Section 22-B3807. BEDROOMS

 

3807.1Each bedroom shall have a minimum of eighty square feet (80 ft.2) for single occupancy and one hundred square feet (80 ft.2) for double occupancy. No bedroom shall have more than four (4) occupants. If a bedroom has more than two (2) occupants there shall be an additional forty feet (40 ft.) of space or more for each additional occupant.

 

3807.2Each resident's bedroom shall be equipped with at least:

 

(a)A bed, which shall not be a cot;

 

(b)A mattress, which shall meet the requirements of 22 DCMR § 115;

 

(c)A bedside table or cabinet with lockable storage space and an individual reading lamp with at least a one hundred (100) watt bulb;

 

(d)Suitable sufficient storage space for each resident's personal clothing and personal effects; and

 

(e)A waste receptacle and clothes hamper with lid.

 

3807.3Each bed shall be located only in a room that is designed solely as a bedroom.

 

3807.4Each bed shall be placed at least three feet (3 ft.) from any other bed and from a radiator.

 

3807.5Each MHCRF shall provide at least one (1) desk and chair for the use of every eight (8) residents.

 

3807.6Each resident who is enrolled on a full or part-time basis in a course of academic or vocational study shall be provided with a work area in the residence MHCRF that is quiet and conducive to study.

 

3807.7Each bedroom shall have direct access to a major corridor and at least one (1) window.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 569, 576 (January 27, 1995).