Chapter 6Emergency Evacuation Plans for Postsecondary Student Housing

Section § 94600

Explanation

This law requires the Office of Emergency Services to create guidelines to help private colleges and universities develop emergency evacuation plans for student housing. These guidelines should cover evacuation routes, meeting places, and education on emergency procedures, while considering the needs of those with disabilities.

The director of student housing or an assigned officer should maintain and update these plans, including conducting regular tests. Private colleges must establish their own evacuation plans for student housing and can seek guidance from the Office of Emergency Services.

(a)CA Education Code § 94600(a) The Office of Emergency Services shall develop guidelines for private colleges and universities to use in developing emergency evacuation plans for all forms of student housing owned, operated, and offered by private colleges and universities, both on campus and off campus. In developing the guidelines, the Office of Emergency Services shall consider Sections 3.09 and 3.13 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. The guidelines shall address all of the following issues:
(1)CA Education Code § 94600(a)(1) Plan content. The plans should include, but need not be limited to, the following:
(A)CA Education Code § 94600(a)(1)(A) Specific evacuation routes that recognize the needs of persons with special needs, such as persons with disabilities.
(B)CA Education Code § 94600(a)(1)(B) The designation of a meeting place or places upon evacuation.
(C)CA Education Code § 94600(a)(1)(C) The education of students and staff in emergency procedures.
(2)CA Education Code § 94600(a)(2) The implementation and maintenance of the evacuation plan by the director of student housing, or other appropriate officer, at individual campuses. The director, or other appropriate officer, is responsible for scheduling periodic tests of the plan and implementing changes as needed.
(b)CA Education Code § 94600(b) Each private college or university shall establish an emergency evacuation plan for its postsecondary student housing and may consult with the Office of Emergency Services for guidance in developing and establishing the plan.
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(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 77. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)