BSCC
San Diego County Rock Mountain Remodel Inspection Rpt 23-24 II (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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July 10, 2023
Kelly Martinez, Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
9621 Ridgehaven Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S ROCK MOUNTAIN DETENTION FACILITY
BSCC PLAN REVIEW NUMBER 073-4432.01 / REMODEL
Dear Sheriff Martinez,
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) was informed that the Rock Mountain
Detention Facility has corrected the outstanding noncompliant items discovered during the June 06,
2023, Pre-Opening Inspection of House 1.
The inspection identified noncompliance in the following areas:
Title 24, Section 6. Design requirements.
(2) Suicide hazards. Architectural plans shall be reviewed by the Board for the purpose of reducing
hazards posed by fixtures and equipment which could be used for an act of suicide by an inmate. The
facility design shall avoid any surfaces, edges, fixtures, or fittings that can provide an attachment for
self-inflicted injury. The following features shall be incorporated in the design of temporary holding cells,
temporary staging cells sobering cells, safety cells, single occupancy cells and any other area where
an inmate may be left alone:
1. Cell light fixtures need security caulking to prevent ligature points.
2. The inside portion of the door to the restroom in the program room currently has a handle to
which a ligature can be attached. The handle must be changed before use of this room.
Title 24, Section 6. 1231.3 Design criteria for furnishings and equipment., 1231.3.4 Showers.
“…Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff being able to visually supervise.”
1. The showers on both levels in all units need to provide modesty, with staff being able to
supervise visually. There are solid metal panels in front of the showers to prevent viewing from
the dayroom. However, there is no modesty when agency staff performs hourly safety checks.
BSCC staff also noted there were several loose and/or missing screws in light fixtures that require
repair before populating units A, B, and C of House 1.
Photographs were provided and policies amended that identify these noncompliant issues have been
corrected to the satisfaction of Title 24, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities. Lt. Binsfield
Kelly Martinez
Sheriff
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informed the BSCC the tentative date for populating Module 1 at the Rock Mountain Detention Facility
is July 08, 2023.
Attached, you will find a Living Area Space Evaluation that identifies all living areas and provides a
Rated Capacity of 200; this Rated Capacity includes only House 1 at this time. A Physical Plant
Evaluation is also attached which outlines the Title 24 requirements for the design of this facility.
Please have your staff notify me when your agency is ready to have a preopening inspection of Houses
2 and 3 at the Rock Mountain Detention Facility.
If you or your team have any questions, please contact me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or (916)956-
1559.
Sincerely,
TIM MCWILLIAMS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Christopher Buchanan, Commander (Electronic Copy Sent)
Michael Binsfield, Lieutenant (Electronic Copy Sent)
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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: 4432
FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Rock Mountain Detention Facility (House 1) FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 2020: ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 06/30/23
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Reception and booking occurs at adjacent
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have facilities and not at House 1.
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
the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
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
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. There are no temporary staging cells or rooms
A temporary staging cell or room shall: in House 1.
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).
☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 Sobering cell.
A sobering cell shall:
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 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;
☐ ☐ ☒
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
1231.3; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
of the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.5 Safety cell. There are safety cells at this facility. But they
A safety cell shall: are not being used.
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,
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
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
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,
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8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells.
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 fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☐ ☐ ☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells.
Double-occupancy cells shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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 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.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.8 Dormitories. There are no dormitories in House 1.
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
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
☐ ☐ ☒
occupant.
1231.2.9 Dayrooms.
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
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2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
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
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
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.
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
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
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
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
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
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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table;
☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space. Due to only opening one module at a time,
Provide lockable storage space for medical medical sick call and pharmaceutical storage
supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as space is done at the facility next door at GBDF
referenced by Title 15, California Code of (George Baily Detention Facility).
Regulations, Section 1216.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.14 Medical care housing. There is no medical care housing in House 1.
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
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
consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐ ☒
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
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 This is at an off-site location at the neighboring
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ ☒ facility EMDF (East Mesa Detention Facility).
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Meals are served in the inmate housing area.
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.
1231.2.18 Visiting space.
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of 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
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,
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
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. This is at an off-site location at the neighboring
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for facility EMDF (East Mesa Detention Facility).
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
☐ ☐ ☒
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
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.
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1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
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.
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
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 No sobering cells in House 1.
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
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
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
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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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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. There are no padded cells in House 1.
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded. ☐ ☐ ☒
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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;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
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.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4432
FACILITY: San Diego County, Rock Mountain Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 200
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams and Steve Wicklander DATE: 06/06/23
Notes:
This facility was originally built as a Federal Government contract jail. It has been unoccupied since 2015.
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
HOUSE 1
117 Holding 2020 1 0 0 (2) 9’5”x9’3”x8’1” 1 1 1
Holding cell in staging area of House 1. One 4’x12” bench. Bench limits holding capacity.
House 1 A
A101, Irregular shape
A115 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
A102-
A114.
Double 2020 15 2 2 30 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
A116,
A117
A218, Irregular shape
A232 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
A219-
A231,
Double 2020 15 2 2 30 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
A233-
A234
8 round tables/4 seats; 4 tables/3 seats; Mop sink in day room. 2 showers lower level (1 ADA); 2 showers upper level.
House 1 B
B101-
B107,
Double 2020 14 2 2 28 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
B110-
B116
B108- Irregular shape
B109 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
B217- Double 2020 14 2 2 28 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
B223,
*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.
4432 San Diego Rock Mountain LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022)
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
B226-
B262
B224- Irregular shape
B225 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
8 round tables/4 seats; 4 tables/3 seats. 2 showers lower level (1 ADA); 2 showers upper level. 2 mop sinks in dayroom.
House 1 C
C101-
C102,
Double 2020 15 2 2 30 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
C104-
C116
C103, Irregular shape
C117 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
C218,
C219,
Double 2020 15 2 2 30 6’x13”x8’29” 1 1 1
C221-
C233
C220, Irregular shape
C234 Double 2020 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
105 sq.ft.
8 round tables/4 seats; 4 table/3 seats; 2 showers lower level (1 ADA); 2 showers upper level. Mop sink in dayroom. There
is a program room for shared use (House 1, units A, B, C). Exercise yard for shared use with 1 sink/toilet combo unit. 12
visitation booths, upper level for shared use. 2 attorney interview rooms for shared use. An elevator is used to
accommodate ADA inmates for visiting and attorney consultation.
House 1 only completed at this time.
HOUSE 2 Rock Mountain Facility will have additional Houses that come online at a later date. Please contact
BSCC prior to use
217 Hold 2020 1 1 1 1
House 2 A
A101, 1 1 1
2020 2
A115
A102-
A114,
2020 15 1 1 1
A116-
A117
A218,
2020 2 1 1 1
A232
*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.
4432 San Diego Rock Mountain LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022)
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
A219-
A231,
2020 15 1 1 1
A233-
A234
House 2 B
B101-
B107,
2020 14 1 1 1 1
B110-
B116
B108-
2020 2 1 1 1
B109
House 2 C
C101-
C102,
2020 15 1 1 1
C104-
C116
C103,
2020 2 1 1 1
C117
C218-
C219,
2020 15 1 1 1
C221-
C233
C220,
2020 2 1 1 1
C234
HOUSE 3
317 Hold 2020 1 1 1 1
Holding cell in staging area of House 3
House 3 A
A101,
2020 2 1 1 1
A115
A102- 2020 15 1 1 1
A114,
*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.
4432 San Diego Rock Mountain LASE 23-24 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022)
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
A116-
A117
A218,
2020 2 1 1 1
A232
A219-
A231,
2020 15 1 1 1
A233-
A234
House 3 B
B101-
B107,
2020 14 1 1 1
B110-
B116
B108-
2020 2 1 1 1
B109
B217-223,
2020 14 1 1 1
B226-232
B224-
2020 2 1 1 1
B225
House 3 C
C101-
C102,
2020 15 1 1 1
C104-
C116
C103,
2020 2 1 1 1
C117
C218-
C219,
2020 15 1 1 1
C221-
C233
C220-
2020 2 1 1 1
C234
*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.
4432 San Diego Rock Mountain LASE 23-24 - 4 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022)