DCF 59.06(16)(b) (b) The heating unit shall be maintained in a safe condition as determined through an annual check by a qualified individual acceptable to the department.

DCF 59.06(16)(c) (c) Portable electric or unvented space heaters shall not be permitted.

DCF 59.06(17) (17) Electric system. Electrical systems and appliances shall be in good repair and properly protected.

DCF 59.06(18) (18) Sanitation.

DCF 59.06(18)(a) (a) All regularly opened windows and doors shall be properly screened.

DCF 59.06(18)(b) (b) The water supply shall be of safe, sanitary quality and shall be obtained from a water supply system and location, construction and operation of which shall comply with the standards approved by the department of natural resources. When water is obtained from a private well, its safety shall be determined by annual testing by a certified laboratory.

DCF 59.06(18)(c) (c) The shelter care facility shall be equipped with a water heater adequate to meet the needs of all residents.

DCF 59.06(18)(d) (d) All spoiled and deteriorated food products shall be disposed of immediately. All garbage while in the home shall be kept in non-combustible, watertight containers. Garbage shall be removed from the living quarters at least daily, except for those facilities using a garbage compactor, which shall establish a regular schedule for the removal of garbage.

DCF 59.06(19) (19) Light and ventilation.

DCF 59.06(19)(a) (a) All habitable rooms shall be provided with adequate light and ventilation.

DCF 59.06(19)(b) (b) All sleeping rooms occupied by children shall be rooms with an outside wall and an openable window.

DCF 59.06(19)(c) (c) All bath and toilet rooms shall be provided with an openable window or exhaust ventilation.

DCF 59.06(20) (20) Fire prevention and safety.

DCF 59.06(20)(a) (a) Habitable rooms on the second floor shall be provided with access to 2 exits, at least one of which shall be a stairway exit.

DCF 59.06 Note Note: A window shall be considered an “exit” if it and its screen or storm window is openable from the inside without the use of tools, not less than 22 inches in the smallest dimension, at least 5 square feet in area and with a lower sill not more than 4 feet from the floor.

DCF 59.06(20)(b) (b) Passageways leading to exits shall be clear and unobstructed. One exit door shall be at least 3 feet in width.

DCF 59.06(20)(c) (c) All stairs serving 3 or more levels shall have a door at either the bottom or top of the stairs and the door shall be kept closed.

DCF 59.06(20)(d) (d) Except for a hold-over room under par. (dm), a shelter care facility shall have a smoke detection system. The smoke detection system shall be an interconnected system of smoke detectors listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory or a radio-transmitted smoke detection system which has a centrally mounted alarm horn or alarm horns which, when activated, can be heard throughout the facility. The smoke detection system shall be installed and regularly tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and a smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations in the facility:

DCF 59.06(20)(d)1. 1. At the head of every open stairway;

DCF 59.06(20)(d)2. 2. Above the door leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level;

DCF 59.06(20)(d)3. 3. In every corridor spaced not more than 30 feet apart nor more than 15 feet from any wall;

DCF 59.06(20)(d)4. 4. In each common use room, including every living room, dining room, lounge, family room and recreation room, but not in the kitchen;

DCF 59.06(20)(d)5. 5. In each sleeping room if smoking is allowed there; and

DCF 59.06(20)(d)6. 6. In staff quarters if smoking is allowed there.

DCF 59.06(20)(dm) (dm) A hold-over room shall either meet the requirements under par. (d) for a smoke detection system or have, at minimum, a functioning battery operated smoke detector located in the room and tested at least once a month and a functioning battery operated smoke detector located outside the room but in proximity to the room, also tested at least once a month, to provide early enough detection and adequate warning for exiting.

DCF 59.06(20)(e) (e) There shall be a written posted plan for emergency evacuation of the facility and at the time of placement each resident shall be instructed in the use of the plan. Evacuation procedures shall include provisions for handling residents with limited mobility and shall be reviewed with the staff every 2 months. Large group shelter facilities shall conduct fire drills at least every 2 months.

DCF 59.06(20)(f) (f) A charged fire extinguisher acceptable to the local fire department shall be provided in the kitchen and on each floor of the facility. Staff shall be instructed in its use.

DCF 59.06(20)(g) (g) Smoking in bedrooms shall not be permitted.

DCF 59.06(20)(h) (h) The licensee shall demonstrate that the facility has passed an annual fire safety inspection acceptable to the licensing agency.