Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Chapter 355 - NON-SECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Subchapter C - PHYSICAL PLANT AND FIRE SAFETY
Section 355.360 - Facility Maintenance, Cleanliness, and Appearance
Universal Citation: 37 TX Admin Code § 355.360
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Housekeeping Plan. The facility shall have a written and implemented housekeeping plan for the maintenance of a clean and sanitary facility.
(1) The plan shall
contain the following:
(A) a schedule for
periodic and routine cleaning and housekeeping including:
(i) the identification of staff and resident
responsibilities; and
(ii) the
regular cleaning and disinfection of toilet and shower areas currently in
use;
(B) a schedule for
pest and vermin control; and
(C) a
requirement for the weekly cleaning, safety, and maintenance inspection by
facility staff of all areas of the facility that are currently in
use.
(2) The
housekeeping plan shall be accessible to staff.
(b) Maintenance. The facility administrator shall be responsible for ensuring that the interior physical plant, exterior grounds, and all equipment are safe and properly functioning including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) repairs shall
be made promptly to all furniture, fixtures, and equipment currently in use
that are not in safe working order;
(2) all surfaces in facility areas currently
being used shall be regularly maintained and repaired if damaged and shall be
reasonably free from graffiti and markings, excluding minor damage from
reasonable and expected wear and tear from normal use; and
(3) all exterior grounds currently used for
programmatic purposes or accessed by staff, residents or visitors are free from
any health and safety hazards and are appropriately maintained to ensure the
safe use by residents, staff and visitors.
(c) Cleanliness. All areas of the facility where residents reside or participate in programming or services shall be clean, sanitary, and reasonably free from debris, rodents, insects and strong, offensive or foul odors.
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