37 Tex. Admin. Code § 263.40

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024
Section 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.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 263.40

The provisions of this §263.40 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.