BSCC
San Francisco County Sheriff (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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July 17, 2024
Paul Miyamoto, Sheriff
San Francisco County Sheriff’s Department
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, S AN FRANCISCO COUNTY DETENTION
FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Miyamoto:
The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the San Francisco County Sheriff's Office Type II
Detention Facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected on Wednesday,
May 14, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
San Francisco County Jail #2 4630 II
San Francisco County Jail #3 4665 II
San Francisco County Jail #3
4670 II
Annex
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. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments
for information related to Rated Capacity.
Paul Miyamoto
Sheriff
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An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024; BSCC staff presented
an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4323 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
MATTHEW SCHULER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Francisco County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, San Francisco County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco County*
County Administrator, San Francisco County*
Sergeant Terry Oliver, San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4630+ San Francisco Sheriff’s Department II Targeted Inspection LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:4630
FACILITY NAME: SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL #2 FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT TERRY OLIVER
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 14, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Custody
and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) 504.3
The facility administrator shall develop and implement – Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- conducted and documented at least twice
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least every 60 minutes with no more than a 30-
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held minute lapse between safety checks.”
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ conducted and documented at least twice
every 60 minutes with no more than a 30-
minute lapse between safety checks.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 The policy states “Incarcerated persons in a
☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations. safety cell or restraint chair shall have a safety
check performed twice every thirty minutes. “
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
intervals.
The policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
cannot predict when the checks will occur.”
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: Policy states “The actual time when each
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety safety check occurred.”
check occurred;
☒ ☐ ☒
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Safety Checks from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with 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 CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, The policy states “The location where each
☒ ☐ ☐
safety check occurred, such as a cell, module,
or dormitory number.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The policy states “Deputies shall accurately
and legibly record actual times, deputy's
☒ ☐ ☐
name/badge, and observations made during
the safety check on the designated
permanent form for that safety check.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The policy states “A supervisor will review,
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely sign, and date all safety check forms used
☒ ☐ ☐
completion of, safety checks. during the Watch prior to the end of the Watch
and will review the forms for completeness,
accuracy, and legibility.”
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Policy states “Pursuant to Penal Code §
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 6031.1, the Division Commander shall, in
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire cooperation with the local fire department or
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: other qualified entity, ensure plans for
responding to a fire are developed…”
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ The local fire authority approved the
department’s Fire Suppression Pre-Plan as
required by this section.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning
The policy states “Documentation of all fire
prevention inspections, all orders to correct,
and all proofs of correction should be
maintained for a minimum of two years or as
☒ ☐ ☐
otherwise required by law.”
BSCC staff reviewed the associated
documentation and confirmed the two-year
retention was occurring. Documentation is
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Planning
inspections at least once every two years;
Per their policy, a Sheriff's Bureau of Building
Services (SBBS) employee shall be assigned
☒ ☐ ☐ to coordinate with local or state fire officials for
the inspections as required once every two
years.
Last Inspection Completed: 5/02/23.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 403.1 – Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
people in the case of fire. Planning
CCOM 402.8 – Emergency Housing of
Incarcerated Persons
The policy states “The plan should include
procedures for continuing to house
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies. “
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section County Jail #1 (Type 1 Facility) is the only
☐ ☒
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ facility with sobering cells.
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “Incarcerated person will be
removed from the sobering cell when they no
☒ ☐ ☐
longer pose a threat to their own safety and
the safety of others.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent The policy states “JHS shall indicate when a
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these medical evaluation is performed for retention
regulations. of an incarcerated person beyond six hours.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Policy states “After 12 hours, the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person will be evaluated by JHS.”
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. The policy states “Monitoring the welfare of
the individual by conducting and documenting
☒ ☐ ☐ visual checks at least twice every thirty
minutes. Visual checks shall be documented
on the observation log.”
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Administration and Field Operations Policy
Manual (AFOPM) 302 – Handcuffing and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
The policy states “Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
are confined in restraint chairs shall be given
food and fluids.”
(5) exercising of extremities. AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
Policy states “Incarcerated persons placed in
a restraint chair for longer than two hours
☒ ☐ ☐ should be allowed the movement of their
extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will
consist of movement of the extremities for a
minimum of 10 minutes every two hours.”
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
following requirements: CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. The policy states “Restraint chairs shall never
☒ ☐ ☐ be used for retaliation or as punishment and
shall not be utilized any longer than is
reasonably necessary to control the
incarcerated person.”
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
incarcerated people who display behavior which CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The policy states “It is the policy of this
☒ ☐ ☐
department that a restraint chair shall be used
only to prevent self-injury, injury to others, or
property damage.”
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective. The policy states “Restraint chairs are to be
☒ ☐ ☐ applied only when less restrictive methods of
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person have failed or appear
likely to fail.”
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
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 AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
four hours of placement. CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
The policy states “If the Watch Commander or
designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person cannot be safely
removed from the restraint chair after four
hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.”
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
person. Such observation shall be documented. use of restraint documentation from May 2023
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons through April 2024. The documentation
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the The policy states “As soon as practicable, but
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further within eight hours of placement in restraints,
evaluation. ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person must be evaluated by
a mental health professional to assess
whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental health
treatment.”
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The policy states “Offering food and hydration
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ to incarcerated persons will be documented to
placement; person authorizing placement; names of include the time, the name of the person
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; offering the food or water/juices, and the
and the duration of placement. incarcerated person's response.”
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation schedules and other related
seven days to include: documentation from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Incarcerated persons shall
have access to exercise opportunities and
equipment, including access to physical
exercise outside the cell and adjacent
dayroom areas, and the opportunity to
exercise in a gym or outdoors (if the facility
design includes outdoor recreation areas)
☒ ☐ ☐
when weather permits.”
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Three hours of exercise time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Each incarcerated person
shall have access to the minimum state-
required out-of-cell time activities outside the
cell. Deputies should ensure that the
maximum time possible is provided to the
incarcerated persons for this purpose.”
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Seven hours of out-of-cell time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The policy states “Whenever an exercise or
☒ ☐ ☐ out-of-cell time is involuntarily terminated,
deputies will document the incident and the
reason for terminating the exercise period.”
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS1 - TARGETED INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4630
FACILITY: San Francisco County Jail #2 TYPE: II RC: 392
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
POD A
Dormitory 1988 1 56 56 56 See notes 8 - 8 - 4
Notes: There are 12 cubicles with one double bunk in each upstairs; downstairs there are 8 cubicles with two double bunks
each. Downstairs has two bathroom areas; both have 2T, 2W/F, and 1S. Upstairs has one bathroom. The other bathroom
contains 2T, 2W/F, and 1S. 3,159 square feet in the unit plus additional dayroom space on the mezzanine. There are 6
tables on the mezzanine and 8 downstairs, each seats four.
Holding 1988 1 - (1) (1) 6.8 x 6.5 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Located downstairs, approximately 2 feet of bench.
POD B
Double 1988 20 2 2 40 10.6 x 7.5 1 - 1 1 4
Notes: Showers on the mezzanine level, 5 tables with seating for 8.
2018-2020 Inspection: Closed for refurbishment during the inspection.
Dormitory 1988 1 48 48 48 Not measured 6 - 6 6 3
Notes: 12 cubicles with two double beds in each, all on the lower level; 10 tables with seating for 4 at each. Two bathrooms:
one with 3T, 3W/F, and 1S, and the other with 3T, 3W/F, and 2S.
Holding 1988 1 - (1) (1) 6.8 x 6.5 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: located on the lower level, contains approximately two feet of bench seating.
POD C – Special Housing – Three showers (includes one which is handicap accessible) located upstairs; downstairs has
three showers. Medical housing is on the lower level and psych housing is on the upper level.
Upper Level (psych beds)
SC 1, 2 Safety 1988 2 - (1) (2) 6.3 x 8.0 x 7.5 1 - - - -
D1-5 Dormitory 1988 5 4 (4) (20) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
1-3 Single 1988 3 1 (3) (3) Not measured
4-9 Double 1988 6 2 (2) (12) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Med/Psych observation cells. Each cell contains two single beds, a desk, and 2 chairs.
2018-2020 Inspection: SC 1 was closed due to repairs during the inspection.
Lower Level (medical beds)
SC 3 Safety 1988 1 - (1) (1) Not measured 1
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection – Safety cell added to LASE.
M ISO 2-
Single 1988 3 1 (1) (3) Not measured 1 - 1 1 1
4
Notes: Infirmary Isolation cells.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – One isolation room converted to shower room.
M O 1, 2 Single 1988 2 1 (1) (2) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
1 Formerly known as the Corrections Standards Authority.
*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
Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Infirmary/medical observation cells.
1 - 4 Dormitory 1988 4 3 (3) (12) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection – Dormitory added to LASE.
5 - 9 Dormitory 1988 5 4 (4) (20) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection – Dormitory added to LASE.
POD D
1 - 4 Dormitory 1988 4 3 (4) (12) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Sheltered living on the lower level.
5 - 9 Dormitory 1988 5 4 (4) (20) Not measured 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Infirmary housing: showers available; on the lower level.
2014-2016 inspection – Previous LASE indicated that three of these special use cells contained three beds, one contained
four, but a total of 20 non-rated beds. During this inspection cycle, there were two (hospital) beds in each room.
2016-2018 inspection – LASE changed to reflect that each of the dorms contains four hospital beds.
Safety 1988 1 - (1) (1) 8.0 x 6.0 x 8.0 1 - - - -
Dormitory 1988 1 56 56 56 See notes 8 - 8 - 4
Notes: 3,159 square feet plus additional dayroom on mezzanine. Pod has two tiers, both contain cubicle-style dorm housing.
The lower level has two bathrooms. One has 2T, 2W/F, and 1S and the other has 2T, 2W/F, and 1S. The mezzanine level
has two bathrooms (2T, 2 W/F, 1S and 2T, 2W/F, 1S). The Mezzanine has twelve cubicles with one double bunk in each; the
lower level has eight cubicles with two double bunks in each. Six tables with seating for 4 each on the mezzanine. Eight
tables with seating for 4 on the lower level. 6 have an additional single bunk.
2014-2016 inspection – Previously known as the "Sisters Program", this pod was used as female housing. Pod unused this
inspection cycle. The number of beds had been shown as 62. Changed to 56 to reflect field conditions.
Holding 1988 1 - (1) (1) 6.5 X 6.5 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Located on the upper level, contains approximately two feet of bench.
POD E – Female Housing
Double 1988 20 2 2 40 Not measured 1 - 1 1 *
Notes: Four showers upstairs (includes one handicap accessible), 5 tables with seating for 8 at each.
Dormitory 1988 1 48 48 48 Not measured 6 - 6 6 3
Notes: The lower level has two bathrooms: one with 3T, 3W/F, 2S and 3T, 3W/F, 1S; housing is 12 cubicles with two double-
bunks in each; table for 4 just outside each cubicle except for one of the cubicles.
Holding 1988 1 - (1) (1) 6.8 x 6.5 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Located on the lower level, contains approximately two feet of bench.
POD F – Male Intake
Double 1988 24 2 2 48 See notes 1 - 1 1 *
Notes: Double cells are irregular in shape with at least 70 sq. ft. per cell. There are 3 showers upstairs and 13 tables for
four on the mezzanine.
Dormitory 1988 1 56 56 56 See notes 7 - 7 - 4
Notes: Dayroom square footage of 3,621, plus 132 sq. ft. in each dorm sleeping bay, allows sufficient space for 85 sq. ft. per
dorm inmate plus 35 sq. ft. dayroom for inmates in double cells (based on 1988 requirements). One lower level bathroom
contains 3T, 4W, 2S, and the other 4T, 3W, 2S. Dorm housing is made up of 14 cubicles with two double bunks in each.
Tables for four outside each cubicle.
Holding 1988 1 - (1) (1) 6.8 x 6.5 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Located on the lower level, contains approximately two feet bench.
*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
Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Medical – Holding cells used for medical/dental and court holding.
Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 11.2 x 11.0 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 23' of bench.
Holding 1988 2 - (7) (14) See notes 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 12' of bench; approximately 70 square feet; irregular shape.
Holding 1988 2 - (8) (16) See notes 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 12' of bench; approximately 80 square feet; irregular shape.
Recreation Yard
Recreatio
2001 3 - 3 3 1
n yard
Notes: Indoor recreation yard. At the time of the 2008/2010 inspection, this recreation yard had been converted to a
dormitory with 12 beds to house 6600 W&I in-custodies. As a result, this facility did not have a Title 24 required recreation
yard. This space was converted back to an exercise yard during the 2010/2012 inspection cycle.
*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
BSCC Code: 4630
FACILITY NAME: San Francisco County Jail #2 FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1988: ☐ ☐ ☐
☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
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 cells of this type in the facility.
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.
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2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
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. There are no cells of this type in the facility.
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. 3-20-91 Alternative means of compliance
A safety cell shall: (AMC) approved 7.5' ceiling height in one
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of infirmary safety cell.
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 3-20-91 The Pilot Project for raised toilets was
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, rescinded on 11-20-97; however, they were
the controls for which must be located outside of the ☒ ☐ ☐ required by federal court order.
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;
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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
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. The only single occupancy cells in the facility
Single-occupancy cells shall: are in the Medical/Psych housing area.
☐ ☐ ☒
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.
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.
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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;
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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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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
☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Inmates consume meals in the housing area
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, dayrooms.
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 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.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
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.
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:
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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
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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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.
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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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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) Some grab bars do not have enclosure plates
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, and drinking faucets in receiving cells have
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific hoods that can be used as tie-off points. The
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐ agency has documented the fixtures.
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:4665
FACILITY NAME: SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL #3 FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT TERRY OLIVER
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 14, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Custody
and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) 504.3
The facility administrator shall develop and implement – Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states ”Safety checks shall be
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- conducted and documented at least twice
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least every 60 minutes with no more than a 30-
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held minute lapse between safety checks.”
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted and documented at least twice
every 60 minutes with no more than a 30-
minute lapse between safety checks.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Incarcerated persons in a
of these regulations. safety cell or restraint chair shall have a safety
check performed twice every thirty minutes. “
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
intervals.
The policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
cannot predict when the checks will occur.”
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: The policy states “The actual time when each
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety safety check occurred.”
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Safety Checks from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with 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 CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “The location where each
safety check occurred, such as a cell, module,
or dormitory number.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The policy states “Deputies shall accurately
☒ ☐ ☐ and legibly record actual times, deputy's
name/badge, and observations made during
the safety check on the designated
permanent form for that safety check.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The policy states “A supervisor will review,
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely ☒ ☐ ☐ sign, and date all safety check forms used
completion of, safety checks. during the Watch before the end of the Watch
and will review the forms for completeness,
accuracy, and legibility.”
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department The policy states “Pursuant to Penal Code §
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire 6031.1, the Division Commander shall, in
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire cooperation with the local fire department or
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: other qualified entity, ensure plans for
responding to a fire are developed…”
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); The local fire authority approved the
department’s Fire Suppression Pre-Plan as
required by this section.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning
The policy states “Documentation of all fire
prevention inspections, all orders to correct,
and all proofs of correction should be
☒ ☐ ☐ maintained for a minimum of two years or as
otherwise required by law.”
BSCC staff reviewed the associated
documentation and confirmed the two-year
retention was occurring. Documentation is
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Planning
inspections at least once every two years;
Per their policy, a Sheriff's Bureau of Building
Services (SBBS) employee shall be assigned
☒ ☐ ☐
to coordinate with local or state fire officials for
the inspections as required once every two
years.
Last Inspection Completed: 5/02/23.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
CCOM 403.1 – Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
people in the case of fire. Planning
CCOM 402.8 – Emergency Housing of
Incarcerated Persons
The policy states “The plan should include
☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for continuing to house
incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies. “
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ County Jail #1 (Type 1 Facility) is the only
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of facility with sobering cells.
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “Incarcerated person will be
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from the sobering cell when they no
longer pose a threat to their own safety and
the safety of others.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “JHS shall indicate when a
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these medical evaluation is performed for retention
regulations. of an incarcerated person beyond six hours.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy states “After 12 hours, the incarcerated
person will be evaluated by JHS.”
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. The policy states “Monitoring the welfare of
☒ ☐ ☐ the individual by conducting and documenting
visual checks at least twice every thirty
minutes. Visual checks shall be documented
on the observation log.”
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Administration and Field Operations Policy
Manual (AFOPM) 302 – Handcuffing and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Incarcerated persons who
are confined in restraint chairs shall be given
food and fluids.”
(5) exercising of extremities. AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
Policy states “Incarcerated persons placed in
a restraint chair for longer than two hours
☒ ☐ ☐
should be allowed the movement of their
extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will
consist of movement of the extremities for a
minimum of 10 minutes every two hours.”
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
following requirements: CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. The policy states “Restraint chairs shall never
☒ ☐ ☐
be used for retaliation or as punishment and
shall not be utilized any longer than is
reasonably necessary to control the
incarcerated person.”
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
incarcerated people who display behavior which CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “It is the policy of this
department that a restraint chair shall be used
only to prevent self-injury, injury to others, or
property damage.”
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective. The policy states “Restraint chairs are to be
☒ ☐ ☐
applied only when less restrictive methods of
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person have failed or appear
likely to fail.”
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
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 AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
four hours of placement. CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
The policy states “If the Watch Commander
or designee, in consultation with responsible
☒ ☐ ☐ health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely
removed from the restraint chair after four
hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.”
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ use of restraint documentation from May 2023
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons through April 2024. The documentation
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the The policy states “As soon as practicable, but
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further within eight hours of placement in restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation. the incarcerated person must be evaluated by
a mental health professional to assess
whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental health
treatment.”
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The policy states “Offering food and hydration
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for to incarcerated persons will be documented to
placement; person authorizing placement; names of include the time, the name of the person
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; offering the food or water/juices, and the
and the duration of placement. incarcerated person's response.”
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of recreation schedules and other related
seven days to include: documentation from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Incarcerated persons shall
have access to exercise opportunities and
equipment, including access to physical
exercise outside the cell and adjacent
dayroom areas, and the opportunity to
exercise in a gym or outdoors (if the facility
☒ ☐ ☐ design includes outdoor recreation areas)
when weather permits.”
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Three hours of exercise time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Each incarcerated person
shall have access to the minimum state-
required out-of-cell time activities outside the
cell. Deputies should ensure that the
maximum time possible is provided to the
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons for this purpose.”
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Seven hours of out-of-cell time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The policy states “Whenever an exercise or
☒ ☐ ☐ out-of-cell time period is involuntarily
terminated, deputies will document the
incident and the reason for terminating the
exercise period.”
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS1 TARGETED INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4665
FACILITY: San Francisco County Jail #3 TYPE: II RC: 768
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Intake
0B
1, 2, & 3 Holding 1999 3 -- (15) (45) 17'4" x 8'8" 1 1 1
8' x 17' plus
4 Holding 1999 1 -- (13) (13) 1 1 1
Irregular
Note: Cells 1, 2, 3, Approximately 150 square feet. 25' bench. Seating for 16 inmates. Cell 4 is limited to 13 due to bench
space.
6, 5 Holding 1999 2 -- (32) (16) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Cell is greater than 160 square feet. Bench over 25'.
7 Holding 1999 1 -- (16) (16) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Cell is greater than 160 square feet. Bench 24'9". Seating for 16.
8, 9, 10 Holding 1999 3 -- (16) (48) 18' x 10' 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 180 square feet. 25' bench. Seating for 16 inmates.
Visiting
1B
1 Holding 1999 1 -- (1) (1) 11'9" x 10' 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell. Approximately 117 square feet. Bench 2'. Seating for 1. Capacity is limited by seating.
2 Holding 1999 1 -- (10) (10) 13'5" x 10' 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 134 square feet. Bench 14'10". Seating for 10. Capacity is limited by seating.
3 Holding 1999 1 -- (6) (6) 13'5" x 6' 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet. Bench 9'. Seating for 6. Capacity is limited by seating.
4 Holding 1999 1 -- (10) (10) 13'5" x 8' 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 107 square feet. Bench 19'10". Seating for 13. Capacity limited by area.
5 Holding 1999 1 -- (6) (6) 13'5" x 6'8" 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. Bench 9'5". Seating for 6. Capacity is limited by seating.
2B
Medical
3B
1 Holding 1999 1 -- (15) (15) 14'8" x 10'4" 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 151 square feet. Bench 22'6". Seating for 15.
2014/2016 inspection: The number of cells changed to one to reflect field conditions.
2 Holding 1999 1 -- (15) (15) 14'8" x 10'4" 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 151 square feet. Bench 28'6". Seating for 19. Capacity limited by area.
2014/2016 inspection: The number of cells changed to one to reflect field conditions.
1, 2, 3, 4 Safety 1999 4 -- (1) (1) 6'9" x 8'5" 1
Note: In-floor toilet. Approximately 57 square feet.
4 Holding 1999 1 -- (13) (13) 14'8" x 10'8" 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 156 square feet. Bench 20'6". Seating for 13. Capacity is limited by seating.
1 Formerly the Corrections Standards Authority.
*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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
3 Holding 1999 1 -- (3) (3) 16'10" x 10'5" 1 1 1 3
1-4
Med Obs 1999 4 1 (4) 1 1 1 1
(med)
Note: # 3 is ADA cell. Approximately 175 square feet. Bench 5'7". Seating for 3. Capacity is limited by seating. 1-4 med
cells are not rated or measured, 12/08 MW.
Pod 1A
4B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 1B
5B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 2A
6B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Double 1999
Pod 2B
7B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 3A – Psych. Administrative Segregation
8B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 3B – Administrative Segregation
9B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
*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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 4A
10B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 4B
11B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 5A
12B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 5B
13B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 6A
14B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Double 1999
*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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Pod 6B
15B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 7A
16B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 7B
17B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 8A
18B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
Pod 8B
19B
Double 1999 22 2 2 44 Irregular shape 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 80 square feet.
Double 1999 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 90 square feet. ADA cells.
Dayroom 1999 1 -- -- -- Irregular shape 1 3
Note: Area larger than required for 48 inmates. Tables and seating for 52 inmates.
*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
BSCC Code: 4665
FACILITY NAME: San Francisco County Jail #3 FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
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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 cells of this type in the facility.
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.
☐ ☐ ☒
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. There are no cells of this type in the facility.
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;
☐ ☐ ☒
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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.
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,
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,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. There are no cells of this type at the facility.
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
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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. Each unit contains 12 double occupancy cells
Double-occupancy cells shall: on the lower level and 12 on the upper level.
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; Each unit has two ADA cells.
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
☒ ☐ ☐
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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 cells of this type at the facility.
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;
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. Each housing unit has an exercise area
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in attached to the dayroom.
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.
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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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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.
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Inmates consume meals in the dayroom.
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 visiting.
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.
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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
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.
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
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
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;
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.
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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) The drinking faucets in receiving cells have
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, hoods that can be used as tie off points. The
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific agency has documented the fixtures.
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in ☒ ☐ ☐ Although cell bunk beds are free standing
the "comments" section.) (anchored to the floor) with rail supports, they
are in compliance. See letter from CSA date
May 15, 2007 from Charlene Aboytes.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4670
FACILITY NAME: SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL #3 ANNEX FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT TERRY OLIVER
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 14, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Custody
and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) 504.3
The facility administrator shall develop and implement – Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states ”Safety checks shall be
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- conducted and documented at least twice
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least every 60 minutes with no more than a 30
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held minute lapse between safety checks.”
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Policy states ”Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted and documented at least twice
every 60 minutes with no more than a 30
minute lapse between safety checks.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Incarcerated persons in a
of these regulations. safety cell or restraint chair shall have a safety
check performed twice every thirty minutes. “
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
intervals.
The policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
cannot predict when the checks will occur.”
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: Policy states “The actual time when each
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety safety check occurred.”
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Safety Checks from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with 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 CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “The location where each
safety check occurred, such as a cell, module,
or dormitory number.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The policy states “Deputies shall accurately
☒ ☐ ☐ and legibly record actual times, deputy's
name/badge, and observations made during
the safety check on the designated
permanent form for that safety check.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CCOM 504.3 – Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The policy states “A supervisor will review,
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely ☒ ☐ ☐ sign, and date all safety check forms used
completion of, safety checks. during the Watch prior to the end of the Watch
and will review the forms for completeness,
accuracy, and legibility.”
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Policy states “Pursuant to Penal Code §
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire 6031.1, the Division Commander shall, in
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire cooperation with the local fire department or
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: other qualified entity, ensure plans for
responding to a fire are developed…”
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); The local fire authority approved the
department’s Fire Suppression Pre-Plan as
required by this section.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning
The policy states ”Documentation of all fire
prevention inspections, all orders to correct,
and all proofs of correction should be
☒ ☐ ☐ maintained for a minimum of two years or as
otherwise required by law.”
BSCC staff reviewed the associated
documentation and confirmed the two-year
retention was occurring. Documentation is
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Planning
inspections at least once every two years;
Per their policy, a Sheriff's Bureau of Building
Services (SBBS) employee shall be assigned
☒ ☐ ☐
to coordinate with local or state fire officials for
the inspections as required once every two
years.
Last Inspection Completed: 5/02/23.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
CCOM 403.1 – Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CCOM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
people in the case of fire. Planning
CCOM 402.8 – Emergency Housing of
Incarcerated Persons
The policy states “The plan should include
☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for continuing to house
incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies. “
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ County Jail #1 (Type 1 Facility) is the only
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of facility with sobering cells.
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “Incarcerated person will be
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from the sobering cell when they no
longer pose a threat to their own safety and
the safety of others.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “JHS shall indicate when a
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
medical evaluation is performed for retention
regulations.
of an incarcerated person beyond six hours.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy states “After 12 hours, the incarcerated
person will be evaluated by JHS.”
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CCOM 519.1 – Sobering Cell Placement
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. The policy states “Monitoring the welfare of
☒ ☐ ☐ the individual by conducting and documenting
visual checks at least twice every thirty
minutes. Visual checks shall be documented
on the observation log.”
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Administration and Field Operations Policy
Manual (AFOPM) 302 – Handcuffing and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Incarcerated persons who
are confined in restraint chairs shall be given
food and fluids.”
(5) exercising of extremities. AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
Policy states “Incarcerated persons placed in
a restraint chair for longer than two hours
☒ ☐ ☐
should be allowed the movement of their
extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will
consist of movement of the extremities for a
minimum of 10 minutes every two hours.”
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
following requirements: CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. The policy states “Restraint chairs shall never
☒ ☐ ☐
be used for retaliation or as punishment and
shall not be utilized any longer than is
reasonably necessary to control the
incarcerated person.”
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
incarcerated people who display behavior which CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “It is the policy of this
department that a restraint chair shall be used
only to prevent self-injury, injury to others, or
property damage.”
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective. The policy states” Restraint chairs are to be
☒ ☐ ☐
applied only when less restrictive methods of
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person have failed or appear
likely to fail.”
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
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 AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
four hours of placement. CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
The policy states “If the Watch Commander
or designee, in consultation with responsible
☒ ☐ ☐ health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely
removed from the restraint chair after four
hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.”
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ use of restraint documentation from May 2023
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons through April 2024. The documentation
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the The policy states “As soon as practicable, but
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further within eight hours of placement in restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation. the incarcerated person must be evaluated by
a mental health professional to assess
whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental health
treatment.”
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the AFOPM 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and CCOM 512 – Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The policy states “Offering food and hydration
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for to incarcerated persons will be documented to
placement; person authorizing placement; names of include the time, the name of the person
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; offering the food or water/juices, and the
and the duration of placement. incarcerated person's response.”
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of recreation schedules and other related
seven days to include: documentation from May 2023 through April
2024. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Incarcerated persons shall
have access to exercise opportunities and
equipment, including access to physical
exercise outside the cell and adjacent
dayroom areas, and the opportunity to
exercise in a gym or outdoors (if the facility
☒ ☐ ☐ design includes outdoor recreation areas)
when weather permits.”
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Three hours of exercise time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
The policy states “Each incarcerated person
shall have access to the minimum state-
required out-of-cell time activities outside the
cell. Deputies should ensure that the
maximum time possible is provided to the
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons for this purpose.”
Incarcerated persons shall receive a
minimum of:
Seven hours of out-of-cell time every seven
days unless security or safety considerations
dictate otherwise.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CCOM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The policy states “Whenever an exercise or
☒ ☐ ☐ out-of-cell time period is involuntarily
terminated, deputies will document the
incident and the reason for terminating the
exercise period.”
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372BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS1 - TARGETED INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4670
FACILITY: San Francisco County Jail #3 Annex TYPE: II RC: 372
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds BRC BRC (L x W x H) T U W F S
ADMINISTRATION
Holding 1988 2 - (4) (8) 5.9 x 6.7 x 11.6 - - - - -
Notes: 5.9' bench, held a maximum of 20 minutes with access to T/W/F as needed. Below control. Located outside of the
dorms.
Holding 1988 2 - (5) (10) 8.5 x 8.0 x 8.0 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 8.5' bench. Prior LASE listed BRC as (6) reduced to (5) this cycle as seating supports only (5). One combination
fixture. Used as transport staging. These cells are in a medical corridor.
MALE HOUSING
A Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 4961 square feet. Five tables for 10, and one for 12. Because there are a variety of bunk beds in these dorms
(bunks requiring less total square footage) these dormitories have been re-rated for 62 provided a minimum of 11 bunk beds
are in each dorm. The total BRC will reflect this change.
B Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 4967 square feet. Five tables for 10, and one for 12. See notes above. Re-rated to 62.
C Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 5064 square feet. Five tables for 10, and one picnic-style table. See notes above. Re-rated to 62
D Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 5064 square feet. Five tables for 10, and one for 12. See notes above. Re-rated to 62.
E Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 4967 square feet. Five tables for 10, and one for 12. See notes above. Re-rated to 62.
F Dormitory 1988 1 62 62 62 See notes 7 - 7 1 4
Notes: 4961 square feet. Verify seating next cycle. See notes above. Re-rated to 62.
1 Formerly the Corrections Standards Authority.
*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
BSCC Code: 4670
FACILITY NAME: San Francisco County Jail #3 Annex FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1963: Pre73: ☒ 1986: ☒ ☐
☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 14, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
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;
☒
☐ ☐
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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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room.
A temporary staging cell or room shall: There are no cells of this type in the facility.
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.
☐ ☐ ☒
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: There are no cells of this type in the facility.
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. ☐ ☐ ☒
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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,
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,
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
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;
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.
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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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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.
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 Dining facilities.
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 visiting.
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.
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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
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.
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
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
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;
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.
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1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the Weapons lockers are located in the jail lobby.
☒ ☐ ☐
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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