Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 350 - Jails
Section DOC 350.19 - Fire safety

Current through August 26, 2024

The jail shall have policies and procedures relating to fire safety, including the following components:

(1) The facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and local fire safety codes.

(2) Each jail shall develop a fire safety policy in accordance with local fire department recommendations that addresses all of the following:

(a) Local fire department inspection requirements under sub. (5).

(b) Fire protection equipment location and maintenance. Each jail shall have and shall properly maintain fire alarms, smoke and thermal detectors, fire extinguishers, and self-contained breathing apparatuses which operate for at least 30 minutes.

(c) Training of staff in equipment use and the evacuation of inmates.

(d) A written evacuation plan.

(3) The evacuation route developed as part of the evacuation plan under sub. (2) (d) shall be posted in a conspicuous place for staff in the jail.

(4) Fire safety evacuation and other procedures shall be practiced or simulated by all jail staff at least once every 12 months. Each practice or simulation shall be documented.

(5) The facility shall be inspected by the local fire department at least once every 12 months and a record thereof shall be maintained.

(6) There shall be monthly inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with safety and fire prevention standards. Inspections shall be documented.

(7) After September 1, 2014, sprinkler heads accessible to inmates not under direct supervision must be tamper and suicide resistant.

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