Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-2-8 - Physical Plant8.1. General. All new correctional facilities shall be designed, constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with the standards and requirements set out and established by the State Fire Code, 87CSR1. All existing correctional facilities shall comply with the rules set forth for existing correctional facilities in the State Fire Code, 87CSR1.8.2. Safety of Occupants. Because the safety of all occupants in all detention and correctional facilities cannot be adequately assured solely by a dependence upon evacuation from the building, their protection from fire shall be provided by the appropriate arrangement of facilities, an adequately trained staff, and the careful development of operating, security and maintenance procedures to include the following: 8.2.1. Proper design, construction and compartmentalization;8.2.2. Provisions for fire detection, alarms and extinguishment;8.2.3. Fire prevention programs which include planning, training, and drills covering such protection activities as: isolation of the fire; transfer of occupants to areas of refuge; evacuation of the facility; or measures for in-place protection of the occupants; and,8.2.4. Security provisions to the degree necessary to provide for the safety of both the occupants of the facility and the general public.8.3. State Fire Marshal Review. Plans and specifications for all new correctional facilities shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for review prior to the start of construction.8.4. State Fire Marshal Certificate. No correctional facility shall be occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office.8.5. Housing Units. Correctional Facilities of more than 500 inmates shall be subdivided into units of not more than 500 inmates each which are staffed by a unit manager and the number and variety of personnel required to provide the program services and custodial supervision needed for each unit.8.6. Population Capacity. The population assigned to housing units shall not exceed the rated bed capacity of the facility.8.7. Single Occupancy. Only one inmate shall occupy a room or cell designed for single occupancy which has a floor area of at least 60 square feet, provided the inmate spends no more than 10 hours per day locked in. When confinement exceeds 10 hours per day, there shall be at least 70 square feet of floor space.8.8. Environment. Each room or cell shall have, at a minimum, access to the following facilities and conditions: 8.8.1. A toilet above floor level which is available for use without staff assistance 24 hours a day;8.8.2. A wash basin with hot and cold running water;8.8.3. A bed above floor level, a desk, hooks or closet space, and a chair or stool;8.8.5. Lighting of at least 20 foot candles at desk level and in the personal grooming area;8.8.6. Circulation of at least 10 cubic feet of outside or recirculated filtered air per minute per human occupant;8.8.7. Temperatures that are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones; and,8.8.8. Noise levels that do not exceed 70 decibels in daytime and 45 decibels at night.8.9. Multiple Occupancy. Where used, multiple occupancy rooms shall normally house no less than four and no more than 50 inmates each. Inmates shall be screened prior to admission for suitability to group living. Multiple occupancy rooms shall provide for: 8.9.1. Continuing observation by staff;8.9.2. A minimum floor area of 50 square feet per occupant in the sleeping area and a clear floor to ceiling height of not less than eight feet;8.9.3. Toilet and shower facilities at a minimum of one operable toilet and shower for every eight inmates;8.9.4. One operable wash basin with hot and cold running water for every six inmates;8.9.6. Beds above floor level, a desk or writing surface, and a chair or stool;8.9.7. A locker for each occupant;8.9.8. Lighting of at least 20 foot candles at desk level and in the personal grooming area;8.9.9. Circulation of at least 10 cubic feet outside or recirculated air per minute per occupant;8.9.10. Temperatures that are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones; and,8.9.11. Noise levels that do not exceed 70 decibels in daytime and 45 decibels at night.8.10. Minimum Security Housing. Minimum security correctional facilities, or minimum security areas within larger correctional facilities shall provide individual rooms with either key control shared by the occupants and staff, or continuous access to toilet and shower facilities and hot and cold running water, including drinking water. Rooms shall also provide the following facilities and conditions: 8.10.1. A minimum floor area of 60 square feet;8.10.2. A bunk above floor level, a desk, hooks, or closet space, and a chair or stool;8.10.3. Natural lighting;8.10.4. Lighting of at least 20 foot candles at desk level and in the personal grooming area;8.10.5. Circulation of at least 10 cubic feet of outside or recirculated filtered air per minute per occupant;8.10.6. Temperatures that are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones; and,8.10.7. Noise levels that do not exceed 70 decibels in daytime and 45 decibels at night.8.11. Segregation Rooms. Segregation rooms shall provide living conditions that approximate those of the general inmate population. Any exceptions shall be clearly documented. Segregation housing units shall provide for the following:8.11.1. Single occupancy rooms or cells with a floor area of at least 70 square feet;8.11.2. A bed above floor level, a desk or writing space and a stool;8.11.3. Continuous access to above floor toilet facilities;8.11.4. Hot and cold running water;8.11.6. Lighting with at least 20 foot candles at desk level and in the personal grooming area;8.11.7. Circulation with at least 10 cubic feet outside or recirculated, filtered air per minute per occupant;8.11.8. Temperatures that are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones; and,8.11.9. Noise levels that do not exceed 70 decibels in daytime and 45 decibels at night.8.12. Segregation Observation. The segregation room shall have doors which permit observation by staff.8.13. Day Rooms. Day rooms equivalent to a minimum of 35 square feet per inmate shall be available to all inmates for reading, writing or tables games. Tables shall be provided which may also be used for dining. Adequate seating shall also be provided.8.14. Exercise Area. Space outside the cell or room shall be provided for inmate exercise.8.15. Visitation Area. There shall be a visiting room or area for contact visiting and, if necessary, a visiting area of noncontact visiting, both of which provide a reasonable degree of privacy.8.16. Commissary Area. An area shall be provided where inmates can purchase personal items. The size of the commissary shall be commensurate with the size of the inmate population. When security consideration dictate, a staff member may take moveable carts to cell blocks or orders may be placed for delivery instead.8.17. Watch Tower. If the correctional facility has watch towers, they shall be placed so that they permit an unobstructed view of the grounds and perimeter and shall be equipped with the weaponry, lighting, sighting and communication devices necessary for effective execution of their function.8.18. Administrative Area. Space shall be provided for administrative, custodial, professional and clerical staff; this space shall include conference rooms, storage room for records, a public lobby and toilet facilities.8.19. Handicapped Housing. Severely physically handicapped inmates may be housed in special facilities. When the correctional facility accepts handicapped individuals, provision shall be made for their housing and for their use of facility resources.8.20. Janitor Closets. Space shall be provided for janitor closets, which shall be equipped with a sink and cleaning implements.8.21. Storage Rooms. There shall be storage rooms in the correctional facility for clothing, bedding and cleaning supplies.8.22. Inmate Property Storage. Safe and secure storage shall be available to ensure accountability for the personal property of inmates.8.23. Mechanical Equipment. Sufficient space shall be provided for equipment needed for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, water supply, waste removal, electricity, communications, etc.8.24. Preventive Maintenance. There shall be a written plan for preventive maintenance of the physical plant which provides for emergency repairs or replacement in life threatening situations.8.25. Indoor Exercise Space. There shall be a separate indoor space for vigorous exercise in inclement weather; this space shall be at least large enough to accommodate inmates who wish to lift weights, play volleyball, do calisthenics, etc.8.26. Outdoor Recreation Space. There shall be a minimum of two acres of outdoor recreation space for each inmate unit of up to 500 inmates; additional outdoor recreation space shall be provided at the rate of 90 square feet per inmate over 500.