A facility may contain one or more single occupancy cells for the temporary holding of violent persons. Violent cells shall include the following features and equipment.
- (1) Furnishings. The cell shall be equipped with a minimum 2' 3" wide by 6' 3" long bench not more than 8" above the floor which abuts the wall and extends the length or width of the cell.
- (2) Plumbing. Flushing type floor drains with outside controls shall be provided.
- (3) Cell Size. Cell shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space.
- (4) Padding. Walls, floor, door and bench shall be completely covered with a material to protect the inmate from self injury. The type of material used to cover the walls, floor, door and bench shall be fire resistive and nontoxic.
Source Note:The provisions of this §259.140 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591; amended to be effective December 22, 1999, 24 TexReg 11517.