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Chapter 11B — ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING

11B-807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells — 2025 California Building Code

California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 11B-807 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

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 .

ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING

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 .

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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