California Code § 101174(d): Disaster Drill Requirements
📋Type B Violation🏢Affects: Child Care Centers
19
facilities cited recently
That's 1 in 2000 facilities
8
counties affected
Statewide issue - not isolated
42
most common citation
Inspectors are watching for this
📈
Increasing
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days
19 facilities (was 9)+10 facilities
What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on analysis of CA facilities, here's where California Code § 101174(d): Disaster Drill Requirements citations are happening over the past 90 days.
San Bernardino County
8 citations
Los Angeles County
5 citations
Solano County
1 citations
Alameda County
1 citations
Ventura County
1 citations
Monterey County
1 citations
San Diego County
1 citations
Stanislaus County
1 citations
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 12/15/2025
What Is California Code § 101174(d): Disaster Drill Requirements?
California Code § 101174(d)
Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
Why This Matters
Contact your local fire department, health department, and building department before signing a lease. Ask specifically about requirements for child care facilities - they're often stricter than for regular businesses.
See California Code § 101174(d): Disaster Drill Requirements Citations in Your County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disaster Drill Requirements?
This regulation requires your childcare facility to conduct disaster preparedness drills at least every six months. These drills practice your emergency response procedures - evacuations for fire or earthquake, shelter-in-place for hazardous materials incidents, and lockdowns for security threats. The purpose is to ensure both staff and children know exactly what to do in an actual emergency. You must document when each drill occurs, what type of emergency was practiced, how long it took, and any issues that were identified for improvement.
How common is this citation?
As of November 23, 2025, 19 facilities have been cited for this violation across 8 counties. This represents about 1 in 2,100 facilities statewide (0.25% of the 7,551 facilities inspected in the past 90 days). San Bernardino County had the most citations with 7 facilities, followed by Los Angeles County with 5. The relatively low citation rate reflects that most facilities maintain good drill records, but when providers fall behind on their six-month schedule, it's an easy violation to catch during inspections.
What triggers this citation?
Inspectors cite this when you cannot provide documentation showing disaster drills conducted within the past six months. They'll ask to see your drill log during routine inspections. Citations happen when the last documented drill is more than six months old, when you're missing required documentation (date, type of drill, duration, children and staff present), or when you've only practiced one type of emergency but haven't covered the variety required. Some providers think fire drills alone are sufficient, but you need to practice different emergency scenarios including earthquakes and lockdowns.
How do I avoid this citation?
Set recurring calendar reminders for every six months to conduct your drills - don't wait until the last minute. Keep a dedicated drill log binder that's easy to locate during inspections. For each drill, document the date, time, type of emergency practiced, which staff and children participated, how long the evacuation or shelter-in-place took, and any problems encountered. Vary the types of drills - rotate between fire evacuation, earthquake drop-cover-hold, and lockdown procedures. Make drills realistic but not frightening for children. Review and update your emergency plans annually, and use drill observations to improve your procedures. Keep this documentation for at least three years.
What should I do if I get cited?
Immediately schedule and conduct the required disaster drill, documenting it thoroughly. If your last drill was more than six months ago, complete a new drill within days, not weeks. Create a clear drill documentation system if you don't already have one. Set up recurring six-month reminders so you never fall behind again. During your follow-up inspection, present your updated drill log showing the recent drill and explain the system you've implemented to ensure regular drills going forward. If you're unsure about proper drill procedures, contact your licensing worker or local fire department for guidance on conducting effective emergency drills.