NAC211.445. Policies and procedures for prevention of fire.

     1. A local correctional institution must establish written policies and procedures for the prevention of fire to ensure the safety of staff, inmates and visitors. The policies and procedures must include, but are not limited to, provisions which ensure that:

     (a) The institution receives adequate fire protection service;

     (b) Inspection and testing of equipment for fire prevention is conducted at least quarterly by the institution;

     (c) An annual inspection is conducted by the appropriate local or state fire officials or other qualified persons; and

     (d) Equipment for the suppression and detection of fire is available at approved locations throughout the institution.

     2. Furnishings, including, but not limited to, mattresses, window coverings, upholstered or cushioned furniture, floor coverings, wastebaskets and decorations, must be evaluated before purchase or use to determine their flammability and toxicity.

     3. Flammable, toxic and caustic items must be stored in secure areas that are inaccessible to inmates, and a system must be established and used to account for their distribution. An inmate may not possess any such item unless he or she is under the close supervision of qualified staff.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R104-98, eff. 11-24-98)