Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 69 - Juvenile Detention Centers
Section I-6945 - Construction
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. All materials used in construction of detention centers shall meet the requirements of the state building code, life safety code and other applicable codes.
B. All construction materials used shall be fire-resistive.
C. The exterior walls and roof shall be reinforced concrete, masonry, or other similar hard-surface materials.
D. The interior wall in areas used by children shall be reinforced concrete, cement masonry or brick or other hard-surface material. Wall surfaces should have a hard, washable surface.
E. The floors shall consist of concrete, finished or smooth, and/or terrazzo and/or quarry tile and/or (in areas other than sleeping quarters) a durable, easily cleaned floor tile.
F. The ceiling shall consist of reinforced concrete, either finished or smooth, and/or steel or other similar hard surface materials.
G. Glass used in construction shall be heavy safety or high tempered glass, Plexiglas, or Lexan and shall be properly installed.
H. Exterior doors shall be security-type doors and shall be keyed to both sides. The number of exits, width and location of exit doors and swing of exit doors shall be in accordance with the state building code.
I. Sleeping rooms shall have solid hardwood doors, solid wood doors securely covered with metal and attractively finished, or flush-type 14-guage hollow metal doors filled with sound-deadening insulation.
J. Each sleeping room should be equipped with a wash basin, a toilet, and provisions for drinking water.
K. There should be no exposed plumbing, and traps and shut-off valves should be accessible behind locked doors outside the sleeping room.
L. The facility should be constructed with floor drains in all living and activity areas, and should be equipped with emergency water shut-off valves.
M. Sufficient light shall be provided by institutional-type fixtures with indestructible lenses or protective lens covers. Fixtures, switches, and conduits should be tamperproof.
N. Separate and adequate showers shall be provided for both sexes, with not less than one shower for each five children.
O. A minimum of one toilet for each five children shall be provided in each living unit.
P. A minimum of one toilet shall be provided in the day area that allows reasonable accessibility to youths. Separate facilities should be provided for each sex.
Q. There shall be a drinking fountain accessible to residents and staff.
R. An adequate laundry facility shall be available.
S. An adequate facility for food preparation and serving shall be available..
T. An adequate system of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning shall be provided. Component parts shall be inaccessible to children, and exposed vents shall be tamperproof. The system shall be installed with consideration for the safety and security of children and staff.
U. Educational, Dining, and Activity Areas
V. Administrative/Professional Services Areas
W. Service and Maintenance Areas
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:51, 46:1401-1424.