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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-840 - Corridors

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Corridors used for the movement of inmates, stretchers,
						food and utility carts, etc. shall be constructed to provide a minimum width of
						five feet.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-850 - Intercom, closed circuit television, video, and sound services

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. As a minimum,
					 each housing unit shall be equipped with an electronic sound monitoring system
					 that allows inmates to notify staff in the case of an emergency. This system
					 shall be monitored by master control or other remote control room or control
					 station.
B. Two-way intercoms shall
					 be provided at all remotely controlled security doors other than cell
					 doors.
C. The facility shall be
					 designed to maximize direct visual sightlines. As a supplement to direct visual
					 observation, CCTV shall be installed to observe, at a minimum, blind spots in
					 corridors, sally ports, building entrances, and the building
					 exterior.
D. If video
					 teleconferencing or arraignment is to be utilized, adequate space shall be
					 provided.
E. Consideration shall be
					 given to the requirements of PREA when installing video monitoring, electronic
					 surveillance, or other monitoring technology.
F. In areas where voice communications
					 through the glazing is desired, such as a magistrate, visitation, and control
					 rooms, a system utilizing vandal resistant individual speakers, microphones,
					 intercom, telephone, speak-around frames, or an approved equivalent shall be
					 specified.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-860 - Telephone

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Inmate telephone service shall be provided in all inmate
						housing units, including intake and special purpose housing, within the
						jail.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-870 - Glazing in doors

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Glazed view panels shall be provided in all doors for
						security and safety, with the following exceptions:
1. Doors to janitorial closets, plumbing
					 chases, storage areas, employee dining, staff break room, pharmacy, toilets,
					 maintenance rooms, property storage rooms, evidence rooms, armory, mechanical
					 rooms, electrical rooms, telecommunication rooms, security electronics rooms,
					 offices outside the secure perimeter, and similar rooms.
2. Doors required by the building code to
					 have a three-hour fire-resistance rating are not required to have view
					 panels.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-880 - Mechanical, maintenance, security electronics

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The main mechanical room shall be located
					 outside the secure perimeter and shall be accessible from the
					 outside.
B. If a separate
					 maintenance shop is provided, it shall be located outside the secure perimeter
					 and shall be accessible from the outside.
C. The main security electronics shall be
					 contained in a room specifically designed for that purpose or shall be securely
					 separated from other equipment. Security electronic rooms shall not provide
					 access to other spaces or services. An independent cooling system shall be
					 provided for this room.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-890 - Access for replacement of mechanical equipment

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Design shall provide access for replacement of larger
						pieces of mechanical equipment without having to relocate other equipment or
						cut holes through walls, floors, roofs, or ceilings.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-900 - Plumbing

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Walk-in type
					 plumbing chases shall be provided with lights and electrical outlets to
					 facilitate maintenance.
B.
					 Sufficient floor water drains shall be provided throughout the jail to enable
					 water to be easily removed from areas subject to water spillage or flooding
					 (i.e., shower, group toilet areas, dayrooms, kitchens, etc.).
C. At a minimum, the capability of shutting
					 off the domestic water supply shall be provided for each individual housing
					 unit with one control per housing unit.
D. Plumbing fixtures in special purpose and
					 intake cells shall have individual shutoff controls for domestic water
					 supply.
E. Domestic water shutoff
					 controls shall be in a remote location in proximity to each housing unit and
					 shall be easily accessed by staff, but not inmate accessible.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-910 - Housing unit stair and cell tier guard rails

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Guard rails shall be a minimum height of 48 inches above
						the floor or stair treads in housing units and inmate stairs, including egress
						stairs and tiers.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 4 - Construction Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-920 - Building systems - general

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
					 The requirements set forth in this article establish the requirements for
					 building materials, equipment, and systems to be designed and constructed in
					 facilities within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
B. The building components and design
					 criteria denoted in this article are intended to relate the facilities'
					 security and custody level and expected use conditions, with the materials,
					 equipment, and systems expected performance, particularly as related to
					 strength, safety, and durability characteristics.
C. Matching the performance levels of the
					 various components which make up a security enclosure or system is of equal
					 importance. They shall be comparable and compatible.
D. All work shall be done in accordance with
					 acceptable design and construction practices and material shall be installed in
					 accordance with manufacturer recommendations or as otherwise noted.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 4 - Construction Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-940 - Doors and frames - security and nonsecurity

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Security doors used where perimeter
					 security and interior security walls are required shall be one of the
					 following:
1. Hollow metal security doors
					 shall meet the requirements of ASTM F1450 as follows:
a. Maximum security and perimeter security
					 doors shall be ASTM Grade 1.
b.
					 Doors in interior security walls and associated with medium security housing
					 shall be ASTM Grade 2 or better.
c.
					 Minimum security doors shall be ASTM Grade 3 or better, except doors shall be
					 ASTM Grade 2 or better if in interior security walls.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 4 - Construction Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-950 - Locks and locking systems

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
					 Security level. Locks shall meet the requirements of ASTM F1577 for swinging
					 doors and ASTM F1643 for sliding doors. Locks on perimeter security doors and
					 maximum security doors shall be Security Grade 1. Locks in interior security
					 walls shall be Security Grade 2 or better. Locks in interior security
					 partitions shall be Security Grade 3 or better.
B. Locking devices. Where a high degree of
					 security and positive door control is required in cells, dayrooms, and
					 corridors, sliding door locking devices capable of being operated from a
					 control room are recommended.
C.
					 Magnetic and electromagnetic locks shall not be used as security
					 locks.
D. Controls shall be
					 provided to operate the locks and locking devices in the required modes.
1. The switches, relays, and other devices
					 shall make up a control system compatible with the locks and locking devices
					 and shall be capable of providing the switching necessary to satisfy all
					 desired operational modes.
2. A
					 master control console or panel shall be designed to display all switches to
					 the operator. Normally installed in a secure room (i.e., officer control room)
					 the console shall be equipped with a control for each door, a group control for
					 each wing of the building (or cell block), and controls for the corridor and
					 sally port doors that control access to those wings.
3. In housing control stations and control
					 rooms, door controls shall release cell doors individually, as a group, and as
					 emergency release.
4. Housing
					 control stations and control rooms shall have a local and remote power cutoff
					 and the ability to transfer operation to the master control room.
5. Control panels shall have position, lock,
					 and roller bolt or locking bar indication for security gates and
					 doors.
6. In the event of a power
					 failure the locking system shall be fail secure.
7. Emergency release provisions shall be made
					 for unlocking or group-release of cell doors in case of fire, power failure, or
					 other emergencies.
a. Standby power from a
					 generator is required.
b. Other
					 forms of emergency release shall be reviewed and approved by the reviewing
					 authority.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 4 - Construction Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-960 - Window frames

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Performance
					 requirements and criteria for the selection and intended use of windows shall
					 include the following considerations: security, natural lighting, ventilation,
					 and weather protection.
B. Security
					 requirements.
1. Security frames shall have
					 1-1/4-inch glazing stops with a one-inch bite and be secured with security
					 screws on the non-inmate side.
2.
					 Security frames shall be completely filled with 3,000 psi fine grout meeting
					 the requirements of ASTM C476.
3.
					 Windows shall have security glazing in accordance with
					 6VAC15-81-970.
4. Where necessary because of field
					 conditions in renovations or replacements, field fabricated security windows
					 shall have a minimum 14-gage window frame and be approved by the reviewing
					 authority.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 4 - Construction Requirements › Section 6VAC15-81-970 - Security glazing

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. When
					 selecting glazing, consideration shall be given to ballistic attack, whether
					 penetration of glazing would compromise security or allow passage of
					 contraband, degree of staff supervision or surveillance, and anticipated amount
					 of vandalism.
1. Glazing security grade level
					 shall be in accordance with ASTM F1915.
2. Bullet resistant glazing shall meet
					 ballistics requirements of ASTM F1233 for weapons capable of concealment and UL
					 752 Level III, super power small arms. This glazing shall be low spalling or no
					 spalling.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-980 - Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, smoke control, and fire protection installation

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Unless indicated otherwise by this chapter, all
						components of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, smoke control, and fire
						protection systems, including air handlers, fans, duct work, terminal boxes,
						dampers, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, pumps, piping, valves,
						sensors, control wiring, thermostats, tubing, conduit, wiring, motors, lighting
						fixtures, and associated equipment within the secure perimeter shall be mounted
						as follows:
1. As high as possible for
					 the intended function and securely fastened to the structure or
					 walls.
2. If located less than 12
					 feet above the finished floor or within six feet horizontally of guard rails
					 enclosing tier floor and landing levels in dayrooms, the components shall be
					 specifically designed for the security level of the space where it is
					 installed, protected by a secure enclosure, or protected by secure
					 encapsulation. Exceptions include spaces dedicated for staff use. "Secure
					 enclosure" means secure walls, secure floors, and secure roof or secure ceiling
					 surrounding a space or area.
3.
					 Piping, wiring, conduit, control wiring, and tubing shall not be exposed in
					 cells.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-990 - Mechanical

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Within the
					 secure perimeter of the facility, flexible duct work shall not be installed
					 within six feet of any opening (e.g., register, grille, diffuser, etc.) that
					 can be accessed by inmates.
B. Air
					 inlets and outlets.
1. Maximum security
					 grills shall be provided in the following areas:
a. All cells.
b. Maximum security housing units.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-1000 - Plumbing

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Showers.
1. Showers shall include a soap dish and
					 drain. Shower heads shall be positioned to confine water flow to shower
					 stall.
2. Hot and cold or tempered
					 running water shall be available in all showers. Hot and cold running water
					 shall be available in all lavatories. Hot water, which is accessible by
					 inmates, shall be controlled by a temperature limiting device to preclude
					 temperatures in excess of 105 degrees F.
3. Toilet area wall, floor, and ceiling
					 surface finishes shall be durable, washable, and resistant to water, mold, and
					 mildew.
4. Shower ceiling, wall,
					 and floor surface finishes shall be durable, washable, and resistant to water,
					 mold, and mildew. Shower and shower area floor surface finishes shall be slip
					 resistant. The reviewing authority may require that inmate showers be
					 constructed from stainless steel.
5. All showers for inmate use shall be
					 operated by metering push button control.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-1010 - Electrical

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. All wiring,
					 conductors, and control tubing shall be concealed to the greatest extent
					 possible.
1. Where wiring is exposed and
					 accessible by inmates, it shall be housed in intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
					 or rigid metal conduit (RMC) with threaded fittings.
2. Rigid nonmetallic conduit (PVC or CPVC)
					 shall not be used above ground floor slab within the secure perimeter except
					 when encapsulated in concrete or grouted concrete masonry units. For
					 transitions, rigid nonmetallic conduit may extend not more than six inches
					 above floor.
3. Flexible metallic
					 conduit not exceeding six feet in length shall be allowed above
					 ceilings.
4. Flexible conduit, if
					 required for a moving part of a device (e.g., pan-tilt-zoom camera), shall not
					 exceed 12 inches exposed and shall be liquid tight or equivalent.
5. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and other
					 types of conduits are not permitted within the secure perimeter.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-1020 - Smoke control

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. A smoke
					 control system shall be provided for dormitory and celled areas such as intake,
					 medical, special purpose, and general population housing.
B. The pressurization method, with a minimum
					 of 24 air changes per hour of exhaust and 20 air changes per hour of makeup
					 air, is preferred, but the exhaust method may be used.
C. Exit corridors shall be positively
					 pressurized to minimize smoke migration into the area and keep the path of
					 egress clear of smoke.
D. A smoke
					 test shall be performed prior to acceptance of the building. The local fire
					 department, local building official, facility safety officer, or their
					 designees shall be invited to witness the smoke tests, and the tests shall be
					 witnessed by the reviewing authority. The areas to be tested shall be at least
					 one each of a typical dormitory and one of each typical celled areas area, such
					 as intake, medical, segregation and each configuration of general housing, as
					 determined by the reviewing authority.
E. Smoke machines to perform the tests shall
					 be furnished by the owner or the owner's contractor. Smoke machines provided
					 shall be of sufficient size and capacity to perform the tests in a short period
					 of time.
F. Understanding that
					 there are many variables involved, the desired results of the tests are as
					 follows: from start of smoke machine to system alarm shall be two minutes or
					 less; from system alarm to system activation shall be 30 seconds or less; from
					 system activation to distinguish an egress path from the center of the room to
					 an exit shall be two minutes or less; and from system activation to the space
					 being sufficiently clear to reset the system shall be 30 minutes or
					 less.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 5 - Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection › Section 6VAC15-81-1030 - Fire protection

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Sprinkler
					 heads in inmate accessible areas shall be detention type heads.
B. Exposed fire alarms, smoke detectors, heat
					 detectors, and audible and visual signaling devices shall be mounted as high as
					 practicable, and if below 12 feet, they shall be covered with heavy-gage
					 tamper-resistant protective cages securely fastened to the surface. All exposed
					 devices including sprinkler heads in gymnasiums or indoor recreation areas
					 shall be covered with protective cages.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1040 - Jail equipment

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. All jail
					 security equipment, fixtures, hardware, etc. shall be of a design to meet the
					 security level consistent with the intended use of the space.
B. Bunks installed in maximum and medium
					 security cells shall be bolted through the wall, welded to imbeds, or bolted or
					 welded to inserts cast into the wall or floor.
C. Fixed tables and seats shall be
					 through-bolted through the wall, welded to imbeds, or bolted or welded to
					 inserts cast into the wall or floor.
D. Door closers within the secure perimeter
					 shall be the concealed arm type.
E.
					 All equipment and systems shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer
					 instructions unless otherwise required by this chapter or approved by the
					 reviewing authority to be installed differently.
F. Exposed surfaces of all metal tables,
					 bunks, seats, cabinets, grab rails, stringers, hand and guard rails, food
					 passes, windows, doors, frames, shelves, and similar items shall have smooth
					 edges to reduce risk of cutting or other injury.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1050 - Interstitial spaces

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Interstitial spaces above cells, freezers, refrigerators,
						dryers, showers, stand-alone offices, and similar shall be enclosed to
						facilitate detection of tampering and prevent unauthorized access and to
						eliminate blind spots.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1060 - Security fasteners

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Fasteners
					 within the secure perimeter shall be pinned Torx or flush break-off head style
					 fasteners installed with thread locking fluid. Spanner type screws are
					 prohibited.
B. Security fasteners
					 are required in locations as follows:
1.
					 Direct supervision control panels.
2. Inmate accessible elevator cabs and
					 control panels.
3. Security lock
					 mounting plates.
4. Glazing stops
					 for security windows.
5. Security
					 light fixtures.
6. Hinges for
					 security doors.
7. Field fabricated
					 equipment.
8. Installed furnishings
					 and equipment including annunciator panels, fire extinguisher cabinets,
					 thresholds, kickplates, grab bars, mirrors, floor drains, air diffusers, light
					 switch plates, outlet covers, intercoms, thermostats, and cameras in inmate
					 accessible areas.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1070 - Food, paper, and medicine passes

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. A pass for food and medicine shall be
					 installed in all maximum security cell doors. For purposes of this requirement,
					 holding, intake, maximum security housing, classification, and special purpose
					 cells are considered maximum security.
B. A pass for food shall be installed in a
					 wall or inner sally port door of each housing unit. The food pass shall be
					 lockable and operable from the sally port interior and shall not interfere with
					 the operation of the door.
C.
					 Locking passes shall be installed with the lock and fold down shelf on the side
					 of the door or wall away from the inmates.
D. The size of a food or medicine pass shall
					 be no more than five inches high and at least 15 inches wide or designed to
					 facilitate passage of trays to be used. Food passes shall be installed at a
					 maximum height of 36 inches to the top of the opening.
E. A minimum of a paper pass shall be
					 installed from each control room to the adjoining corridor.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1080 - Communication

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A. A secure means
					 of communication and a paper pass shall be provided between control room and
					 each dayroom and between magistrate's office and intake.
B. A secure means of communication and a
					 paper pass shall be provided between law-enforcement lobby and
					 intake.
C. In areas where voice
					 communications through the glazing is required or desired, such as magistrate,
					 visitation, and control rooms, a system utilizing vandal resistant individual
					 speakers, microphones, intercom, telephone, speak around speak-around frames or
					 approved equivalent shall be specified.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1090 - Interior finishes

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A. In secure
					 areas, all interior exposed walls, partitions, and ceilings shall have a low
					 maintenance, nonabsorbent durable finish.
B. All floor surfaces shall be of a durable,
					 low maintenance, nonabsorbent material.
C. If concrete floor surfaces are used, they
					 shall be finished with a sealer or coating.
D. Base molding is not recommended in inmate
					 accessible areas within the secure perimeter.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1100 - Acoustics

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A. Acoustical
					 treatment shall be provided at a minimum in housing units, activity areas, and
					 intake.
B. Acoustical treatment
					 shall be damage resistant.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1110 - Security sealants

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A. General.
1. Security sealants shall be either
					 elastomeric (tamper resistant: hardness 50 or greater) or low-mod gel
					 (pick-resistant: hardness 70 or greater) type.
a. Tamper resistant sealants shall be
					 provided within all inmate occupied areas subject to continuous
					 supervision.
b. Pick resistant
					 sealants shall be provided within all inmate occupied areas not subject to
					 continuous supervision, such as cells.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part V - Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction › Article 6 - Miscellaneous Construction Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1120 - Fencing

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A. Two levels of
					 security fencing are as follows:
1. Inmate
					 containment fencing designed for outdoor recreation areas outside the secure
					 perimeter shall consist of:
a. Two fences at
					 least 12 feet in height and at least 10 feet apart.
b. Fence fabric shall be at least nine-gage,
					 2-1/2-inch mesh maximum opening, galvanized steel interwoven wire.
c. Razor wire shall be provided and installed
					 per manufacturer recommendations on the top of both fences in the vee arms or
					 on the outrigger arm on the inmate side at the top.
d. A third row of razor wire shall be located
					 between the fences on the inmate side, adjacent to the outside fence.
e. All razor wire shall be a minimum of 24/30
					 inch double helix coil constructed of 100 percent 100% stainless
					 steel.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 1 - General › Section 6VAC15-81-1130 - Community custody facilities design and construction - general

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A. For localities
					 or regional facilities that demonstrate a need based on the needs assessment, a
					 community custody facility meeting the requirements in this section may be
					 constructed with a number of beds in accordance with
					 6VAC15-81-220 A.
B. These structures are designed to house
					 community custody inmates as defined in this chapter.
C. When designing the facility, specific
					 consideration shall be given to appropriate traffic patterns; groups of
					 functions; facilitating ease of movement to, from, and within functions; clear
					 sightlines to eliminate blindspots; efficiency and economy of staffing; PREA;
					 and facilitating a smooth, logical sequence of operation.
D. Material and installation shall be in
					 accordance with manufacturer recommendations or as otherwise noted in this
					 chapter.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1140 - Separate building

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Community custody housing shall be constructed as a
						building separate from the secure portion of the jail or separated from the
						secure portion of the facility by the secure perimeter.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1150 - Traffic pattern separation

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If secure and community custody housing are provided in
						the same building, the design of the facility shall provide exterior and
						interior traffic patterns to assure separation of secure and community custody
						populations.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1160 - Type of construction

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Perimeter walls shall be of masonry, concrete, stone,
						metal, or other similar durable nonfabric, noncombustible material. The
						reviewing authority may require that perimeter walls, floor, and roof or
						ceiling meet secure perimeter requirements.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1170 - Occupancy

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Community custody housing shall be designed to consist of
						multiple occupancy cells or dormitories. If dormitories are utilized and design
						capacity of community custody exceeds 24, at least two housing units are
						required.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1180 - Separation of males and females

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A community custody facility that contains housing units
						for both males and females shall have the housing units designed and
						constructed to prohibit normal communication by sight and sound between the
						two.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1190 - Housing unit size

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A. Housing
					 units shall be dormitories or multiple occupancy cells.
1. Multiple occupancy cells shall be designed
					 for no more than four inmates per cell and shall be sized in accordance with
					 the current American Correctional Association Standards for Adult Local
					 Detention Facilities. Multiple occupancy cells shall be configured to open into
					 a dayroom.
2. Dayroom space shall
					 contain no less than 35 square feet of space for each inmate for which the unit
					 is designed to serve. Calculation of this space shall not include sally ports,
					 visitation booths, stairs, area under stairs, toilet, shower, and lavatory
					 areas. On the first level an, 18-inch wide path in front of all cell fronts,
					 toilets, and showers shall not be counted as dayroom space.
3. Dormitories shall be constructed to
					 provide 85 square feet of space per inmate for each inmate for which the area
					 is designed. The 85 square feet associated with dormitory space is normally
					 separated into 50 square feet for sleeping and 35 square feet for activity.
					 Calculation of this space shall not include sally ports, stairs, area under
					 stairs, or toilet, shower, and lavatory areas.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1200 - Building access

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The facility shall be designed for the capability to
						monitor ingress and egress to the facility. Space shall be provided outside of
						the housing unit for search, work clothes lockers, showers, and toilet
						facilities. If attached to a secure facility, the primary entrance and exit to
						the facility shall be separate from that of the secure portion of the facility.
						Any connection between the secure portion and the community custody portion
						shall be sally-ported sally ported.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1210 - Fixtures and furnishings

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A. Each
					 housing unit shall be provided with natural light, toilet fixtures, hot and
					 cold running water, drinking fountain or lavatory with a sanitary bubbler,
					 mirrors, bed or bunk, tables and seating, and storage space for personal items
					 to accommodate the number of inmates for whom it is designed.
B. Showers, lavatories, and toilets shall be
					 located within the dayroom or dormitory.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 2 - Housing Design › Section 6VAC15-81-1220 - Services

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Space or provisions shall be made for food service,
						laundry, commissary, and other support services.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1230 - Elevators

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Elevators, if provided, shall be of sufficient size to
						transport food carts and at least one elevator per facility shall be of
						sufficient size to transport wheeled stretchers or gurneys.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1240 - Corridors

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Corridors used for the movement of inmates, stretchers,
						food carts, etc. shall be constructed to provide a minimum of five feet in
						width and height meeting the requirements of the table in
						6VAC15-81-930 C
						2.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1250 - Door swing

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Door swings for any space utilized by inmates shall open
						away from the inmate occupied side.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1260 - Voice and visual communication

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A.
					 The facility shall be equipped with a system capable of communicating with the
					 master control of its associated facility.
B. To enhance operations and security,
					 intercom and CCTV systems shall be considered.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 15 - STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS › Chapter 81 - STANDARDS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Part VI - Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction › Article 3 - Additional Design Features › Section 6VAC15-81-1270 - Telephone

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Provisions shall be made for inmate telephone and video
						communication services available at appropriate locations within the
						facility.
Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of
						  the Code of Virginia.