Section 77-13-001 - General ConditionsIt is the policy of the State of Nebraska that all existing community residential facilities shall conform to the minimum standards for design established herein. All facilities shall conform to the following general conditions
001.01 Housing units and activity areas shall provide, at a minimum, the following: 001.01A Artificial Lighting. Artificial lighting of at least twenty (20) foot-candles in all living areas and at least fifty (50) foot-candles in all study and work areas.001.01B Acoustics. Acoustics that ensure the maintenance of noise levels averaging no higher than sixty-five (65) to seventy (70) decibels.001.01C HVAC. Adequate heating and cooling systems to insure a comfortable and healthful living and working environment that are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones.001.01D Ventilation. Air circulation is at least fifteen (10) cubic feet of outside air or filtered re-circulated air per minute, per inmate in an area's rated capacity.001.01E Natural Light. All inmate living areas shall provide visual access to natural light.001.01F Inmate Privacy. Inmates' right to privacy from unauthorized or degrading observation shall be protected without compromising security and control of the facility. Privacy screening for all toilet and shower areas which allows adequate supervision of inmates in those areas should be provided.77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 001