A shower, toilet, and lavatory, which are accessible at all
times, shall be provided for each group or increment of 12 inmates. In housing
areas other than minimum security or direct supervision, showers, toilets, and
lavatories shall be constructed in such manner and of such material so as to
resist vandalism. Warm water shall be provided at all lavatories and showers.
Warm water temperature shall be between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sanitary facilities should be within the inmate living and day room areas.
Sanitary facilities shall be within reasonable proximity to inmate living and
day room areas and accessible by walkways which are covered or other means
provided which will protect inmates from inclement weather. A separate toilet
should be available for staff.
Notes
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Tex. Admin. Code §
259.616
The provisions of
this §259.616 adopted to be effective April 28, 1994, 19 TexReg 2960;
amended to be effective June 14, 1996, 21 TexReg
5001.
