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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 343SECURE JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION DETENTION AND POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER BPRE-ADJUDICATION AND POST-ADJUDICATION SECURE FACILITY STANDARDS
RULE §343.244Fire Safety Officer

(a) The facility shall have a designated fire safety officer. The designation shall be in writing.

(b) The fire safety officer shall:

  (1) ensure a log for fire drills is maintained;

  (2) ensure fire drills are conducted as required by §343.246 of this title;

  (3) ensure the posting of emergency evacuation plans as required by the applicable fire code for the facility;

  (4) implement procedures for limitations on the numbers or amounts of books, clothing, and other combustible personal property allowed in sleeping rooms and the proper disposal of combustible refuse;

  (5) implement procedures for the use and control of flammable, toxic, and caustic materials;

  (6) implement procedures to ensure that:

    (A) the facility exits are clear of obstructions;

    (B) the capacity of an exit route does not decrease in the direction of the exit; and

    (C) exit doors are properly marked for evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency; and

  (7) ensure staff members are trained on the fire safety plan.


Source Note: The provisions of this §343.244 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243

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