37 Tex. Admin. Code § 261.336 - Furnishings for Inmate 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. 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 inmates.
(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 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 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 14 inches to 18 inches shall be
provided.
(e) Privacy Shields.
Inmate toilet areas in holding cells shall be configured or equipped to provide
reasonable privacy from exposure to persons outside the cell. Privacy shields
should extend from about 15 inches from 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 separation
cells.
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