71.09.295 - Transition facilities -- Security systems. - Washington Statutes

Transition facilities — Security systems.

(1) Security systems for all secure community transition facilities shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

     (a) The security panel must be a commercial grade panel with tamper-proof switches and a key-lock to prevent unauthorized access.

     (b) There must be an emergency electrical supply system which shall include a battery back-up system and a generator.

     (c) The system must include personal panic devices for all staff.

     (d) The security system must be capable of being monitored and signaled either by telephone through either a land or cellular telephone system or by private radio network in the event of a total dial-tone failure or through equivalent technologies.

     (e) The department shall issue photo-identification badges to all staff which must be worn at all times.

     (2) Security systems for the secure community transition facility established pursuant to RCW 71.09.250(1) shall also include a fence and provide the maximum protection appropriate in a civil facility for persons in less than total confinement.

[2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 215.]

Notes: Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.