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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

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Regulations for Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse, 2013

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Annexure 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.