Chapter DHS 50

DHS 50.16(4) (4) There shall be no visible flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces.

DHS 50.16(5) (5) No lead-based paint or other toxic finishing material may be used on the premises of the facility.

DHS 50.16(6) (6) Stairways, halls, and aisles shall be maintained in good repair, adequately lighted and free from obstacles.

DHS 50.16(7) (7) Stairs shall have a non-slip surface.

DHS 50.16(8) (8) Each stairway and walkway ramp shall have a handrail.

DHS 50.16(9) (9) Exterior stairs, walks, ramps, and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and free from the accumulation of water, ice, or snow.

DHS 50.16(10) (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.

DHS 50.16(11) (11) All areas of the facility must be free from mold.

DHS 50.16 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.

DHS 50.17 DHS 50.17 Fire safety.

DHS 50.17(1) (1) Smoke detection.

DHS 50.17(1)(a) (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.

DHS 50.17(1)(b) (b) A smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations in the facility:

DHS 50.17(1)(b)1. 1. Head of every open stairway.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)2. 2. Next to doors leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)3. 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.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)4. 4. Common use rooms, including living rooms, dining areas, lounges, family rooms, and recreation rooms, except the kitchen.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)5. 5. Bedrooms.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)6. 6. Basement.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)7. 7. Attic, if accessible.

DHS 50.17(1)(c) (c) The smoke detection system shall be tested at least monthly and results documented and kept on file at the facility.

DHS 50.17(1)(d) (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.

DHS 50.17(2) (2) Fire evacuation.

DHS 50.17(2)(a) (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.

DHS 50.17(2)(b) (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.

DHS 50.17(2)(c) (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.

DHS 50.17(3) (3) Fire extinguishers.

DHS 50.17(3)(a) (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.

DHS 50.17(3)(b) (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.

DHS 50.17(4) (4) Fire safety inspection. The facility shall have an annual fire safety inspection.

DHS 50.17 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.

DHS 50.18 DHS 50.18 Carbon 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.

DHS 50.18 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.