Section 400.18305. Fire safety.  


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  • Rule 305. (1) A group home shall be inspected and approved  for  fire safety before the accommodation of residents and at least annually, except that existing group homes shall not be required to remove residents for the purpose of the initial fire inspection. To  meet  these   requirements, carpeting   shall  have  been  tested   pursuant to criteria outlined in NFPA-255, ASTM-E-84, or UL-723, have a flame spread of not more  than   75, and have a smoke development of not more than 200.

    (2) At a minimum, a group home shall be of ordinary construction, light platform frame. The home shall have a C classification  interior  finish  or better.

History: 1994 AACS.