Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety and Emergency Practices
Section 388-147-1585 - Do I need a written emergency plan?
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) You must have a written plan on how you will assist the homes you certify in case of fire or other emergencies such as natural disasters or unforeseen events. Emergency plans may change based on the developmental level and behaviors of children you serve. To ensure that medically fragile or non-ambulatory children can exit safely, you can develop a plan for simulated fire drills with your licensor as per chapter 212-12 WAC.
(2) You must be prepared for emergencies such as violent or threatening persons on the premises, fires, earthquake, or power failure by having a written plan prepared that identifies how you will:
(3) You must inform your staff of your emergency plan and review your emergency plans with your staff quarterly.
