Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SUBSTATION HOLDING FACILITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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TITLE: FIRE AND SMOKE
NO: B-102
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/22/2004
REVISED: 01/15/2021
APPROVED BY: Commander Cindy Cisneros
REVIEWED: 01/15/2021
REFERENCE: Title 15, Section 1029 & 1032
POLICY:
The policy of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Substation Holding Facility is to
maintain a fire-safe environment for the temporary holding of inmates.
DIRECTIVE 1
All fires, regardless of size or action taken to suppress them, must be reported to
the Kern County Fire Department to conform with the Uniform Fire Code.
DIRECTIVE 2
A Crime or Incident report will be made on all fires regardless of size. A copy of
the report will be routed to the fire prevention officer of the Kern County Fire
Department.
DIRECTIVE 3
The bailiff of the Court will inspect the Substation Holding Facility each morning
and evening for any fire hazards that might have been created during the day.
PROCEDURE A – D