FACILITIES OF THE BUREAU OF

CORRECTIONS
REPORTERS:
UBONGEN, CAMERON K.
GACAYEN, REMY L.
BINDADAN, JERRY
VILLALUZ, BHIJEY S.
BOTIGAN , MELVILLE B.
MARIANO, JEROLD P.
BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS
Operates with the standard and uniform design
of the following through all the operating prison
and penal farms:
 prison facilities,
 reformation facilities
 Administrative facilities
 A. DORMITORY

 Refers to the facility exclusively used as confinement

area of all inmates within the prison camp with specific
consideration on special designation.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DORMITORY

Type Capacity Lot area

A Above 500 inmates More tan 1.5 hectares

B 101-500 inmates 1.5 hectares

C 1-100 inmates 3,000 sq. m.

Note: For the standard lay-out of a cell, the Architect or Engineer should have an
overall idea of an ideal cell capacity so that he can design a dormitory building
using the different classification of dormitory.
PARAMETERS OR BUILDING SPECIFICATION:

b. FLOOR AREA FOR CEILING

a. CELL CAPACITY HEIGHT
 Ideal habitable floor area per inmate-  Ground floor- 3.0 m. (minimum)
4.7 sq. m.  Succeeding floors- 2.70 m.
 Maximum number of inmates per cell- (minimum)
10  Main cell door- 1.0m. By 2.10m.
 Maximum no. of bunks beds- 5 units (sliding type)
two level  Ideal cell area- 6.0m. By 8.0m =
 Wash area (for utensils, hand washing)- 48sq.m.
1 unit
 Water closet (toilet bowl)- 1 unit
 Bath area- 1 unit
PARAMETERS OR BUILDING SPECIFICATION:

c. CELL GRILL AND WINDOW

GRILLS d. WALL

Materials:  6” Thick CHB with Plaster Finish

 Vertical grills- 25 mm. Dia. Plain at both sides
bars at 0.10m. (4”) on centers  Firewall (limited lot area)- 6”
 Frame- 2” by ¼” Thick Flat bar Thick reinforced
 Horizontal support- 2” by ¼” Thick
Flat bar at 0.60m. On centers,
maximum spacing
PARAMETERS OR BUILDING SPECIFICATION:

e. TOILET f. DOORS
 Width- 0.60m.
Partition:
 Height- 2.10m.
 height-1.20m. For male and
1.60m. For female  Materials- any durable materials

 Materials- 4” thick with tile finish

at inner sides.
g. Ventilation and Lightning- it shall be constructed to allow the entrance
of fresh air whether or not there is artificial ventilation. Artificial light must be
sufficient for the detainees to read or work without injury to eye sight.

VENTILATION PARAMETERS

h. VENTILATION
STANDARD i. LIGHTING
  Exterior openings- 1/10 of total floor area of cell or
spaces.
 Artificial lighting (minimum)- 5 watts CFL/LED

Note: For 2-4 storey dormitory building, the corridor must be enclosed with a 4” by
4” steel matting framed by ¼” by 1” by 1” angle bars.
If the building is very long, there must be a stairwell 20m. Apart and the end
stairs should lead to the roof. These stairs should be provided with caged steel
ladders in case of emergency.
 B. ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

 Edifice where management of institutional support and resources

are administered including all records and documents servicing.
 The building may be constructed according to the desired capacity
to house the following groups such as:
 Command group
 Directorates
 Support service
 Operating units

 The designer can plan a 2-4 storey building.

C. PERIMETER/ SECURITY FENCE

 Main perimeter fence- 6” CHB, minimum height from the

 Physical indicators of finish grade line to the top shall not be less than 4.00 m.
boundary lines and and 1.00 m. shall be added for barbed/ concertina wire
provision. Provide 1.00 m. barbed/ concertina wire
barriers delineating provision at 0.10 m. horizontal spacing on top.
the prison camp, its  Secondary fence is welded wire /steel matting, minimum
security divisions height from the finish grade line to the top is 2.5 m. and
and perimeter 0.60 m. shall be added for barbed/concertina wire
provision. Provide 0.60 m. barbed/ concertina at 0.10 m.
markings on the horizontal spacing on top.
prison reservation as  Minimum distance of the nearest inmate dormitory or
a whole. building wall to the secondary perimeter fence is 10
meters. The minimum distance from the secondary to the
main perimeter fence is 4 meters.
 An electronic device must be installed at the perimeter
fence to alert all guards at post towers to thwart escape
attempt.
D. HOSPITAL/ INFIRMATORY
 A medical facility established inside
 For type A and B shall contain at least
the prison compound for treatment of
basic facilities such as isolation room,
sick or injured inmates. emergency room, operating room,
recovery room, dental, laboratory, X-
 Sick inmates requiring advance
ray room, comfort rooms, beddings,
medical treatment shall be brought to pharmacy and other standard
the nearest hospital if the prison facilities for hospital/infirmaries.
 This shall be in accordance with the
hospital does not have necessary
Administrative Order No. 147-s-2024
medical equipment and expertise to issued by the DOH.
treat such malady.  It shall also be equipped with a stand-
by ambulance and emergency electric
generator in case of power failure.
E. RECREATION/ MULTIPURPOSE HALL

 A combined facility where cultural and sports activities are

conducted on a regular basis.
 The facility shall be equipped with an Audio Visual Room or AVR,
CCTV cameras and other necessary electronic devices that will
make the facility functional.
 For basketball court, it needs an area of 16m. by 30m. and this
area can be covered to a volleyball or tennis court.
 The facility must also be equipped with a steady sound system
which can be used during ceremonies and other activities to be
conducted by the Bureau. It must have collapsible or permanent
bleachers, public address system, comfort rooms for both male and
female and a dressing room for players/ watchers.
F. TRAINING/ LECTURE AREA
 A combined facility which may be a one or two storey building where a
library, classrooms or an auditorium are constructed and a place where
safety and care is foremost in the course of its usage and vocation.
 This facility which can accommodate 100 participants must be fully air-
conditioned and must have a separate comfort rooms for male and
female participants including restrooms and mess hall.
 It is also constructed with audio visual room complete with accessories
and other necessary equipment for participants and trainers to use.
G. WORKSHOP FACILITY

 A facility where livelihood workshop are conducted . It must be near

the lecture center or within the building for easy access for the
participants . Participants of 50

 100 must be considered in the design. The training / lecture center

must be well ventilated or fully air – conditioned on workshop rooms
where there are no welding and cutting activities done . Comfort
rooms and mess hall shall also be included in the area .
H. KITCHEN AND MESS HALL
 Refers to an important sector in the prison facility where food
preparation is conducted and an adjacent area where food is served.
Location:
The location of the kitchen should be near the premises where stocks of
food and fuel are kept so as to limit the work involved in handling supplies.
The area must be designed as to the ideal capacity of inmate population
per camp. The figure of 0.1sq.m per inmate is used . of the kitchen That
means an area of 50 sq. m per 500 inmates.
Kitchen Standards :
Standards Fuel for all Dormitory – LPG ( fire safety compliant )
Materials – Reinforce concrete columns , CHB walls , concrete
floor
Counter Finish – Glazed Tiles ( wall and counter )
Window – Jalousie or steel casement with Screen
Floor Finish – unglazed Floor Tiles
Cleaning of Kitchens : everyday
Disinfection ; one a week
Lighting – 3 watts / m
 The kitchen must have a water – supply and storage system for
cooking and cleaning.
 It must have a place for the storage of food stuff . Food supplies
must be kept in a clean , dry and well ventilated place and have a
cold storage room for perishable food.
 It must also have a proper drainage and disposal of waste water.
 It must be well- lighted , ventilated and with smoke / fume
extraction system.
I. VISITING AREA
 A facility where visitors of inmates are
accommodated. The architect/ designer must
take into consideration the maximum capacity
of 500 persons to accommodate the influx of
visitors during seasonal events such as
Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day , and
other special events in the Bureau. The visiting
hall must have two (2) gates at opposite sides ,
one (1) gate for the inmate with a call slip and
one (1) gate specifically for visitors . The hall
shall be equipped with following electronic
devices such as cameras, AVR, ceiling fans and
lighting .
 It shall also have separate comfort rooms for
male and female visitors with water closets,
urinals , vanity mirrors and lavatories. Adjacent
or within the facility is an IPX Store where
visitors/ inmates can buy anything for their
needs. The building is one(1) storey enclosed
by one(1) meter height of CHB(4'') wall from
finished floor line with concrete benches
integrated and additional plastic tables and
chairs must be provided to complete the
needs/ capacity of the hall. Additional steel
matting , with 2''x 2'' openings shall be
CONJUGAL ROOMS

 A one (1) storey facility shall be constructed to accommodate an

inmate’s conjugal visits from his legal wife or common – law – wife
( CLW). It shall accommodate 20 couples ,cubicle – type with an area
of 2.5m x 3.50m each room. Each room shall also be equipped with
the following :Bed, ceiling fan and comfort room.
K. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

 Water tanks and pumps shall be provided in the absence

of government/ commercial water system to prevent
interruption of supply in any place where inmates are
being held.
1. Standards or water supply in prisons camp are following :
- ) minimum amount of water – 95 liters/capita/day ( to
cover all needs)
- )minimum amount of water for drinking – 3 – 5
liters/inmate/day
2 . Water design computation must include inmates , prison personnel
and visitors .
It must be sufficient to meet the following:
- ) Drinking water
- ) Preparation of meals
- )Maintenance of personal hygiene
- )Operation of the sewage and waste – disposal system
- ) Cleaning of premises
- ) Livelihood , garden irrigation, etc.
L. RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
 The camp for Directorate for Reception and Diagnostic shall be
specific secured office within every prison and penal farms where
newly admitted inmates are quarantined and subjected to a battery
of test ( physical , psychological and medical) for a defined period
( approximately 60 days ) before classification is conducted.

1. The sequence for admitting inmates must be considered by the

Architect/Engineer in designing the facilities of the RDC. The following
facilities/ amenities are needed:
 Dormitories for inmates – For Type A, it shall be a two (2) storey up
to (4) storey building to accommodate 501 to 1000 inmates and for
Type B , a two (2) storey building to accommodate 100 to 500
inmates;
 An administrative building shall be constructed separately within
the camp for BuCor personnel;
 Perimeter fence;
 Mess Hall/ kitchen;
 Visitors Hall with IPX Store;
 Sport and Recreation Hall;
 Infirmary Building;
 Water Tank (20,000- gallon capacity with standby
– by generator set);
 Building for Security Officers and armory;
 Overseer’s Office and Receiving Room;
 Supply Office ;
 Building for Psychology, sociology, Case and
Education Sections;
 Visitor’s Park; and
 Religious/ inter- Faith Building.
M. SERVICE PERSONNEL FACILITIES

 Refers to the quarters of Commissioned Officers (CO)

and Non- Commissioned Officers ( NCO) supported
and maintained properly by the this Bureau.
• CO Quarters - a single - detached housing unit with a
minimum lot area of 8m x 12m including a carport.
1.1) Minimum floor area is 6m x 8m
1.2) Size of the main and back doors are 1.0m x 2.1m
and 0.90 x 2.10m , respectively;
1.3) Each door has three (3) bedrooms; size of bedroom door is 0.80
x 2.10m, comfort room is 0.60 x 2.10m.
1.4) The widows dimensions is 1.60 x 2.10m and 0.30 x 0.30m
awning.
2. NCO Quarters - a two (2) storey building with following
dimensions:
2.1) Floor area is 8m x 30m per storey;
2.2) Five (5) doors per storey of 6m x 8m dimensions each with toilet
and bath , living and dining room;
2.3) Size of the main and back doors are 1.0m x 2.1m and 0.90 x
2.10m, respectively;
2.4) Each door has three (3) bedrooms; size of bedroom door is 0.80 x
2.10m, comfort room is 0.60 x 2.10m.
2.5) The windows dimensions is 1.60 x 2.10m and 0.30 x 30m awning.
2.6) The stairs leading to second floor shall be installed at the center
of the building with a 2m - wide corridor.
N. EXTERNAL RELATIONS CENTER

 The camp of Directorate for External Relations shall be a

specific secured office within every prison and penal farms ,
where inmates awaiting release are confined and subjected to a
battery of tests ( physical, psychological, medical, skills, talents,
interests, and socio - demographic traits) for a defined period
before classification for pre - release and post - release
programs.
1. The sequence for releasing inmates must be considered by the
Architect/ Engineer in designing the facilities of the ERD . The
following facilities/ amenities are needed:
• Dormitories for inmates - For Type A, it shall be a
two (2) storey up to four (4) storey building to
accommodate 100 up to 500 inmates;
• An administrative building shall be constructed
separately within the camp for BuCor personnel;
• Perimeter fence;
• Mess Hall/ kitchen;
• Visitors Hall with IPX Store;
• Sports and Recreation Hall;
• Infirmary Building;
• Water tank ( 20,000- gallon capacity with stand -
by generator set);
• Building for Security Officers and armony;
• Building for External Relations Offices ;
• Oversee's Office and Receiving Room;
• Supply Office;
• Building for Psychological, Sociology , Case Nd
Education Sections;
• Building for training/ Lecture & Workshop Facility;
• Visitor's Park; and
• Religious/ Inter - Faith Building.
O. COURT ROOM

 A facility within the prison reservation where court

hearings are held to minimize risk and untoward
incidents to happen on a high profile inmate and
other security factors involved. It is in consonance
with the Supreme Court Administrative Circular No.
2 dated December 2, 1976, which mandates that "
no prisoner sentenced to death or life imprisonment
or detained upon legal process for the commission
of any offense punishable by death or life
imprisonment confined in the New Bilibid Prisons is
allowed to be brought outside the said penal
institution for appearance or attendance in any
In addition, the said Circular directs every Judge in
Metro Manila and the Provinces of Rizal, Bulacan,
Cavite and Laguna who requires the appearance or
attendance of any of the afore - stated prisoners
confined in the New Bilibid Prisons in any judicial
proceedings to conduct such proceedings within the
premises of the said penal institution."

1. Court Room specifications:

1.1) Main Court Room - 5mX 6m
1.2) Clerk of Court Office and Filing Room - 3m X 3m
1.3) Judge 's Chamber with T & B - 3m X 3m
1.4) Main Door - 1.0m X 2 .1m panel type
1.5) Service Door to Judge Chamber - 0.80m X 2.10 flush
type
1.6) All windows ( standard with jealousies and grills) -
1.20m X 1.20
2. Fixtures:
2.1) Judge's high table and chair mounted on an elevation
surrounded by protected wooden flanks 2" thick;
2.2) Stenographer 's table and chair;
2.3) Witness ' stand / podium;
2.4) Counsels' table and chairs;
2.5) Inmate/ Accused bench/ holding space; and
3. Equipment:

3.1) Air - conditioning unit;

3.2) Electric fans ( stand -
by)
3.3) Computer set with
printer; and
3.4) Steel filing cabinet
TRANSIENT QUARTERS

 Refers to a place where employees and their visitors on

official business from different colonies can stay
temporarily for a specified period of time . A duplex -
type structure with an area of forty - five (45) square
meters shall be constructed with the following
specifications:
1. Partition area/ dimensions of 4.5 X 5.0m;
2. With two(2) chair, one (1) table and two(2) double beds ,
with extra folding bed;
3. With toilet and bath room and walk - in closet;
4. An air - conditions unit;
5. Pane - type door of 1.0m X 2.10m dimensions;
6. Window of 1.20m X 1.20m with jealousies
and screen;

One partition of the duplex can

accommodate five (5) persons. A te (10)
unit duplex shall be constructed and
maintained to accommodate 100 transient
visitors.
V. ORGANIZATION AND KEY POSITION OF THE BUREAU
OF CORRECTIONS

A. Key Positions. The BuCor shall headed by a

Director who shall be assisted by three(3)
Deputy Directors: one(1) for administration,
one(1) for security and operations and one(1)
for reformation,all of whom shall be
appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ.
Provided, that the Director and the Deputy
Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of duty
not to exceed six(6) years from the date of
appointment: Provided, further, that in times of
war or other national emergency declared by
Congress, the President may extend such tour
of duty. Upon the implementation of this Act ,
the incumbent Director and Deputy/ Assistant
Directors of Corrections. However, in no
instance shall any Director of Corrections or his
Deputy Director Generals be permitted to serve
more than one (1) tour of duty in the prison
B. OFFICERS IN COMMAND

 The Head of the BuCor, with the rank of Undersecretary, shall

bear the 3 star rank insignia for the present personnel strength
of the agency.
 The second officers in command of the BuCor, with the rank of
Assistant Secretary, shall have the position and title of Deputy
Director Generals of Corrections, and shall bear 2 star rank
insignia.
 The third officer in command of the BuCor, with the rank of
chief Superintendent, shall have the position and title of
Corrections Chief Superintendent.
 The fourth officer in command of the BuCor, with the rank of
Senior Superintendent, shall have the position and title of
 The fifth officer in command of the BuCor, with the rank of
Superintendent, shall have the position and title of Corrections
Superintendent.
However, when the organization expands to the size
comparable to several infantry ( or several regional command), the
area commanders in a cluster of a division shall have the rank of
Deputy Director, bearing the 2 star rank with a salary grade of 28
in the uniformed pay scale, as third officer in command, while the
Deputy Director General of Corrections ( as Assistant Secretary)
shall be the second in command which shall bear the 3 star rank
insignia, while the Director General of Corrections (as
Undersecretary) shall bear the 4 star rank insignia being the first
The chief Superintendent shall then be the
fourth officer in command, while the Senior
Superintendent shall be the fifth officer in
command. Consequently, a regional technical
officer shall have the rank of Corrections
Technical Chief Superintendent with a salary
grade of 27 in the uniformed pay scale, who
shall also be considered fourth officer command.
During such time , the candidates for Director
General of Corrections and Deputy General of
Corrections for the appointment of the President
shall be retired Deputy Directors and Chief
C. ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING

The Department of Budget and

Management. (DBM) shall rationalize the
existing organizational structure and staffing
pattern of the BuCor in accordance with the
provisions of this Act ( not according to EO
366) and relevant compensation and position
classification laws , rules and regulations.
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