High-rise buildings, institutional occupancies (Hospitals),
assembly occupancies greater than 300 persons, educational
occupancies (Daycare and K-12), and residential occupancies
(Dormitories, Residence Halls and Apartments) must conduct
fire drills at the frequencies noted below:
| Building Type |
Frequency |
| High-rise |
Quarterly |
| Hospital |
Quarterly for each shift |
| Assembly |
Quarterly for employees only |
| Educational Occupancies |
Monthly |
| Residential |
Quarterly |
All departments are encouraged to conduct an evacuation drill
at least annually in accordance with their written Emergency
Evacuation and Operations Plan (EEOP).
We provide a fire drill
report form (pdf) to assist departments in
conducting fire drills. This report form requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader
