Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Title 77 - JAIL STANDARDS BOARD
Chapter 14 - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES - NEW FACILITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Section 77-14-005 - Planning

Universal Citation: 77 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 14 ยง 005

Current through March 20, 2024

The Jail Standards Division must receive reasonable advance notice of and be provided the opportunity to participate in any preliminary planning meetings among interested parties such as the facility administrator, governing body, and the consultant or architect.

005.01 Program Documentation

The development of program documentation for the purpose of providing the basis upon which architectural plans are drawn is required for all new construction projects. The Jail Standards Division may require program documentation

for major renovation projects. When required, program documentation shall be developed by the facility administrator and consultant or architect and should include the following:

005.01A Type of facility to be constructed or renovated;

005.01B Written statement of the problems which require facility renovation or construction;

005.01C Description of the anticipated inmate population including the classifications to be housed and the security levels to be provided;

005.01D Number of beds to be provided for each of the primary classifications and the total capacity;

005.01E Description of all functions, basic policies and supporting data for:
005.01E1 Reception and discharge;

005.01E2 Inmate housing;

005.01E3 Visiting and confidential interview;

005.01E4 Food service;

005.01E5 Laundry, housekeeping and storage areas;

005.01E6 Medical and mental health services;

005.01E7 Indoor and outdoor recreation;

005.01E8 Programs;

005.01E9 Administrative, public and staff areas;

005.01E10 Inmate movement within the facility;

005.01E11 Methods of entry and exit from the facility;

005.01E12 Staff communications;

005.01E13 Security and surveillance systems.

005.01F Description of the type, number, size and relationship of all renovated or newly constructed spaces;

005.01G Staffing plan which includes, at a minimum, a description of all job titles and functions, breakdown of projected staffing requirements by shift and total projected number of staff;

005.01H Initial construction cost estimate and estimated annual operating costs;

005.01I Site plan.

The program statement shall be submitted to the Jail Standards Division for review and comment prior to the development of any schematic architectural plans.

005.02 Submission of Architectural Design Documents

A copy of all architectural design documents shall be submitted to the Jail Standards Division for review and comment at the following times:

005.02A At completion of schematic drawings;

005.02B At approximately 60% completion of working drawings; and

005.02C At completion of working drawings and specifications. A copy of all plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Nebraska State Fire Marshal for review as prescribed by the agency's rules.

005.03 Letting of Contracts

Contracts shall not be let until approval of final documents as in compliance with these Standards is received by the governing body in writing from the Board. No addenda, change orders, or modifications which may affect compliance with these Standards shall be made to such final documents except upon approval of the Jail Standards Division.

005.04 Occupancy

Final inspection to determine compliance with the approved plans should be made by the Jail Standards Division prior to acceptance by the owner.

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