- (1) The Facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and/or local building codes. (MANDATORY)
- (2) The Facility conforms to applicable zoning ordinances or, through legal means, is attempting to comply with or change such laws, codes, or zoning ordinances.
- (3) The Facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and/or local fire safety codes. Compliance is documented by the authority having jurisdiction. A fire alarm and automatic detection system are required, as approved by the authority having jurisdiction, or there is a plan for addressing these or other deficiencies within a reasonable time period. The authority approves any variances, exceptions, or equivalencies that do not constitute a serious life safety threat to the occupants of the Facility. (MANDATORY)
- (4) There is documentation by a qualified source that the interior finishing materials in juvenile living areas, exit areas, and places of public assembly are in accordance with recognized codes. (MANDATORY)
Author: Alabama Department of Youth Services, Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§44-1-27(a)(b), 44-1-24(4)(6), 38-13-4.
History: New Rule: Filed December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. Amended: Filed November 6, 2018; effective December 21, 2018.