Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 3: Institutional Operations

job training regarding applicable regulations and inspections, including the use of checklists and the methods of documentation.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Internal inspection forms.

Process Indicators : Documentation of qualifications of fire and safety officer. In- spection reports and documentation of action taken to address identified deficien- cies. Local and/or state inspection reports. (MANDATORY) Specifications for the selection and purchase of facility fur- nishings indicate the fire safety performance requirements of the materials selected. Comment : Furnishings, mattresses, cushions, or other items of foamed plastics or foamed rubber (for example, polyurethane, polystyrene) can pose a severe hazard due to high smoke production, rapid burning once ignited, and high heat release. Such materials should be subjected to careful fire safety evaluation before purchase or use. All polyurethane should be removed from living areas unless its use is approved in writing by the fire authority having jurisdiction. The fire authority should consider the flammability and toxicity characteristics of the products being evaluated. Facility furnishings include draperies, curtains, furniture, mattresses and bedding, upholstered or cushioned furniture, wastebaskets, decorations, and similar materi- als that can burn. “Furnishings” applies to all living quarters. The standard requires that specifications be known, if available, at the time of selection; there are no standards mandating knowledge of fire performance characteristics of furnishings in the facility prior to implementation of the policy relating to this standard.

5-ACI-3B-03 (Ref. 4-4213)

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Specifications for all furnishings. Records of approval by ex- ternal authority.

5-ACI-3B-04 (Ref. 4-4214)

(MANDATORY) Institution facilities are equipped with noncombustible re- ceptacles for smoking materials and separate containers for other combustible refuse at accessible locations throughout living quarters in the institution. Spe- cial containers are provided for flammable liquids and for rags used with flam- mable liquids. All receptacles and containers are emptied and cleaned daily.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Safety and Sanitation records. Observation. Interviews.

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