Wisconsin Legislature: DOC 350.05(2)(t)

DOC 350.04 Construction plans.

(1) Before design development begins, a county that intends to build or remodel a jail shall file a letter of intent with the department’s regional detention facilities specialist.

(2) Copies of original and updated drawings of the area within the secure perimeter of the jail shall be submitted to the department’s regional detention facilities specialist at the same time the drawings are submitted to the county.

(3) All sites, plans, and specifications for construction or remodeling of a jail shall comply with the Wisconsin commercial building code.

(4) Prior to publication of bid documents, one complete set of plans and specifications shall be forwarded to the department for review and approval.

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

History: Cr. Register, February, 1990, No. 410, eff. 3-1-90; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register, June, 1999, No. 522; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2006 No. 612; corrections in (3) and (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673; CR 13-038: r. and recr. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.

DOC 350.05 Physical environment for new or substantially remodeled jails.

(1) Applicability. This section applies only to jails that are constructed or substantially remodeled on or after September 1, 2014.

(2) Furniture and fixtures. Furniture and fixtures used in a jail shall be of detention strength materials and manufactured, sold, and installed by firms that specialize in detention equipment or ordered from a firm that will follow the specifications for detention strength equipment in this chapter, including all of the following:

(a) Benches.

(b) Bolts.

(d) Ceilings.

(e) Clothing hooks.

(f) Contraband proof thresholds.

(g) Desks.

(h) Door pulls.

(i) Drinking fountains.

(j) Floor drains.

(k) Food passes.

(L) Glazing.

(m) Grills over vents and windows.

(n) Hinges.

(o) Key cabinets.

(p) Lights.

(q) Locking mechanism housings.

(r) Mirrors.

(s) Observation ports.

(t) Screws.

(u) Seats.

(v) Security doors.

(w) Security locks.

(x) Security screens.

(y) Shelves.

(z) Showers.

(za) Skylights.

(zb) Speaking ports.

(zc) Sprinkler heads.

(zd) Tables.

(ze) Toilets.

(zf) Urinals.

(zg) Walls.

(zh) Washbasins.

(zi) Windows.

(zj) Window and door frames.

(3) Cells.

(a) This subsection applies to all cells except receiving cells and holding rooms. Requirements for receiving cells are specified under sub. (5), and requirements for holding rooms are specified under sub. (7).

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

(c) Except if s. DOC 350.20 applies, each cell 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.

(d) Double cells shall have a floor area of at least 25 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant. 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.

(e) There shall be at least one shower or bathtub in each area where cells are located. There shall be hot and cold running water in the showers and bathtubs, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, “mixer” means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.

(f) All dayrooms, dormitories, and cellblocks shall provide the occupants with access to natural light.

(g) Each cell shall have all of the following:

1. A rigidly constructed metal bed 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.

2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.

3. Detention strength light fixtures that shall provide at least 10 foot-candles of illumination, 30 inches above the floor. Lights shall have a dimming capability or there shall be a night light to allow for comfortable sleeping.

4. A detention strength, metal, institution-type mirror that is not removable.

(4) Dayrooms.

(a) All dormitories and cells, except receiving cells and holding rooms, shall be provided with one or more dayrooms in their immediate vicinity that are accessible to inmates.

(b) Dayrooms shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per inmate.

(c) Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants that have access to the dayroom.

(d) Illumination in dayrooms may not be less than 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor.

(5) Receiving cells.

(a) All receiving cells shall be designed and used for single occupancy.

(b) Each receiving cell 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.

1. A rigidly constructed metal bed with the frame bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or a bed built in masonry construction of a similar strength.

2. A detention strength, metal, institution-type washbasin and toilet. The washbasin and toilet may be combined in one unit. The washbasin shall have hot and cold running water.

(6) Dormitories.

(a) Inmates may be housed in dormitories if the inmates are of the same security classification.

(b) Each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant for sleeping purposes. In addition, each shall have a minimum floor area of 35 square feet for the purpose of a dayroom. Each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants. Each dormitory shall have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 8 feet.

(d) An area for personal property shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.

(e) Dormitories shall be provided with illumination of at least 10 foot-candles, 30 inches above the floor, and with the ability to reduce lighting during sleeping hours to a level that is light enough for security checks.

(f) Each dormitory shall provide adequate showers or bathtubs, toilets, and washbasins for the occupants. Each dormitory shall have hot and cold running water, and the hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 110°F to the mixer. In this paragraph, “mixer” means the part of the plumbing system that combines hot and cold water.

(g) Dormitories shall be constructed of materials of detention strength and shall be provided with detention strength equipment.

(7) Holding rooms.

(a) Holding rooms are intended to be used for admission, release, and investigative purposes. A holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Holding rooms shall be located in an area that allows continuous staff observation or electronic video surveillance of inmates.

(b) Each holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.

(d) 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 five.

(8) Court holding rooms.

(a) Court holding rooms shall only be used for courtroom purposes. A court holding room may not be used as a cell, dormitory, or receiving cell. Supervision is subject to the requirements of s. DOC 350.18 and ss. 302.41 and 302.42, Stats.

(b) Court holding rooms may be designed and used for multiple occupancy for inmates who are properly segregated under ss. 938.209 and 302.36, Stats.

(c) Each court holding room shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats or benches of masonry construction of a similar strength.

(d) A detention strength, institution-type washbasin and toilet shall be provided.

(e) A court holding room shall have a floor area of at least 50 square feet with an additional 10 square feet for each occupant above five.