37 Tex. Admin. Code § 260.137 - Furnishings for Offender Housing Areas
(a) Bunks. Bunks shall be fire resistive. The
mattress surface of the bunk shall measure not less than two feet-three inches
wide and six feet-three inches long.
(b) Toilets and Lavatories. Toilets and
lavatories shall be provided in cells and day rooms. Based on degree of
security sought to be achieved, they may be conventional type. Based on design
capacity, each cell and day room shall provide one toilet and lavatory capable
of providing drinking water for each group or increment of eight
offenders.
(c) Showers. Shower
areas shall be not less than two feet-six inches square per showerhead and not
less than seven feet high. Construction should be of materials which resist the
action of soap and water. Drying areas of not less than two feet-six inches
square sloped to a drain should be provided adjoining the shower entrance.
Based on design capacity, each separation cell and day room shall provide one
shower for each group or increment of 12 offenders.
(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 inches wide, and linear seating shall be not less
than 18 continuous inches per person. Stools shall be not less than 12 inches
in diameter. Seating height of 16 inches to 20 inches shall be
provided.
(e) Privacy Shields.
Offender 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 inches above
the finished floor to about four feet-six inches 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.
(g) Additional Furnishings. Shelves, clothes
hooks, and lockers for offenders' personal belongings should be
provided.
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