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To the door-posts of all sleeping wards shall be affixed a chain with a hook at the free end which shall be attached at wall to the door, so as to admit or allow the exit of one person at a time and no more. When it is necessary to open a sleeping ward at night for purposes other than the emergency of fire, prior to unlocking the door, the chain shall be hooked in. No ward shall be opened at night unless the Duty officer or Assistant Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent and one other officer are present, except in the case of fire. Police guards to be provided under certain conditions.