37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.432 - Furnishings for Inmate Housing Areas
(a) Bunks. Bunks shall be fire resistive. The
mattress surface of the bunk shall measure not less than 2' 3" wide and 6' 3"
long.
(b) Toilets and Lavatories.
Toilets and lavatories shall be provided in cells and day rooms. They may be
conventional type. Based on design capacity , each cell and day room shall
provide 1 toilet and lavatory capable of providing drinking water for each
group or increment of 8 inmates.
(c) Showers. Shower areas shall be not less
than 2' 6" square per showerhead and not less than 7' 0" high. Construction
should be of materials which resist the action of soap and water. Drying areas
of not less than 2' 6" square sloped to a drain should be provided adjoining
the shower entrance. Based on design capacity , each day room , unless otherwise
approved by the Commission , shall provide 1 shower for each group or increment
of 12 inmates.
(d) Tables and
Seating. Tables and seating shall be constructed of materials which will resist
vandalism. They shall be fire resistive and reasonably remote from toilet
areas. Tables and benches shall be not less than 12" wide, and linear seating
shall be not less than 18 continuous inches per person. Stools shall be not
less than 12" in diameter. Seating height of 17" to 19" shall be
provided.
(e) Privacy Shields.
Inmate toilet and shower areas in dormitories, multiple occupancy cells, single
occupancy cells, holding cells, and day rooms shall be equipped to restrict
viewing from persons outside the cell and staff areas in direct supervision
designs. Privacy shields shall extend from about 15" above the finished floor
to about 5' high and shall be securely anchored.
(f) Mirrors. Mirrors shall be constructed of
unbreakable material. Mirrors shall be provided above lavatories in day rooms
and separation cells.
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