049-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-13 - Emergency Evacuation Drills (Fire Drills)

(a) Emergency evacuation drills shall:

(i) Be held monthly;

(ii) Be planned and conducted by the provider or staff;

(iii) Require all occupants to participate;

(iv) Be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, at unexpected times and under varying conditions, to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. Drills shall be held to simulate the unusual conditions that occur in case of fire; and

(v) Be initiated by activating the smoke alarm.

(b) Outdoor assembly areas shall be designated and shall be located a safe distance from the building being evacuated so as to avoid interference with fire department operations.

(i) As building occupants arrive at the assembly point, the responsible caregiver shall determine if all occupants have been successfully evacuated or have been accounted for.

(c) Records shall be maintained of required emergency evacuation drills and include the following information:

(i) Identity of the person conducting the drill;

(ii) Date and time of drill;

(iii) Notification method used;

(iv) Staff members on duty and participating;

(v) Number of occupants evacuated;

(vi) Special conditions simulated;

(vii) Problems encountered;

(viii) Weather conditions when occupants were evacuated; and

(ix) Time required to accomplish complete evacuation.

(d) No one shall reenter the premises until authorized to do so by the caregiver in charge.

Notes

049-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-13

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016.