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BOP Program Statement 1600.16 § 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Establish requirements that minimize the effects of fire and combustion products on building
occupants.
Provide an environment that protects building occupants not directly exposed to the initial
fire development.
Improve the survivability of building occupants directly exposed to a developing fire.
Protect life and property while maintaining an appropriate level of security.
Provide oversight for the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) fire protection program.
Establish fire-related training requirements.
Ensure compliance with the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National
Fire Codes (NFC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Fire
Protection Standards.
1600.16 6/22/2026 PROPERTY OF US GOVERNMENT 1
The scope of this program statement is limited to fire protection requirements dealing with:
Life safety
Institution security
Fire prevention
Continuity of Operations
Property conservation
Response to fires and similar emergencies
This program statement applies to:
Bureau-owned or -operated detention and correctional facilities
UNICOR operations at Bureau detention and correctional facilities
a. Program Objectives.
Fire incidents will be managed to minimize the threat to life and property.
Fire hazards, reported by building occupants, will be evaluated and corrected when
appropriate.
Fire losses will be reduced through the development of:
Fire prevention programs
Fire control strategies
Evacuation plans
Inspection, testing, and maintenance programs for fire protection/suppression systems
Fire investigation programs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training for staff involved in fire response
Fire safety inspection programs
b. Institution Supplement. None.
History
PS 1600.16 dated 2026-06-22
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-26
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
98f9fc842054786692b845e0178c382e8d0d6535f7d3d579269671d94e88d5d8
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