Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 349.07

Current through October 28, 2024
Section DOC 349.07 - Physical environment of existing lockups
(1) This section applies to lockups that were constructed before February 1, 1990 and have not been substantially remodeled on or after February 1, 1990.
(2) Each cell shall be designed and used for single occupancy only.
(3) Each cell shall be at least 5-1/ 2 feet wide and 7-1/2 feet long and provide 400 cubic feet of air space.
(4) Each cell shall contain a rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of similar strength, a prison-type wash bowl a prison-type toilet. The supply of water shall be adequate.
(5) All windows accessible to prisoners shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen of 1/4" mesh or less or a detention screen to prevent passage of contraband.
(6) An approved security door with a security glass observation opening shall be provided for each entrance into the secure detention area of a lockup facility. The door may not be unlocked except to admit authorized persons and inmates.
(7) A modern detention strength locking device shall be installed on each security door.
(8) The exterior of and approaches to the lockup shall be well lighted at night to permit observation of persons approaching the building.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 349.07

Cr. Register, January, 1990, No. 409, eff. 2-1-90; emerg. and r. and recr. eff. 3-19-90; r. and recr. November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90.