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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 5 findings
F1
Page 26
The kitchen range hood remains out of compliance. It was first identified in the 1999-2000 Grand Jury Report. It does not meet fire code requirements (Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations – National Fire Protection Agency). It has been mentioned in every Grand Jury Report since with no action.
F2
Page 26
The facility, built in 1967, fails to be in full compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). However, all visitors’ areas are in compliance. Currently there are no inmates or staff that require special considerations. The State-approved renovation contract which was funded in July 2007 will provide all ADA public access items. This violation has been identified in Grand Jury Reports 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.
F3
Page 26
The fan vents in the bathrooms in the housing areas do not work and grout needs replacing.
F4
Page 26
The aged evaporative coolers in the living areas do not provide adequate cooling.
F5
Page 26
There is no academic component as part of the inmates’ training and rehabilitation program. 18
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 25Given that the kitchen hood was first identified seven years ago as not meeting fire code regulations, the Grand Jury recommends that it be repaired immediately.
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R2Page 25The Grand Jury recommends correction of the following items to be completed within the 2008-2009 fiscal year: • Bathrooms • Evaporative coolers • All ADA requirements
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R3Page 25An academic component should be added to the educational program (i.e., General Education Development, California High School Proficiency Exam).