5. Adopt a policy on smoking and ensure designated areas are posted.

6. Suspended unit electric heaters may be used, except in means of egress, provided such heaters are located high enough to be out of the reach of persons using the area and are approved for use by the Office of Licensure.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.

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