New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 53 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN'S SHELTER FACILITIES AND SHELTER HOMES
Subchapter 5 - PHYSICAL FACILITY AND LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 3A:53-5.3 - State government physical facility requirements for shelter homes
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:53-5.3
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Fire protection:
1. The shelter home shall provide a
minimum of one smoke detector that shall be installed in a manner and location
approved by the Office or local fire official.
2. The shelter home with a basement shall provide
an additional smoke detector for the basement area.
3. The shelter home shall ensure that all fire
extinguishers are serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if
necessary.
4. Combustible and flammable
materials shall not be located adjacent to or near a furnace.
(b) Heating: The shelter home shall provide a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit in all rooms used by the children.
(c) Maintenance and sanitation: The indoor and outdoor areas of the shelter home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and be free from any hazards to the health and safety of the children.
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