Document Citation: 63G-2.003, F.A.C.

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FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 63 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63G DETENTION SERVICES
CHAPTER 63G-2 DETENTION SERVICES

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

63G-2.003 Facilities and Maintenance.

(1) The Department shall ensure that detention facilities comply with the following:

(a) No more than one (1) youth per every 150 square feet of floor space may be housed in a detention facility. Sleeping rooms shall provide a minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet of unencumbered space per fixed bed.

(b) Each youth shall have access to a toilet, sink, and shower.

(c) Facilities used by the handicapped shall be designed for their use and shall provide for integration with the general population.

(d) Provide outdoor activity space for large muscle exercise including, but not limited to, calisthenics and unimpeded walking or running.

(e) All renovations shall comply with established building codes and requirements.

(2) The department shall ensure that systems and/or programs, contracted or otherwise, are in place to address facility needs related to the maintenance, repair, replacement and continual evaluation to include the following:

(a) Integrity of the facility structure(s).

(b) Mechanical systems.

(c) Electrical systems.

(d) Communication and surveillance systems.

(e) Commercial food service equipment.

(f) Systems related to pest control, garbage removal and upkeep of the facility grounds.

(g) Systems related to fulfilling local and state health and sanitation requirements.

(h) Systems related to fire safety, disaster preparedness and the operation of the emergency generator.

(j) Documentation of issues as outlined above shall be maintained as required by state, department, facility and/or local guidelines, policies and procedures.

(k) The superintendent or designee shall ensure all tools and equipment related to maintenance are properly cared for, stored and inventoried.