6VAC15-45-580. Lighting and circulation.

Article 2. Maintenance

6VAC15-45-570. Preventive maintenance program.

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall specify a preventive maintenance program for the physical plant. The program shall include documentation of work performed, provisions for emergency repairs or replacement in life-threatening situations, and provisions for capital repairs.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 7.8; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

6VAC15-45-580. Lighting and circulation.

Lighting in inmate room/cells shall be at least 20 foot-candles at desk level in living areas and in personal grooming areas, as documented by qualified personnel. Circulation shall be at least seven cubic feet per minute of outside air or recirculated air containing no less than 25% outside air per minute per occupant. Air circulation/recirculation equipment inspections by qualified personnel shall be documented.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 7.9; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.

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