Loading...
(a) Generally. All institutions shall be free from fire hazards and comply with all fire laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable thereto and designed for fire prevention and control.
(b) Inspections. Institutions shall be inspected and approved by the division of fire protection.
(c) Placement of patients--Class A structures. In class A structures placement of patients is limited only by established space and facilities requirements.
(d) Same--Class B structures. In class B structures placement of patients is limited to ground floors (that is, floors with ground level exits) and two (2) floors above the ground floor, or a total of three (3) floors.
(e) Same--Class C structures. In class C structures placement of patients is limited to bedridden and blind patients on the ground floor and ambulant patients on one (1) floor above the ground floor.
(f) Personnel quarters in classes B and C structures. In classes B and C structures, one (1) additional floor may be used as quarters for personnel.
(g) Basement exits. There shall be provided a minimum of two (2) exits from the basement, remote from each other, at least one (1) of which is to the exterior. Nursing and care homes with five (5) beds or less are excepted from this requirement.
(h) Fire detectors. Fire detectors installed in accordance with NBFU Pamphlet # 72 are required in the ceiling of the cellar, kitchen, laundry and furnace room and head of cellar stairs. Alarms which function with sprinkler systems meet this requirement. Nursing and care homes with five (5) beds or less are excepted from this requirement.
(i) Stairways to be unobstructed; maintenance of fire exit doors. Stairways shall be kept free of obstructions and fire exit doors maintained in such working order that patients will be able to operate them.
(j) Smoking by patients. If patients are allowed to smoke, smoking shall be carefully supervised and all smoking materials and matches kept under surveillance by personnel of institution.
(k) Sprinkler systems. Every sprinkler system in an institution shall be installed by experienced personnel regularly engaged in making sprinkler installations, using only materials and methods approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or the National Board of Fire Underwriters, for "light hazard occupancy," in accordance with NBFU Pamphlet # 13.
In inaccessible or "blind" spaces no sprinklers are required unless the spaces conceal steam pipes, electric wiring or hot air ducts. No protection is required in roof spaces or ceilings over open porches.
"Wet" type systems are permitted only where no more than three (3) sprinkler heads are subject to any risk of being frozen in cold weather. Antifreezing solutions are not permitted.
The system shall include a water motor alarm gong; shall be provided with F.D. Siamese connection, a three-inch check valve and a three-inch pipe between same and the main line system.
Where not on public water, water supply may be based on six thousand (6,000) gallons (minimum) pneumatic storage tank supply,or equivalent elevated tank system, in either case conforming with the National Board of Fire Underwriters' standards. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-36.)
Cross reference-Fire safety code, ch. 22.
Housekeeping facilities and services are required to be such that comfortable and sanitary living conditions for patients and employees are maintained constantly. Accumulated waste material shall be removed from the confines of the building daily. The premises shall be kept free from rodent and insect infestation. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-37.)
(a) Construction, installation and maintenance. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, sterilizers and other similar equipment shall be so constructed, installed and maintained to prevent cross connections or other sanitary hazards, as required by the state board of health and county regulations.
(b) Bath and toilet facilities-Required. A sanitary bath, water closet and lavatory shall be provided on each floor where patients or personnel sleep.
(c) Same-Minimum requirements. There shall be at least the following:
(1) One (1) water closet for each eight (8) patients.
(2) One (1) bath or shower for each twelve (12) patients.
(3) One (1) lavatory for each four (4) patients.
(It is recommended that one (1) lavatory be provided in each patient's room.)
(d) Clinical sink, etc. A clinical sink or bedpan hopper shall be provided for washing of bedpans and the like. Nursing and care homes with five (5) beds or less are excepted from this requirement.
(e) Handrails for tubs. Stationary handrails shall be provided for use of infirm patients in getting in and out of tubs. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-38.)
Cross reference-Plumbing, ch. 34.
The water supply shall be approved by the state board of health. There shall be an ample supply of hot water available at all times for general use. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-39.)
Cross reference-Individual water supply and sewage disposal systems, ch. 27A.
Sewage shall be discharged in a municipal sewerage system where such system is available. Otherwise, the sewage shall be collected, treated and disposed of in an independent sewerage system which complies with the standards approved by the state board of health. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-40.)
Cross reference-Individual water supply and sewage disposal systems, ch. 27A.
(a) Containers. Garbage shall be kept in watertight metal containers with tight-fitting covers. They shall be emptied at frequent intervals and shall be thoroughly scoured and aired before using again.
(b) Burning. Infectious waste materials shall be burned on the premises. Other garbage may also be burned if no satisfactory garbage collection service is available. If burning is the method used for disposal of garbage, an approved incinerator shall be available for the purpose. Wire baskets are not acceptable for they constitute a fire hazard.
(c) Storage space. Storage space should be provided for garbage and trash awaiting pickup. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-41.)
All outside doors, windows and other outside openings shall be screened with wire screen or its equal with not less than sixteen (16) meshes per linear inch. All screen doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices and, when closed, fit tightly enough to prevent entrance of flies, mosquitoes and other insects. Window screens shall fit closely enough to keep out insects and be easily adjustable so that they will not serve as a block for the evacuation of patients in case of fire. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-42.)
Loading...