Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.6 Inspections

• Ongoing inspections shall be performed by the following staff at the frequency indicated:

  • Daily

    • Daily inspections for fire and life safety, including proper supervision of hazardous chemicals, shall be performed by supervisors of each work and living area.

  • Weekly

    • Weekly inspections shall be performed by supervisors for fire and life safety, with documentation made of findings.

  • Monthly

    • Monthly fire and life safety and health inspections shall be performed by the fire chief and Chief Medical Executive (CME) or their trained designee(s). Reports of deficiencies shall be made and copies sent to the safety coordinator, the Warden and Camp Director and the area supervisor where the deficiencies are noted. Inspections shall also include spot checking for training of employees, safety meeting minutes, proper containment and use of hazardous chemicals, etc.

      • Deficiencies shall be corrected within a reasonable time, dependent upon the nature of deficiency.

      • All work procedures shall be performed in a healthy and safe manner.

  • Quarterly

    • Quarterly inspections shall be conducted by the fire chief or their designee for fire and life safety with findings documented and reports sent to the Warden. Inventories of chemicals used in the work area shall be noted in addition to the deficiencies mentioned above.

  • Annual

    • Annual State Fire Marshall and California Department Public Health (CDPH) inspections shall be conducted with the attendance of the fire chief and work or living area supervisor for the area being inspected. Complete cooperation shall be given to assist in a positive, thorough inspection.

      • State Fire Marshall (SFMState Fire Marshall) reports and Environmental Health Survey reports (EHS) shall be forwarded to:

      • Warden and Camp Director.

      • Associate Warden, Business Services.

      • CPM.

      • CME.

      • Institution Safety Coordinator, (aka Fire Chief).

      • Director, Division of Adult Institutions.

      • Director, Division of Administrative Services.

      • Chief, Environmental Compliance Unit, FPCMFacility Planning, Construction, and Management.

      • Deputy Director, Office of Audits and Court Compliance.

      • Chief, Office of Employee Wellness.

      • Associate Director (Mission), (DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division)).