Section DOC 350.05 - Physical environment for new or substantially remodeled jails(1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies only to jails that are constructed or substantially remodeled on or after September 1, 2014.(2) FURNITURE AND FIXTURES. Furniture and fixtures used in a jail shall be of detention strength materials and manufactured, sold, and installed by firms that specialize in detention equipment or ordered from a firm that will follow the specifications for detention strength equipment in this chapter, including all of the following: (f) Contraband proof thresholds.(m) Grills over vents and windows.(q) Locking mechanism housings.(zj) Window and door frames.(3) CELLS. (a) This subsection applies to all cells except receiving cells and holding rooms. Requirements for receiving cells are specified under sub. (5), and requirements for holding rooms are specified under sub. (7).(b) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall be designed and used only for single occupancy.(c) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall have a floor area of at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.(d) Double cells shall have a floor area of at least 25 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.(e) There shall be at least one shower or bathtub in each area where cells are located. There shall be hot and cold running water in the showers and bathtubs, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, "mixer" means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.(f) All dayrooms, dormitories, and cellblocks shall provide the occupants with access to natural light.(g) Each cell shall have all of the following: 1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength for each inmate.2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.3. Detention strength light fixtures that shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a night light to allow for comfortable sleeping.4. A detention strength, metal, institution-type mirror that is not removable.(4) DAYROOMS. (a) All dormitories and cells, except receiving cells and holding rooms, shall be provided with one or more dayrooms in their immediate vicinity that are accessible to inmates.(b) Dayrooms shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per inmate.(c) Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants that have access to the dayroom.(d) Illumination in dayrooms may not be less than 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor.(5) RECEIVING CELLS. (a) All receiving cells shall be designed and used for single occupancy.(b) Each receiving cell shall have a floor area of at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.(c) Each receiving cell shall have all of the following:1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength.2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.3. Detention strength light fixtures that shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a night light to allow for comfortable sleeping.(6) DORMITORIES. (a) Inmates may be housed in dormitories if the inmates are of the same security classification.(b) Each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant for sleeping purposes. In addition, each shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet for the purpose of a dayroom. Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants. Each dormitory shall have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 8 feet.(c) A detention strength bed shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.(d) An area for personal property shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.(e) Dormitories shall be provided with illumination of at least 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor, and with the ability to reduce lighting during sleeping hours to a level that is light enough for security checks.(f) Each dormitory shall provide adequate showers or bathtubs, toilets, and washbasins for the occupants. Each dormitory shall have hot and cold running water, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, "mixer" means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.(g) Dormitories shall be constructed of materials of detention strength and shall be provided with detention strength equipment.(7) HOLDING ROOMS. (a) Holding rooms are intended to be used for admission, release, and investigative purposes. A holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Holding rooms shall be located in an area that allows continuous staff observation or electronic video surveillance of inmates.(b) Each holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.(c) A detention strength, institution-type washbasin with hot and cold running water and toilet shall be provided.(d) A holding room shall have a minimum floor area of at least 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above five.(8) COURT HOLDING ROOMS. (a) Court holding rooms shall only be used for courtroom purposes. A court holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Supervision is subject to the requirements of s. DOC 350.18 and ss. 302.41 and 302.42, Stats.(b) Court holding rooms may be designed and used for multiple occupancy for inmates who are properly segregated under ss. 938.209 and 302.36, Stats.(c) Each court holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.(d) A detention strength, institution-type washbasin and toilet shall be provided.(e) A court holding room shall have a floor area of at least 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above five.(9) MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS. Each jail shall provide multipurpose rooms for programming, education, or congregate assembly other than visiting. There shall be a minimum of one multipurpose room per every 100 inmates based on approved rated capacity. Each multipurpose room shall have a minimum floor area of 300 square feet.(10) EXERCISE SPACE. Each jail shall provide dedicated exercise and recreation space. The space shall have a minimum of 300 square feet.(11) EXTERIOR WINDOWS. (a) This subsection applies to all windows that lead to the exterior of the jail or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the jail.(b) All exterior windows shall be translucent or shall be located to prevent persons outside the secure perimeter of the jail from observing inmates within the jail.(c) Each exterior window that has an opening in any direction in excess of 5 1/2 inches shall be covered with security steel grills to prevent escape.(d) If an exterior window is accessible to inmates and opens, the window shall be mounted in a detention strength frame and shall be covered on the inside with a 1,600 pound per lineal inch tensile strength security screen of .047 mil. wire diameter to prevent the passage of contraband.(e) If an exterior window is not accessible to inmates and opens, the window's security screen need not meet the requirements of par. (d), but the screen shall have a tensile strength of at least 800 pounds per lineal inch and shall be made of wire of at least .028 mil. diameter.(f) If an exterior window does not open, whether or not it is accessible to inmates, the security screen required under par. (d) or (e) may be omitted if the window is mounted in a detention strength frame and the pane is security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and prevent the passage of contraband.(12) Exterior approaches. The exterior of the jail and approaches to the jail shall be well lighted at night to permit observation of persons approaching the building.(13) Walls. (a) Walls on the exterior of the jail shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or fully grouted concrete block at least 8 inches thick, or the walls shall be constructed of materials of similar strength that provide equivalent security.(b) Walls in the interior of the jail shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or fully grouted concrete block at least 6 inches thick, or the walls shall be constructed of materials of similar strength that provide equivalent security.(c) Interior walls between cells and housing units are to be constructed tight to the structure.(14) Ceilings. Ceilings in areas accessible to inmates shall be constructed of high impact detention strength materials that are escape resistant, resist damage, and prevent passage of contraband.(15) Doors and locks. (a) Every door exit that leads to the exterior of the jail or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the jail shall have detention strength framing and a threshold designed to prevent the introduction of contraband.(b) Every door entering into the secure perimeter of the jail shall be of detention strength. Each of these doors shall have a vision panel or other means of observation to permit identification of individuals before they enter an area within the secure perimeter of the jail and to allow observation of an area before entering it. If the vision panel has an opening in any direction in excess of 5 1/2 inches, the opening shall be covered with detention strength steel grills to prevent escape.(c) In multiple cell sections, other than receiving cell sections, the mechanical means of emergency release may not be operated by key locks in the door or cells. The mechanical means of emergency release shall be operated by remote control located in an area not accessible to inmates.(d) For receiving cells, the mechanical means of emergency release may be operated by key locks in the doors of cells.(16) Access to controls. Inmates may not have access to plumbing, wiring, vents, thermostats, switches, or controls, except that inmates in dormitories may have limited access to operate lights, radios, and televisions. Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 350.05
CR 13-038: cr. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.