New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 51 - MANUAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RESOURCE FAMILY PARENTS
Subchapter 4 - PHYSICAL FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Section 3A:51-4.2 - Bedroom requirements

1. Each bedroom occupied by anyone in the resource family shall have two independent means of exit, at least one of which is an operable window or door suitable for emergency escape or rescue leading directly outside, or the current certificate of occupancy identifies the room as a bedroom, which means that adequate egress has been verified.

2. Each child in placement shall be provided with his or her own age-appropriate bed, bassinet, or crib, that is located in a bedroom and kept in a sanitary and safe condition. A child in placement shall not share a bed with either another child or an adult.

3. An unfinished attic or unfinished basement shall not be used for sleeping purposes by any child in the resource family.

4. Each bedroom occupied by a child in placement shall have natural light and ventilation provided by one or more windows opening directly to the exterior.

5. Each child in placement shall sleep in a bedroom that is sufficient in size to provide for the safety, privacy, and comfort of the child.