- (a) Bunks. Bunks shall be fire resistive. The mattress surface of the bunk shall measure not less than two feet-three inches wide and six feet-three inches long.
- (b) Toilets and Lavatories. Toilets and lavatories shall be provided in cells and day rooms. They may be conventional type. Based on design capacity, each cell shall provide one toilet and lavatory capable of providing drinking water for each group or increment of eight inmates.
- (c) Showers. Shower areas shall be not less than two feet-six inches square per showerhead and not less than seven feet high. Construction should be of materials which resist the action of soap and water. Drying areas of not less than two feet-six inches square sloped to a drain should be provided adjoining the shower entrance. Based on design capacity, each day room, unless otherwise approved by the Commission, shall provide one shower for each group or increment of 12 inmates.
- (d) Tables and Seating. Tables and seating shall be constructed of materials which will resist vandalism. They shall be fire resistive and reasonably remote from toilet areas. Tables and benches shall be not less than 12 inches wide, and linear seating shall be not less than 18 continuous inches per person. Stools shall be not less than 12 inches in diameter. Seating height of 16 inches to 20 inches shall be provided.
- (e) Privacy Shields. Inmate toilet and shower areas in dormitories, multiple occupancy cells, single occupancy cells, holding cells, and day rooms shall be configured or equipped to provide reasonable privacy from exposure to persons outside the cell. Privacy shields shall extend from about 15 inches from the finished floor to about four feet-six inches high and shall be securely anchored.
- (f) Mirrors. Mirrors shall be constructed of unbreakable material. Mirrors shall be provided above lavatories in day rooms and separation cells.
Source Note:The provisions of this §259.437 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12790.