Title: Section 702.3 - Fire and safety

702.3 Fire and safety. (a) Buildings and equipment shall be maintained and operated so as to prevent fire and other hazards to personal safety.

(b) The facility shall comply with the pertinent provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Further details concerning this referenced material are contained in section 711.2(a) of this Title.

(c) The facility shall comply with the pertinent provisions of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. Further details concerning this referenced material are contained in section 711.2(a) of this Title.

(d) The facility shall maintain a procedure to investigate fires. A written report of the investigation containing all pertinent information shall be made. The report shall remain on file for not less than six years.

(e) The facility shall maintain a procedure for reporting to a designated administrative officer on a standard form adopted for the purpose, all accidents to patients, staff, employees or visitors. The report shall include all pertinent information and shall be kept on file for not less than six years after the occurrence was reported.