BSCC
Placer County, Tahoe City Jail (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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August 7, 2018
Devon Bell, Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Dear Sheriff Bell:
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION – PENAL CODE SECTION 6031
On May 24, 2018, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the 2016-2018
biennial inspection of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office Tahoe City Jail for compliance with the Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
The BSCC’s authority and scope of inspections are limited to these regulations, and the inspections do not
encompass a full review of all facility procedures and activities.
The inspection process included working with your staff; their time, professionalism and assistance is much
appreciated. The initial portion of the process began with a desk audit of the facility policies and procedures
manuals, reconciling policy content against relevant Title 15 regulations.1 Initial steps also included a pre-
inspection briefing to assist your staff in their preparation for the inspection process, as well as provide
discussion points and technical assistance as needed with the myriad of critical jail management issues in
corrections today. A site visit of the physical plants was conducted and included a review of documentation
to verify that your agency’s practices follow Title 15.
In addition to this letter, the inspection report includes a procedures checklist outlining areas of Title 15 and
coinciding compliance determination; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining requirements for design2 (Title
24) and coinciding compliance; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant
configuration for the detention area, and provides comments related to establishing the rated capacity.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a biennial inspection 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
1 BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures, only those policies related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, for issues of non-compliance. We do
not “approve” your policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek policy
review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate.
2 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel to the jail area.
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Devon Bell, Sheriff
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Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County
Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities.3
Fire Prevention Inspections – All facilities are current in their biennial inspections.
Local Health Inspections – All of the health inspections (environmental, nutrition, and medical/mental
health) for each of the facilities are current.
BSCC INSPECTION
Policy, Procedure and Practices – Title 15 (System-Wide)
Our review of applicable documentation, and discussions with staff and inmates, generally confirmed that
practices appeared to follow written procedures and were also consistent with regulations. Your staff were
found to be knowledgeable and professional. There were no areas of Title 15 non-compliance noted in our
inspection. Please see the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Physical Plant Inspections – Title 24
An on-site inspection was performed and there were no areas of Title 24 non-compliance noted.
Jail Facilities
Tahoe City Jail – This inspection was conducted on May 24, 2018. The jail facility is evaluated as a Type
I facility using the 1963 and 2001 Title 24, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, and has a
BSCC rated capacity of three. On the day of the inspection there were no inmates in custody, although one
inmate worker was on site who was housed at the Tahoe City Jail. This jail does not normally operate 24
hours/7 days per week; select holiday weekends are the exception. Despite its advanced age, the facility
was found to be clean and orderly.
.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors jail and court holding facilities for compliance with one of
four core requirements of the Act - Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults. No violations of the
JJDPA were identified.
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This concludes our inspection report for the 2016-2018 inspection cycle. We would like to thank your staff
involved in the inspection process for the hospitality and courtesy extended, as well as for coordinating the
myriad of documents for review and facilitating the inspection process overall. We recognize that
inspections of this nature create significant demands on resources already burdened by the day-to-day
operations, and are appreciative of the assistance and availability of your staff during the entire process. If
3 BSCC lacks authority to remove or change a local inspector’s compliance decision. The local agency must work with the
individual inspector to resolve the matter, then inform BSCC of the results.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY NAME: Tahoe City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Deputy Rob Pirtle, Deputy James Rashid and Deputy Stacey Toy-DeNardi
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: May 24, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 1-14
Compliance with this section as well as
In addition to provisions of Penal Code Section 831.5, all sections 1023 and 1025 is based, in part, upon
custodial personnel have successfully completed the the most recent annual compliance monitoring
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section completed by the Standards and Training for
179 of Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. Corrections (STC) division. The agency was
Custodial personnel may substitute 832.3 PC training and determined to be in compliance.
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180, Title 15, CCR as an X The jail is staffed primarily by jail deputies
alternative. who are Core trained and receive the required
annual training. On holiday weekends, the
staffing includes correctional officers as well.
Note: All custodial personnel working in the
facility, deputy or correctional officer, are
subject to the training requirements.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the STC X
or POST supervisory training within one year of
assignment.
All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the
“Corrections Officer Core Course” identified in Section
1020. (The intent is that core training be completed prior to X
assuming supervisory responsibilities.)
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
All jail management personnel have completed either the
X
STC or the POST management course specified in Section
182, Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the 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.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division.
Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators,
X
managers, supervisors and custody personnel have
successfully completed the annual required training
specified in Section 184, Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this section is predicated on
the ability of staff to complete and document at
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times least hourly safety checks in addition to
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the completing all other requirements of Title 15.
implementation and operation of all programs and activities
X
required by these regulations. Safety Check documentation was reviewed
and were found to be timely. This particular
facility is for temporary holding only.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 2-14
hourly safety checks.
A sampling of safety check documentation was
X reviewed, coupled with discussion with staff
regarding safety check practices. Safety
checks are timely and within regulation
requirements.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who
shall be immediately available and accessible with the
X
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an
emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female deputies assist until transport or
is at least one female employee immediately available and release. Holiday weekend staffing includes
X
accessible. females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
assigned and their duties. X
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Unless otherwise noted, all policy citations are
from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X Corrections Division Policy Manual.
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of 1-1
X
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 10-12
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 1-10
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 7-6
pregnant inmates; X 9-13 Addresses pregnant inmates.
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f);
Screening newly received inmates for release 2-11
X
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6
Security and control, including: 2-14
X
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X 2-14; 9-12
Searches of inmates; X 3-18; 9-5
Contraband control; and, X 9-5
Key control. X 9-5; 9-6
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, As a practical matter, this is a daily
evaluates and documents internal and external security X occurrence.
measures.
Emergency procedures, including: X
Escape; X 9-1 escapes
Disturbances; 9-2; 10-1 disturbances
X
Taking of hostages; 10-9 hostages
X
Civil disturbance; 10-6 civil disturbances
X
Natural disasters; 10-6 natural disasters
X
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; 12-5; 10-5 emergency equipment
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X 1-17 weapons, chemical agents, security
chemical agents; and, X devices
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X 7-4 suicide prevention
Suicide prevention; and, 3-9 segregation
X
Segregation of inmates.
X
The manual is available to all employees. X Available on agency intranet and hard copy.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at 1-19
least every two years. X Policy states the Operations Sergeant will
conduct an annual review.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 10
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record;
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; Current – 7/19/17
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, X
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event Either the Main Jail in Auburn or Nevada
of a fire. County’s Truckee Substation jail would be
X
used.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING
The facility maintains an inmate demographics accounting
X
system, which reflects the monthly average daily population
of sentenced and unsentenced inmates by categories of
male, female, and juvenile.
The Jail Profile Survey information is provided to the Verified.
BSCC. X
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1041 INMATE RECORDS 3-20
Inmate records are maintained on the agency
There are written policies and procedures for the JMS.
maintenance of individual inmate records which include
intake information, personal property receipts, commitment
X
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary action taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff
response, and non-medical information regarding
disabilities and other limitations.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5-1
Incident reports are completed and submitted
There are written policies and procedures for the for a supervisor’s review prior to the end of
maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents shift.
X
that result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical
harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records
include names of persons involved, a description of the
incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and
submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1-6; 1-7
The facility has suitable written policies and procedures for X
the dissemination of information to the public, government
agencies and news media.
Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Available upon request.
X
Facilities is available for review by the public and inmates.
Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified
in this section are available to the public and inmates. X
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1-16
X
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or The agency health care provider coordinates
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; with Sheriff’s staff.
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to
the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the Minors are not held in this facility.
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X
Section 12525, within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 3-9
Classification screening occurs at the main jail.
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained
X
personnel.
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions and housing
X
assignments.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 7-2
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had Medical screening occurs at the time of intake.
any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of If a medical problem exists, the inmate is
communicable diseases, including but not limited to X transported to a hospital or the main jail.
tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other special
medical problems identified by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or 3-2
screening device. X
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 3-9; 7-5
This screening occurs at the time of intake. If
There are written policies and procedures for the X a mental health problem exists, the inmate
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered would be transported to a mental health facility
inmates. or to the main jail.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of A mentally disordered arrestee would not be
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X kept in this facility for any length of time.
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
X
the inmate or others.
There are provisions for transfer of such inmates to a
medical facility for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of
such suspected mental disorder, pursuant to Section 1209, X
Title 15, CCR.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 3-9; 3-10
Inmates requiring Administrative Segregation
There are written policies and procedures, which provide for would be transported to the main jail.
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X
be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt
operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from
other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X
and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No safety cell, therefore the remainder of the
text of this regulation has been deleted.
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231
X
2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that
results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 3-10
The designated detox cell is not in use for
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 inmate holding. This cell has been used for
2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat to their X storage purposes only. Any inmate requiring a
own safety or the safety of others due to their state of sobering environment would be transported to
intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures. a hospital or to the main jail.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering
cells conducted no less than every half hour and is X
documented.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff,
pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with
X
Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any
inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six hours.
Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when they
are able to continue with processing. X
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 7-5
INMATES This screening occurs at the time of intake and
any inmate that is identified to have a
There are written procedures for identification and developmental disability would be transported
X
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. to the main jail.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours
when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be
X
developmentally disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 7-6 Safety Restraints
9-13 Advisement (pregnant inmates)
There are written policies and procedures for the use of
restraint devices that include: X Persons requiring this type of restraint would
be transported to the main jail. The remainder
of this regulation has been deleted.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 3-24
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, 7-6 Safety Restraints
IMPRESSIONS
Safety restraints and the collection of DNA
Policy and procedures describe the use of reasonable force to does not occur at this facility.
X
collect blood specimens, salvia samples, or thumb/palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such and refuse written or oral requests to do so. Policies and
procedures address:
Note: Reference PC § 296
The use of reasonable force is preceded by documented
efforts to secure voluntary compliance, including
advisement of the legal obligation to provide the X
specimen, sample or impression and the consequences
of failing to do so.
Facility watch commander authorization is obtained
X
prior to use of reasonable force.
If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction,
the extraction is audio and videotaped and retained by
X
the department, as required by statute.
1062 VISITING 6-15
X
Facility administrator has developed and implemented
written policies and procedures for inmate visiting.
Sentenced inmates are allowed at least two visits totaling at An inmate worker is housed in the Truckee
least one hour per week. X facility and brought to this facility during the
day. The visiting is accommodated at Truckee.
Visitation procedures include provisions for visitation by
X
minor children of the inmate.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
The plan includes a schedule that assures non-sentenced
detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar
X
day following arrest.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 6-16; 6-5
The facility administrator has developed written policies and X
procedures for inmate correspondence. The policy and
procedures provide that:
There is no limitation placed on the volume of mail an
X
inmate may send or receive.
Correspondence may be read where there is a valid security
X
reason and the facility manager or designee approves.
Jail staff does not review inmate correspondence to or from 6-16; 6-5
state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or
holder of public office, and the Board of State and
X
Community Corrections; however, jail staff may open and
inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash,
checks, or money orders in the presence of the inmate.
Confidential correspondence with the facility administrator
X
and/or manager is permitted.
Inmates without funds are permitted at least two postage-
X
paid letters each week to family and friends.
Inmates without funds are permitted unlimited postage-paid 6-16; 6-5
correspondence with his/her attorney and the courts. X
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION
X
Table games and/or television are available to inmates.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND 6-16
PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS
There is a written plan to make available a daily newspaper
X
in general circulation, including a non-English language
publication, to assure reasonable access to interested
inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 6-19
There are written policies and procedures that allow
X
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone
calls required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 6-2
There are written policies and procedures to ensure that X
inmates have access to the courts. Such access shall consist
of the following:
Unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063(f) of these
X
regulations.
Confidential consultation with attorneys.
X
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 3-4
There are written policies and procedures for the
X
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
non-sentenced inmates to orient a newly received inmate at
the time of placement in a living area.
The program shall be published. X
The program shall include, but not be limited to: X
Rules and disciplinary proceedings; X
Visiting rules; X
Availability of personal care items; X
Availability of reading and recreational materials;
X
and,
Medical/mental health procedures; and, X
Voting, including registration.
X
1071 VOTING (Applicable to sentenced inmate workers.) 6-8 Q; 6-20
Facilities holding sentenced inmate workers have written
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar allows X
qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections
pursuant to the elections code.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 6-7
There are written policies and procedures to provide
X
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 6-6
(Applicable to facilities having inmate workers and/or
prisoners who are held for “safekeeping.”) No grievances were filed during this inspection
X period.
Any inmate may appeal and resolve grievances relating to
any condition of confinement. There are written policies
and procedures that include:
A grievance form or instructions for registering a
X
grievance.
Resolution at lowest appropriate staff level. X
Provisions for resolving questions of jurisdiction within
X
the facility.
Provisions for appeal to next level of review. X
Written reasons for denial at each level of review. X
Provisions for response in a reasonable time limit.
X
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) Discipline is not administered at this facility.
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating
X
that discipline is not administered in the facility. If
discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 and
1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility? Minors have not been held in this facility in
recent memory.
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X
provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a
Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: PRE-73; 4/73
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY NAME: Tahoe City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER: 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: May 24, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2) X Booking cage not rated; used for processing.
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons X
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) X Secured locker on site.
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) X
01: name change to “Sobering Cell”
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X
Contain toilet X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain X
Adequate visual observation X Limited
Padding recommended X
4-73: Padding required
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Two bunks in each cell; rated for one inmate
(1963 standards did not recognize double cells).
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of X
8 feet
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height of
8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X X
76" mattress
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X Cell #6
Inmate worker’s living area space rated for 2
A capacity of more than 2 persons inmates.
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate
Toilet and washbasin X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X X
76" mattress
Safety Cells (2.5) X No safety cell.
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of X
8 feet
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X
Equipped with solid security door and view panel X
Padded floor, door and walls X
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light X
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) X No dormitory.
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked X
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
4-73: Drinking fountain X
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Showers (3.4) X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
94: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6) X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision X
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 X
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system
Dayrooms (2.9) X Dayroom provided in shop area.
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I
Exercise Area (2.10) X Equipment available for inmate workers.
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) X Type I
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17) X Type I
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more)
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18) X
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security X
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink
Storage Space (2.21) X
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) X (B) 22 audio added w/video; officer can hear
inmates.
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting
staff in a central control
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] X Pre-73 facility
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24) X Pre-73 facility
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communications and alarm systems
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY: Tahoe City Jail TYPE: I RC: 3
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: May 24, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Holding 1963 1 ( ) ( ) 4.5 x 4.5 x 8.0
3 Holding 2001 1 (3) (3) 8.0 x 5.2 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: A portion of this cell was formerly a 4.5 x 4.5 “holding cell” with 0 rated capacity. In 2001, it along with other adjacent space was
converted into a holding cell. Bench space limits capacity to three (2012-2014 RLB). Used for Court Holding for the adjacent courtroom.
1, 2 Single 1963 2 2 1 2 8.0 x 9.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Note: Double cells, did not exist with 1963 standards; therefore, cells 1, 2 and 4 remain rated as single cells. Shower accessible.
4 Single 1963 1 2 1 1 8.0 x 10.0 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: Used for female inmates and segregation. Shower accessible.
Sobering 1963 1 4 (4) 8.0 x 10.0 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: Floor has been padded. Rarely used for its intended purpose.
Multiple 1963 1 (2) (2) 10.2 x 9.2
Note: Originally an inmate worker Multiple Cell, many years ago it was converted to a break room thereby reducing the RC to 3.
*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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