Section 791.709. Fire prevention.  


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  • A facility shall establish and maintain written policy and procedure that specify the facility's   fire  prevention   regulations  and practices to provide for the safety of staff, inmates, and visitors. Policy and procedure shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

    (a)    )  Provision for  accessible,  timely,  and  responsive  fire protection service.

    (b)     A system  of fire inspection and testing of   equipment  at  least quarterly.

    (c)     An annual inspection  by  local  or  state   fire  officials   or  other qualified person or persons.

    (d)      The   availability   of   fire    hoses    or   extinguishers   at   appropriate locations throughout the facility.

History: 1998-2000 AACS.