| 6400.111(e) | The kitchen fire extinguisher, which also serves as the one required fire extinguisher for this one-floor apartment, was found in a wood and plexiglass enclosure with a padlock on it to restrict the individual's access to the fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers shall be accessible to staff persons and individuals. Per the Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG), fire extinguishers may not be locked or stored in locked areas. If an individual cannot have access to a fire extinguisher due to a behavioral condition, e.g. the individual may use the extinguisher as a weapon, homes may keep the fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location that is unknown to the individual. | A fire extinguisher shall be accessible to staff persons and individuals. | Fire extinguisher was removed from the locked box and placed under the cabinet in the kitchen. |
04/12/2026
| Implemented |