9 NYCRR Part 7440 - Executive Department

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9 NYCRR 7440.1 - Policy

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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(a)Consistent with the requirements of this Part, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) shall develop written policies and procedures that govern fire prevention and safety. The written policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.

(b)In order to safeguard the lives and property of all occupants within each OCFS secure facility, and to minimize the possibility of fire emergencies or other similar hazards, each OCFS secure facility shall practice proper fire prevention and safety measures.

9 NYCRR 7440.2 - Fire prevention code requirements

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OCFS shall ensure that each secure facility fully complies with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to fire safety and prevention.

9 NYCRR 7440.3 - Fire and safety inspections

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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The facility director, or person acting in that capacity, shall request the appropriate authority having code enforcement jurisdiction to conduct annual fire and safety inspections. A copy of each inspection report, together with a detailed written statement of all completed and planned remedial actions, shall be maintained on file within such facility.

9 NYCRR 7440.4 - Fire prevention and safety practices and training

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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(a)The facility director, or person acting in that capacity, shall designate one or more staff members to conduct regular fire and safety inspections of all areas of the facility to determine whether a fire hazard exists, and shall take the necessary action to correct such hazard.

(b)Such inspections shall be conducted at least once every week, and the results of such inspections shall be recorded in a facility log maintained for such purpose.

(c)Prior to assuming any duties, such appointed staff member(s) shall have successfully completed appropriate specialized training approved by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

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