Section 701.80 Housing

Section 701

Section 701.80  Housing

a)         Cell and Detention Room Space

1)         At least 50 square feet of floor space shall be provided in

each cell, with a minimum ceiling height of eight feet.

2)         At least 64 square feet of floor space shall be provided for

each detention room with a minimum ceiling height of eight feet.

3)         With regard to existing facilities built prior to July 1,

1980, the Department will not initiate legal action against a county if the

only physical noncompliance relates to square footage of the individual cell or

detention room.

b)         Cell or Detention Room Occupancy

All existing

cells and detention rooms should be designated for a maximum of double

occupancy (two detainees per cell or detention room).

c)         Cell or Detention Room Equipment

Each cell or

room shall be equipped with:

1)         A rigidly constructed metal bed, with a solid or perforated

metal bottom, securely anchored to the floor or wall or a concrete sleeping

surface; a flame-retardant mattress with no inner springs; staph-check mattress

covering; and bed covers suitable to the season.  A sleeping surface

constructed of concrete may only be used if the construction design is approved

in advance by the Department.  In determining whether to approve design of

concrete beds, the Department will consider, among other matters, the

architectural design, whether the concrete is solid, whether beds would be

constructed in a manner that would not affect heating of the cell, whether the

height and measurements are similar to a standard jail bed, and whether the

location of the bed would restrict detainee movement.

2)         A washbasin with piped hot and cold water.

3)         A prison type toilet.

4)         Illumination sufficient to assure comfortable reading at desk

level  (at least 20 foot-candles illumination at a height of three feet above

the floor).  Light fixtures shall be tamper proof

nts are similar to a standard jail bed, and whether the

location of the bed would restrict detainee movement.

2)         A washbasin with piped hot and cold water.

3)         A prison type toilet.

4)         Illumination sufficient to assure comfortable reading at desk

level  (at least 20 foot-candles illumination at a height of three feet above

the floor).  Light fixtures shall be tamper proof.

d)         Dormitory Space

1)         A dormitory is defined as a multiple occupancy room that is

designed to hold more than two detainees who are screened prior to admission

for suitability to group living.

2)         Floor space for dormitories shall be determined by the number

of detainees each individual dormitory is designated to house.

A)        At least 50 square feet of floor space shall be provided per

occupant.

B)        There shall be a clear floor to ceiling height of not less than

eight feet.

e)         Dormitory Occupancy

1)         The measures outlined in Section 701.70  shall be followed

prior to placement in a dormitory.

2)         Dormitories are to be utilized exclusively for persons who are

suitable for group living.  It is suggested that the most likely candidates for

dormitory style living are work releasees, weekenders, trustees, and sentenced

misdemeanants (after intensive screening).

f)         Dormitory Room Equipment

Each dormitory

shall be equipped with:

1)         A bed for each detainee made of rigidly constructed metal,

with a solid or perforated metal bottom; the bed shall be securely anchored to

the floor or wall.

2)         A washbasin with piped hot and cold water for every eight

occupants.  A supply of disposable drinking cups shall be provided if the

washbasin is not drinking fountain equipped.

3)         A prison type toilet for every eight occupants.

4)         A shower with piped hot and cold water for every eight

occupants

ed metal bottom; the bed shall be securely anchored to

the floor or wall.

2)         A washbasin with piped hot and cold water for every eight

occupants.  A supply of disposable drinking cups shall be provided if the

washbasin is not drinking fountain equipped.

3)         A prison type toilet for every eight occupants.

4)         A shower with piped hot and cold water for every eight

occupants.

5)         Illumination sufficient to assure comfortable reading at desk

level  (at least 20 foot-candles at a height of three feet above the floor).

Light fixtures shall be tamper proof.

6)         Securely anchored metal tables and chairs or benches.  Tables

and chairs do not have to be securely anchored in direct supervision units

provided that alternatives would not affect the safety and security of the

facility or individuals.  Adequate seating shall be provided for detainees.

g)         Accessibility

Cells or

detention rooms shall conform to current building and accessibility codes.

This standard is waived for existing structures.

h)         Day Room

Day rooms

provide a place for meals to be eaten outside individual cells or detention

rooms and for other approved activities.

1)         For existing structures, a day room area containing no less

than 35 square feet must be provided in conjunction with each cell block or

detention room cluster.  For new structures or major renovations of existing

cell blocks or detention room clusters, a day room area containing no less than

35 square feet per cell or detention room must be provided in conjunction with

each cell block or detention room cluster.

2)         Each day room shall be equipped with securely anchored metal

tables and chairs or benches.  Tables and chairs do not have to be securely

anchored in direct supervision units provided that alternatives would not

affect the safety and security of the facility or individuals.  Adequate

seating shall be provided for detainees.

i)          Showers

Showers shall

be provided in each cell block area

Each day room shall be equipped with securely anchored metal

tables and chairs or benches.  Tables and chairs do not have to be securely

anchored in direct supervision units provided that alternatives would not

affect the safety and security of the facility or individuals.  Adequate

seating shall be provided for detainees.

i)          Showers

Showers shall

be provided in each cell block area.

j)          Mirror

Cells and

detention rooms shall contain a metal mirror anchored securely to the wall.

k)         Ventilation

Detention

areas shall be comfortably heated and cooled according to the season with a

system designed to eliminate disagreeable odors and to routinely provide

temperatures within the normal comfort zone.

l)          Compliance

1)         All requirements of a physical nature shall be complied with

by the jails.  However, if the Department has previously given written approval

for final architectural plans for new construction or remodeling, new standards

of a physical nature will not be enforced.

2)         Noncompliance relating to physical conditions that adversely

affect the treatment of detainees with respect to their health and safety may

be considered for further action under the provisions of Section 3-15-2(b) of

the Unified Code of Corrections [730 ILCS 5/3-15-2(b)].

m)        Variances

1)         Variances connected with physical requirements may be granted

by the Director of the Department for existing facilities for a specific period

of time.  Variance expiration dates will be determined at the time granted.

Variance requests of an administrative nature will not be granted

of Section 3-15-2(b) of

the Unified Code of Corrections [730 ILCS 5/3-15-2(b)].

m)        Variances

1)         Variances connected with physical requirements may be granted

by the Director of the Department for existing facilities for a specific period

of time.  Variance expiration dates will be determined at the time granted.

Variance requests of an administrative nature will not be granted.  In

determining whether to grant a variance, the Department will consider, among

other factors, the nature of the standard, previous noncompliance, the cost,

the population, the alternative means of complying with the intent of the

standard, the length of time requested for the variance, the consequences if

the variance is not granted, and the safety and security of the facility or

individuals.

2)         The variance request must be in writing, signed by the

sheriff, and pertain to a specific standard.  The request must describe the

reasons for the variance; the period of time for the variance; any hardship the

facility might experience by complying with the standard; plans to be

implemented to eventually comply with the particular standard; and a statement

that the variance would not adversely affect the health and safety of detainees

or security of the jail.

3)         The approval or denial of a variance request will be returned

by letter to the requesting governmental agency.

4)         The Director of the Department, at his or her discretion, may

grant a renewal of the variance provided documentation is received from the

governing body that indicates a good faith effort on its part to effect

necessary actions to comply with the standard in question.

n)         Architectural Plans

Prior to new

construction or remodeling, plans of detention facilities must be submitted to

the Department for review and approval to ensure the physical plant conforms to

the Department's construction standards

is received from the

governing body that indicates a good faith effort on its part to effect

necessary actions to comply with the standard in question.

n)         Architectural Plans

Prior to new

construction or remodeling, plans of detention facilities must be submitted to

the Department for review and approval to ensure the physical plant conforms to

the Department's construction standards.

1)         The architect's preliminary drawings and final plans and

specifications must be submitted to the Department.

2)         To determine compliance with the requirements of the State of

Illinois Executive Order 2006-5, Construction Activities in Special Flood Hazard

Areas, a copy of the effective Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain

map clearly identifying the building site location and a statement of

floodplain determination from an architect or engineer must be submitted to the

Department.

3)         Subsections (c)(1), (3) and (4), (f)(6) and (h)(2) may be

waived for those facilities exercising the Direct Supervision Option, as

described in Section 701.130(a)(1), provided that alternatives would not affect

the safety and security of the facility or individuals.