10a NCAC 14J .1223       STANDARDS FOR SINGLE CELLS

Each single cell shall have:

(1)           a minimum floor space of 50 square feet;

(2)           a minimum floor dimension of 7 feet;

(3)           a toilet, a sink, a drinking fountain and a security mirror; and

(4)           access to a dayroom.

The requirements of Paragraph (3) of this Rule shall be satisfied if inmates have unrestricted access, except during emergencies, to a dayroom that includes one toilet per eight inmates, one sink with a security mirror per eight inmates and one water fountain.

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

Eff. June 1, 1990;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1991;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.