DOC 350.04(4)
(4) Prior to publication of bid documents, one complete set of plans and specifications shall be forwarded to the department for review and approval.
DOC 350.04(5)
(5) Any proposed changes to the approved plans must be submitted to the department for review and approval.
DOC 350.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1990, No. 410, eff. 3-1-90; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.,
Register, June, 1999, No. 522; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2006 No. 612; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673;
CR 13-038: r. and recr. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.
DOC 350.05
DOC 350.05 Physical environment for new or substantially remodeled jails. DOC 350.05(1)
(1)
Applicability. This section applies only to jails that are constructed or substantially remodeled on or after September 1, 2014.
DOC 350.05(2)
(2) Furniture and fixtures. Furniture and fixtures used in a jail shall be of detention strength materials and manufactured, sold, and installed by firms that specialize in detention equipment or ordered from a firm that will follow the specifications for detention strength equipment in this chapter, including all of the following:
DOC 350.05(3)(a)(a) This subsection applies to all cells except receiving cells and holding rooms. Requirements for receiving cells are specified under
sub. (5), and requirements for holding rooms are specified under
sub. (7).
DOC 350.05(3)(c)
(c) Except if
s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall have a floor area of at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
DOC 350.05(3)(d)
(d) Double cells shall have a floor area of at least 25 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
DOC 350.05(3)(e)
(e) There shall be at least one shower or bathtub in each area where cells are located. There shall be hot and cold running water in the showers and bathtubs, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110
°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, “mixer" means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.
DOC 350.05(3)(f)
(f) All dayrooms, dormitories, and cellblocks shall provide the occupants with access to natural light.
DOC 350.05(3)(g)1.
1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength for each inmate.
DOC 350.05(3)(g)2.
2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.
DOC 350.05(3)(g)3.
3. Detention strength light fixtures that shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a night light to allow for comfortable sleeping.
DOC 350.05(3)(g)4.
4. A detention strength, metal, institution-type mirror that is not removable.
DOC 350.05(4)(a)(a) All dormitories and cells, except receiving cells and holding rooms, shall be provided with one or more dayrooms in their immediate vicinity that are accessible to inmates.
DOC 350.05(4)(b)
(b) Dayrooms shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per inmate.
DOC 350.05(4)(c)
(c) Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants that have access to the dayroom.
DOC 350.05(4)(d)
(d) Illumination in dayrooms may not be less than 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor.
DOC 350.05(5)(a)(a) All receiving cells shall be designed and used for single occupancy.
DOC 350.05(5)(b)
(b) Each receiving cell shall have a floor area of at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space. The distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 feet, and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 feet.
DOC 350.05(5)(c)1.
1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength.
DOC 350.05(5)(c)2.
2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.
DOC 350.05(5)(c)3.
3. Detention strength light fixtures that shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a night light to allow for comfortable sleeping.
DOC 350.05(6)(a)(a) Inmates may be housed in dormitories if the inmates are of the same security classification.
DOC 350.05(6)(b)
(b) Each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant for sleeping purposes. In addition, each shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet for the purpose of a dayroom. Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants. Each dormitory shall have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 8 feet.
DOC 350.05(6)(c)
(c) A detention strength bed shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.
DOC 350.05(6)(d)
(d) An area for personal property shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.
DOC 350.05(6)(e)
(e) Dormitories shall be provided with illumination of at least 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor, and with the ability to reduce lighting during sleeping hours to a level that is light enough for security checks.
DOC 350.05(6)(f)
(f) Each dormitory shall provide adequate showers or bathtubs, toilets, and washbasins for the occupants. Each dormitory shall have hot and cold running water, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110
°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, “mixer" means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.
DOC 350.05(6)(g)
(g) Dormitories shall be constructed of materials of detention strength and shall be provided with detention strength equipment.
DOC 350.05(7)(a)(a) Holding rooms are intended to be used for admission, release, and investigative purposes. A holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Holding rooms shall be located in an area that allows continuous staff observation or electronic video surveillance of inmates.
DOC 350.05(7)(b)
(b) Each holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.
DOC 350.05(7)(c)
(c) A detention strength, institution-type washbasin with hot and cold running water and toilet shall be provided.
DOC 350.05(7)(d)
(d) A holding room shall have a minimum floor area of at least 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above five.
DOC 350.05(8)(a)(a) Court holding rooms shall only be used for courtroom purposes. A court holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Supervision is subject to the requirements of
s. DOC 350.18 and ss.
302.41 and
302.42, Stats.
DOC 350.05(8)(b)
(b) Court holding rooms may be designed and used for multiple occupancy for inmates who are properly segregated under ss.
938.209 and
302.36, Stats.
DOC 350.05(8)(c)
(c) Each court holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.
DOC 350.05(8)(d)
(d) A detention strength, institution-type washbasin and toilet shall be provided.
DOC 350.05(8)(e)
(e) A court holding room shall have a floor area of at least 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above five.
DOC 350.05(9)
(9) Multipurpose rooms. Each jail shall provide multipurpose rooms for programming, education, or congregate assembly other than visiting. There shall be a minimum of one multipurpose room per every 100 inmates based on approved rated capacity. Each multipurpose room shall have a minimum floor area of 300 square feet.
DOC 350.05(10)
(10) Exercise space. Each jail shall provide dedicated exercise and recreation space. The space shall have a minimum of 300 square feet.
DOC 350.05(11)(a)(a) This subsection applies to all windows that lead to the exterior of the jail or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the jail.
