Section 210 IAC 3-1-7 - Physical plantAuthority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 11-12-4-1
Affected: IC 11-12-4-1
Sec. 7.
(a) All inmate living and activity areas in each jail shall provide for the following minimum requirements:(1) Illumination shall be sufficient for reading and writing throughout the living area. Readings of at least twenty (20) foot-candles are required at desk level and in grooming areas.(2) Circulation of fresh air sufficient to remove stale air and odors from the living area. This requirement shall be satisfied if the jail inspector documents, per American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, that the air in the living area provides sufficient cubic feet of air per minute per inmate. Performance-Based Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities, Fourth Edition (2004, Ref. No. 1-56991-215-7). These standards are available at the American Correctional Association, 206 N. Washington St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 or www.aca.org/store/bookstore/view.(3) A heating system sufficient to ensure healthy and comfortable living and working conditions for all inmates and staff. Temperatures shall be maintained at an acceptable comfortable level consistent with exterior conditions, clothing and bedding issued.
(4) Each cell shall have direct access to the following:(B) A washbasin with hot and cold running water.(5) There shall be at least one (1) toilet and one (1) shower per twelve (12) inmates. This requirement shall be satisfied as to toilet access if cells are accessible to inmates all the time.(b) The inmate receiving area shall be located inside the security perimeter and have the following minimum components:(1) Weapon lockers, located outside the security area.(2) A temporary holding space that has the following: (A) Sufficient seating capacity for all inmates assigned.(B) Audio and visual communication.(C) Available toilets and washbasins with hot and cold running water.(3) A booking area, with close circuit television (CCTV) camera recording. Retention of video recordings shall be based upon local retention schedules for video recordings.(4) A medical examination area.(6) Secure storage of inmate's personal property.(7) Telephone facilities.(c) Supply areas shall be separate from inmate living and activity areas and kept secured when not in use. There shall be adequate space for the following: (1) Storage and security of keys.(6) Recovered stolen property.(8) Housekeeping equipment and supplies.(10) Prisoner's property.(11) Commissary and hygiene items.(d) Weapons storage shall be located outside the security perimeter of the inmate living and activity areas. Provisions shall be made for the secure storage, care, and issuance of weapons and related security equipment.(e) Each new jail constructed after November 15, 2012, shall have the following: (1) At least one (1) area suitable for inmates who must be under special medical supervision, which shall include a negative airflow system for the control of communicable diseases.(2) A space available for the supervision of inmates and arrestees who represent special behavioral problems including intoxication and self-destructive behavior. This area shall: (A) be equipped with audio-video communication; and(B) have access to toilet facilities and running water.(3) One (1) bed for each inmate.(f) The capacity of a jail shall be determined with the sheriff taking into consideration the following factors: (1) A bed for each inmate.(2) The size of the cell or sleeping area.(3) The size of the day room or range to which the prisoner has free access during nonsleeping hours.(4) Time spent in activities out of the cell.(g) The state jail inspector may adjust the operational capacity of any jail if there is a change in the physical plant structure, or the use of the facility indicates a change is appropriate. The state jail inspector will review the proposed adjustment with the sheriff prior to any adjustment in the facility's rated capacity.(h) All new jail construction, renovations, or additions beginning after November 15, 2012 shall comply with the most current jail construction standards established by the ACA Performance-Based Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities, 4th Edition, with the exception of those standards listed in subsection (h). New or revised ACA standards shall not be adopted without amending this article. Counties shall not be held to physical plant standards not in effect prior to the construction of their jail except as may be ordered by the courts or statute. However, renovation or addition(s) of an existing jail must bring the jail into compliance with applicable building and fire codes.(i) The following physical plant standards are applicable to all additions or renovations after November 15, 2012: (1) Cells may be multiple occupancy, providing there is at least thirty-five (35) square feet of space per inmate. In dormitories, there shall be at least fifty (50) square feet of total space per inmate.(2) Detoxification cells shall have fixed seating elevated not less than twelve (12) inches from the floor. There shall be a water hose connection adjacent to this area accessible by staff only.(3) There shall be no unsecured opening greater than five (5) inches in the secured perimeter of the jail.(4) Sight separation of male and female inmates is required except for incidental contact.(5) Video visitation is authorized.(6) Collapsible devices shall be used in cells to suspend clothing. Clothing hooks may not be used.(7) CCTV cameras shall be placed in:(A) all inmate day rooms;(B) all temporary holding cells;(D) the intoxilizer room; and(E) all isolation cells; to assist staff in the supervision and control of inmates. The privacy rights of inmates shall be observed in toilet and shower areas. CCTV equipment shall serve as a supplement to, not a substitute for, staff supervision.
(j) Each sheriff shall have a written plan for preventive maintenance. The plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.Department of Correction; 210 IAC 3-1-7; filed Jul 27, 1981, 10:30 a.m.: 4 IR 1811; readopted filed Nov 15, 2001, 10:42 a.m.: 25 IR 1269; readopted filed Jul 6, 2007, 2:54 p.m.: 20070725-IR-210070277RFA; filed Sep 11, 2012, 2:30 p.m.: 20121010-IR-210110741FRAReadopted filed 10/2/2018, 8:46 a.m.: 20181031-IR-210180366RFA