§ 12-17.2-3.5-10 — Fire safety requirements

Indiana § 12-17.2-3.5-10

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 17.2: DAY CARE REGULATION
• Ch. 3.5: Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive

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(a) A facility where a provider operates
a child care program must have two (2) exits that:
(1) do not require passage through a:
(A) garage; or
(B) storage area;
where hazardous materials are stored;
(2) are not windows;
(3) are on different sides of the facility;
(4) are not blocked; and
(5) are operable from the inside without the use of a key or any
special knowledge.
(b) A provider shall:
(1) conduct monthly documented fire drills:
(A) in accordance with the rules of the fire prevention and
building safety commission; and
(B) that include complete evacuation of all:
(i) children; and
(ii) adults who provide child care;
in the facility;
(2) maintain documentation of all fire drills conducted during the
immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, including:
(A) the date and time of the fire drill;
(B) the name of the individual who conducted the fire drill;
(C) the weather conditions at the time of the fire drill; and
(D) the amount of time required to fully evacuate the facility;
and
(3) maintain a two and one-half (2 1/2) pound or greater ABC
multiple purpose fire extinguisher:
(A) on each floor of the facility; and
(B) in the kitchen area of the facility;
in each facility where the provider operates a child care program.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.131-2002, SEC.2; P.L.18-2003, SEC.20.