Facility Perimeter

(1) The county correctional facility perimeter shall be controlled by appropriate means to provide that inmates remain within the perimeter and to prevent access by the general public without proper authorization. 103 CMR 920.04 shall not be applicable to community release facilities. (2) The county correctional facility shall have pedestrian sally ports between inmate areas and areas providing access to the public including a secure holding area for persons awaiting entrance within the secure perimeter of the facility. In a new facility, such holding areas shall have remote control doors and locks. 103 CMR 920.04 shall not be applicable to community release facilities. (3) The county correctional facility shall have a vehicle sally port, including a secure holding area for vehicles awaiting entrance within the secure perimeter of the facility. In a new facility, such holding areas shall have remote control doors or gates and locks. 103 CMR 920.04 shall not be applicable to community release facilities. (4) If the county correctional facility has watchtowers, they shall be placed so that an unobstructed view of the grounds and perimeter is permitted, and shall have the equipment necessary for effective operation of their function.