77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 77-13-002 - Community residential facilities

In addition to the general conditions, all community residential facilities shall conform to the following physical plant requirements:

002.01Rated capacity

The facility is not crowded. The number of inmates does not exceed the facility's rated capacity.

002.02Local Codes

The facility conforms to all applicable building codes and Life Safety codes established by the State Fire Marshal's Office.

002.03Intake

The reception and discharge area shall be adequate in size and be properly equipped to ensure the orderly and secure reception and discharge of inmates.

002.03A Weapons lockers. Weapon lockers shall be located at the facility entrance and outside the security perimeter for law enforcement personnel.

002.03B Searches. A search room shall be located in the intake area for reception and inmates returning from outside the facility.

002.03C Property Storage. Storage areas shall be sufficient to accommodate inmates' personal property that is not allowed and provide for proper separation and security of those items.

002.04Issue Space

Space is provided in the facility to store and issue clothing, bedding and other items required for personal hygiene.

002.05Confidential Interview

Interview areas which provide for private, confidential consultation with attorneys, counselors, ministers and probation/parole officers shall be available.

002.06Kitchen

In facilities where in-house food service is provided, adequate space is provided for food preparation and serving, an eating area, and seating for all who dine at the same time. The kitchen, dining, and food storage areas are properly ventilated, properly furnished and clean.

002.06A Toilet and wash basin facilities are available to food service personnel and inmate workers in close proximity to the food preparation areas.

002.07Janitors Closet

Space is provided for janitorial and maintenance supplies in one or more locations that are accessible to the living and activity areas of the facility.

002.08Administrative Areas

Adequate space is provided for administrative, direct care, professional and clerical staff. This space includes;

002.08A Offices and conference areas,

002.08B Records Storage;

002.08C Toilet facilities

002.09Dormitories

All dormitory units shall provide a minimum of fifty (50) square feet of floor space per inmate at the unit's rated capacity. Each dormitory unit shall be equipped with, or provide continuous access to at least one (1) toilet, one (1) wash basin with hot and cold running water, and one shower with hot and cold running water for every twelve (12) inmates.

Also, a bunk for each assigned inmate, adequate storage space for clothing and personal belongings and a table with sufficient seating shall be provided.

002.10Recreation

Adequate and appropriate areas are provided for exercise, recreation and leisure time activities.

002.11Medical Services

In facilities where medical care is provided on-site, space shall be provided for routine medical examinations, emergency first-aid, emergency equipment storage, and secure medication storage and dispensing.

002.12Staff posts

In all facilities there shall be one or more staff posts located in close proximity to inmate housing areas. At least one staff post shall be located on each floor of inmate housing.

002.13Laundry

In all facilities where in-house laundry service is provided, there shall be sufficient space available for commercial type washer(s) and dryer(s), soiled clothing storage, clean laundry storage, and laundry supply storage.

002.14Hardware

All locks and security hardware shall have the proper security value for the areas in which they are used.

77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 002