Texas Register, Volume 24, Number 5, Pages 461-638, January 29, 1999 Page: 514
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(B) a minimum 4 inch thick concrete plank reinforced
with #4 bars 8 inches on center each way; or
(C) a minimum 3/16 inch thick steel plate. Innovative
design concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and meth-
ods approved by the Commission may be utilized for exterior and
interior wall construction.
259.747. Floors.
Floors should provide a high resistance to wear and moisture. A
nonslip surface shall be provided at the entrance to all shower areas.
259.748. Ceilings.
Ceilings within inmate housing areas shall be constructed of a
minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center
each way or a minimum 10 gauge steel plate. Innovative design
concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and methods
approved by the Commission may be utilized for ceiling construction.
259.749. Vermin Control.
Facility construction shall protect against the entrance and infestation
of vermin. Materials and construction design shall contribute to
efficient maintenance and housekeeping.
259.750. Windows and Screens.
Operable windows shall be equipped with insect screens. The security
level of windows in inmate occupied areas shall be commensurate
with the security of the walls. Windows or skylights should be
provided in inmate living and activity areas.
259.751. Vent Grilles.
Vent grilles in walls and ceilings shall be commensurate with the
security sought to be achieved. Vent grilles shall be securely
anchored.
259.752. Food Passes.
Food passes should not be less than 15 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches
high. Lockable shutters should be provided to prevent passage of
contraband.
259.753. Detention Doors.
Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of 12 to 14 gauge steel in-
side the security perimeter. 18 gauge hollow metal doors may be used
outside the security perimeter. Plate doors shall be constructed of ma-
terial not less than 3/16 inches thick. The security quality of each
detention door shall be determined by the level of security sought to
be achieved. Detention doors shall be equipped with detention hard-
ware and accessories. All cell doors shall be not less than 28 inches
in clear width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches high.
259.754. Door Stops.
Door stops shall be provided for all detention doors and shall be
placed to maintain a minimum of 6 inches between the leading edge
of the door and the wall. Door closers manufactured with integral
door stops may be used.
259.755. Door Closers.
Door closers for all detention swinging doors shall be appropriate for
the weight of the door.
259.756. Keys and Locks.
Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially
for detention use and keys shall be mogul or paracentric type. An
additional set of keys shall be maintained by the operator.
259.757. Key Cabinets.Secured key cabinets should be provided at suitable locations.
259.758. Power Operated Locks.
Power operated locks shall be motor, solenoid, or pneumatic type
and provide electrical control unlocking, key unlocking by manual
operation, and automatic mechanical deadlocking of doors upon
closing. A door position switch and door position indicator shall be
provided for all doors equipped with power operated locks. Heavy-
duty, detention type door closers should be provided on all swinging
doors equipped with power operated locks.
259.759. Remote Controls.
Doors to single cells, multiple occupancy cells, dormitories, and day
rooms shall be capable of being locked and unlocked individually by
control means located remote from the cell area. Single cells with
contiguous day room and separation cells which open directly on an
exiting corridor are exempt from this requirement. All remote door
controls shall be secure.
259.760. Emergency Operation of Doors.
All doors to cells and day rooms shall be capable of being unlocked
by a manual means at the door or a remote location.
259.761. Access Doors.
All plumbing and mechanical access doors and panels shall be con-
structed and secured with locks or vandal resistive screws commen-
surate to the security sought to be achieved.
259.762. Temperature Control.
Temperature levels shall be reasonably maintained between 65
degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit in all occupied areas.
259.763. Air Flow.
Ventilation shall be sufficient to admit fresh air and remove disagree-
able odors. A sufficient number of windows capable of being opened,
or a mechanical ventilation system provided with emergency electrical
power, shall be provided in order to allow for sufficient ventilation in
case of breakdown in the normal ventilation system or normal power
failure.
259.764. Plumbing.
Plumbing work shall meet the requirements of the International
Plumbing Code, or equivalent. Warm and cold water shall be
provided at all lavatories and warm water shall be provided at all
showers. Lavatories in court holding cells are not required to provide
warm water. Warm water temperature shall be between 100 and 120
degrees Fahrenheit. All plumbing in inmate occupied areas shall have
quick shut off capability.
259.765. Sinks.
Sufficient mop sinks with hot and cold water shall be provided within
the security perimeter and administrative area.
259.766. Faucets.
Cold water faucets with standard hose connections shall be provided
in plumbing access space or corridors. Distance between hose
connections shall not be more than 100 feet apart.
259.767. Floor Drains.
Floor drains shall be located throughout the facility so as to reduce
the possibility of flooding. Floor drains shall be provided in every
area where toilets, lavatories, or showers are located. Floor drains
may be provided in chases serving single and separation cells. Drain
covers shall be provided and securely anchored with vandal resistive
screws.24 TexReg 514 January 29, 1999 Texas Register
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