N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:34-2.6 - Cell equipment

(a) Cells shall contain a steel bunk firmly affixed to the wall or floor, or both. The use of a raised platform bunk in lieu of a steel bunk is acceptable. When sliding barred doors are utilized, the bunk shall be located no closer than 12 inches from the door.

(b) Bunks or raised platforms shall be topped with hardwood at least two inches thick or a fire retardant mattress which is approved by the State, county or local fire officials. Mattresses shall be provided for detainees confined overnight in those cells that have bunks or raised platforms topped with hardwood.

(c) Cells shall be equipped with a detention type toilet and lavatory with drinking font, preferably of stainless steel construction.

(d) Sanitary units shall be serviced via a chase located outside the cell and equipped with a shutoff valve.

(e) Cell equipment shall be secured with tamper-resistant screws.

(f) Approved security type light fixtures affording a minimum of 20 foot candle illumination shall be provided for each cell.

(g) Ventilation grilles used inside cells shall be rated for maximum security use.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:34-2.6

Amended by R.1988 d.583, effective 12/19/1988.
See: 20 N.J.R. 2442(b), 20 N.J.R. 3155(b).
Deleted (e); renumbered (f)-(g) as (e)-(f).
Amended by R.1992 d.193, effective 5/4/1992.
See: 24 N.J.R. 683(a), 24 N.J.R. 1796(a).
Revised (c).
Amended by R.1996 d.405, effective 8/19/1996.
See: 28 N.J.R. 3050(a), 28 N.J.R. 3960(a).
Added provision relating to ventilation grilles.
Recodified from 10A:34-2.8 by R.1997 d.129, effective 3/17/1997 (operative April 6, 1997).
See: 29 N.J.R. 298(a), 29 N.J.R. 886(a).
Former section recodified to N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.6.
Amended by R.2002 d.206, effective 7/1/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 1307(a), 34 N.J.R. 2312(b).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.7 by R.2007 d.225, effective 8/6/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 1394(a), 39 N.J.R. 3384(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.6, Cells construction specifications, recodified to N.J.A.C. 10A:34-2.5.