Each dayroom shall have:

1. (1) a security vestibule at its entrance;
2. (2) a floor space of not less than 105 square feet or 35 square feet per inmate, whichever is greater;
3. (3) seating for the capacity of the cellblock;
4. (4) table space for the capacity of the cellblock, unless each inmate has unrestricted access to their cell with a table and chair, in which case the dayroom shall have table space for 70 percent of the capacity of the cellblock;
5. (5) a telephone jack or access to a telephone provided within the dayroom;
6. (6) a way for officers to observe the entire area;
7. (7) one toilet, sink, and security mirror per eight inmates, unless the inmates have unrestricted access to their cell with a toilet, sink, and security mirror; and
8. (8) one drinking fountain, unless the inmates have unrestricted access to their cell with a drinking fountain.

History Note: Authority G.S. 153A‑221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1993; December 1, 1991;
Readopted Eff. September 4, 2020.