# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 02 — Division of Correction

### Chapter 05 — Safety

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 12.02.05.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Division of Correction or a designee.

  (2) “Division” means the Division of Correction.

  (3) “Evacuation” means to move inmates and staff from a threatened area of fire or hazard of fire.

  (4) “Fire plan” means the plan of evacuation, security, first aid, and firefighting for the institution.

  (5) “Fire safety” means a policy and procedures which ensure an institution's safety from fire hazards.

  (6) “Fleet safety coordinator” means a person who is the assigned representative in each motor vehicle safety activity.

  (7) “Institution” means a building that is occupied by inmates and staff.

  (8) “Motor vehicle” means a device which transports a person or property.

  (9) “State vehicle” means a motor vehicle titled or leased to the State.

  (10) “Support agency” means:

    (a) A utility company;

    (b) An emergency medical service;

    (c) A law enforcement agency;

    (d) Another Division institution;

    (e) Another agency which may assist an institution in case of fire; or

    (f) An organization, business, or firm involved by a grant or contract.