2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-807 HOLDING CELLS AND HOUSING CELLS
11B-807.1 General.
Holding cells and housing cells shall comply with Section 11B-807.
11B-807.2 Cells with mobility features.
Cells required to provide mobility features shall comply with Section 11B-807.2.
11B-807.2.1 Turning space.
Turning space complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided within the cell.
11B-807.2.2 Benches.
Where benches are provided, at least one bench shall comply with Section 11B-903.
11B-807.2.3 Beds.
Where beds are provided, clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided on at least one side of the bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed.
11B-807.2.4 Toilet and bathing facilities.
Toilet facilities or bathing facilities that are provided as part of a cell shall comply with Section 11B-603. Where provided, no fewer than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower shall comply with the applicable requirements of Sections 11B-603 through 11B-610.
[2010 ADAS] Advisory 807.2.4 Toilet and Bathing Facilities. In holding cells, housing cells, or rooms required to be accessible, these requirements do not require a separate toilet room.
11B-807.3 Cells with communication features.
Cells required to provide communication features shall comply with Section 11B-807.3.
11B-807.3.1 Alarms.
Where audible emergency alarm systems are provided to serve the occupants of cells, visible alarms complying with Section 11B-702 shall be provided.
Exception: Visible alarms shall not be required where inmates or detainees are not allowed independent means of egress.
11B-807.3.2 Telephones.
Telephones, where provided within cells, shall have volume controls complying with Section 11B-704.3.
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