Okla. Admin. Code § 377:3-13-46

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 377:3-13-46 - Physical plant or facility

(a)Building plans. Prior to new construction or remodeling existing structures to be used for secure juvenile detention facilities, building plans are first presented to and approved by the:

(1) Office of Juvenile Affairs to assure compliance with ACA Standards for Detention and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. The plan shall be submitted to the OJA Licensing and Programs Assessment division for review. Consultation may be obtained from the Oklahoma Office of Handicapped Concerns. OJA shall provide consultation on building plans and suggest requirements for environmental design as they impact program and services. The population using housing or living units may not exceed the designed or rated capacity of the facility and exceed designed use standards;

(2) the State Fire Marshal's Office to assure compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code as adopted by the State Fire Marshal's Commission and administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal will determine the rated capacity for the facility; and

(3) Commissioner of Health, State Health Department, Environmental Health Services to assure compliance with the adopted rules and regulations of the State Board of Health. Juvenile detention facilities are designed and comply with the duly adopted codes for plumbing, electrical, water supply and sewage disposal.

(b)Space. Space requirements for secure juvenile detention facilities are set forth in this subsection.

(1) Single sleeping rooms consist of at least 70 square feet of floor space. There shall be no double-celling of juveniles unless:

(A) the room has been specifically constructed to house two (2) juveniles;

(B) the Office of Juvenile Affairs approved the construction plans prior to construction of the facility/room; and

(C) the room meets the space requirements set forth in the American Correctional Association's (ACA) "Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities".

(2) Male and female residents shall not occupy the same sleeping room.

(3) Not less than 35 square feet of floor space per juvenile is provided in the day room on each living unit.

(4) The facility shall provide at least 15 square feet of floor space per person for individuals occupying the dining room or dining area.

(5) The total indoor activity area outside the sleeping area provides space of at least 100 square feet per resident.

(6) School classrooms are designed in conformity with local or state educational requirements.

(7) Where the facility provides food service, the kitchen has at least 200 square feet of floor space.

(c)Bathrooms. All housing and activity areas provide, at a minimum, one toilet, one wash basin, and one shower for every six residents. All juveniles and staff shall have access to a drinking fountain by residents and staff.

(1) Flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half the required number of toilets when provided to serve males only.

(2) Every lavatory basin, bathtub or shower is supplied with hot and cold water under pressure at all times.

(3) All showers and bathtubs must have temperature control equipment.

(4) All fixtures must be maintained in good working condition.

(5) Toilet paper, soap and individual sanitary towels are provided within easy access of the residents.

Okla. Admin. Code § 377:3-13-46

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1863, eff 6-2-97; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3202, eff 7-18-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2625, eff 7-1-01

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 8/26/2021