Frequently-Asked Question FAQ #176

FAQ-176: Homes with disabled individuals as HCA

Question: Is a single home housing a disabled person considered an identified site?

Answer: No. The rule defines identified sites as including "a facility" occupied by persons who are confined, of impaired mobility or would be difficult to evacuate. The rule also provides that operators seek information about these facilities from public safety officials in order to provide a reasonable bound on the efforts that operators must expend to identify such sites. Generally, the focus should be on facilities that are licensed or registered as a care provider, and where multiple disabled individuals would be expected.