Fire Reporting is currently required under several code sections that the Division has adopted which requires any Health Facility or School subject to regulation by the Division in the State of Colorado to report all fires that occur on or within the property.
Health Care Rules as per 8 CCR 1507-31
School Rules as per 8 CCR 1507-30
- Fire Reporting Requirements
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The business entity shall report or cause to be reported in the manner and method required by the Division all fires that occur within any Health Facility or School subject to regulation by the Division in the State of Colorado. This requirement shall be met anytime a fire occurs that causes any one of the following conditions:
- Activates one of the fire and life safety systems installed in the building or structure (e.g. - fire alarm system, fire suppression system, etc.)
- Causes a response from the Fire Department.
- Causes the evacuation of any occupants located in the building or structure.
- Results in the deployment and use of a fire extinguisher.
- Activates one of the fire and life safety systems installed in the building or structure (e.g. - fire alarm system, fire suppression system, etc.)
Last updated: 2/18/2021