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403.10.2 Group R-2 Occupancies

California Fire Code 2019 > 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness > 403 Emergency Preparedness Requirements > 403.10 Group R Occupancies > 403.10.2 Group R-2 Occupancies
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Group R-2 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.10.2.1 through 403.10.2.3.

403.10.2.1 College and University Buildings

An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group R-2 college and university buildings. Group R-2 college and university buildings shall comply with Sections 403.10.2.1.1 through 403.10.2.1.3.

403.10.2.1.1 College and University Pre-Fire Planning

The Chancellor, President, or his designated representative, shall, in cooperation with the enforcing agency, propose procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency. They should include the following:

  1. Posting the telephone number of the fire department in the office and/or at the main switchboard.
  2. Assignment of a responsible person to call the fire department upon notification of any fire or activation of the alarm system for any reason other than fire drills.
  3. Posting in a conspicuous place in each classroom or assembly area a plan showing paths of travel to evacuate the room in case of emergency and including an alternate route.
  4. Posting in each classroom instructions to be followed by the teacher. These should include:

    1. 4.1. Maintaining order during evacuation.
    2. 4.2. Removal of roll call book and calling of roll when designated evacuation area is reached.

403.10.2.1.2 First Emergency Evacuation Drill

The first emergency evacuation drill of each school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the beginning of classes.

403.10.2.1.3 Time of Day

Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different hours of the day or evening, during the changing of classes, when school is at assembly, during recess or gymnastic periods or during other times to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. One required drill shall be held during hours after sunset or before sunrise.

403.10.2.2 Emergency Guide

Fire emergency guides shall be provided for Group R-2 occupancies. Guide contents, maintenance and distribution shall comply with Sections 403.10.2.2.1 through 403.10.2.2.3.

403.10.2.2.1 Guide Contents

A fire emergency guide shall describe the location, function and use of fire protection equipment and appliances available for use by residents, including fire alarm systems, smoke alarms and portable fire extinguishers. Guides shall include an emergency evacuation plan for each dwelling unit.

403.10.2.2.2 Emergency Guide Maintenance

Emergency guides shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official.

403.10.2.2.3 Emergency Guide Distribution

A copy of the emergency guide shall be given to each tenant prior to initial occupancy.

403.10.2.3 Evacuation Diagrams for Dormitories

A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted on or immediately adjacent to every required egress door from each dormitory sleeping unit. Evacuation diagrams shall be reviewed and updated as needed to maintain accuracy.

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