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