- (a) Bunks shall be six feet, three inches long and not less than two feet, one inch nor more than two feet, three inches wide.
- (b) The bottoms of bunks shall be 16‑gauge sheet steel perforated with one inch to two inch holes for ventilation.
- (c) Bunks shall be framed on the long side by angles not less than 1‑1/2 inches x 2 inches x 3/16 inch in size and on the ends by 3/16 inch bent plate brackets.
- (d) The required parts shall be welded together to form a one‑piece bunk assembly with end brackets.
- (e) The bunk brackets shall be securely fastened to cell walls.
- (f) When one bunk is placed above another, the lower bunk shall be approximately 15 inches and the upper bunk approximately 50 inches above the floor.
- (g) In dormitories, double bunks with approved bottoms and frames shall be securely attached either to the floor or the wall.
History Note: Authority G.S. 153A‑220; 153A‑221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.