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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER HNEW LONG-TERM INCARCERATION DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.739Separation Cells

Separation cells shall include 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 40 square feet of clear floor space.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.739 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355

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