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personnel to the traffic intersecting points in order to stop the flow
traffic during the period of the drill.
B. Signals
1. All fire exit drill alarms shall be sounded on the fire alarm system and
not on the signal system used to dismiss classes.
2. Whenever any of the school authorities determine an actual fire exists,
they shall immediately call the nearest fire station. At the same time,
they shall try to extinguish the fire as circumstances permit.
3. In order to ensure that pupils will not return to a burning building, the
recall signal shall be one that is separate and distinct from and cannot
be mistaken for any other signals.
C. Child Day Care Centers
1. Fire prevention inspection shall be conducted monthly by a trained
senior member of the staff. A copy of the latest inspection form shall
be posted in a conspicuous place in the day care facility.
2. An approved fire evacuation plan shall be implemented at least once
every two (2) months.
3. Furnishing and decorations in child day care centers shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Section 10.2.18.1 of this IRR.
4. Waste baskets and other waste containers shall be made of non-
combustible materials and provided with close fitting covers.
5. Child-prepared artwork and teaching materials may be attached
directly to the walls but shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the
wall area.
SECTION 10.2.18.4
HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
A. Evacuation Plan and Fire Exit Drills
1. The administration of every hospital, nursing home and residential-
custodial care institution shall have an approved evacuation plan for
the guidance of all persons in the event of fire. Copies of such plans
shall be made available to all supervisors and personnel. All employees
shall be instructed and kept informed of their detailed duties under the
plan. A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all times, in the
telephone operator’s position, or at the security center.
2. Every bed intended for use by institutional occupants shall be easily
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