Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 2C: Inmate Housing

Toilets 5-ACI-2C-05 (Ref. 4-4137)

Inmates have access to toilets and hand-washing facilities 24 hours per day and are able to use toilet facilities without staff assistance when they are con- fined in their cells/sleeping areas. Toilets are provided at a minimum ratio of 1 for every 12 inmates in male facil- ities and 1 for every 8 inmates in female facilities. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male facilities. All housing units with three or more inmates have a minimum of two toilets. These ratios apply unless na- tional or state building or health codes specify a different ratio. Comment : The standard ensures the availability of toilets and requires a measure of privacy and control for users. At the same time, the standard provides flexibility for designers and managers, who have increased options for “dry” cells if toilet facilities are accessible by other means (for example, push-button locks on cells for use during night hours). Creative design approaches that increase privacy and decrease management problems associated with congregate facilities (for example, the creation of a series of “single occupancy” toilet areas) are encouraged. The requirement of an approved ratio is designed to assure that inmates have adequate access to meet their basic personal hygiene needs.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications. Applicable building codes and regulations.

Process Indicators : Observation. Inmate housing records. Measurement. Mainte- nance records.

5-ACI-2C-06 (Ref. 4-4137-1)

(New Construction after June 2014). Inmates have access to toilets and hand-washing facilities 24-hours per day and are able to use toilet facilities without staff assistance when they are confined in their cells/sleeping areas. Toilets are provided at a minimum ratio of 1 for every 12 inmates in male facil- ities and 1 for every 8 inmates in female facilities. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male facilities. All housing units with three or more inmates have a minimum of two toilets. These ratios apply unless any applicable building or health codes require additional fixtures.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications. Applicable building and/or health codes and regulations.

Process Indicators : Observation. Inmate housing records. Measurement. Mainte- nance records.

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