W. Va. Code R. § 95-1-10 - Sanitation and Hygiene

10.1. Responsibility. Jail facility authorities shall maintain the facility in a condition that is clean, healthful and sanitary and which conforms to all applicable health laws and rules. The use and possession of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco-like products shall be prohibited in all jail facilities and all facilities jointly operated by the Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority and the Division of Corrections.

10.2. Maintenance. Jail facility authorities shall develop and implement a plan for the maintenance of all areas of the jail facility at an acceptable level of cleanliness and sanitation. The plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. The daily cleaning of toilets, sinks and showers;

b. The daily cleaning of floors;

c. The emptying and cleaning of receptacles provided for refuse each day and provision for adequate trash removal;

d. The scrubbing and rinsing of each living unit, washing of windows, cleaning of janitors' closets, and dusting of bars, screens and ledges on a regular basis;

e. The contracting of extermination services to be performed with sufficient frequency and thoroughness to keep the jail facility free from insects and vermin. Services shall include, at a minimum, monthly inspections by a qualified person; and,

f. The cleaning and sanitary maintenance of all kitchen areas and all kitchen equipment.

10.3. Inspections. There shall be regular sanitation inspections of all jail facility areas by a designated staff member; at least annual inspections by federal, state and/or local sanitation and health officials, or other qualified person(s); and, compliance with all applicable laws and rules of the governing jurisdiction.

10.4. Water supply. The water supply and plumbing fixtures shall meet all applicable codes and be maintained in operable and sanitary condition. Water samples from both drinking and waste water shall be tested periodically to ensure that the jail facility's water meets all applicable laws. The facility shall provide hot and cold running water.

10.5. Cleaning equipment. Inmates shall be provided sufficient cleaning equipment to maintain their cells in a clean condition.

10.6. Floors. Jail facility floors shall be kept clean, dry, and free of hazardous substances. Floors shall be inspected regularly throughout the day for cleanliness. Particular attention should be given to potentially hazardous areas, such as showers, kitchens, detoxification rooms, boiler and furnace rooms.

10.7. Personal hygiene items. The jail facility shall provide each inmate, as part of the admission process, and thereafter as necessary, an adequate supply of soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, toothbrushes, combs, and feminine hygiene supplies. Timely access to shaving equipment shall also be provided.

10.8. Facility clothing. Clean, suitable, and presentable clothing shall be available to all inmates at all times. It is essential that inmates be provided clothing that is properly fitted, climatically suitable, durable, economical, easily laundered and repaired, and presentable to the extent that they do not provide such clothing themselves. Outer wear shall be available for recreation and work assignments.

10.9. Special clothing. Inmates shall be issued special, and where appropriate, protective clothing and equipment when participating in special work assignments. The clothing shall be available in quantities which permit exchange as frequently as the work assignment requires.

10.10. Bedding. Each inmate shall be provided with one clean, fire retardant mattress, two (2) clean sheets, a clean pillow and clean pillow case. Worn bedding and linen which are unfit for further use shall not be issued. Clean blankets shall be provided in a number appropriate to the season.

10.11. Towels. Each inmate shall be provided a clean towel and washcloth at least three (3) times a week.

10.12. Laundry of bedding. Laundry services shall be sufficient to permit the regular exchange of sheets and pillowcases at least weekly. Mattresses shall be cleaned or replaced as appropriate.

10.13. Laundry of clothing. Clean undergarments shall be provided daily and outer garments every other day, or as appropriate.

10.14. Recording. The issuance of all clothing and bedding shall be recorded to provide accountability for their use. Inmate accountability for clothing and bedding shall be specified in the Handbook of Inmate Rules and Conduct.

10.15. Supply. The clothing, linen, and bedding supply shall exceed that required for the maximum inmate population. This excess will allow for the replacement of items that are lost, destroyed or worn out.

10.16. Cleaning and storage of personal clothing. There shall be provision for cleaning and storage of inmate personal clothing. Prior to storage, inmate clothing shall be cleaned and/or disinfected to prevent the accumulation of odors and vermin.

10.17. Court appearance. Whenever the court so directs, inmates shall be permitted to wear personal clothing during court appearances.

10.18. Removal of linen and bedding. Linen and bedding shall be removed from an inmate's bed only under extreme circumstances such as to protect the inmate from self-injury. An action to remove linen or bedding shall be reviewed daily by the supervisor and the deprivation ended as soon as practical. A record shall be kept of all such actions taken.

10.19. Showers. There shall be sufficient facilities in the housing areas to permit inmates to shower or bathe upon admission to the facility and daily thereafter.

10.20. Water temperatures. Water temperatures for showers or bathing shall be thermostatically controlled to ensure the safety of inmates.

10.21. Access to water. Inmates shall have continuous access to a washstand with running hot and cold water.

10.22. Hair care. Hair care services and facilities shall be available to inmates. Hair shall be cut under sanitary conditions. The area used for hair care shall be located to permit observation by staff. Equipment shall be stored securely when not in use.

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W. Va. Code R. § 95-1-10