Okla. Admin. Code § 310:670-5-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:670-5-11 - Physical plant

(a)Existing facilities.

(1) The reception and release area shall be located inside the security perimeter, but outside the inmate living area. There shall be a secure weapons storage area outside of the custody perimeter.

(2) All cells and living areas shall have at least forty (40) square feet of floor space for the initial inmate and at least twenty (20) square feet of floor space for each additional inmate occupying the same cell. Double-celling of inmates is permitted if there is at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space for two (2) persons.

(3) The facility shall have at least one (1) special purpose cell to provide for the temporary detention of inmates under the influence of alcohol or dangerous substances or for persons who are uncontrollably violent or selfdestructive. These cells shall be designed to prevent injury.

(4) The housing and activity areas shall provide, at least the following:

(A) Lighting of at least twenty (20) foot candles;

(B) One (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin, with hot and cold running water, in every cell or barrack at a ratio of at least one (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin to twenty (20) inmates; and

(C) A shower with non-skid floors and with hot and cold running water, at a ratio of at least one (1) shower to twenty (20) inmates in the housing areas.

(5) There shall be sufficient floor drains to ensure a sanitary facility.

(6) There shall be designated and marked emergency evacuation exits that comply with the requirements of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal and which permit prompt evacuation of inmates and staff in an emergency.

(7) A county may provide a barrack-style detention facility to accommodate minimum-security inmates. It shall be equipped with washbasins, toilets and showers with hot and cold running water at a ratio of at least one (1) washbasin, one (1) toilet and one (1) shower to twenty (20) inmates. A barrack-style detention facility shall meet all requirements for a detention facility.

(b)New facilities and substantial remodeling of facilities (after January 1, 1992). Plans for the construction of a new facility or the substantial remodeling of an existing facility shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval. Detention facilities are encouraged to submit plans to the Department for any re-modeling or repair that does not meet the substantial remodeling threshold to ensure standards are met.

(1) A new detention facility shall be geographically accessible to criminal justice and community agencies.

(2) The reception and release area shall be located inside the security perimeter but outside inmate living area. The reception and release area shall have the following components:

(A) Sally port;

(B) Secure weapons storage, outside the detention facility custody perimeter;

(C) Temporary holding rooms with adequate seating for its rated capacity, toilets and washbasins;

(D) Booking area;

(E) Medical examination room;

(F) Shower facilities;

(G) Secure area for inmate personal property storage;

(H) Telephone access;

(I) Interview room; and

(J) General administration space.

(3) Cells shall be constructed and arranged to allow direct natural light into each area where feasible.

(4) Windows installed after January 1, 2018, shall conform to ACA standards as adopted in 2017.

(5) All areas shall provide for at least twenty (20) foot candles of light.

(6) Each cell and detention room shall have at least forty (40) square feet of floor space for the initial inmate, and at least twenty (20) square feet of floor space for each additional inmate occupying the same cell. Doublecelling is permitted if there is at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space for two (2) persons. Each room or cell shall have:

(A) One (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin with hot and cold running water, for every single or double occupancy cell or barrack at a ratio of at least one (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin to twenty (20) inmates.

(B) Bunks and storage as indicated by square feet.

(7) A county may provide a barrack-style detention facility to accommodate minimum security inmates. A barrack-style detention facility shall be equipped with washbasins, toilets and showers with hot and cold running water at a ratio of at least one (1) washbasin, one (1) toilet and one (1) shower to twenty (20) inmates. A barrack-style detention facility shall meet all requirements for detention facilities.

(8) There shall be a dayroom area for each living unit containing at least thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per inmate for the maximum number of inmates who use the dayroom at one time. It shall be separate and distinct from the sleeping area but immediately adjacent and accessible.

(9) Living areas shall be planned and organized to permit segregation of inmates according to existing laws, and the facility's classification plan.

(10) Each facility shall have at least one (1) special purpose cell or room to provide for the temporary detention of persons under the influence of alcohol or dangerous substances, or for persons who are uncontrollably violent or self-destructive. Such cells shall be designed and located to prevent injury to confined persons.

(11) There shall be showers with hot and cold running water at a ratio of at least one (1) shower to twenty (20) inmates in the housing areas.

(12) There shall be floor drains maintained in working order.

(13) If the facility maintains an arsenal it shall be located outside the inmate area accessible only to authorized persons for secure storage, care and issuance of weapons, firearms, ammunition, chemical agents and other related security equipment.

(14) Space shall be provided for the secure storage of items an inmate has in his possession at the time of booking.

(15) Space shall be provided for administrative, professional and clerical staff, including conference rooms, storage room for records, public lobby and toilet facilities.

(16) There shall be designated and marked emergency exits that comply with the requirements of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal and which permit prompt evacuation.

(17) In areas not specifically covered by these standards, new buildings and buildings undergoing substantial remodeling shall generally meet requirements of the State Fire Marshal and the plans shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.

(c)Temporary tent detention facilities. The Department must approve the establishment and design of this type of facility. The State Fire Marshal must approve it. A county may erect a tent detention facility which is temporary in nature, to meet the needs of the county for confining minimum-security inmates. A tent detention facility shall not detain juveniles and shall maintain continuous, physical and architectural separation of male and female inmates. A tent detention facility shall not be required to meet minimum requirements for a detention facility but shall provide at least the following:

(1)Accommodations.

(A) Basic daily living needs;

(B) Medical needs;

(C) Shelter from inclement weather;

(D) Freedom from obvious safety hazards;

(E) Fire extinguishers as recommended by the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; and

(F) General comfort consistent with security and control of inmates.

(2)Security.

(A) Tents erected inside a fenced area suitable for guarding and controlling inmates; and

(B) Permit inmates to have visitors consistent with security requirements.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:670-5-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 24, September 3, 2019, eff. 9/13/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 8/11/2024