Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 261. EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES |
SUBCHAPTER B. EXISTING LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 261.257. Plumbing
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Plumbing work shall meet the requirements of the Southern Standard Building Code, or equivalent. Warm and cold water should be provided at all lavatories and warm water shall be provided at all showers. Warm water temperature shall be between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All plumbing in inmate occupied areas should have quick shut off capability.
Source Note: The provisions of this §261.257 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.