Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 33. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that facility staff are trained in and knowledgeable about fire and emergency evacuation plans and procedures, which include the following:

1. (1) Provisions to ensure adequate emergency medical services and fire response for the location, size, and type of facility.
2. (2) Procedures for reporting and notification of designated facility staff and appropriate local emergency responder or responders during an emergency or fire.
3. (3) Means of immediate release of juveniles from locked areas and a backup release system.
4. (4) Instructions for orderly and prompt evacuation, including primary and secondary routes for each area and building.
5. (5) Special instructions for disabled, incapacitated, and high security juveniles.
6. (6) Use of exit signs and directional arrows that are easily seen and read.
7. (7) Evacuation drills of all occupied areas at least monthly or at intervals designated by applicable codes, whichever is more frequent.

(b) Fire and emergency evacuation plans and procedures are:

1. (1) available to all staff at designated locations; and
2. (2) approved by a person trained in the application of appropriate codes.

(c) Plans are:

1. (1) reviewed annually and updated, when necessary; and
2. (2) reissued to the local fire jurisdiction or other responding agencies.

(d) A critical incident report shall be completed for all unplanned incidents requiring emergency evacuation.

(e) This is a mandatory standard.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-4-33; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)