N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7015.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 7015.2 - General facility sanitation

(a) The chief administrative officer shall establish written procedures designed to ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained in a sanitary condition. Facility sanitation tasks shall be completed as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary facility.

(b) Each local correctional facility shall maintain a sufficient inventory of sanitation equipment. Such equipment shall be maintained in good condition and stored in a safe and secure manner.

(c) The chief administrative officer may require prisoners to maintain their respective cells or individual housing areas in clean and sanitary condition. In the discretion of the chief administrative officer, sentenced prisoners may be required to perform facility sanitation tasks.

(d) The food service area of each facility, and all food preparation equipment and utensils, shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition consistent with the State Sanitary Code. All persons employed in the food service area shall conform to hygienic practices consistent with the State Sanitary Code.

(e) Each local correctional facility shall develop and implement procedures designed to eliminate insect and rodent infestation. Consistent with such policies and procedures:

(1) the chief administrative officer may prohibit or establish limitations regarding the accumulation of food items in cells or individual housing areas; and

(2) any pesticide applied in the facility shall be used consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations and any applicable laws or regulations.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7015.2