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§ 20-491 EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS.
   (a)   The permit holder shall provide fire escapes and exits that are kept in good repair and accessible at all times in accordance with applicable fire codes, as amended.
   (b)   The permit holder shall implement a written fire and evacuation plan that sets forth the responsibilities and steps to be taken by staff and residents in the event of a fire or other emergency. If a boarding home facility has a resident who has a mobility-impairment, the permit holder shall submit the written plan to the local fire department and obtain its approval of the plan.
   (c)   The permit holder shall post an emergency evacuation plan in each sleeping room and the kitchen of the facility.
   (d)   The permit holder shall ensure that each resident receives training on the emergency evacuation plan at least two timer per year and shall maintain documentation of such training.
   (e)   Flammable supplies and gasoline-operated maintenance equipment and lawn care equipment must be stored in the garage of the facility or in a detached storage shed.
   (f)   The permit holder shall ensure that all residents are shown how to use all emergency exits from the boarding home facility within 24 hours after arrival at the boarding home facility. The permit holder shall maintain documentation of such training.
   (g)   First aid supplies.
      (1)   The permit holder shall provide first aid supplies as recommended by the American Red Cross.
      (2)   The permit holder shall ensure that the first aid supplies are readily accessible to all the residents and inform the residents of the location of the supplies.
(Ord. 25952-01-2023, § 1, passed 1-10-2023, eff. 4-15-2023)