105 CMR 451.383
Fire Safety System
(A) The superintendent, administrator or a designee of each facility should consult with the State Fire
Marshal or his designee, and with the local fire department, and plan a fire protection and detection
system adequate to protect inmates from unreasonable risks from smoke and fire. In his planning the
superintendent, administrator or the designee should take cognizance of such matters as staff training
and removal of hazardous substances, andthefeasibilityofsuch devices as smoke detectors, automatic
unlocking systems, automatic closure of internal ventilation systems to prevent the spread of smoke,
and to remove smoke from occupied areas, and sprinkler systems. The superintendent, administrator
or the designee should take all necessary steps to implement this plan promptly.
(B) Each facility shall comply with applicable State Building Code provisions on fire safety.