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 inch concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8 inches on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or (B) a minimum of 4 inch thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8 inches on center each way; or (C) a minimum 3/16 inch thick steel plate. (2) Interior walls: (A) a minimum 6 inch concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8 inches on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or (B) a minimum 4 inch thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8 inches on center each way; or (C) a minimum 3/16 inch 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. |
