Section 348.07. Sanitation.

  All facilities shall meet the requirements of ch. DHS 190 . In addition:

(1)  Clean sheets, pillowcases, blankets and towels shall be provided to each inmate upon admission;

(2)  Blankets shall be laundered or sterilized before reissue and at least every 3 months;

(3)  Sheets and pillowcases shall be changed and washed at least weekly;

(4)  Clean towels and washcloths shall be issued to each inmate twice per week;

(5)  A mattress and pillow shall be provided for each bed;

(6)  Each mattress and pillow shall be made of fire-resistant material and covered with a fire retardant, waterproof, easy-to-sanitize material. Mattresses and pillows shall be kept in good repair and in a cle Register January 2012 No. 673 an and sanitary condition;

(7)  Suppliers of mattresses and pillows shall provide evidence to the sheriff that the contents of their products are fire resistant and that the products are fire retardant, waterproof and easy to clean.

(8)  Mattresses shall be at least 3 inches thick and of proper size to fit the bed.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1987, No. 380 , eff. 9-1-87; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, June, 1999, No. 522 ; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2011 No. 666 .