10A NCAC 14J .1210       OTHER AREAS

(a)  Each jail that does not contract for meals shall have a kitchen. However, if a county or a region has more than one jail, it shall be required to provide only one kitchen if that kitchen meets the needs of the inmates in all of the jails.

(b)  Each jail that does not contract for laundry services shall have a laundry. However, if a county or a regional jail has more than one jail, it shall be required to provide only one laundry if that laundry meets the needs of the inmates in all of the jails.

(c)  Each jail shall have indoor and outdoor physical exercise areas. The indoor and outdoor exercise areas shall meet the following requirements:

(1)           An outdoor exercise area or areas shall:

(A)          be 15 square feet per inmate for the maximum number of inmates expected to use an exercise area at one time, as determined by the jail;

(B)          be not less than 100 square feet for each individual exercise area serving one inmate;

(C)          be not less than 300 square feet for each individual exercise area serving more than one inmate;

(D)          have a hard surface for the floor;

(E)           be enclosed by physical barriers that prevent inmate escape;

(F)           be out of sight from the public; and

(G)          if covered by a roof, be covered by noncombustible roof construction.

(2)           An indoor exercise area or areas shall:

(A)          be located in the dayroom, cellblock, dormitory, or a separate room located near the dayroom, cellblock, or dormitory.

(B)          be 15 square feet per inmate for the maximum number of inmates expected to use an exercise area at one time, as determined by the jail;

(C)          be not less than 100 square feet for each individual exercise area serving one inmate;

(D)          be not less than 300 square feet for each individual exercise area serving more than one inmate; and

(E)           if the exercise area is located in a dayroom or dormitory, be in addition to the floor area required by Rules .1225 and .1226 of this Section.

(d)  Each jail shall provide areas with shelves that meet its storage needs.

(e)  Each jail shall have a cleaning area that is equipped with a sink and that provides for the storage of cleaning supplies and equipment in a locked area.

(f)  Each jail shall provide a separate locked storage area or areas for the storage of inmate personal property that includes storage for those inmates who are placed on work release.

(g)  A control center shall have:

(1)           a security vestibule at its entrance; and

(2)           a room with a toilet and sink that is contiguous to the control room.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 153A‑221;

Eff. June 1, 1990;

Readopted Eff. September 4, 2020.