210 IAC 8-4-3 - Preventing fire and toxic smoke

Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 3.

(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the facility prevents or limits the onset and spread of fire and toxic smoke through the following methods:

(1) Furnishings and interior finish materials comply with recognized fire safety performance requirements.

(2) Trash and refuse receptacles made of noncombustible material are:

(A) provided at accessible locations throughout the facility; and

(B) emptied at least daily.

(3) All flammable items are properly:

(A) controlled;

(B) handled;

(C) stored; and

(D) disposed of.

(4) Approved self-closing metal containers are provided for flammable liquids and for rags used with flammable liquids.

(b) This is a mandatory standard.

Notes

210 IAC 8-4-3

Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-4-3; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA