Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 259. NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES |
SUBCHAPTER B. NEW MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 259.162. Plumbing
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Plumbing work shall meet the requirements of the International Plumbing Code, or equivalent. Warm and cold water shall be provided at all lavatories and warm water shall be provided at all showers. Lavatories in court holding cells are not required to provide warm water. Warm water temperature shall be between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All plumbing in inmate occupied areas shall have quick shut off capability.
Source Note: The provisions of this §259.162 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective September 14, 1995, 20 TexReg 6829; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591