Effective: September 29, 2013
Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly
The buildings in which a home is housed shall be equipped with both an automatic fire extinguishing system and fire alarm system. Such systems shall conform to standards set forth in the regulations of the board of building standards and the state fire marshal.
The time for compliance with the requirements imposed by this section shall be January 1, 1975, except that the date for compliance with the automatic fire extinguishing requirements is extended to January 1, 1976, provided the buildings of the home are otherwise in compliance with fire safety laws and regulations and:
(A) The home within thirty days after August 4, 1975, files a written plan with the state fire marshal's office that:
(1) Outlines the interim safety procedures which shall be carried out to reduce the possibility of a fire;
(2) Provides evidence that the home has entered into an agreement for a fire safety inspection to be conducted not less than monthly by a qualified independent safety engineer consultant or a township, municipal, or other legally constituted fire department, or by a township or municipal fire prevention officer;
(3) Provides verification that the home has entered into a valid contract for the installation of an automatic fire extinguishing system or fire alarm system, or both, as required to comply with this section;
(4) Includes a statement regarding the expected date for the completion of the fire extinguishing system or fire alarm system, or both.
(B) Inspections by a qualified independent safety engineer consultant or a township, municipal, or other legally constituted fire department, or by a township or municipal fire prevention officer are initiated no later than sixty days after August 4, 1975, and are conducted no less than monthly thereafter, and reports of the consultant, fire department, or fire prevention officer identifying existing hazards and recommended corrective actions are submitted to the state fire marshal, the division of industrial compliance in the department of commerce, and the department of health.
It is the express intent of the general assembly that the department of medicaid shall terminate the medicaid provider agreements of those homes that do not comply with the requirements of this section for the submission of a written fire safety plan and the deadline for entering into contracts for the installation of systems.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals
Chapter 3721 | Nursing Homes; Residential Care Facilities
Section 3721.01 | Nursing Home and Residential Care Facility Definitions and Classifications.
Section 3721.011 | Skilled Nursing Care.
Section 3721.012 | Risk Agreement.
Section 3721.02 | Procedures for Inspecting and Licensing Homes - Fees.
Section 3721.021 | Review of Documents by Prospective Residents and Associated Persons.
Section 3721.022 | Establishing and Maintaining Health Standards and Serving as State Survey Agency.
Section 3721.024 | Nursing Facility Recognition Program.
Section 3721.026 | Assignment or Transfer of Operation of Nursing Home.
Section 3721.027 | Investigation of Unresolved Complaints Found to Be Valid.
Section 3721.03 | Enforcement of Provisions - Revocation of License.
Section 3721.031 | Investigation of Complaint Concerning Home - Disclosure of Information.
Section 3721.032 | Fire Marshal to Enforce and Adopt Fire Safety Rules.
Section 3721.04 | Adoption and Publication of Uniform Rules Governing Operation of Homes.
Section 3721.041 | Vaccinations to Be Offered to Residents.
Section 3721.042 | Excluded Grounds for Denial of License.
Section 3721.05 | Operating Home Requires License - Prohibited Activities.
Section 3721.051 | County or District - Prohibited Activities.
Section 3721.06 | Prohibition Against Placement of Person in Unlicensed Home.
Section 3721.07 | Requirement for Issuance of License - Revocation.
Section 3721.072 | Biennial Participation in Quality Improvement Projects.
Section 3721.08 | Injunctive Relief.
Section 3721.081 | Summary Orders.
Section 3721.09 | Local Regulations.
Section 3721.10 | Residents' Rights Definitions.
Section 3721.11 | Director to Adopt Rules.
Section 3721.12 | Duties of Nursing Home Administrator Concerning Residents' Rights.
Section 3721.121 | Criminal Records Check.
Section 3721.122 | Screening and Accommodations for Sex Offenders.
Section 3721.13 | Residents' Rights.
Section 3721.14 | Implementation of Residents' Rights.
Section 3721.141 | Notification of Benefit Eligibility.
Section 3721.15 | Authorization to Handle Residents' Financial Affairs.
Section 3721.16 | Residents' Rights Concerning Transfer or Discharge.
Section 3721.161 | Hearing Challenging Proposed Transfer or Discharge.
Section 3721.162 | Determining Whether Transfer or Discharge Complies.
Section 3721.17 | Grievance Procedure.
Section 3721.18 | Attorney General Duties.
Section 3721.19 | Nonparticipation in State Assistance Program.
Section 3721.20 | Compassionate Care Visits.
Section 3721.21 | Long-Term Care Facility Definitions.
Section 3721.22 | Reporting Abuse or Neglect of Resident or Misappropriation of Property.
Section 3721.23 | Investigations.
Section 3721.24 | Whistleblower Protection.
Section 3721.25 | Confidentiality.
Section 3721.26 | Adoption of Rules.
Section 3721.28 | Nurses Aides Training and Competency Evaluation Programs.
Section 3721.29 | Orientation Program - Performance Review - In-Service Education.
Section 3721.30 | Competency Evaluation Program Contents.
Section 3721.31 | Approving or Rejecting Programs.
Section 3721.32 | State Nurse Aide Registry.
Section 3721.33 | Nurse Aide Training Fund.
Section 3721.34 | Cooperation With Other Agencies.
Section 3721.35 | Unauthorized Practice of Nursing.
Section 3721.60 | Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Definitions.
Section 3721.61 | Electronic Monitoring Authorization Form.
Section 3721.62 | Roommate Consent.
Section 3721.63 | Form Prescribed by Facility.
Section 3721.64 | Posted Notice.
Section 3721.65 | No Discrimination for Use of Electronic Monitoring Device.
Section 3721.66 | Tampering and Unauthorized Use.
Section 3721.68 | Law Enforcement Exception.