1. A. If a central laundry is provided, commercial or institutional grade equipment shall be provided.
2. B. Finishes shall be durable and easily cleanable. Electrical, plumbing, and ventilation shall be as described in Article 5 (6VAC15-81-980 et seq.) of this part.
3. C. The guidance for washer capacity is to provide 15 to 20 pounds of laundry per inmate per week. The minimum recommended ratio for dryer to washer load poundage shall be a minimum of 1.5 to 1.
4. D. There shall be sufficient storage for linen and laundry supplies. Separate lockable storage shall be provided for caustic, toxic, and flammable supplies.
5. E. Secure lockable storage shall be provided for chemical containers serving laundry machines.
6. F. All gas supply and exhaust venting on dryers shall be protected from exposure to and vandalism by inmates.
7. G. A janitor's closet and mop sink shall be located within the laundry for exclusive use in the laundry.
8. H. Consideration shall be given to providing a smoke removal system for the central laundry area.
9. I. Consideration shall be given to locating an emergency eye wash station in the central laundry area.
10. J. Consideration may be given to providing small load capacity laundry equipment in property storage, community custody, and minimum security housing areas in addition to the central laundry.
11. K. Provisions for future expansion shall be considered.

Statutory Authority

§§ 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 12, eff. March 8, 2018.