Or. Admin. R. 414-305-0860 - Fire Protection
(1) A certified
child care center must ensure that the building, occupant load, and means of
egress, including the number of exits, exiting distances, doors, and exit
illumination and signs are maintained in accordance with the requirements of
the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(2) Doorways, exit access paths, passageways,
corridors and exits must be kept free of materials, furniture, equipment and
debris to allow unobstructed egress travel to the outside.
(3) A certified child care center must not
use rooms for child care that are located above or below the ground floor,
except as allowed by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, and approved by the
local or state fire code official.
(4) A certified child care center must have
the size, type and number of fire extinguishers installed, maintained and
tested as required by the fire code official.
(5) A certified child care center must have
smoke detectors that are installed, maintained, and tested as required by the
fire code official.
(6) A carbon
monoxide alarm or detector must be installed and tested in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommended instructions and located in accordance with the
applicable building and/or fire code.
(7) A certified child care center must ensure
that all areas and equipment of the center are free from fire hazards including
combustible materials such as lint build-up in heating and air vents, filters,
and dryer vents, gasoline, chemicals, and solvents.
(8) A certified child care center must not
use items with open flames, except for the brief supervised use of
candles.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260
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