DOC 346.09DOC 346.09 Physical environment of new or substantially remodeled youth detention facilities. DOC 346.09(1)(1) Applicability. This section applies only to youth detention facilities that are constructed or substantially remodeled on or after August 1, 2025. DOC 346.09(2)(2) Furniture and fixtures. The following furniture and fixtures used in a facility shall be of detention-strength materials or be of secure type to ensure safety for staff and youth: DOC 346.09(3)(a)1.1. Except if par. (b) applies, each room shall be designed and used only for single occupancy. DOC 346.09(3)(a)2.2. Except if par. (b) applies, each room 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 346.09(3)(b)3.a.a. Floor area of at least 50 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 346.09(3)(c)2.2. Each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space per youth assigned to the dormitory for sleeping purposes. DOC 346.09(3)(c)3.3. In addition, each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet per youth assigned to the dormitory for the purpose of a dayroom. DOC 346.09(3)(c)4.4. Each dormitory shall have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 12 feet. DOC 346.09(3)(c)5.5. Each dayroom shall have tables and seating for the number of youth that have access to the dayroom. DOC 346.09(3)(c)7.7. An area for personal property shall be provided for each youth assigned to the dormitory. DOC 346.09(3)(c)8.8. Each dormitory shall have toilets, washbasins, and showers for youth. Each dormitory shall have hot and cold running water. DOC 346.09(3)(d)1.1. All sleeping rooms and dormitories shall have one or more dayrooms in their immediate vicinity that are accessible to youth. DOC 346.09(3)(d)2.2. Dayrooms shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per youth that have access to the dayroom. DOC 346.09(3)(d)3.3. Each dayroom shall have tables and seating for the number of youth that have access to the dayroom. DOC 346.09(3)(e)1.1. The facility shall provide toilets, washbasins, and showers accessible for youth that meet all of the following conditions: DOC 346.09(3)(e)2.2. The number of toilets and showers provided shall be in compliance with the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code under chs. SPS 361 to 366. DOC 346.09(3)(f)(f) Lighting. Light fixtures shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. The facility shall have the ability to reduce lighting to allow for comfortable sleeping while remaining adequate for wellness checks. DOC 346.09(4)(a)(a) All receiving rooms shall be designed and used for single occupancy. DOC 346.09(4)(b)(b) Each receiving room 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 346.09(4)(c)3.3. Light fixtures that provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. The facility shall have the ability to reduce lighting to allow for comfortable sleeping while remaining adequate for wellness checks. DOC 346.09(5)(a)(a) A holding room shall have a minimum floor area of 50 square feet for 5 or fewer occupants and an additional 10 square feet for each additional occupant. DOC 346.09(5)(b)3.3. Light fixtures that provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor.
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