105 CMR, § 470.403 - Size of Cells
(A) Each single
occupancy cell constructed after the effective date of 105 CMR 470.000 shall
contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area. (60 square feet recommended)
In double occupancy cells there shall be a minimum of 80 square feet. Floor to
ceiling height shall be at least seven and one half feet. No cell shall be
constructed to serve more than two occupants.
(B) Each holding cell constructed after the
effective date of 105 CMR 470.000 shall contain at least 70 square feet with a
floor to ceiling height of at least seven and one half feet. There shall be 30
square feet of floor space for each additional occupant beyond two.
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