SD14 - Means and Methods to Enhance Hospital Fire Safety

  • Published: 1993
  • Author: Department of Health and Board of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Fire Services Board and Virginia Hospital Association
  • Enabling Authority: Senate Joint Resolution 128 (Regular Session, 1992)

Executive Summary:
I. Senate Joint Resolution No. 128 - 1992

II. Virginia Department of Health, Board of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Fire Services Board, Virginia Hospital Association

III. Develop means to enhance Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Procedures in Virginia Hospitals

A. Patient/Staff Ratios
B. Hospital Staff Fire Emergency Plan Training

IV. Recommend Methods of providing Fire Sprinkler Protection in Virginia Hospitals

A. Existing Water Supplies
B. Asbestos Abatement
C. Hook-up Fees

V. Recommendations

A. Amend Law and Regulations

1. Require Fire Emergency Plans
2. Require Annual Fire Safety Inspection
3. Clarify Fire Official Qualifications
4. Provide for Alternate Retrofit Fire Sprinkler Systems
5. Allow seven (7) years for sprinkler installation if mandated by General Assembly

B. No change to Water Supply Hook-up Fees