North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 14 - Director, Division of Health Service Regulation
Subchapter J - JAILS, LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
Section .1500 - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR EXISTING FACILITIES
Section 14J .1507 - DORMITORY AREA REQUIREMENTS IN JAILS

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 14J .1507

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) The capacity of dormitories shall not exceed 16.

(b) The minimum room area for each inmate shall be 50 square feet and 400 cubic feet per inmate.

(c) Each dormitory shall have one combination commode, drinking fountain, and lavatory with hot and cold water for every eight inmates.

(d) Each dormitory shall have one shower.

(e) Each dormitory shall have an approved mirror for every eight inmates (see Rule.1521 of this Section).

(f) Each dormitory shall have a table and bench (see Rule.1523 of this Section).

(g) Natural light shall be admitted to the dormitory in compliance with North Carolina State Building Code.

Authority G.S. 153A-220; 153A-221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.

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