Chapter DOC 347

DOC 347.08 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

subch. II of ch. DOC 347 Subchapter II — Facility and Physical Environment

DOC 347.09 DOC 347.09 Construction plans.

DOC 347.09(1) (1) An entity that intends to build or remodel a facility shall file a letter of intent with the department before design development begins.

DOC 347.09(2) (2) An entity shall provide copies of original and updated drawings of the area within the secure perimeter of the facility to the department.

DOC 347.09(3) (3) All sites, plans, and specifications for construction or remodeling of a facility shall comply with the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code under chs. SPS 361 to 366.

DOC 347.09(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 347.09(5) (5) Any proposed changes to the approved plans must be submitted to the department for review and approval.

DOC 347.09 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.10 DOC 347.10 Physical environment.

DOC 347.10(1) (1) Trauma-informed. Trauma-informed principles shall be considered in the physical environment of the facility.

DOC 347.10(2) (2) Furniture and fixtures. 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 347.10(3) (3) Youth housing.

DOC 347.10(3)(a) (a) Sleeping rooms.

DOC 347.10(3)(a)1. 1. Except if par. (b) applies, each room shall be designed and used only for single occupancy.

DOC 347.10(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 347.10(3)(a)3. 3. Each room shall have a bed.

DOC 347.10(3)(b) (b) Double sleeping rooms.

DOC 347.10(3)(b)1. 1. A facility may use rooms for double occupancy.

DOC 347.10(3)(b)2. 2. Youth assigned to a double room shall meet the criteria under s. DOC 347.13 (1) (b).

DOC 347.10(3)(b)3. 3. Each double occupancy room shall have all of the following:

DOC 347.10(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 347.10(3)(b)3.b. b. A bed for each youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(c) (c) Dayrooms.

DOC 347.10(3)(c)1. 1. All sleeping rooms and dormitories shall be provided with one or more dayrooms in their immediate vicinity that are accessible to youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(c)2. 2. Dayrooms shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(c)3. 3. Each dayroom shall have tables and seating for the number of youth that have access to the dayroom.

DOC 347.10(3)(d) (d) Dormitories.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)1. 1. Youth assigned to a dormitory shall meet the criteria under s. DOC 347.13 (1) (b).

DOC 347.10(3)(d)2. 2. Each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space per youth for sleeping purposes.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)3. 3. In addition, each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet per youth for the purpose of a dayroom.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)4. 4. Each dormitory shall have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 12 feet.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)5. 5. Each dayroom shall have tables and seating for the number of youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)6. 6. A bed shall be provided for each youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)7. 7. An area for personal property shall be provided for each youth.

DOC 347.10(3)(d)8. 8. Each dormitory shall provide showers, toilets, and washbasins for youth. Each dormitory shall have hot and cold running water.

DOC 347.10(3)(e) (e) Toilets, washbasins, and showers.

DOC 347.10(3)(e)1. 1. The facility shall provide toilets, washbasins, and showers accessible for youth that meet all of the following conditions:

DOC 347.10(3)(e)1.a. a. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit.

DOC 347.10(3)(e)1.b. b. The washbasin and shower shall have hot and cold running water.

DOC 347.10(3)(e)1.c. c. The washbasin area shall include a mirror that is not removable.

DOC 347.10(3)(e)2. 2. The number of showers and toilets provided shall be in compliance with the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code under chs. SPS 361 to 366.

DOC 347.10(3)(e)3. 3. Toilets and showers shall provide for individual privacy.

DOC 347.10(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 347.10(4) (4) Receiving rooms.

DOC 347.10(4)(a) (a) All receiving rooms shall be designed and used for single occupancy.

DOC 347.10(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 347.10(4)(c) (c) Each receiving room shall have all of the following:

DOC 347.10(4)(c)1. 1. A bed.

DOC 347.10(4)(c)2. 2. A toilet and washbasin with hot and cold running water.

DOC 347.10(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 347.10(5) (5) Holding rooms.

DOC 347.10(5)(a) (a) 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 5.

DOC 347.10(5)(b) (b) Each holding room shall have all of the following:

DOC 347.10(5)(b)1. 1. Seats or benches.

DOC 347.10(5)(b)2. 2. A toilet and washbasin with hot and cold running water.

DOC 347.10(5)(b)3. 3. Light fixtures that provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor.

DOC 347.10(6) (6) Multipurpose rooms.

DOC 347.10(6)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide dedicated space for programming and services.

DOC 347.10(6)(b) (b) Multipurpose rooms shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a variety of programming and services and shall have a minimum combined floor area of 300 square feet.

DOC 347.10(7) (7) Classroom space.

DOC 347.10(7)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide dedicated classroom space to meet the educational needs of the youth population.

DOC 347.10(7)(b) (b) Classroom space shall be designed in conformity with any state and local educational requirements.

DOC 347.10(8) (8) Quiet space.

DOC 347.10(8)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide a dedicated quiet space that promotes a positive behavior adjustment opportunity for a youth.

DOC 347.10(8)(b) (b) The quiet space shall not be locked or used for discipline.

DOC 347.10(9) (9) Indoor recreation space.

DOC 347.10(9)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide a dedicated space for indoor exercise and recreation.

DOC 347.10(9)(b) (b) The indoor recreation space shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a variety of individual and group aerobic and large-muscle exercise activities and physical education.

DOC 347.10(10) (10) Outdoor recreation space.

DOC 347.10(10)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide a dedicated space for outdoor exercise and recreation.

DOC 347.10(10)(b) (b) The outdoor recreation space shall be of sufficient size to accommodate a variety of individual and group aerobic and large-muscle exercise activities and physical education.

DOC 347.10(10)(c) (c) The outdoor recreation space must ensure the privacy of the youth and the perimeter shall be secured.

DOC 347.10(11) (11) Healthcare space.

DOC 347.10(11)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide dedicated space for healthcare.

DOC 347.10(11)(b) (b) There shall be sufficient space, equipment, and supplies for the performance of health care services in a confidential manner.

DOC 347.10(12) (12) Food service space. A facility that prepares meals on-site shall have dedicated food service space.

DOC 347.10(13) (13) Receiving space.

DOC 347.10(13)(a) (a) Each facility shall provide dedicated space for youth privacy during searches, showering, and processing.

DOC 347.10(13)(b) (b) There shall be sufficient space for storage of clothing and property.

DOC 347.10(14) (14) Visitation space. Each facility shall provide dedicated contact visitation space.

DOC 347.10(15) (15) Exterior windows. All of the following apply to windows that lead to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter of the facility:

DOC 347.10(15)(a) (a) Each window shall have security glass of sufficient strength to resist breakage and maintain safety and security to prevent youth from harming themselves and others and to prevent escape.

DOC 347.10(15)(b) (b) Each window shall be mounted in a detention strength frame and designed to prevent escape and the passage of contraband.

DOC 347.10(15)(c) (c) Each window shall prevent persons outside the secure perimeter from entering the facility or observing youth.

DOC 347.10(16) (16) Exterior doors and approaches.

DOC 347.10(16)(a) (a) Every door exit that leads to the exterior of the facility or to an area outside the secure perimeter shall have detention strength framing and a threshold designed to prevent the introduction of contraband.

DOC 347.10(16)(b) (b) Every door entering into the secure perimeter shall be of detention strength. Each of these doors shall have a vision panel or other means of observation to permit identification of individuals before they enter an area within the secure perimeter of the facility and to allow observation of an area before entering it.

DOC 347.10(16)(c) (c) Each entry into and from the secure perimeter shall include a sally port system.