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(3)The indoor and outdoor premises shall be free of hazards.
(4)There shall be no visible flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces.
(5)No lead-based paint or other toxic finishing material may be used on the premises of the facility.
(6)Stairways, halls, and aisles shall be maintained in good repair, adequately lighted and free from obstacles.
(7)Stairs shall have a non-slip surface.
(8)Each stairway and walkway ramp shall have a handrail.
(9)Exterior stairs, walks, ramps, and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and free from the accumulation of water, ice, or snow.
(10)Dangerous equipment and harmful substances unnecessary for the operation of the YCSF may not be kept on the premises. All necessary but potentially dangerous equipment, toxic substances, and medications shall be kept inaccessible to youths.
(11)All areas of the facility must be free from mold.
History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.
DHS 50.17Fire safety.
(1)Smoke detection.
(a) Each facility shall have a smoke detection system. The system shall be an electrically interconnected system listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory or a radio signal-emitting system which has at least one centrally mounted alarm horn which, when activated can be heard throughout the premises.
(b) A smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations in the facility:
1. Head of every open stairway.
2. Next to doors leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level.
3. Every hall. Smoke detectors located in a hall shall not be spaced more than 30 feet apart nor more than 15 feet from any wall.
4. Common use rooms, including living rooms, dining areas, lounges, family rooms, and recreation rooms, except the kitchen.
5. Bedrooms.
6. Basement.
7. Attic, if accessible.
(c) The smoke detection system shall be tested at least monthly and results documented and kept on file at the facility.
(d) A smoke detector that is located in a room used as a bedroom may be battery operated, free-standing, and separate from the interconnected system.
(2)Fire evacuation.
(a) There shall be a diagrammatic floor plan of the facility posted on each floor level of the facility clearly indicating the direction of each exit for emergency evacuation.
(b) Evacuation drills shall be conducted quarterly and documented, including the date and time of the drill, the evacuation time, and any problems encountered during the drill.
(c) Staff members shall personally evacuate each youth with limited mobility or having limited understanding regarding evacuation procedures from the YCSF. If the YCSF population includes a hearing impaired youth, there shall be written procedures specifying that a staff member shall immediately alert the youth in case of fire.
(3)Fire extinguishers.
(a) Each facility shall have a fire extinguisher in the size, type, and location specified by the local fire department. At least one fire extinguisher shall be located in the kitchen and on each floor level of the facility.
(b) Each extinguisher shall be operable at all times, inspected at least once a year by a qualified fire safety expert, and have a label indicating its present condition and date of its last inspection.
(4)Fire safety inspection. The facility shall have an annual fire safety inspection.
History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.
DHS 50.18Carbon monoxide detector. A facility shall have a functional carbon monoxide detector installed in the basement and on each floor level, except the attic, garage, or storage area of each unit, in accordance with the requirements of s. 101.647, Stats.
History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.
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Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published.