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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 6. Criminal Justice and Corrections |
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Agency 15. Department of Corrections |
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Chapter 45. Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities |
Section 660. Fire protection equipment type and testing
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Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify the facility's fire protection equipment type, use and testing to include:
1. Availability of equipment at appropriate locations throughout the facility.
2. Training on the use of the equipment.
3. Inspection of extinguishers annually.
4. Inspection of range hoods semiannually and cleaned as necessary.
5. Inspection of detection and suppression systems quarterly.
6. Quarterly testing of fire alarms for function. Inspections shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 8.8; Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. December 13, 1995.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.