OAR 411-325-0280
Fire Safety Requirements for Homes or Duplexes Serving Five or Fewer Individuals
(1)
Each home or duplex unit must be made fire safe.(a)
Each home or duplex unit must have a minimum of two exterior doorway exits allowing for egress.(b)
Sleeping and living quarters must have a minimum of two unobstructed exits.(c)
A class 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is easily accessible must be provided on each floor in each home or duplex unit.(d)
Permanent wired smoke alarms from a commercial source with battery back-up must be provided and maintained in each bedroom and at a point centrally located on each floor in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area.(e)
A 13D residential sprinkler system in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code must be provided and maintained. Homes or duplexes are granted an exception from the residential sprinkler system requirement according to section (2) of this rule.(f)
Hardware for all exit doors and interior doors must be simple hardware that may not be locked against exit and must have an obvious method of operation. Hasp, sliding bolts, hooks and eyes, double key deadbolts, and childproof doorknobs are not permitted. A deadbolt must be single action release to allow a door to open in a single operation.(2)
A home or duplex is granted an exception to the requirements in sections (1)(d) and (e) of this rule under the following circumstances:(a)
All individuals residing in the home or duplex have demonstrated the ability to respond to an emergency alarm with or without physical assistance from staff to the exterior and away from the home or duplex in three minutes or less, as evidenced by three or more consecutive documented fire drills.(b)
Battery operated smoke alarms with a 10-year battery life and hush feature have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s listing, in each bedroom, adjacent hallways, common living areas, basements, and in two-story homes or duplexes at the top of each stairway. Ceiling placement of smoke alarms is recommended. If wall mounted, smoke alarms must be mounted as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Alarms must be equipped with a device that warns of low battery condition when battery operated. All smoke alarms must be maintained in functional condition.(c)
A written fire safety evacuation plan is implemented that assures that staff assist all individuals in evacuating the premises safely during an emergency or fire as documented by fire drill records.(3)
The number of individuals receiving services at a home or duplex may not exceed the maximum capacity of five individuals, including an individual receiving community living supports. Relief care may not be provided to any individual for more than 14 consecutive days. Community living supports may not violate the safety and health sections of these rules.
Source:
Rule 411-325-0280 — Fire Safety Requirements for Homes or Duplexes Serving Five or Fewer Individuals, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-325-0280.