1. (a) Bunks. Bunks shall be fire resistive and securely anchored. The mattress surface of the bunk shall measure not less than 2 feet 3 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches long.
2. (b) Toilets and Lavatories. All toilets and lavatories in inmate occupied areas shall be detention type. In direct supervision living areas, they shall be constructed in such manner and of such material so as to resist vandalism. 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. Access to toilets and lavatories shall be provided in day rooms.
3. (c) Showers. Shower areas shall be not less than two feet-six inches square per showerhead and not less than seven feet high. Construction shall be of vandal resistive materials and 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.
4. (d) Tables and Seating. Tables and seating shall be constructed of materials which will resist vandalism. They shall be fire resistive, securely anchored, and reasonably remote from toilet areas. Tables and seating in direct supervision day rooms are not required to be anchored. 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.
5. (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 above the finished floor to about four feet six inches high and shall be securely anchored.
6. (f) Mirrors. Mirrors shall be constructed of unbreakable material. Mirrors shall be provided above lavatories in day rooms and separation cells.
7. (g) Inmate Storage. Individual inmate storage shelving or trunks shall be constructed of fire resistive material and shall not impede the means of egress.

Source Note:The provisions of this §259.747 adopted to be effective September 2, 1997, 22 TexReg 8405; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12791.