(a) Bunks. Bunks shall be fire resistive. The mattress
surface of the bunk shall measure not less than two feet-three inches
wide and six feet-three inches long.
(b) Toilets and Lavatories. Toilets and lavatories
shall be provided in cells and day rooms. Based on degree of security
sought to be achieved, they may be conventional type. Based on design
capacity, each cell and day room shall provide one toilet and lavatory
capable of providing drinking water for each group or increment of
eight offenders.
(c) Showers. Shower areas shall be not less than two
feet-six inches square per showerhead and not less than seven feet
high. Construction should be of materials which resist the action
of soap and water. Drying areas of not less than two feet-six inches
square sloped to a drain should be provided adjoining the shower entrance.
Based on design capacity, each separation cell and day room shall
provide one shower for each group or increment of 12 offenders.
(d) Tables and Seating. Tables and seating shall be
constructed of materials which will resist vandalism. They shall be
fire resistive and reasonably remote from toilet areas. Tables and
benches shall be not less than 12 inches wide, and linear seating
shall be not less than 18 continuous inches per person. Stools shall
be not less than 12 inches in diameter. Seating height of 16 inches
to 20 inches shall be provided.
(e) Privacy Shields. Offender toilet and shower areas
in dormitories, multiple occupancy cells, single occupancy cells,
holding cells, and day rooms shall be equipped to restrict viewing
from persons outside the cell and staff areas in direct supervision
designs. Privacy shields shall extend from about 15 inches above the
finished floor to about four feet-six inches high and shall be securely
anchored.
(f) Mirrors. Mirrors shall be constructed of unbreakable
material. Mirrors shall be provided above lavatories in day rooms
and separation cells.
(g) Additional Furnishings. Shelves, clothes hooks,
and lockers for offenders' personal belongings should be provided.
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