6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-13-9.0
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1010-13-9.0 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS9.1 Adequate light and ventilation shall be provided by means of windows, skylights, or by artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation.9.2 Artificial lighting shall be provided throughout the penal institution. Cells, dormitories, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and day rooms shall have light levels of at least thirty (30) 'foot candles. Service rooms, corridors, hallways, stairs, other exit ways, storage and utility areas shall have light level intensities of at least ten (10) foot candles. 9.3 The ventilation system shall supply at least 10 cubic feet per minute of circulated air per occupant. In new or remodeled facilities, the ventilation system shall supply at least 15 cubic feet per minute of circulated air per occupant with a minimum of five cubic feet per minute of outside air. Toilet rooms and cells with toilets shall have no less than four air changes per hour.9.4 Temperatures in indoor living and work areas shall be maintained at the appropriate summer and winter comfort zones. Indoor air temperatures of at least 61 °F during the coldest months and less than 86 °F in the warmest months shall be maintained.9.5 In industrial areas, hearing protection shall be provided when noise levels exceed 70 dBA (A Scale).