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| Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness.
(A) All facilities shall have a written plan to meet potential emergencies or disasters and shall request consultation and assistance annually from a local fire unit for review of fire and evacuation plans. If the consultation cannot be obtained, the facility shall inform the state fire marshal in writing and request assistance in review of the plan. An up-to-date copy of the facility ' s entire plan shall be provided to the local jurisdiction ' s emergency management director. II/III
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| Fire Safety Training Requirements.
(A) The facility shall ensure that fire safety training is provided to all employees:
1. During employee orientation;
2. At least every six (6) months; and
3. When training needs are identified as a result of fire drill evaluations. II/III
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| Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes.
(D) An " area of refuge " shall have-
1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms;
2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other primary location as designated in the written plan for fire drills and evacuation;
3. Instructions on the use of the area during emergency conditions that are located in the area of refuge and conspicuously posted adjoining the communication or intercom system;
4. A sign at the entrance to the room that states " AREA OF REFUGE IN CASE OF FIRE " and displays the international symbol of accessibility;
5. An entry or exit door that is at least a one and three-fourths inch (1 3/4") solid core wood door or has a fire protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes with smoke seals and positive latching hardware. These doors shall not be lockable;
6. A sign conspicuously posted at the bottom of the exit stairway with a diagram showing each location of the areas of refuge;
7. Emergency lighting for the area of refuge; and
8. The total area of the areas of refuge on a floor shall equal at least twenty (20) square feet for each resident who is blind or requires the use of a wheelchair or walker housed on the floor. II
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| Complete Fire Alarm Systems.
(D) All facilities shall have inspections and written certifications of the complete fire alarm system completed by an approved qualified service representative in accordance with NFPA 72, 1999 edition, at least annually. I/II
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| Complete Fire Alarm Systems.
(E) Facilities shall test by activating the complete fire alarm system at least once a month. I/II
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| Protection from Hazards.
(C) Electric or gas clothes dryers shall be vented to the outside. Lint traps shall be cleaned regularly to protect against fire hazard. II/III
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| Sprinkler Systems.
(B) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 28, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements that were in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. I/II
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| Interior Finish and Furnishings.
(D) All curtains and drapes in a licensed facility shall be certified or treated to be flame-resistant as defined in NFPA 101, 2000 edition. II
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| Trash and Rubbish Disposal.
(A) Only metal or UL- or FM-fire-resistant rated wastebaskets shall be used for trash. II
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| Oxygen storage shall be in accordance with NFPA 99, 1999 Edition. II/III
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| The building shall be substantially constructed and shall be maintained in good repair and in accordance with the construction and fire safety rules in effect at the time of initial licensing. II/III
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| In facilities that are constructed or have plans approved after July 1, 2005, electrical wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, National Fire Protection Association, Inc., incorporated by reference, in this rule and available by mail at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the materials incorporated by reference. Facilities built between September 28, 1979 and July 1, 2005 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, which was in effect at the time of the original plan approval and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. In facilities built prior to September 28, 1979, electrical wiring shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a safety hazard. All facilities shall have wiring inspected every two (2) years by a qualified electrician. II/III
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| If extension cords are used, they must be Underwriters ' Laboratory (UL)-approved or shall comply with other recognized electrical appliance approval standards and sized to carry the current required for the appliance used. Only one (1) appliance shall be connected to one (1) extension cord and only two (2) appliances may be served by one (1) duplex receptacle. If extension cords are used, they shall not be placed under rugs, through doorways or located where they are subject to physical damage. II/III
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services