BSCC
Kings County Jail Facility (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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December 9, 2024
David Robinson, Sheriff-Coroner
Kings County Sheriff’s Office
1550 Kings County Drive
Hanford, CA 93230
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, KINGS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Robinson:
A Targeted Inspection of the Kings County Sheriff’s Office has been completed. A pre-
inspection briefing was held on Monday, June 24, 2024, and the following facilities were
inspected on Tuesday, August 13, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Kings County Jail Facility 1141 II
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information
related to Rated Capacity.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at rob.gardner@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-4604 if you have any
questions.
David Robinson
Sheriff-Coroner
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Sincerely,
ROBERT GARDNER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Kings County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Kings County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Kings County*
County Administrator, Kings County*
Shari Long, Lieutenant, Kings County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1141
FACILITY NAME: Kings County Jail Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Chrystal Thomas, Lieutenant Shari Long, Sergeant Humberto
Hernandez, Senior Deputy Marqus Blevins, Senior Deputy Anderson (EASS and JBCT programs)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: 10-28-2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 402 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff observed several safety checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that taking place and found the staff was attentive
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ and timely with their checks.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 402 Safety Checks
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check logs between May and June 2024 and
☒ ☐ ☐ found the agency in compliance with this
regulation. Safety checks were conducted
within 60 minutes of the previous check and
at random intervals.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 408 Safety and Sobering Cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 408.3 Safety Cell Procedures
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ 408.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
of these regulations. 301.3 Use of Restraints - Control
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 402 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 402.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: BSCC staff has reviewed safety check logs
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety from May and June 2024. All checks are being
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ completed at random intervals and in
accordance with this section. The agency’s
documentation is compliant with all three
requirements of this regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check 402.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 402.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 402.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating BSCC staff reviewed supervisor logs from
☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely May and June 2024 to verify compliance with
completion of, safety checks. this section.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 1404 Fire Safety
1404.3 Fire Suppression and Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 1404.3 Fire Suppression and Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 1404.3 Fire Suppression and Pre-Planning
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC reviewed monthly fire prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections for the last two years and
determined the agency is compliant.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and BSCC staff reviewed results from the Hanford
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires City Fire Department inspection dated May
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ 30, 2024. The inspection noted failures, which
were corrected and documented as passing
on July 31, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 1404.3 Fire Suppression and Pre-Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 1404.3 Fire Suppression and Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
Policy 406.3 Mandatory Reporting
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting requirements of Government Code section
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 406.5 In-Custody Death Review
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Policy 406.5 In-Custody Death Review
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the Policy 406.3 Mandatory Reporting
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following Policy 406 Reporting In-Custody Deaths.
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff also reviewed a supplemental
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic report that met all the new
(B) Date of birth regulation requirements. (Kings County
(C) Date of death Sheriff’s Office Detentions Division Initial
(D) Time of death Death Review Report).
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including
names and roles) involved in the reporting of the
death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 408.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
408.1.1 Definitions; Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of BSCC staff reviewed several Sobering Cell
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety placement records and found the
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation sufficient to justify placement
and retention in the cells. The documents
provided were from the Sheriff and Wellpath
(contract medical provider) and worked well to
support cell placements.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 408.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. BSCC staff reviewed several Sobering Cell
placement records and found the
documentation sufficient to justify removal
☒ ☐ ☐
from the sobering cells. The documents
provided were from both the Sheriff and
Wellpath (contract medical provider) and
worked well to support removal from the
cells.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 408.4 (c) Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent Agency policy states a medical evaluation
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ will occur every six hours. Typically,
regulations. medical staff evaluate the individual at
placement, and again prior to six hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 408.4 (c) Sobering Cell Procedures
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ Agency policy requires a healthcare
evaluation after six hours.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 408.4 (b) Sobering Cell Procedures
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
10 Sobering Cell observation logs dated
between March 2024 and April 2024 and
☒ ☐ ☐ found the agency in compliance with this
regulation. Both the medical and sworn staff
conducted intermittent direct visual
observations within the time frame for this
regulation.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 301 Use of Restraints
328 Emergency Restraint Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Custody restraints including steel
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint handcuffs and leg restraints, polyurethane
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which restraints and waist restraints are applied
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
to control an incarcerated person who is
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this assaultive, engaging in self-injurious
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, behavior, or attempting to damage property.
or other restraint devices when used to restrain The agency advised they have not utilized
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility restraint devices (other than handcuffs or
manager may delegate authority to place an leg irons) since May 2019.
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: 301 Use of Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
301.1.1 Definitions: steel handcuffs and leg
☒ ☐ ☐
restraints, polyurethane restraints, and
waist restraints
328 Emergency Restraint Chair
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 301.5 Availability of CPR Equipment
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 301.6 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 304.1 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 301.8 Jail Staff Responsibility
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 301.3 (a) Use of Restraints – Control
following requirements:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 301.1.1 Definitions
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 301.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 301.3 (g) Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 301.3 Use of Restraints – Control
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 301.3 (h) Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 301.3 (i) Use of Restraints – Control
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 301.3 (f) Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency advised they have not utilized
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated restraint devices (other than handcuffs or
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ leg irons) since May 2019.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 301.3 (j) Use of Restraints – Control
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 328.4 Placement into the Emergency
placement in restraints shall be documented and Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☒ ☐ ☐
328.6 Emergency Restraint Chair
documentation shall include: the reason for Documentation
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 610 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed the dayroom and yard
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum schedules for individuals in administrative
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of separation, protective custody, special
seven days to include: housing, and mainline housing and found
the agency in compliance with this
regulation.
Depending on the classification, cell(s) were
allowed access to the dayroom twice a day
☒ ☐ ☐ for 30-90 minutes. Weather permitting,
individuals were allowed access to the
recreation yard for anywhere between two
and five hours once and twice a week.
Per agency staff, their goal is to allow four
hours of exercise in the yard per week and
three hours of dayroom every day of the
week. However, they did vocalize concern
about meeting goals due to a high number
of individuals in administrative separation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ 610.3 Responsibilities
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 610.3 Responsibilities
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 610.6 Security and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 1141
FACILITY: Kings County Jail Facility TYPE: II RC: 637
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: August 13, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
BASEMENT (TRANSPORTATION HOLDING CELLS)
HC-01 thru Holding 2001 7 (10) (70) Irregular 1 1 1
HC-07
HC-08 Holding 2001 1 (9) (9) Irregular 1 1 1
T Pod
A-1 Holding 2001 1 (6) (6) 10’ x 6’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
B-1 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 10’ x 7’5 x 8’ 1 1 1
Medical Holding 2001 1 (4) (4) 6’ x 8’2” x 8’ 1 1 1
T-1 Holding 2001 1 (2) (2) Irregular 1 1 1
T-2 Holding 2001 1 (2) (2) Irregular 1 1 1
T-3, 4, 5, 6 Holding 2001 4 (8) (8) 17’9” x 6’ x 8’ 1 1 1
BOOKING
Safety Safety 2001 2 (1) (2) 5’8” x 9’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
1 & 2
P1 & 2 Holding 2001 2 (5) (5) Irregular 1 1 1
P3 Holding 2001 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
P4 Sobering 2001 1 (8) (8) 12’ x 14’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
P5 Sobering 2001 1 (6) (6) 8’7” x 14’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
P6 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 8’1” x 14’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
P7 Medical 2001 1 (2) (2) 8’1” x 14’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
(ADA)
P8 Holding 2001 1 (7) (7) 8’7” x 14’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
HOUSING
POD A
Pod A-1 2001 Irregular dayroom 2
Ad Seg Single 2001 2 1 2 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 1 1 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Double 2001 13 2 26 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod A-2 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod A-3 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is
not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Pod A-4 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod A-5 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod A-6 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
POD B
Pod B-1 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod B-2 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod B-3 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 15 2 2 30 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod B-4 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod B-5 2001 Irregular dayroom 3
Double 2001 16 2 2 32 13’3” x 6’4” x 8’ 1 1 1
Pod B-6 2001 Irregular dayroom
Ad Seg Single 2001 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Single 2001 13 2 1 13 1 1 1 1
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is
not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
MEDICAL UNIT
M1 Single 2013 1 1 (1) (1) 7’9” x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
M2 Single 2013 1 1 (1) (1) 9’ x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
M3 Double 2013 1 2 (2) (2) 13’ x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
M4 Double 2013 1 2 (2) (2) 14’3” x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
M5-6 Single 2013 2 1 (1) (2) 7’9” x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
M12 Holding 2013 1 (18) 15’ x 18’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: M12 ADA Group holding capacity limited to 18 inmates due to 336” bench space / 18” ea. = 18
M7 thru M10 Single 2013 4 1 (1) (4) 6’ x 10’ x 9’
M14 Holding 2013 1 (12) 15’ x 14’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: M14 ADA Group holding capacity limited to 12 inmates due to 228” bench space / 18” ea. = 12
BOOKING
S3 – S6 Safety 2013 4 0 (1) (4) 6’3” x 8’ x 9’ 1
Cell
HOUSING – Unit C2
HC1-HC2 Holding 2013 2 1 (1) (2) 5’ x 8’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
C2 thru C4
Double 2013 11 2 2 22 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 2
C6 thru C13
C5 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9’4” x 9’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
HOUSING – Unit C3
C14, C15, Double 2013 9 2 2 18 1 1 1 1
9’5” x 7’5” x 9’
C17 thru C23
C16 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9’1” x 9’1” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
C24, C25 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
HOUSING – Unit C4
C26 – C31
Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
C34 – C37
C32 – C33 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is
not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
HOUSING – Unit C5
C38 – C47 Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
9’5” x 7’5” x 9’
C48 – C49 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
HOUSING – Unit C6
C50 - C55
Double 2013 10 2 2 20 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
C58 - C61
C56 – C57 Single 2013 2 1 1 2 9’5” x 7’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 1
HOUSING – Unit C7
C62,C63, Double 2013 11 2 2 22 1 1 1
9’5” x 7’5” x 9’
C65 – C73
C64 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 9’5” x 9’4” x 9’ 1 1 1
HOUSING – Dorm C 1
Double Dorm 2013 26 52 52 52 35’ x 28’ x 9’ 6 1 3
Bunks
HOUSING – Dorm C 8
Double Dorm 2013 26 52 52 52 35’ x 28’ x 9’ 6 1 3
Bunks
HOUSING – MENTAL HEALTH AND JBCT
MH 2 thru
Single 2013 4 1 4 4 10’ x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 5
MH 6 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 10’ x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 7, 8, 12 Single 2013 3 1 3 3 10’ x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 14 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 10’ x 9’3” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 15 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 10’ x 9’4” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 1, 16 Double 2013 2 2 4 4 10’ x 9’4” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 9, 10, 11 Double 2013 3 2 6 6 10’ x 8’4” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 13 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 10’ x 9’5” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
MH 17 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 10’ x 9’4” x 8’ 1 1 1 1
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is
not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
S 7, 8 Safety
2013 2 1 (2) (2) 7’ x 7’ x 8’ 1
Cell
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is
not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 1141
FACILITY NAME: Kings County Jail Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: ☒ 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: August 13, 2024
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1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
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the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3.A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒
☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
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the facility. ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
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space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR There are temporary housing cells used for
ROOM incarcerated people awaiting classification.
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A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2.Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4.Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
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required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
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fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
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and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒
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inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR No cells of this type at this facility.
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒
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3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒
☐ ☐
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒
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6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
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required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
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as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒
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1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒
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1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
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fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒
☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒
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7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
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1231.3; and, ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
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of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒
☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
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the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
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inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
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inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒
☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
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inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
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Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
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fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
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Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
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Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
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fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
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Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒
☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
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fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒
☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒
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occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Double and triple bunks in most A and B Pod
Dayrooms. However, the bunks are not used
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ as each incarcerated person is assigned to a
☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per cell. When bunks in the dayroom are used
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; the agency becomes noncompliant.
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
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maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
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specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
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a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒
☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒
☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
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facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
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or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒
☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
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quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
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provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
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for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒
☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒
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7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒
☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
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There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
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medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
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consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
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single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒
☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the Commissary orders are filled by an off-site,
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stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ contract vendor.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Incarcerated persons eat in the dayrooms in
C1 and C8; all others eat in their cells.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒
☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒
☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
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1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
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Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
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safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
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janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
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Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☐ ☐
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
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personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒
☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
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washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
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1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒
☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
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facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒
both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒
☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
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1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
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a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐
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1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
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1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
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a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
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or tempered water. ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
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substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒
☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒
☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒
☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒
means. ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒
☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒
☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒
staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
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1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒
☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒
mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒
☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒
☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
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In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒
☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒
Marshal. ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒
☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒
☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒
☐ ☐
objects;
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5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
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tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒
tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒
☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒
bench is seating for one person. ☐ ☐
1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒
☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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