81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 008

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 81-15-008 - Detention Facilities

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

008.01 The Jail Standards Board recommends that all inmate housing, except for dormitories, be designed for single occupancy; however, this is not a requirement. Single occupancy design requirements for each construction or renovation project will be approved on an individual basis by the Jail Standards Board, working with the responsible governing body and the architect. Single occupancy design requirements shall be based on historical data developed through prearchitectural programming which indicates the amount of single occupancy housing required.

008.02 Single occupancy cells shall provide at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space and shall be equipped with at least a toilet, mirror, wash basin with hot and cold running water, drinking fountain, table, seating, storage shelf or compartment, clothes hooks and a bunk.

008.03 Multiple occupancy cells shall provide at least forty-five (45) square feet of floor space per inmate at the cells' rated capacity and shall be equipped with at least a bunk, storage shelf or compartment, and clothes hook for each inmate at the cells rated capacity. A toilet, wash basin with hot and cold running water, drinking fountain, mirror, table, and seating shall also be provided.

008.04 Dayrooms

Dayroom space which provides a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per inmate at capacity, exclusive of a three (3) foot circulation area in front of cell door openings, shall be available adjacent to all single and multiple occupancy cells in each housing unit.

008.04A Dayrooms shall be equipped with at least a shower and tables and seating sufficient for all inmates. Dayrooms should provide access to outlets for telephone and television hook-up.

008.04B Where inmates do not have continuous access to their cells, dayrooms shall also be equipped with a toilet and a wash basin with hot and cold running water.

008.04C Access to dayrooms in maximum security areas should be through security vestibules.

008.05 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.

008.05A Dormitories are permitted in minimum security areas only.

008.05B Dormitory units shall be designed to hold no more than forty-eight (48) inmates.

008.05C 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.

008.06 Isolation and Administrative Segregation

Isolation or administrative segregation cells shall provide at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space and shall be designed for single occupancy. Isolation or administrative segregation cells shall be equipped with at least a toilet, wash basin with hot and cold running water, drinking fountain, mirror, table and seating, shelf, and a bunk. If access to a dayroom is available, at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space shall be provided.

008.07 Program and Indoor Exercise Areas

Adequate space shall be provided for programs, exercise, and recreation for inmates in all detention 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 7.003 and Chapter 8.

008.08 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 9.003. These areas may provide for either contact or non-contact visitation. Non-contact visiting areas should consist of one or more visitation booths which provide complete separation of visitor and inmate. Each booth should provide telephones, seating and counter top space for both visitor and inmate. The vision panel between the visitor and inmate should be a high security glazing material that is sufficient in size to allow reasonable visibility. Privacy partitions should be provided between booths and sound absorbing materials should be utilized to reduce noise and provide privacy during visits.

008.09 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 7.003. At least one exercise area of not less than 600 sq. ft. shall be provided.

81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 008