New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter IV - Regulation And Quality Control
Subchapter C - Construction Of Facilities
Part 77 - Standards For Physical Facilities Of Hospitals For The Mentally Ill, Schools For The Retarded, And Alcohol Facilities
Section 77.10 - Design and space requirements-alcoholism facilities

(1) Bedrooms shall provide at least 80 square feet per patient in multiple sleeping rooms and not less than 100 square feet in single rooms.

(2) The maximum number of beds in any room shall be four.

(3) Closets or wardrobes shall be provided within the room for each individual's clothing and other personal property.

(4) Bathrooms shall be provided in living units in sufficient numbers and locations to ensure privacy and convenience. One watercloset, one lavatory and one shower or tub shall be provided for each six beds.

(5) Offices or work areas for staff shall be provided in living units. Such offices or work areas shall be provided in sufficient locations and numbers to facilitate effective supervision and monitoring of patient activity. When necessary or appropriate, such office or work area shall include facilities for the proper storage, preparation and use or dispensing of medications and emergency medical supplies and equipment.

(6) The facility shall provide space of sufficient size and type set aside for use for planned organized program activities.

(8) Separate individual interview rooms shall be provided if required by the program and if staff offices are not suitable or sufficient for this use.

(9) Separate examining and treatment rooms of appropriate size and appropriately furnished and equipped shall be provided as required by the program for medical, dental, nursing, psychology and other services.