Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter IX - Safety and Security
Section DOC 347.52 - Fire safety and emergency preparedness
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The facility shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local fire safety codes.
(2) The facility shall have and shall properly maintain self-contained breathing apparatuses and fire extinguishers sufficient to support the need of the facility as determined by the local fire department. The facility shall place the equipment in accordance with the advice of the local fire department.
(3) The facility shall maintain a record of all fire inspections conducted as required under sub. (1).
(4) Staff shall conduct and document monthly fire safety inspections of the facility.
(5) The facility shall have the means to evacuate youth in the event of fire or other emergency.
(6) A written fire evacuation plan shall be developed and maintained in accordance with recommendations from the local fire department. The evacuation routes developed as a part of the evacuation plan shall be posted in a conspicuous place for staff.
(7) Fire drills shall be conducted at least quarterly on each shift and documented.
(8) The facility shall develop and maintain an emergency operation procedure. The procedure shall be readily accessible for staff to reference and include instructions for all of the following:
(9) First aid kits and other emergency response equipment shall be available in designated areas of the facility. Inventories shall be conducted and documented monthly.
(10) The facility shall have access to an alternate power source to maintain essential services in an emergency. Quarterly tests of the alternate power source shall be conducted and documented.
