Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 349 - Municipal lockup facilities
Section DOC 349.08 - Sanitation and hygiene

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 349.08

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) Except when an inmate's safety would be jeopardized and the inmate has been identified as having a special problem under s. DOC 349.12, the lockup administrator shall provide:

(a) Clean cloth towels or paper towels and soap to each inmate upon request;

(b) Upon request, toilet articles sufficient for the maintenance of inmate cleanliness and hygiene, including toothpaste, a toothbrush, a comb, toilet paper and basic feminine hygiene materials. There shall be no common use of towels, toothbrushes, combs, shaving materials or feminine hygiene materials;

(c) Adequate and appropriate clothing and footwear for an inmate whose clothing has been confiscated, for use while the inmate is in custody;

(d) Clean blankets to each inmate upon request during normal sleeping hours. Blankets shall be laundered or sterilized before reissue; and

(e) When an inmate is detained overnight, a mattress at least 3 inches thick and of proper size to fit the bed. Each mattress and each pillow shall be covered with fire retardant, waterproof, easy-to-sanitize material. Mattresses and pillows shall be kept in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. Suppliers of mattresses and pillows shall provide evidence to the lockup administrator that the products are fire retardant, waterproof and easy to clean.

(2) Each cell shall be cleaned and the toilet area sanitized after an occupant is released. Each holding room shall be cleaned and the toilet area sanitized at least twice a week.

(3) If the facility where the lockup is located has a kitchen where food is prepared for inmates, the kitchen shall meet the requirements for food service and dishwashing provided in ss. DHS 190.09 and 190.10.

(4) All food served to inmates shall be clean, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and misbranding and safe for human consumption.

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