W. Va. Code R. § 95-3-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 95-3-10 - Sanitation and Hygiene
10.1. Responsibility. Facility authorities shall maintain the facility in a condition that is clean, healthful and sanitary and which conforms to all applicable health laws and regulations.
10.2. Maintenance. Facility authorities shall develop and implement a plan for the maintenance at an acceptable level of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the jail. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
10.2.a. The daily cleaning of toilets, sinks and showers;
10.2.b. The daily cleaning of floors;
10.2.c. The emptying and cleaning of receptacles provided for cigarettes and other refuse each day and provision for adequate trash removal;
10.2.d. The scrubbing and rinsing of living unit, washing of windows, cleaning of janitors closets, and dusting of bars, screens and ledges on a regular basis;
10.2.e. The contracting of extermination services to be performed with sufficient frequency and thoroughness to keep the jail free from insects and vermin. Services shall include, at a minimum, monthly inspections by a qualified person; and
10.2.f. The cleaning and sanitary maintenance of all kitchen areas and all equipment.
10.3. Inspections. There shall be weekly sanitation inspections of all institution areas by a designated administrative staff member; at least annual inspections by federal, state and/or local sanitation and health officials, or other qualified person(s); and, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the governing jurisdiction.
10.4. Water Supply. The water supply and plumbing fixtures shall meet all applicable codes and be maintained in operable and sanitary condition. Water samples from both drinking and waste water shall be tested periodically to ensure that the facility's water meets all applicable laws. The facility shall provide hot and cold running water.
10.5. Cleaning Equipment. Inmates shall have available sufficient cleaning equipment to maintain their cells in a clean condition.
10.6. Floors. Facility floors shall be kept clean, dry, and free of hazardous substances. Floors shall be inspected regularly throughout the day for cleanliness. Particular attention should be given to potentially hazardous areas, such as showers, kitchens, detoxification rooms, boiler and furnace rooms.
10.7. Personal Hygiene Items. The facility shall provide each inmate as part of the admission process and thereafter an adequate supply of soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, toothbrush, comb, and feminine hygiene supplies. Timely access to shaving equipment shall also be provided.
10.8. Facility Clothing. Clean, suitable, and presentable clothing shall be available to inmates on an as needed basis.
10.9. Bedding. Each inmate shall be provided with one clean, fire retardant mattress, two clean sheets, a clean pillow and clean pillow case. Worn bedding and linen which are unfit for further use shall not be issued. Clean blankets shall be provided in a number appropriate to the season.
10.10. Towels. Each inmate shall be provided a clean towel and washcloth.
10.11. Laundry of Bedding. Laundry services shall be sufficient to permit the regular exchange of sheets and pillow-cases. Mattresses shall be cleaned and sanitized monthly, or replaced upon reasonable request of the inmate.
10.12. Recording. The issue of all clothing and bedding shall be recorded to provide accountability for their use. Inmate accountability for clothing and bedding shall be specified in inmate rules and regulations.
10.13. Court Appearance. Inmates shall be permitted to wear personal clothing for court appearance.
10.14. Removal of Linen and Bedding. Linen and bedding shall be removed from an inmate's bed only under the extreme circumstances such as to protect the inmate from self-injury. An action to remove linen or bedding shall be reviewed daily by the supervisor and the deprivation ended as soon as practical. A record shall be kept of all such actions taken.
10.15. Showers. There shall be sufficient facilities in the housing areas to permit inmates to shower or bathe upon admission to the facility and daily thereafter.
10.16. Water Temperatures. Water temperatures for showers or bathing shall be thermostatically controlled to ensure the safety of inmates.
10.17. Access to Water. Inmates shall have continuous access to a washstand with running hot and cold water.

W. Va. Code R. § 95-3-10