77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 007

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 77-14-007 - Community Residential Facilities

In addition to the general conditions, all newly constructed or renovated community residential facilities shall conform to the following requirements:

007.01 Dormitories

Dormitories Dormitory units shall provide a minimum of seventy (70) square feet of floor space per inmate including both sleeping and dayroom areas and shall be equipped with at least one (1) toilet and one (1) wash basin with hot and cold running water for each eight (8) inmates or fraction thereof, one (1) shower, drinking fountain, and mirror for each twelve (12) inmates or fraction thereof, and one (1) bunk for each inmate at rated capacity, and sufficient tables and seating for all inmates at rated capacity.

007.01A Dormitory units shall be designed to hold no more than forty-eight (48) inmates.
007.01B Dormitory units should provide individual partitioned sleeping areas for inmates utilizing partial height screen walls or similar means to accommodate a moderate amount of privacy.
007.02 Program and Indoor Exercise Areas

Adequate space shall be provided for programs, exercise, and recreation for inmates in all community residential facilities. At least one (1) multiple purpose room located near the inmate's housing unit is required. The space available shall be sufficient to accommodate the projected facility capacity, exercise and program offerings, the maximum number of users at any one time, and the requirements of Chapter 7.

007.03 Visitation Areas

Adequate visiting space shall be provided to accommodate the demand created by the projected number of visitors, visiting schedule, and the requirements of Chapter 8-003.02 These areas may provide for contact visitation.

007.04 Outdoor Exercise Areas

Sufficient outdoor exercise space shall be provided to accommodate the projected facility capacity, the exercise functions for which the space will be utilized, the maximum number of users at any one time and the requirement of Chapter 7, paragraph 003. At least one exercise area of not less than 600 sq. ft. shall be provided.

77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 007