California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A): Fire & Disaster Drills
What Is California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A): Fire & Disaster Drills?
California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A)
Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.
💡Insider's Tips
This is one of the most commonly cited regulations for family child care homes because the fix seems simple but providers still miss it. Inspectors ask to see your drill log the moment they walk in. No log means a citation, even if you drilled yesterday. You need two types of drills (fire and disaster) twice a year each, so that's four documented drills minimum per year. Write down the date, time, number of children present, and how long it took to evacuate or shelter. San Diego and Los Angeles tie for the most citations here. Inspectors in Orange County have also been writing this up frequently in the past 90 days.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid Fire & Disaster Drills Citations
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❌ Common Mistakes
- Conducting drills but not documenting them in writing. Providers say 'we practice all the time' but have nothing on paper. Without a written log showing date, time, and participation, inspectors document it as if no drill occurred.
- Doing fire drills but skipping disaster drills. The regulation requires both types every six months. Earthquake or lockdown drills count as disaster drills, but you need to actually do them and log them separately from fire drills.
- Running drills only when older children are present and skipping infants or toddlers. Every child in care must participate. Inspectors compare attendance records against drill logs to verify participation.
- Falling behind the six-month schedule. If your last fire drill was in January and it's now August, you're past the deadline. Inspectors calculate the gap between documented drills and cite anything over six months.
What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on facility inspection reports filed with California's Community Care Licensing Division, here's how this citation appears across different regions in the past 90 days.
San Diego County
Los Angeles County
Riverside County
Orange County
San Joaquin County
Tulare County
San Bernardino County
Kern County
Yuba County
Fresno County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
See California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A): Fire & Disaster Drills Citations in Your County
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed childcare compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.