BOP Program Statement 1600.16 § 2

Each institution must develop a site-specific Fire Plan, which addresses:

 Control of ignition sources

 Control of combustible and flammable fuels

 Occupant protection from fire and smoke

 Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection equipment, in accordance with the

National Fire Codes (NFC)

 Weekly and monthly fire protection and life safety inspections

 Proper placement of fire protection equipment throughout the institution

 Evacuation diagrams and exit signs, including directional signs for traffic flow

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 Fire watch procedures

The Fire Plan must also address the following response issues for fires and similar emergencies:

 Procedures for reporting emergencies

 Chain of command for fire and emergency response

 Emergency response procedures

 Fire department notification procedures

 Evacuation, relocation, and shelter-in-place procedures

 Fire suppression procedures

 Fire department entry/escort procedures

 Use of elevators

 Fire drills

a. Fire Plan Certification. The site-specific Fire Plan must be reviewed and certified for

compliance with Bureau policy and the NFC by the Regional Safety Administrator (RSA), Safety

Administrator (SA) from a different institution, or a member of the Central Office Occupational

Safety and Health Branch:

 At the time of initial plan development

 Annually

 After any/all revisions

b. Fire Plan Transmittal. A copy of the site-specific Fire Plan, and any/all future revisions,

must be provided to the local fire department. A copy of the transmittal memorandum, letter, or

email to the fire department must be kept on file in the Occupational Safety and Health

Department.

c. Fire Plan Institution Staff Review. A copy of the current site-specific Fire Plan must be

available in the Control Center at all times. All staff must review the Fire Plan annually as part

of the contingency plan review. Documentation that the annual Fire Plan was reviewed by all

staff must be maintained by the Captain.