Section 1230 — [BSCC] — MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE FACILITIES

1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section 1230.1.2;

In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower;

4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; 5. Telephones accessible to youth; and 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use.

1230.1.2 Locked holding room. A locked holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m [2] ) of floor area per youth; 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet (4.2 m [2] ) of floor space and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in Section 1230.2.8; 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the youth access to a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door.

1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and day rooms. Natural light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories.

1230.1.4 Corridors. Corridors in living units shall be at least 8 feet (2438 mm) wide.

1230.1.5 Living unit. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30.

1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or slide laterally.

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1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet (1.78 m [2] ) of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); and 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of 144 square inches (92,903 mm [2] ), constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5.

1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet (9.3 m [2] ) of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 7 feet (2134 mm); and 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a minimum of 144 square inches (92,903 mm [2] ), constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain beds as specified in 1230.2.5.

1230.1.9 Dormitories. Dormitories shall provide the following: 1. A minimum of 50 square feet (4.6 m [2] ) of floor area per youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet (18.6 m [2] ) of floor area and a minimum 8-foot (2438 mm) clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for no more than 30 youth; 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. 1230.1.10 Dayrooms. Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet (3.3 m [2] ) of floor area per youth, and contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drink- ing fountains and showers as specified in Section 1230.2.

1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall be designed as follows:

1. Facility capacity Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space 40 or less 9,000 square feet (836 m [2] ) 41 to 274 225 square feet (21 m [2] ) per youth up to 61,650 square feet (5727 m [2] ) 275 or more 61,650 square feet (5727 m [2] ), plus 145 square feet (13.47 m [2] ) for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet (8093 m [2] )] 1.1. At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like surface. 1.2. The required recreation area shall contain no single dimension less than 40 feet (12.2 m). 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be of sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2.

ze and_ equipped in such a manner to allow compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2.

1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. There shall be dedicated classroom space for every juvenile in every facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall be for education. Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet (14.9 m [2] ) of floor space for the teachers’ desk and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet (2.6 m [2] ) of floor space per minor. A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 minors. There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small group educational purposes.

1230.1.13 Safety room. A safety room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m [2] ) of floor area and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be limited to one youth; 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 inches (610 mm) long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified in Section 1230.1.22; 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls for which must be located outside of the room;

7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-type lighting fixture with controls located outside the room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; and 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor.

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1230.1.14 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every juve- nile facility. Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; 4. Not less than 144 square feet (13.4 m [2] ) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet (2134 mm); 5. Hot and cold running water; 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surfaces;

7. A medical exam table; and

8. Adequate lighting.

1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as spec- ified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 m [2] ) of floor space and suffi- cient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the same room without appropriate visual barrier.

1230.1.17 Visiting space. Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in-person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barri- ers such as, but not limited to, security glazing or mesh. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m [3] ) of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, bedding, supplies and activity equipment. 1230.1.19 Personal storage. Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with a minimum of 9 cubic feet (0.25 m [3] ) of secure stor- age space for personal clothing and belongings.

1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc.

1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and suffi- cient area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within the security area of the facility.

1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel.

1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the require- ments specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m [2] ) of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for each facility. This interview room shall provide for confidential consultations with youth.

erview room.**_ Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m [2] ) of floor area. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for each facility. This interview room shall provide for confidential consultations with youth.

1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all minimum standards for juvenile facili- ties contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified in Section 1230.1.11; 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section 1230.1.12; 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section 1230.1.14; and 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16.

1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m [2] ) of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet (3.7 m [2] ) of floor area and have clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in Section 1230.2.8; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2; 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and 7. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section 1230.2.11.

1230.1.27 Program and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for specific programs in addition to recre- ation and exercise areas.

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1230.2.1 Toilet/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows:

1. Juvenile halls 1:6;

2. Camps 1:10; and 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8:

One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 males.

1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6;

2. Camps 1:10; and 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8:

Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water.

1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking bubbler; and

2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical means.

1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. Showers shall be provided with tempered water.

1230.2.5 Beds. Beds shall be at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches (305 mm) off the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches (914 mm) apart. Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically between the solid bottoms. In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall.

1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 footcandles (216 lux) of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide good visibility for supervision and be conducive to sleep.

1230.2.7 Padding. In safety rooms, padding shall cover the entire floor, door, walls and everything on the walls to a clear height of 8 feet (2438 mm). Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor of this room.

All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal. All padding must be:

1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; 3. At least [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) thick; 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent tearing or ripping; and 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing or ripping.

1230.2.8 Seating. Seating shall be designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is seat- ing for one person.

1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual locking device.

1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test stan- dards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CDCR 860-94d, Appendix H, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III.

1230.2.11 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations.

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TABLE 1230A—REQUIRED SPACES AND EQUIPMENT IN JUVENILE FACILITIES

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