LAC 22:III.3507. Emergencies

A. The institution shall comply with all provisions of state and local fire, safety and other applicable codes and regulations. B. The institution shall develop written emergency procedures to cover escapes, riots, fires, passive resistance, other disturbances and disasters, and emergency evacuation of inmates. C. Officers who work in direct contact with inmates shall have access at all times to an emergency communication system link with central control. D. Diagrams shall be posted throughout the building showing evacuation routes, and instructions for use of emergency equipment shall be posted near the equipment. E. All employees shall be instructed in emergency procedures, and senior watch officers shall have access to complete emergency plans at all times. F. Hardware systems must permit the release of all inmates from a housing area within a maximum of five minutes in an emergency. G. Emergency exit keys shall be marked to insure ready identification under conditions of smoke, poor visibility or other crisis situations.