Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 201-50.5 - Physical requirements for existing facilities

This rule shall apply to all jails in existence prior to June 30, 1984. In cases where an existing jail undergoes major remodeling after September 12, 2001, rules 50.6(356,356A) and 50.7(356,356A) shall apply to the area being upgraded.

(1) Each single occupancy cell for prisoners in normal status shall have a minimum floor area of 40 square feet provided that the prisoner is not required to spend more than 16 hours during any 24-hour period in the cell.

(2) Each single occupancy cell must provide 50 square feet of floor space for prisoners held more than 16 hours during any 24-hour period.

(3) Multiple occupancy cells shall provide 40 square feet of floor space for the first prisoner and an additional 20 square feet for each additional prisoner provided that no prisoner is required to spend more than 16 hours in the cell during any 24-hour period.

(4) Prisoners held in multiple occupancy cells for more than 16 hours during any 24-hour period shall have a minimum of 50 square feet of floor space for the first prisoner and 30 additional square feet of floor space for each additional prisoner

(5) Except in emergency situations, no multiple occupancy cell shall house more prisoners than the rated capacity.

(6) Dormitory units shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space per prisoner

(7) Each single occupancy cell, multiple occupancy cell and dormitory unit shall provide the following:

a.A minimum of 7 feet from floor to ceiling height.

b. A bunk of adequate size for normal-sized adults.

c. Access to a functional toilet.

d. Access to a lavatory that furnishes both hot and cold water; mixing valves may be used.

e. Sufficient tables and seats to accommodate the rated capacity of the unit. The tables and seats may be located in the cells or in an adjacent dayroom.

f. A functionally operating shower which furnishes both hot and cold water; mixing valves may be used. This shower may be either in the housing unit itself or in an adjacent area.

(8) Each dayroom shall have a minimum floor area of 30 square feet. There shall be an additional 15 square feet for each prisoner beyond one.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.5