LIS

Administrative Code

Virginia Administrative Code
10/8/2024

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.

Website addresses provided in the Virginia Administrative Code to documents incorporated by reference are for the reader's convenience only, may not necessarily be active or current, and should not be relied upon. To ensure the information incorporated by reference is accurate, the reader is encouraged to use the source document described in the regulation.

As a service to the public, the Virginia Administrative Code is provided online by the Virginia General Assembly. We are unable to answer legal questions or respond to requests for legal advice, including application of law to specific fact. To understand and protect your legal rights, you should consult an attorney.