N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1701.4 - Double-cell housing equipment
(a) Inmates assigned to double-cell housing
shall be afforded all rights and privileges specified in Part 1704 of this
Title, except that the equipment provided in a double-cell shall be in
accordance with this section.
(b)
Each double-cell shall contain:
(1) lighting
equal to at least 20 foot candles at desk level and in the personal grooming
area (each cell will be equipped with one permanent light fixture and, if
electrical capacity permits, one clip-on light for the bottom bunk
bed);
(2) one sink;
(3) one toilet;
(4) one bed, mattress and pillow for each
inmate;
(5) one locker for each
inmate;
(6) one audio signal
"splitter" for those cells equipped with a functioning audio outlet;
and
(7) one bar of antibacterial
soap for each inmate, in addition to personal hygiene items and flatwork
normally provided.
(c)
In double-cells less than 80 square feet:
(1)
the cells shall also contain one electric fan (plastic casing and blades),
electrical capacity permitting; and
(2) inmates shall be permitted to place a
privacy curtain, approved by the deputy superintendent for security, between
the toilet and bed while the toilet is in use. The curtain shall not obstruct
the view of either inmate from the front of the cell.
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