Title 24 Pg 7-12

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The design of a local detention facility shall comply with provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-1013. (2) Suicide hazards. Architectural plans shall be reviewed by the Board for the purpose of reducing hazards posed by fixtures and equipment which could be used for an act of suicide by an inmate. The facility design shall avoid any surfaces, edges, fixtures or fittings that can provide an attachment for self-inflicted injury. The following features shall be incorporated in the design of temporary holding cells, temporary staging cells sobering cells, safety cells, single occupancy cells and any other area where an inmate may be left alone:

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a. plumbing shall not be exposed. Operation of control valves shall use flush buttons or similar. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be without curved projections;b. towel holders shall be ball-in-socket or indented clasp, not pull-down hooks or bars;c. supply and return grilles and any other vent or security cover shall have openings no greater than 3/16 inch or have 16-mesh per square inch;d. beds, desk surfaces and shelves shall have no sharp edges and be configured to prevent attachment; e. light fixtures shall be tamper resistant;f. fixtures such as mirrors shall be mounted using tamper-resistant fasteners; andg. fire sprinkler heads inside rooms shall be designed to prevent attachment.h. telephone cords shall be at a length that reduces the potential for use as a ligature. (Title 24 pg 9)

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A. The design of a local detention facility shall comply with provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-1013. (9) Spaces for persons with disabilities.

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a. Housing cell or room. A cell or room for an inmate with a disability using a wheelchair must have an appropriate entry and toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain which the inmate can use without personal assistance.b. Other spaces within the security perimeter such as day rooms and activity areas shall be located such that persons with disabilities will not be excluded from participating in any program for which he or she would otherwise be eligible. Accessible showers for inmates with disabilities shall be available.c. Spaces outside the security perimeter. Public areas of a local detention facility shall comply with the applicable chapters of Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations. (Title 24 pg 11).

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When planning the construction of a new detention facility or renovation of an existing facility, when is a "Needs Assessment Study" required?

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Any city, county, city and county, or region intending to construct a new Type I, II, III or IV facility or add 25 or more beds to an existing facility shall complete a needs assessment study. One copy of the needs assessment study shall be submitted to the Board prior to contracting for plans and specifications. (Title 24 pg 7)