Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 37	PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9	TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259	NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER B	NEW MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.144	Walls

Walls should be constructed to resist vandalism and facilitate ease of maintenance. Exterior and interior walls within inmate housing and activity areas shall be constructed as follows:

(1) Exterior walls:

(A) a minimum 8" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or

(B) a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way; or

(2) Interior walls:

(A) a minimum 6" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or

(B) a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way; or

(C) a minimum 3/16" thick steel plate. Innovative design concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and methods approved by the Commission may be utilized for exterior and interior wall construction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.144 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective December 10, 1996, 21 TexReg 11626.