California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations
Article 2 - Security
Section 3270.1 - Lethal Electrified Fences

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3270.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) For the purposes of this section, a lethal electrified fence is a high voltage fence installed for the lethal infliction of injury to escaping incarcerated persons.

(b) Safety precautions shall be instituted to prevent accidental electrocution. These precautions shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) The posting of warning signs on the inner and outer perimeters of the facility informing staff, incarcerated persons, and the public of the presence of a lethal electrified fence.

(2) A visual inspection of the lethal electrified fence area at least once per shift.

(3) Regular inspections by an outside patrol of the perimeter areas.

(4) The presence of a staff person trained in energizing and deenergizing the fence prior to any authorized person entering the lethal electrified fence area.

(5) Inspections of lethal electrified fences as specified by a routine maintenance schedule.

(6) The insulation of lethal electrified fences between two security fences.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2052 and 5054, Penal Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2052 and 5054, Penal Code.

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