BOP Program Statement 1600.16 § 7

a. Plan Review. Plans for new construction, repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction,

change of use, change of occupancy classification, or building additions must be approved by the

institution SA.

The SA’s review focuses on compliance with the fire protection requirements in NFC, OSHA,

and Bureau policy.

Plans determined to be beyond the scope of the SA’s expertise must be referred to the RSA and, if

necessary, the Central Office Chief, Fire Protection and COSH.

b. Pre-Construction Meetings. An Occupational Safety and Health Department representative

must attend all pre-construction and job progress meetings to advise project staff on fire

protection issues.

c. Monitoring. The SA must monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with

approved design and mandatory fire protection requirements.

d. Final Certification. On completion of major construction, repair, renovation, modification,

reconstruction, change of use, change of occupancy classification, or building addition projects, a

post-construction certification must document that all work was completed in accordance with

the approved project plans and specifications. A copy of the final certification must be submitted

to the SA.

e. Food Service. Projects involving the installation of security enclosures around cooking

equipment are prohibited.

f. Non-Food Service/Cooking Equipment Security Enclosures. Projects involving the

installation of supplemental security ceilings, fencing, expanded metal, and grills must be

approved by the SA. The evaluation of supplemental security enclosures must include a review

of:

 Exit obstructions

 Locking devices

 Sprinkler system obstructions

 Travel distance modifications

 Staff supervision provisions