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

Performance Standard 2D: Environmental Conditions

Indoor Air Quality 5-ACI-2D-08 (Ref. 4-4151)

(Renovation, New Construction Only after January 1, 1990). Circulation is at least 15 cubic feet of outside or recirculated filtered air per minute per occu- pant for cells/rooms, officer stations, and dining areas, as documented by a qualified technician and should be checked not less than once every 3-year accreditation cycle. Comment : Mechanical ventilation may provide for recirculation of outside air ex- cept where prohibited by codes. The outside air requirements may be reduced to a minimum of 33 percent of the specified ventilated air quality if adequate tempera- ture control is provided in addition to filtering equipment so that the maximum con- centration of particles entering the space is reduced to acceptable limits. In no case should the outdoor air quantity be less than five cubic feet per minute per person.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Measurement. Observation. Inmate and staff interviews. Doc- umentation from a qualified technician. Maintenance and repair records.

5-ACI-2D-09 (Ref. 4-4152)

(Existing). Circulation is at least 10-cubic feet of fresh or recirculated filtered air per minute per occupant for inmate rooms/cells, officer stations, and din- ing areas, as documented by a qualified technician and should be checked not less than once every 3-year accreditation cycle.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Measurement. Observation. Inmate and staff interviews. Doc- umentation from a qualified technician. Maintenance and repair records.

Heating and Cooling 5-ACI-2D-10 (Ref. 4-4153)

Temperatures in indoor living and work areas are appropriate to the summer and winter comfort zones.

Comment : Temperature should be capable of being mechanically raised or lowered to an acceptable comfort level.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Measurement. Observation. Inmate and staff interviews. Facil- ity logs and records. Maintenance and repair logs.

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