Violation
California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A)Fire & Disaster Drills
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A) actually says
California Code § 102417(g)(9)(A)
Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
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.
By the numbers
- 85*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 26*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 9*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+45 facilities
That is 1 in 1111 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
85 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Fire & Disaster Drills
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- 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.
Regional record
Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days
Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records. Click a county to see its weekly intelligence report.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 14 |
| Riverside | 13 |
| Los Angeles | 10 |
| Orange | 5 |
| Santa Clara | 5 |
| San Bernardino | 5 |
| Kern | 3 |
| Fresno | 3 |
| Sacramento | 3 |
| Contra Costa | 3 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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Public record
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.