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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER BNEW MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.170Negative Pressure Cell

A minimum of one negative pressure separation cell shall be provided for systems with a capacity of 100 or more inmates and contain the following features and equipment.

  (1) Furnishings. Each cell shall be provided with one bunk, mirror, table, and seat separate from the bunk. A shelf and clothes hook may be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the cell.

  (2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with a toilet, lavatory, and shower.

  (3) Cell Size. Cells shall contain not less than 80 gross square feet of floor space.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.170 adopted to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591

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