Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52090.17 State Fire Marshal’s Orders

• All written SFMState Fire Marshall’s orders, special or otherwise, shall be conspicuously posted on a bulletin board for a minimum of three days or until the SFMState Fire Marshall cited condition (violation) is corrected. All citations shall be maintained for the current year, plus two (2) years.

• The SFMState Fire Marshall has certain responsibilities concerning fire, life, and panic safety in the institution. A working arrangement exists with the SFMState Fire Marshall’s Office for them to periodically confer with the Associate Warden, Business Services, the Fire Chief, and/or any other interested supervisory personnel in the fulfillment of fire and life safety needs in the institution. The SFMState Fire Marshall’s Office will also assist the Fire Chief in developing procedures pertaining to fire suppression in the institution.

  • Whenever it becomes necessary to remodel or otherwise modify existing buildings (add or remove walls, install additional doors, etc.), plans shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review and comment/approval. Plans shall be forwarded by the P&CDPlanning and Construction Division (see FPCM) in Central Office, to the SFMState Fire Marshall for final approval prior to the beginning of a project.