New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 43B - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF ADULT FAMILY CARE CAREGIVERS AND SPONSOR AGENCIES
Subchapter 11 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Section 8:43B-11.3 - Bedroom

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:43B-11.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) The client shall be furnished with a bedroom, which may be shared with only one other client.

(b) Occupancy shall be limited to floors on or above grade level. Exceptions may be granted under the following conditions:

1. More than half the height of the room is above ground;

2. The room is provided with two or more independent means of egress, at least one of which leads directly outside; and

3. There are no other conditions that might be adverse to the health, safety, or welfare of clients.

(c) Non-ambulatory clients shall not have bedrooms above or below the first floor of any home.

(d) For each client in a bedroom, there shall be a chair, bedside table, lamp, mirror, and appropriate storage for personal belongings. There shall be an adequate clear floor area to meet the specific physical needs of the client. "Clear floor area" means space exclusive of fixed closets, fixed wardrobes, alcoves, or vestibules.

1. A client's bedroom shall contain the following minimum areas per person:
i. Eighty square feet for single occupancy; and

ii. One hundred and thirty square feet for double occupancy.

(e) Each client shall be provided with a bed, box spring or bedspring, mattress, and pillows. These items shall be unsoiled and in good condition.

(f) The bedroom shall have a lockable door to ensure privacy and at least one operable window.

(g) A client's bedroom shall not be a means of access to any other room, nor shall the primary access to the client's bedroom be through a bathroom or other bedroom.

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