New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Subchapter 4 - PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Section 13:92-4.7 - Bathing and toilet facilities

(a) Shower rooms and general toilets shall be located near sleeping rooms and recreation areas, and provide privacy, be kept clean, and be maintained in good repair.

(b) At least one shower shall be provided for each six juveniles. For detention facilities without individual toilets and washbasins in the sleeping rooms, at least one toilet shall be provided for each six juveniles, and at least one washbasin for every four juveniles. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male housing units and each urinal shall be counted as one-half of a toilet unit.

(c) In new and renovated facilities, a bathtub, preferably in the medical area, shall be provided for residents with medical problems which make the use of a shower impractical.

(d) In new and renovated facilities, all resident bathrooms shall be equipped with a stainless steel toilet and washbasin. In existing facilities, any non-stainless steel toilet or washbasin requiring replacement, shall be replaced with a stainless steel toilet or washbasin.

(e) Bathtubs and showers shall be equipped to prevent slipping.

(f) Unbreakable mirrors, at proper levels and easily accessible to all juveniles, shall be provided in the bathrooms.

(g) All fixtures and hardware in shower rooms and bathrooms shall be suicide-resistant and approved for use by the Commission.

(h) Handicapped accessible shower facilities for residents, and toilets for visitors, staff and residents shall be provided in compliance with State and Federal laws.

(i) All air vent grilles in shower rooms and bathrooms shall be designed to prevent suicide hanging attempts. Prototypes of all such grilles proposed for use shall be submitted to the Commission for review and approval.