Document Citation: 37 TAC § 263.40

Header:
TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 263. LIFE SAFETY RULES
SUBCHAPTER D. PLANS AND DRILLS FOR EMERGENCIES

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
37 TAC § 263.40 (2011)

§ 263.40. Plans

Each facility shall have and implement a written plan, approved by the commission, for escapes, riots, assaults, fires, evacuations, rebellions, civil disasters, and any other emergencies. Each plan shall provide for:

(1) use and response to alarms;

(2) notification of and access for:

(A) fire department;

(B) emergency medical service;

(C) other law enforcement officials;

(3) isolation of emergency areas;

(4) prompt release and evacuation of emergency areas (including nonambulatory inmates);

(5) prevention of escapes during evacuations;

(6) fire suppression and extinguishment, rendering of prompt medical aid and quelling disturbances; and

(7) protection of staff during emergencies.