Mattresses, sheets, and blankets that are clean and in good repair shall be supplied to all inmates except those not housed overnight. Sheets shall be exchanged at least once a week. Mattresses shall meet the following requirements:
- (1) Mattresses shall comply with Commission for Public Health rules on sanitation, Title 15A Chapter 18B .0201 ‑ .0215 and G.S. Chapter 130A‑273 which are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to G.S. 150B‑14(c).
- (2) Mattresses shall not be less than four inches thick and shall be the same length and width as the lockup bunks.
- (3) Mattresses shall not have any metal, plastic, or other rigid framing component.
- (4) Mattress ticking shall be durable and water repellent.
History Note: Authority G.S. 153A‑221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.