103 Mass. Reg. 973.02

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 973.02 - Emergency Evacuation Plans (Required)
(1) Each county correctional facility shall have a written evacuation plan prepared in the event of fire or major emergency. This plan shall be approved by the public safety authority having jurisdiction.
(2) The plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.
(3) The plan shall be disseminated to local and state public safety departments in the geographic area.
(4) The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) location of building/room floor plans;
(b) use of exit signs and directional arrows;
(c) publicly posted evacuation diagrams;
(d) at least quarterly drills in all locations; and,
(e) staff drills even when evacuation of extremely dangerous inmates may not be possible.

103 CMR 973.02