Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities
Section 15.7 - HOLDING CELLS AND GENERAL HOUSING CELLS OR ROOMS

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 15 MA Code of Regs 15.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Minimum number: At least 3%, but not less than one, of the total number of housing or holding cells or rooms provided in the facility, shall be accessible.

15.7.1 Dispersion: Accessible cells or rooms shall be dispersed among all categories and types of general housing and holding areas.

15.7.2 Special hold or housing cells: In addition to the requirements of 521 CMR 15.6, Inmate Areas where special holding or housing cells or rooms are provided, at least one serving each purpose shall comply. An accessible special holding or housing cell or room may serve more than one purpose. Cells or rooms subject to this requirement include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of protective custody, disciplinary detention, detoxification, and medical isolation.

15.7.3 Beds: Beds shall have maneuvering space of at least 36 (36"= 914mm) wide along one side. Where more than one bed is provided in a room or cell, the maneuvering space provided at adjacent beds may overlap.

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