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d. A critique of the drill including a brief evaluation of the evacuation. The critique of the drill must include: • A review of actions taken by theprovider; • A review of responses by children in care during the drill; • An evaluation of whether existing policies were followed and, if not, an explanation of why a policy was notfollowed; • An evaluation of whether the policies followed were effective and, if not, a description of how any policy will be revised for future drills; • An identification of factors contributing to an ineffective drill for any critique that indicates a drill was ineffective in any way; and • Any suggestions for improving future drills.

4240-3 E. MEANS OF ESCAPE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS An Approved Relative provider must have at least two (2) means of emergency escape that are remote from each other and provide unobstructed access to the outside of the building. At least one (1) of the means of emergency escape must be an exterior door. If children occupy a basement for any part of the day, there must be at least one (1) means of escape from the basement directly to the outside at or near ground level. 1. Window as a Means of Escape When a window is identified as one (1) of the means of emergency escape, unless prohibited by the state fire marshal for a window twenty (20) feet or more above ground level, each bedroom must have at least one (1) fully opening window that provides escape directly to the outside and meets the following: a. The finished windowsill height may not exceed forty-four (44) inches above the floor; or b. The net clear openable window area must be a minimum of five point seven (5.7) square feet; and c. A window screen is not used if it permanently prevents exit or if it cannot be easily removed for exit.

2. Smoke Detection Device and Fire Extinguisher Requirements a. A provider must have at least one (1) alternating current (AC) primary powered smoke detection device with battery backup or at least one (1) monitored battery powered smoke detection device, located in each bedroom. If the child care is in a multi- level home, there must be at least one (1) smoke detection