Fire Safety System
Effective Jul 9, 2004MGL c. 111, § 5 MGL c. 111, § 20 MGL c. 111, § 21Department of Public Health
- (A) The superintendent, administrator or a designee of each facility should consult with the State Fire Marshal or his designee, and with the local fire department, and plan a fire protection and detection system adequate to protect inmates from unreasonable risks from smoke and fire. In his planning the superintendent, administrator or the designee should take cognizance of such matters as staff training and removal of hazardous substances, and the feasibilityofsuch devices as smoke detectors, automatic unlocking systems, automatic closure of internal ventilation systems to prevent the spread of smoke, and to remove smoke from occupied areas, and sprinkler systems. The superintendent, administrator or the designee should take all necessary steps to implement this plan promptly.
- (B) Each facility shall comply with applicable State Building Code provisions on fire safety.