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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER CNEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.242Ceilings

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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.242 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591

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