Foster Care Manual: Fire System Failure Monitoring Procedure

This information has been excerpted from materials specific to one state. Be sure to check with your Foster Care Specialist for details in your state, county, or province.

In the event of a malfunction in any fire safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers), the following procedure shall be followed:

1. Repair the equipment immediately, if possible.

2. If unable to repair the equipment immediately, notify the Agency. (Equipment may be borrowed from this Agency during repairs.)

3. Equipment must be repaired or replaced within 48 hours.

4. While equipment is malfunctioning, be extra cautious. Check the house for fire hazards prior to going to bed. Alert everyone in the household of the malfunction. Hold a fire drill to refresh everyone’s memory of what to do in case of fire.