Indiana Administrative Code
Title 210 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Article 8 - JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Rule 4 - Safety
Section 4-33 - Fire and emergency evacuations
Universal Citation: 210 IN Admin Code 4-33
Current through September 18, 2024
Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2
Affected: IC 31-31-8
Sec. 33.
(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that facility staff are trained in and knowledgeable about fire and emergency evacuation plans and procedures, which include the following:
(1) Provisions to
ensure adequate emergency medical services and fire response for the location,
size, and type of facility.
(2)
Procedures for reporting and notification of designated facility staff and
appropriate local emergency responder or responders during an emergency or
fire.
(3) Means of immediate
release of juveniles from locked areas and a backup release system.
(4) Instructions for orderly and prompt
evacuation, including primary and secondary routes for each area and
building.
(5) Special instructions
for disabled, incapacitated, and high security juveniles.
(6) Use of exit signs and directional arrows
that are easily seen and read.
(7)
Evacuation drills of all occupied areas at least monthly or at intervals
designated by applicable codes, whichever is more frequent.
(b) Fire and emergency evacuation plans and procedures are:
(1) available to all staff at
designated locations; and
(2)
approved by a person trained in the application of appropriate
codes.
(c) Plans are:
(1) reviewed annually and updated, when
necessary; and
(2) reissued to the
local fire jurisdiction or other responding agencies.
(d) A critical incident report shall be completed for all unplanned incidents requiring emergency evacuation.
(e) This is a mandatory standard.
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