SECTION 259.144. Walls

Walls should be constructed to resist vandalism and facilitate ease of maintenance. Exterior and interior walls within inmate housing and activity areas shall be constructed as follows:

(1) Exterior walls:

(A) a minimum 8" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or

(B) a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way; or

(C) a minimum 3/16" thick steel plate.

(2) Interior walls:

(A) a minimum 6" concrete block vertically reinforced by #3 bars 8" on center and all cells filled with 2,500 psi grout; or

(B) a minimum 4" thick concrete plank reinforced with #4 bars 8" on center each way; or

(C) a minimum 3/16" thick steel plate. Innovative design concepts are encouraged and comparable materials and methods approved by the Commission may be utilized for exterior and interior wall construction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.144 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective December 10, 1996, 21 TexReg 11626.