(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. (1) Develop a plan to govern fire prevention and safety, which, at a minimum, shall include:

   1. (i) full compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to fire safety and prevention;
   2. (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;
   3. (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;
   4. (iv) a requirement that prior to assuming any duties, such appointed staff member(s) shall have successfully completed appropriate specialized training; and
   5. (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. (2) Develop a plan to govern emergency preparedness, which, at a minimum, shall include:

   1. (i) approval of all health aspects of the facility’s disaster plan by the facility physician;
   2. (ii) an evacuation continuity of operations plan;
   3. (iii) annual review of the emergency and disaster preparedness plan. All reviews shall be recorded.