| (a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish
basic physical plant requirements for the living areas within TJJD
residential facilities.
(b) Applicability. This rule applies to high and medium
restriction facilities operated by TJJD, unless otherwise indicated.
(c) General Provisions.
(1) Heating, ventilation, lighting, and acoustical
systems provide for comfortable living and working conditions for
youth and staff.
(2) Ventilation systems provide at least 15 cubic feet
of outside or recirculated filtered air per minute, per occupant,
in housing areas, staff stations, and dining areas.
(3) All housing units have access to a drinking fountain
within the housing unit.
(4) Dayrooms are situated adjacent to youth sleeping
areas and provide the following:
(A) a minimum of 35 square feet per youth for the maximum
number of youth who use the room at one time, not including lavatories,
showers, and toilets;
(B) furnishings consistent with the custody level of
the youth assigned; and
(C) sufficient seating and writing surfaces for the
maximum number of youth who use the room at one time.
(5) At least 20 foot-candles of light is provided at
the writing level and in personal grooming areas.
(6) Light from an opening or window that has a view
to the outside is available:
(A) in each sleeping room; or
(B) from a source within 20 feet of each sleeping room.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §380.9103 adopted to be effective December 31, 1996, 21 TexReg 12183; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective April 15, 2015, 40 TexReg 1976 |
