This Rule shall
apply to every new and existing hotel, motel and dormitory that comes within
O.C.G.A. Section
; and
every apartment building three or more stories in height that comes within
O.C.G.A. Section
; and
every personal care home licensed for seven or more persons. Provided, however,
that nothing herein shall apply to condominiums or any individually owned
residential unit within any of the aforesaid buildings.
(a) Every sleeping room located in any such
hotel, motel, dormitory, apartment or personal care home shall contain the
following fire safety information on a placard or decal language meeting the
requirements of paragraph (2) herein, which shall be prominently affixed on the
inside of every exit access door contained in any of the aforesaid rooms. When
affixed, said placard or decal shall be unobstructed by curtains, shades or
other materials.
Exception: Single story hotels and motels where each
guestroom has a door opening directly outside at street or ground
level.
"SAFETY TIPS"
1. Never smoke in bed.
2. Locate fire exits on this floor. (Note: Do
NOT consider elevators as exits.)
3. Count the number of doors to the nearest
exit, and check for any possible obstructions.
4. (When applicable: Locate fire alarm pull
stations on this floor.)
5. (When
applicable: Locate fire extinguishers on this floor.)
6. Check any windows to see if they can be
opened; if so determine how they open.
7. Keep your room key on a table next to your
bed.
8. If you leave your room,
keep door closed and take your key.
9. Write down the number for the local fire
department and keep it next to the phone.
THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NUMBER IS
______________.
"IN CASE OF FIRE"DON'T PANIC; remain
calm.
1. Report fire to front desk or
fire department as appropriate.
2.
If room is smoky, get on hands and knees (or stomach) and crawl to
door.
3. Feel door knob; If
HOT, do NOT open door; if cool, open
slowly.
4. If hallway is smoky,
stay next to wall and count the doors as you crawl to exit.
5. Do NOT use any
elevators.
6. Do NOT
prop open doors to exit staircase.
7. Hang on to handrail and WALK
DOWN exit staircase.
9.
(When applicable: Pull fire alarm as you evacuate.)
"IF YOU CANNOT LEAVE THIS ROOM"
1. Notify (or Call) front desk (or manager,
fire department, or other appropriate person) and let them know where you
are.
2. Wet sheets, towels or
clothing and stuff them in all cracks around doors and vents.
3. (When applicable: Turn on bathroom
fan.)
4. Check to see if there is
smoke OUTSIDE window; if NO smoke and if any window
can be opened, hang a sheet or light colored material outside.
5. (When applicable: Fill bathtub (or sink)
with cold water for firefighting.)
6. Using ice bucket or other container, keep
doors and walls wet.
7. If room is
smoky, fold a wet towel in a triangle and tie over your nose and mouth; stay
low.
8. Make yourself visible to
rescue personnel through any window or balcony; DO NOT
JUMP!
9. Keep fighting fire
until help arrives; DON'T GIVE UP!
FOR YOUR SAFETY, THIS BUILDING HAS THE
FOLLOWING:
(List all of the following and any additional items as
applicable.)
1. Automatic sprinkler
protection in every room.
2.
Automatic sprinkler protection in every hallway.
3. Automatic smoke detectors in every
room.
4. Automatic smoke detectors
in every hallway.
5. Fire
extinguishers on every floor.
6.
Fire alarm pull stations at every exit.
7. Posted evacuation plans in every
room.
8. Pressurized staircase with
self-closing doors. (NOTE: In case of fire, do NOT prop doors
open.)
9. Fire safety staircase
with self-closing doors. (NOTE: In case of fire, do NOT prop doors
open.)
10. Emergency lighting and
exit lights.
11. Fire resistant
drapery and bedding.
12. An
alternative fire exit to the roof. (NOTE: To be used
ONLY if heavy smoke is encountered when walking DOWN
the exit staircase.)