Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 11. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT |
CHAPTER 343. SECURE JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION DETENTION AND POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES |
SUBCHAPTER B. PRE-ADJUDICATION AND POST-ADJUDICATION SECURE FACILITY STANDARDS |
SECTION 343.244. Fire Safety Officer
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(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