5101:2-13-11 Fire department approval for licensed type A homes.

 

 

 

5101:2-13-11               Fire department approval for licensed type A homes.

 

 

 

(A)   Fire inspection: type Type A homes shall secure a fire inspection according to the provisions of Section 3737.83 of the Revised Code and written approval from the state fire marshal or the local fire safety inspector for the municipality or township having jurisdiction. The homes shall be inspected for compliance with rules promulgated by the state fire marshal. The written approval may be documented by completion of the JFS 01303 "Fire Inspection Report" (Rev. 7/2003) by the state fire marshal or the local fire safety inspector for the municipality or township having jurisdiction.

 

(B)Fire department approval shall be verified in writing on a form approved by the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) and signed and dated by the fire inspector.

 

(B)(C) Fire inspection and approval shall be obtained in the following circumstances:

 

(1)  Upon initial application for licensure;.

 

(2)     Annually at least once At least once annually within each twelve months following the issuance of the type A home's existing license;.

 

(3)   At the time of any major modification, major repair or alteration of any existing structure presently being used for a type A home;.

 

(4)    Prior to the use of any parts of thae areas of the structure not previously inspected and approved for use for type A home care as required by rule 5101:2-13-10 of the Administrative Code;.

 

(5)   Prior to caring for infants and non ambulatory children of any age on other than on the first floor of the type A home.

 

(C)Documentation of approval: fire approval shall be verified in writing on a form approved by the department. The form shall be signed and dated by the fire inspector.

 

(D)    Failure to comply with the provisions of this rule shall be grounds for refusal to license, denial of licensure or for revocation of a license. All such actions of the director department shall be in conformity with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5101:2-13-11                                                                                                                         2

Effective:                                                     09/01/2005

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         03/31/2005 and 01/31/2010

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

07/25/2005

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           5104.011

Rule Amplifies:                                  5104.05, 5104.051

Prior Effective Dates:                         9/5/86, 7/1/03