DOC 350.07(1)(1) This section applies to jails that were constructed before March 1, 1990, and have not been substantially remodeled on or after March 1, 1990.

DOC 350.07(2)(2) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall be designed and used for single occupancy only.

DOC 350.07(3)(3) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell shall be at least 5 1/2 feet wide and 7 1/2 feet long.

DOC 350.07(4)(4) A cell that is to be used for double occupancy shall have a floor area of at least 70 square feet.

DOC 350.07(5)(5) Each cell shall contain a rigidly constructed metal bunk 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, a prison-type wash bowl, and a prison-type toilet.

DOC 350.07(6)(6) There shall be adequate showers or bathtubs for the inmates. The supply of hot and cold water shall be adequate.

DOC 350.07(7)(7) Inmates may be housed in dormitories if the inmates are of the same security classification and properly segregated as required under s. 302.36, Stats. Dormitories may be used for Huber law inmates or other groups by classification. Dormitories shall include sufficient washbasins, toilets, and showers.

DOC 350.07(8)(8) All windows accessible to prisoners shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen of 1/4 inch mesh or less or a detention screen to prevent passage of contraband. If the window leads to the exterior of the jail or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the jail and the exterior window does not open, the detention screen may be omitted if the window is mounted in a detention strength frame and the pane is security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and prevent the passage of contraband.

DOC 350.07(9)(9) An approved security door with an observation opening shall be provided for each entrance into the secure perimeter of a jail. The door may not be unlocked except to admit authorized persons and inmates.

DOC 350.07(10)(10) A detention strength locking device shall be installed on each security door. Jail sections having multiple cells shall be provided with locking devices so that doors may be unlocked by a remote release located in an area not accessible to inmates.

DOC 350.07(11)(11) The exterior of and approaches to the jail shall be well lighted at night to permit observation of persons approaching the building.

DOC 350.08(1)(1) The department may grant a variance to a requirement found in this chapter, except that no variance may be granted for the conditions required to permit double celling under s. DOC 350.20 or for any requirement specifically imposed by Wisconsin Statutes.

DOC 350.08(2)(2) In order to obtain a variance, the sheriff shall demonstrate in writing that strict enforcement of the rule would result in unreasonable hardship for administration of the jail and that the variance would provide equivalent or better protection for the health, safety, rights, and welfare of inmates and the public.

DOC 350.08(3)(3) The department may impose specific conditions including reasonable time limits on a variance in order to protect the health, safety, rights, and welfare of inmates and the public.

DOC 350.08(4)(4) Violation of any condition under which a variance is granted constitutes a violation of this chapter. Upon finding that there has been a violation of a condition of the variance, the department may revoke the variance and require strict enforcement of the rule.

DOC 350.08(5)(5) Any variance granted shall not set a precedent.

DOC 350.09(1)(1) Content of manual. The sheriff shall develop a written policy and procedure manual for the operation of each jail. The manual shall contain all of the following:

DOC 350.09(1)(a)(a) Statement of the policies of the facility, including policies under ss. DOC 350.11 to DOC 350.35.

DOC 350.09(2)(2) Submission and approval of manual.

DOC 350.09(2)(a)(a) Department approval. The sheriff shall submit the initial policy and procedure manual to the department for approval, using the following procedure:

DOC 350.09(2)(a)1.1. The department shall approve or disapprove the manual in writing within 90 days after submission. If the department approves the manual, the department shall notify the sheriff in writing of the approval.