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CMS SOM App. U, Tag R227
§403.744(a)(2) The RNHCI must have written fire control plans that contain
provisions for prompt reporting of fires; extinguishing fires; protection of patients,
staff, and the public; evacuation; and cooperation with fire fighting authorities.
Interpretive Guidelines: §403.744(a)(2)
The RNHCI must have written plans containing all elements of this standard. The RNHCI
is required to have a process which establishes cooperation with firefighting authorities.
Survey Procedures: §403.744 (a)(2)
• Review the written fire control plans to verify they contain the required provisions
for prompt reporting of fires; extinguishing fire; protection of patients, staff, and
the public; evacuation; and cooperation with fire authorities.
• Verify that staff have reported all fires as required to State and local officials.
• Interview staff throughout the facility to verify their knowledge of their
responsibilities during a fire. This is usually done during the LSC survey, but
health surveyors may also verify staff knowledge.
History
Rev. 239; Issued: 04-24-26; Effective: 04-24-26; Implementation: 04-24-26
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
c1746c9702532c6f13db40bb10d7c9448e40b17cf7cd1093f73ff99094b7c060
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