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 hammock, not less than two feet-three inches wide and six feet-three inches long, made of an elastic or fibrous fabric. A bench abutting the wall, the length or width of the cell, at least two feet-three inches wide and six feet-three inches long and not more than eight inches above the floor may be provided in lieu of a hammock.
- (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 floor space.
- (4) Padding. Walls, floor, 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, and bench shall be fire resistive and nontoxic.
Source Note:The provisions of this §261.334 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.