Fire Safety Review

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 manufacturers
  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?