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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B35. GROUP HOMES FOR MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS |
Section 22-B3503. BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
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3503.1Each bedroom shall be occupied in conformance with the minimum square foot requirements set forth in DCMR Title 14, except that regardless of bedroom size, no bedroom shall accommodate more than three (3) occupants without the permission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
3503.2Each bed shall be placed at least three feet (3 ft.) from any other bed and at least three feet (3 ft.) from any unprotected radiator.
3503.3Each bedroom shall be equipped with at least the following items for each resident:
(a)Standard single or twin-sized bed;
(b)Clean comfortable pillow;
(c)Drawer space; and
(d)Night stand.
3503.4Each resident in an educational program, such as a school-age student, shall be provided an area within the GHMRP that is quiet and conducive to study.
3503.5Each bedroom shall contain sufficient storage space for each resident's seasonal, personal clothing and personal effects.
3503.6Closet space within the bedroom may be considered in calculating square foot minimums for bedrooms but shall be clearly divided for each resident.
3503.7Each resident's bed shall be located in a room that is designated solely as a bedroom.
3503.8One (1) bathroom consisting of a toilet, lavatory and a bathing facility that is appropriate for the needs of the residents shall be provided for the use of each six (6) persons including staff, except that non-live-in staff shall not be counted when calculating persons using bathing facilities.
3503.9Each bathroom shall be equipped to facilitate training toward maximum self-help by residents including individuals with physical disabilities and shall have appliances, fixtures or devices which shall be appropriate to the needs of each person who lives and works in the GHMRP.
3503.10Each bathroom that is used by residents shall be equipped with toilet tissue, a paper towel and cup dispenser, soap for handwashing, a mirror and adequate lighting.