37 Pa. Code § 95.226 - Housing

The following are the minimum requirements applicable to housing:

(1) Written local policy shall specify the process for segregation, removal or transfer of inmates requiring medical attention.

(2) An inmate who is mentally ill or known to have a contagious disease shall be separated from the general population.

(3) Female inmates shall be completely separated from male inmates. This does not preclude rehabilitative projects and food service assignments where male and female inmates could participate together with proper supervision.

(4) In determining housing adequacy, the following factors shall be considered:

(i) Climatic conditions.

(ii) Minimum floor space.

(iii) Heating.

(iv) Ventilation. Each room shall allow the entrance of fresh air.

(v) Lighting. Artificial light sufficient for inmates to read or work without injury to eyesight shall be provided.

(vi) Sufficient toilet facilities are required.

(vii) Bathing facilities shall be provided so that every inmate may use them as frequently as necessary for personal hygiene.

(5) All parts of the prison used by inmates shall be properly maintained and kept clean at all times.

Notes

37 Pa. Code § 95.226

The provisions of this § 95.226 readopted May 18, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1619; amended February 18, 2000, effective 2/19/2000, 30 Pa.B. 866.

The provisions of this § 95.226 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186).

This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 95.220b (relating to scope).