Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)RegulationsRegulations for Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse, 2013AnnexuresAnnexure E : Basic Fire Safety Measures at Treatment Centres and Halfway Houses |
[Regulation 44(1)(f)]
Treatment centres and halfway houses must—
| (a) | take adequate precautions against the risk of fire by providing fire alarms and fire fighting equipment on the premises; |
| (b) | provide clearly marked escape routes for all services users, children and persons with disabilities; |
| (c) | conduct regular fire drills that includes evacuation of the premises in the event of fire; |
| (d) | provide appropriate training from a competent person in fire precaution and in fire prevention for personnel working at the treatment centres or halfway houses; and |
| (e) | ensure that the fire management plan is approved by the fire chief of the local authority where the treatment centre or halfway house is situated. |