# Title 33 — State Department of Health

## Article 33-33 — Rules Initiated by the Inspection Division

## Chapter 33-33-09 — Assisted Living Facilities

### § 33-33-09-01. Emergency lighting.

Emergency lighting for means of egress shall be provided in all assisted living facilities. Emergency
illumination shall be provided for not less than one and one-half hours in the event of failure of normal
lighting. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less than
an average of one footcandle [10 lux]. Where each living unit has a direct exit to the outside of the
building at ground level, no emergency lighting shall be required.
History: Effective April 1, 2012.
General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-02
### § 33-33-09-02. Emergency plans.

All assisted living facilities must have a current, written emergency disaster plan. That plan must
contain a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation
sites, and details staff assignments in the event of a disaster or an emergency. The emergency disaster
plan must be readily available for review by any tenant, family member, or emergency responders. An
emergency evacuation route should be posted prominently in the facility.
History: Effective April 1, 2012.
General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-02
### § 33-33-09-03. Sprinkler systems.

If sprinkled, systems should be inspected and maintained according to National Fire Protection
Association 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems. Smoke detection systems shall be installed and maintained as specified in chapter 33-33-05.
History: Effective April 1, 2012.
General Authority: NDCC 23-09-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09-02
