Facility safety
Compiled text through Jul 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Jul 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)To safeguard the lives and property of all youth and staff within a specialized secure detention facility and to minimize the possibility of fire emergencies or other similar hazards, a specialized secure detention facility shall practice proper fire prevention and safety measures and shall have an emergency preparedness plan. At a minimum, a facility shall:
(1)Develop a plan to govern fire prevention and safety, which, at a minimum, shall include:
(i)full compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to fire safety and prevention;
(ii)a requirement to have the appropriate authority, with code enforcement jurisdiction, conduct annual fire and safety inspections of each building and its fire protection equipment. 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;
(iii)a requirement to designate staff members to conduct weekly fire and safety inspections of all areas of the facility to determine whether a fire hazard exists, and to take the necessary action to correct any such hazard(s). The results of such inspections shall be recorded in a facility log maintained for such purpose;
(iv)a requirement that prior to assuming any duties, such appointed staff member(s) shall have successfully completed appropriate specialized training; and
(v)a requirement to conduct and document monthly fire drills. Fire drills shall take place at random times and days and shall cover all shifts at least twice a year.
(2)Develop a plan to govern emergency preparedness, which, at a minimum, shall include:
(i)approval of all health aspects of the facility’s disaster plan by the facility physician;
(ii)an evacuation continuity of operations plan;
(iii)annual review of the emergency and disaster preparedness plan. All reviews shall be recorded.
(b)Consistent with the requirements of this section, a specialized secure detention facility shall develop written policies and procedures, which shall be submitted to OCFS for approval.