37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.240 - Walls

Walls should be constructed to resist vandalism and facilitate ease of maintenance. Exterior and interior walls within inmate housing and activity areas shall be constructed as follows:

(1) Exterior walls:

(A) a minimum 8" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2500 psi grout, or

(B) a minimum of 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way, or

(C) a minimum 3/16" thick steel plate.

(2) Interior walls:

(A) a minimum 6" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2500 psi grout, or

(B) a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way, or

(C) a minimum 3/16" thick steel plate. Innovative design concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and methods approved by the Commission may be utilized for exterior and interior wall construction.

Notes

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.240

The provisions of this §259.240 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591