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11B-807 Holding cells and housing cells

11B-807.1 General.

Holding cells and housing cells shall comply with Section 11B-807.

11B-807.2 Cells with mobility features.

Cells required to provide mobility features shall comply with Section 11B-807.2.

11B-807.2.1 Turning space.

Turning space complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided within the cell.

11B-807.2.2 Benches.

Where benches are provided, at least one bench shall comply with Section 11B-903.

11B-807.2.3 Beds.

Where beds are provided, clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided on at least one side of the bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed.

11B-807.2.4 Toilet and bathing facilities.

Toilet facilities or bathing facilities that are provided as part of a cell shall comply with Section 11B-603. Where provided, no fewer than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower shall comply with the applicable requirements of Sections 11B-603 through 11B-610.

[2010 ADAS] Advisory 807.2.4 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. In holding cells, housing cells, or rooms required to be accessible, these requirements do not require a separate toilet room.

11B-807.3 Cells with communication features.

Cells required to provide communication features shall comply with Section 11B-807.3.

11B-807.3.1 Alarms.

Where audible emergency alarm systems are provided to serve the occupants of cells, visible alarms complying with Section 11B-702 shall be provided.

Exception: Visible alarms shall not be required where inmates or detainees are not allowed independent means of egress.

11B-807.3.2 Telephones.

Telephones, where provided within cells, shall have volume controls complying with Section 11B-704.3.

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