Chapter 12 — INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
Section 1227 — [OSHPD 4]-CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT CENTERS
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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1227.1 Scope. ¶
1227.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to correctional treatment centers.
1227.2 Application. ¶
1227.2 Application. New buildings and additions, alterations or repairs to existing buildings subject to licensure shall comply with appli- cable provisions of the California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code and California Fire Code (Parts 3, 4, 5 and 9 of Title 24) and this section. Note: Refer to Section 1224.2, Exception 6.
1227.3 Definitions. ¶
1227.3 Definitions. BASIC SERVICES for correctional treatment centers are those services required for licensure as a correctional treatment center, includ- ing medical, surgical, psychiatrist, psychologist, nursing, pharmacy and dietary. See “Optional services.” HANDWASHING STATION. An area that provides a handwashing fixture, cleaning agents and means for drying hands. Refer to the Cali- fornia Plumbing Code, Section 210.0 for the definition of handwashing fixture as amended in this section. The water supply spout discharge point may be less than 5 inches (127 mm) above the fixture rim.…
1227.4 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. ¶
1227.4 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. 1227.4.1 Services/systems and utilities. Correctional treatment centers shall comply with this section. 1227.4.1.1 Oxygen, vacuum and medical air. Correctional treatment centers shall comply with the requirements of Section 1224.4.6 wherever applicable. 1227.4.2 Service spaces. Spaces for dietary, laundry, morgue, ambulance entrance, receiving areas, power plants, mechanical equipment, incinerator, garbage can cleaning, automobile parking and storage areas for garbage, trash and medical gases shall be located and constructed to minimize noise, steam, odors and…
1227.5 CORRIDORS. ¶
1227.5 CORRIDORS. 1227.5.1 Width. The minimum width of corridors shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). Exception: Patient-care corridors in correctional treatment centers for psychiatric care of patients who are not bedridden shall have a minimum clear and unobstructed width of 6 feet (1829 mm). For the purpose of this section, bedridden patients shall be defined as patients confined to beds who would be transported or evacuated in beds or litters. 1227.5.2 Service corridors width. Service corridors with anticipated light traffic volume for nonpatient use may be reduced to a width of 5 feet (1524 mm) if…
1227.6 DOORS AND DOOR OPENINGS. ¶
1227.6 DOORS AND DOOR OPENINGS. 1227.6.1 Toilet room doors. Doors to toilet rooms shall have an opening of not less than 32 inches (813 mm) clear in width and shall be equipped with hardware which will permit the door to swing outward or in a manner to negate the need to push against a patient who may have collapsed within the toilet room. 1227.6.2 Pocket doors. Pocket sliding doors are not permitted. Exception: Doors not serving as exit doors from administration areas. 1227.6.3 Door view windows. Doors to patient bedrooms shall be provided with a view window with a minimum area of 288 square…
1227.7 WINDOWS AND SCREENS. ¶
1227.7 WINDOWS AND SCREENS. 1227.7.1 Natural light. Rooms approved for the housing of patients shall be provided with natural light by means of glazed openings. 1227.7.2 Screens. When windows are operable, they shall be provided with insect screens of 16 meshes to the inch. 1227.7.3 Light and ventilation. All portions of a building used by patients, personnel or other persons shall be provided with artifi- cial light and a mechanically operated ventilating system as specified in the California Electrical Code and the California Mechanical Code. 1227.7.4 Patient viewing windows. Each patient…
1227.8 CEILING HEIGHTS. ¶
1227.8 CEILING HEIGHTS. 1227.8.1 Minimum height. The minimum height of ceilings shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). Exception: Closet, toilet rooms and bathroom minimum ceiling heights shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm). 1227.8.2 Minimum height with fixed ceiling equipment. Rooms containing ceiling-mounted, major fixed equipment or ceiling- mounted surgical light fixtures shall have ceiling heights to accommodate the equipment or fixtures and their normal movement.
1227.9 INTERIOR FINISHES. ¶
1227.9 INTERIOR FINISHES. 1227.9.1 Floor finishes. 1227.9.1.1 Floor finishes. Shall be smooth, waterproof and durable. Exception: Upon written appropriate documented request, the enforcing agency may grant approval of the installation of carpet. See Table 1224.4.11. 1227.9.1.2 Resilient flooring. If used in toilet and bathing rooms, shall be continuous and extend upward onto the walls at least 5 inches (127 mm). 1227.9.2 Wall bases. 1227.9.2.1 Materials and installation. The material and textures of bases and the installation thereof shall be such as to mini- mize dust-catching surfaces,…
1227.10 ELEVATORS. ¶
1227.10 ELEVATORS. 1227.10.1 Patient elevators shall have minimum inside platform dimensions of 5 feet by 8 feet (1524 mm by 2438 mm) and a mini- mum clear door opening of 4 feet, 0 inches (1118 mm). 1227.10.2 Passenger elevators shall have minimum inside platform dimensions of 4 feet, 8 inches by 7 feet, 4 inches (1422 mm by 2236 mm). 1227.10.3 Buildings over one story in height with accommodations or services for patients on floors without grade level entrance shall provide at least one passenger or patient elevator. 1227.10.4 If bed patients are accommodated on one or more floors, other…
1227.11 GARBAGE-SOLID WASTE AND TRASH STORAGE. ¶
1227.11 GARBAGE-SOLID WASTE AND TRASH STORAGE. Rooms or screening enclosures shall be provided for the washing and cleaning of garbage containers and for the storage of garbage, trash and other solid wastes. Such rooms or screening enclosures shall include the following: 1. A concrete floor with a curb and with a drain connected to the sewer. 2. Steam or hot-water and cold-water supply. 12-84 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT 3. A minimum floor area of .5 square feet (0.046 m [2] ) per bed, but not less than 25 square feet (2.32 m…
1227.12 NURSING SERVICE SPACE. ¶
1227.12 NURSING SERVICE SPACE. 1227.12.1 Patient bedrooms. Patients shall be accommodated only in rooms with the following minimum floor area, exclusive of toilet rooms, wardrobes, entrance vestibules, and fixed furnishings or equipment. 1. Single-patient rooms: 110 square feet (10.22 m [2] ). 2. Multi-patient rooms: 80 square feet (7.43 m [2] ) per bed. 1227.12.2 Distance. A minimum distance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall be provided between beds and 4 feet (1219 mm) between the foot of beds and walls or fixed objects in multipatient rooms, and 3 feet (914 mm) in single-patient rooms. 1227.12.3…
1227.13 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE SPACE. ¶
1227.13 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE SPACE. 1227.13.1 Licensed pharmacy. A licensed pharmacy shall be provided and shall comply with the provisions of Section 1250. 1227.13.1.1 Entrance and waiting. If the pharmacy dispenses directly to inmates from the correctional institution, an entrance and a waiting area separate from the inpatient areas shall be provided.
1227.14 DIETETIC SERVICE SPACE. ¶
1227.14 DIETETIC SERVICE SPACE. 1227.14.1 Dietetic service space. The dietetic service space shall accommodate the provisions of Section 1225.4.2. Exceptions: 1. Unless the dietetic service in the correctional institution is found acceptable to the licensing agency. 2. A contractual arrangement for dietetic services with another health facility is acceptable to the licensing agency.
1227.15 OFFICES. ¶
1227.15 OFFICES. Office spaces shall be provided for the provisions of nursing, physician, psychiatric and psychological services. 1227.15.1 Consultation/interviews. Consultation/interview rooms shall be provided. 1227.15.2 Conference/group activities. Separate rooms or spaces shall be provided for conferences and group activities. Exception: If conference room or space is available to the correctional treatment facility staff in the correctional institution, this room or space need not be duplicated. 12-86 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. INTERIOR…
1227.16 ADMINISTRATION SPACE. ¶
1227.16 ADMINISTRATION SPACE. 1227.16.1 Administration. An administration area shall be provided which shall provide for the following functions: 1. Waiting area. 2. Offices for the administrator and clerical personnel. 1227.16.2 Records. Spaces shall be provided which accommodate the following functions: 1. Work area for sorting and recording records, for either paper or electronic media. 2. Secure storage area for medical records, for either paper or electronic media.
1227.17 CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY. ¶
1227.17 CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY. 1227.17.1 Minimum requirements. A central supply and sterilizing area shall be provided. Rooms and spaces shall accommodate the following services and equipment: 1. Soiled work area. A receiving and gross cleaning area which shall contain workspace and equipment for cleaning medical and surgical equipment and for disposal of or processing of soiled material. 2. Clean work area. A clean work area which shall contain work space and equipment for sterilizing medical and surgical equipment and supplies. 3. Sterilizing space. Exception: Items 1 through 3 do not…
1227.18 STORAGE. ¶
1227.18 STORAGE. 1227.18.1 General storage. Correctional treatment centers shall provide combined general and specialized storage space in accor- dance with the following: 1 to 10 beds 120 square feet (11.15 m [2] ) minimum 11 to 100 beds 12 square feet (1.11 m [2] ) per bed Over 100 beds 1,200 square feet (111.48 m [2] ) plus 5 square feet (0.46 m [2] ) per bed for each bed over 100 1227.18.2 Specialized storage. Specialized storage spaces shall include the following: 1. Linen. Separate and enclosed facilities for clean and soiled linen in each nursing unit. The clean linen storage space…
1227.19 EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS. ¶
1227.19 EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS. 1227.19.1 Minimum facilities. Correctional treatment centers shall provide the following: 1. Dressing rooms. Separate dressing rooms for male and female personnel with lockers, lavatory and toilet(s). Exception: If provided for the correctional treatment center staff in adjacent correctional institutions, dressing rooms and lockers need not be duplicated.
1227.20 HOUSEKEEPING ROOM. ¶
1227.20 HOUSEKEEPING ROOM. 1227.20.1 A securely lockable housekeeping room with service sink and supply storage spaces shall be provided in each nursing unit. OPTIONAL SERVICES.
1227.21 SERVICE SPACES. ¶
1227.21 SERVICE SPACES. Service spaces, such as laboratory, radiology and any other services approved by the licensing agency, shall comply with the applicable space requirements of Sections 1224 and 1225. Service spaces shall also comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Administrative Code (Part 1).
1227.22 OUTPATIENT SERVICES. ¶
1227.22 OUTPATIENT SERVICES. The following shall be provided or made available to an outpatient service space. 1227.22.1 Waiting. Waiting area(s) shall be provided with access to toilet room facilities and a drinking fountain both meeting the requirements of Sections 1231.3.1, 1231.3.2 and 1231.3.3. 1227.22.1.1 Holding cell. If a temporary holding cell or room is used for this purpose, it shall comply with Section 1231.2.2. Exception: The minimum floor area shall be 80 square feet (7.43 m [2] ). on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
1227.23 24-HOUR MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. ¶
1227.23 24-HOUR MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. 1227.23.1 Program/dining space. Provide within the Correctional Treatment Center for use by mental health treatment program patients, as is consistent with security requirements. Program/dining space shall be provided with a minimum floor area of 30 square feet (2.79 m [2] ) per patient served at a given time. 1227.23.2 Mental health treatment. Correctional treatment centers providing a mental health treatment program shall include one seclusion room providing direct observation of every portion of the room for every 15 mental health beds and for…