New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.51 - CLIENT ROOMS

A. Each client room must be an outside room.

B. There must be no through traffic in client rooms.

C. Client rooms must communicate directly with other areas of the facility.

D. Client rooms must be private or semi-private.

E. Private rooms must have at least 100 square feet of floor area. Closet and locker area shall not be counted as part of the available floor space.

F. Semi-private rooms must have at least 80 square feet of floor area for each bed. Closet and locker area shall not be counted as part of the available floor space.

G. Client rooms will have beds spaced at least three feet apart.