105 CMR, § 451.321

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024

Section 451.321 - Cell Size in New or Renovated Facilities

Each cell in a new facility or a part of a facility constructed after the effective date of 105 CMR 451.000 should contain:

(A) For segregation and special management areas where inmates are usually locked in for greater than ten hours per day, at least 80 square feet of floor space for a single inmate.

(B) For inmates usually locked in for less than ten hours per day, contain at least 70 square feet of floor space for a single inmate.

Provided, however, two inmates may occupy a room or cell designed for double occupancy which has a floor space of 120 square feet.

Floor space shall be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area which does not include areas where floor-to-ceiling height is less than eight feet.

105 CMR, § 451.321