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Fire Safety Review

Fire Safety Review. Plan Submission. CON (if required) Licensure Application & Fee Plan Review Submittal Form Review Fee Plans Specifications. Minimum Codes . 1999 Standard Building Code 1999 Standard Gas Code 1997 Standard Plumbing Code 1997 Standard Mechanical Code

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Fire Safety Review

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  1. Fire Safety Review

  2. Plan Submission • CON (if required) • Licensure Application & Fee • Plan Review Submittal Form • Review Fee • Plans • Specifications

  3. Minimum Codes • 1999 Standard Building Code • 1999 Standard Gas Code • 1997 Standard Plumbing Code • 1997 Standard Mechanical Code • 2003 National Fire Protection Association • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code • NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems 2002 • NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2002 • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code 2002 • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • 2006 AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities

  4. Substantial RenovationFacilities Construction Director will determine if architectural drawings will be required. • Projects require review: • Projects renovate more than ten percent (10%) of any smoke compartment. • Change or alter medical gas or be classified as hazardous. • Change or alter the existing life safety classification of the building. • Change or alter the construction type or life safety of the facility. • Alter any of the following systems: • Fire Alarm System • Fire Suppression System • Mechanical System • Electrical System

  5. Exemption • Areas renovated less than 10% of any smoke compartment. • Only one renovation shall be initiated in a single year. • No licensure deficiencies as of last State or Local survey. • Submit a statement of the project scope. • All work shall be executed in accordance with currently adopted codes.

  6. Locking HardwareLocks shall be permitted on doors to prevent egress from areas where the clinical needs of the patients require specialized care, provided staff can readily unlock such doors at all times. • (1) submit request, in writing to Bill Harmon, Facilities Construction Director, • (2) provide two copies of floor plan indicating area to be secured and doors to be locked, and • (3) provide two copies of manufacturer’s literature to determine minimum standards and requirements for installation of equipment.

  7. Secured UnitA facility or distinct part of a facility where the residents are intentionally denied egress by any means. Nursing Home 1200-8-6-.01(57) • If the facility wishes to have a secured unit they must also submit a request in writing to Ann Thompson, Director of Licensure.

  8. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Maintenance and Testing Reports • Emergency Lights/Exit Signs • Sprinkler Systems • Alarm Systems • Portable Extinguishers • Hood Suppression System • Generator

  9. Maintain Rated Assemblies • Hazardous Areas • Exit Stairs • UL Firestopping • Fire Damper • Doors

  10. Emergency Preparedness • Fire Drills • Disaster Planning • Tornado • Snow/Ice • Flood • Earthquake • ???

  11. Questions?

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