10A NCAC 14J .1225       STANDARDS FOR DAYROOMS

Each dayroom shall have:

(1)           a security vestibule at its entrance;

(2)           a floor space of not less than 105 square feet or 35 square feet per inmate, whichever is greater;

(3)           seating for the capacity of the cellblock;

(4)           table space for the capacity of the cellblock, unless each inmate has unrestricted access to their cell with a table and chair, in which case the dayroom shall have table space for 70 percent of the capacity of the cellblock;

(5)           a telephone jack or access to a telephone provided within the dayroom;

(6)           a way for officers to observe the entire area;

(7)           one toilet, sink, and security mirror per eight inmates, unless the inmates have unrestricted access to their cell with a toilet, sink, and security mirror; and

(8)           one drinking fountain, unless the inmates have unrestricted access to their cell with a drinking fountain.

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

Eff. June 1, 1990;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1993; December 1, 1991;

Readopted Eff. September 4, 2020.