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A sobering cell shall:
  1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor area per inmate;
  2. Be limited to eight inmates;
  3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
  4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
  5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in such a manner that they provide support to the user;
  6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
  7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section 1231.3; and
  8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion of the facility.
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