6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-13-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 18, September 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1010-13-1.0 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1PURPOSE:

The purpose of these "Sanitary Standards" is to establish standards for the protection of the health and safety of the inmates of Colorado penal institutions and the general public.

1.2APPLICATION:

a. The provisions of these "Sanitary Standards" are applicable to the maintenance, sanitation, environmental conditions, occupancy, and use of penal institutions as defined, the grounds, and the accessory structures thereto.

b. Penal institutions in operation prior to the effective date of these standards and which do not meet all design, construction and equipment requirements of these standards, may be deemed acceptable if in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition and provided the facilities pose no hazard to health.

c. Any penal institution may request a variance from any requirement of these standards when the institution believes that the requirement does not apply or has been too rigidly applied. All variance requests shall be submitted to the Department in writing, stating the section for which a variance is being requested and the reason for the request. The Department may grant a variance If:

1. Such variance is consistent with the purpose and intent of these standards; and

2. It is consistent with the protection of the public health.

1.3REFERENCES:

A copy of any reference rule, code, or standard that has been incorporated in these standards is available for reference from the director at the Consumer Protection Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246-1530. This reference does not include later amendments to or editions of the incorporated material. Additionally, any material that has been incorporated may be examined at any state publication/depository library. Copies of the incorporated materials have been sent to the State Publication Depository and Distribution Center, and are available for interlibrary loans.

6 CCR 1010-13-1.0