DCF 57.42(1)(b)(b) A smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations in the home:

DCF 57.42(1)(b)2.2. Next to doors leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level.

DCF 57.42(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.

DCF 57.42(1)(b)4.4. Common use rooms, including living rooms, dining areas, lounges, family rooms and recreation rooms, except the kitchen.

DCF 57.42(1)(c)(c) The smoke detection system shall be tested at least monthly and results documented and kept on file at the group home.

DCF 57.42(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.

DCF 57.42(2)(a)(a) There shall be a diagrammatic floor plan of the group home posted on each floor level of the group home clearly indicating the direction of each exit for emergency evacuation.

DCF 57.42(2)(b)(b) Evacuation drills shall be conducted with residents at least monthly and documented, including the date and time of the drill, the evacuation time and any problems encountered during the drill. An evacuation drill shall be conducted during sleeping hours, or which, simulates sleeping hours at least once every 6 months.

DCF 57.42(2)(c)(c) Staff members shall personally evacuate each resident with limited mobility or having limited understanding regarding evacuation procedures from the group home. If the group home population includes a hearing impaired resident, there shall be written procedures specifying that a staff member shall immediately alert the resident in case of fire.

DCF 57.42(3)(a)(a) Each group home 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 group home.

DCF 57.42(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.

DCF 57.42(4)(4) Fire safety inspection. The licensee shall have an annual fire safety inspection. The results of the inspection shall be reported to the department field office that serves the group home as required under s. DCF 57.13 (9).

DCF 57.42 HistoryHistory: CR 04-067: cr. Register September 2005 No. 597, eff. 1-1-06; correction in (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635; EmR1106: emerg. am. (4), eff. 9-16-11; CR 11-026: am. (4) Register December 2011 No. 672, eff. 1-1-12.

DCF 57.425(1)(1) A group home in a one-unit or two-unit building 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.

DCF 57.425 NoteNote: A one-unit building is a single family residence. A two-unit building is a duplex or two-flat.

DCF 57.425(2)(2) A group home in a building with at least 3 units shall have one or more functional carbon monoxide detectors installed in accordance with the requirements of s. 101.149, Stats.

DCF 57.425 HistoryHistory: EmR1106: emerg. cr., eff. 9-16-11; CR 11-026: cr. Register December 2011 No. 672, eff.1-1-12.

DCF 57.43(1)(1) The living space shall be sufficiently furnished and in a good state of repair, maintained in a clean condition, and shall allow for free and informal use by residents.

DCF 57.43(2)(2) Each bed shall be of such size as to ensure comfort of the resident. Each bed shall have suitable springs in good condition, a clean, comfortable mattress that is covered with a mattress pad and a waterproof covering when necessary, a pillow, at least 2 sheets, a bedspread, and blankets adequate for the season.

DCF 57.43(3)(3) The top bunk of a bunk bed shall not be used by residents with conditions limiting mobility and shall have a safety rail if used by a child under 8 years of age.