All single cells, multiple occupancy cells, and dormitories shall be provided with contiguous or adjacent day rooms. Separation cells, violent cells, holding cells, detoxification cells, and medical cells are exempt from this requirement. Based on the design capacity of the cells served, the day rooms shall contain: not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space for the first inmate plus 18 square feet of clear floor space for each additional inmate; a sufficient number of toilets, lavatories, and showers as approved by the Commission, mirrors, seating, and tables. A utility sink should be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the cell.

Source Note:The provisions of this §259.740 adopted to be effective September 2, 1997, 22 TexReg 8405; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12791.