In Dorm and Multiple Occupancy cells, what is the minimum number of toilets and sinks required per 12 inmates (or fraction thereof)?

In Dorm and Multiple Occupancy cells, what is the minimum number of toilets and sinks required per 12 inmates (or fraction thereof)?

• A. At least 1 sink and 1 toilet for each 12 inmates or fraction thereof
• B. At least 2 sinks and 2 toilets for each 12 inmates or fraction thereof
• C. At least 1 sink and 2 toilets for each 12 inmates or fraction thereof
• D. At least 2 sinks and 1 toilet for each 12 inmates or fraction thereof

Answer: (A)

The central idea here is the fixture ratio used for dorms and multi-occupancy cells: you must provide one sink and one toilet for every 12 inmates, rounding up for any fraction of a group. This ensures every inmate has access to sanitation without creating bottlenecks. So, for any total inmate count, divide by 12 and round up to the next whole number; that’s how many sinks and how many toilets are required. For example, 13 inmates require 2 sinks and 2 toilets; 25 inmates also require 3 sinks and 3 toilets. This rule prevents under-coverage when the group isn’t a multiple of 12, which is why it’s stated as “per 12 inmates or fraction thereof.”

The central idea here is the fixture ratio used for dorms and multi-occupancy cells: you must provide one sink and one toilet for every 12 inmates, rounding up for any fraction of a group. This ensures every inmate has access to sanitation without creating bottlenecks.

So, for any total inmate count, divide by 12 and round up to the next whole number; that’s how many sinks and how many toilets are required. For example, 13 inmates require 2 sinks and 2 toilets; 25 inmates also require 3 sinks and 3 toilets.

This rule prevents under-coverage when the group isn’t a multiple of 12, which is why it’s stated as “per 12 inmates or fraction thereof.”