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Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONSPart 9 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSChapter 259 - NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
Subchapter C - NEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
Section 259.242 - Ceilings

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.242

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Current through Reg. 50, No. 1; January 3, 2025
Section 259.242 - Ceilings

Ceilings within inmate housing areas shall be constructed of a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way or a minimum 10 gauge steel plate. Innovative design concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and methods approved by the Commission may be utilized for ceiling construction.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.242

The provisions of this §259.242 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591