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4240-4 D. MEANS OF ESCAPE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS An In-home 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 window sill height may not exceed forty-four (44) inches above the floor; or b. The net clear openable window area must be a minimumof 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 device installed on each level. Each device must be less than ten (10) years old, or newer if necessary to comply with the manufacturer’s recommended replacement date.

b. The provider must also have at least one (1) fully charged 2A:10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher strategically located on each level of the child care. The fire extinguisher must be installed, inspected, tested, and serviced according to the requirements of 13 AAC 50.025(47).

3. Other Requirements A provider shall ensure: a. The child care is free of any accumulation of combustible waste material and other fire hazards in or around the premise;