Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-08-35-.14 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

(1) The administration of every facility shall have in effect and available for all supervisory personnel and staff, written copies of the following required disaster plans for the protection of all persons in the event of fire and other emergencies for evacuation to areas of refuge and/or evacuation from the building. A detailed log with staff signatures of training received shall be maintained. All employees shall be trained annually as required in the following plans and shall be kept informed with respect to their duties under the plans. A copy of the plans and the specific emergency numbers related to that type of disaster shall be readily available at all times. Each of the following plans shall be exercised annually:

(a) Fire Safety Procedures Plan shall include:

1. Minor fires;

2. Major fires;

3. Fighting the fire;

4. Evacuation procedures;

5. Staff functions.

(b) Tornado/Severe Weather Procedures Plan shall include:

1. Staff duties;

2. Evacuation procedures.

(c) Flood Procedure Plan, if applicable:

1. Staff duties;

2. Evacuation procedures;

3. Safety procedures following the flood.

(d) Earthquake Disaster Procedures Plan:

1. Staff duties;

2. Evacuation procedures;

3. Safety procedures;

4. Emergency services.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-08-35-.14

Original rule filed October 26, 2005; effective January 9, 2006.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 68-11-202, 68-11-204, 68-11-206, 68-11-209, and 68-11-216.