New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 860 - Recovery Residences
Section 860.8 - Safety and Housing Standards

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 860.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Residences shall, at minimum, meet all applicable requirements of multiple dwellings, including, but not limited to, the safety and capacity requirements imposed by the Multiple Dwelling Law, Multiple Residence Law, Real Property Law, Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, and any relevant Federal, State, or local laws.

(b) In addition, all residences shall comply with the requirements of Part 814 of this Title. For the purposes of Part 814 compliance, certified recovery residences shall be deemed residential facilities, however, certified recovery residences shall be exempt from:

(1) the requirements of section 814.4(c) paragraphs (1) through (6); and

(2) the requirements of section 814.6(a)(1)(iii) for maximum capacity in dormitory type residences.

(c) Sanitary facilities must be provided and must consist of, at a minimum, one toilet, one sink and one tub or shower for every six residents.

(d) In addition, all residences shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) have common areas large enough to support group meetings and resident committees;

(2) make entertainment and recreational spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms open to all staff, residents, and their guests, as defined in residence policies and procedures;

(3) residents shall have:
(i) personal, private, and secure storage space;

(ii) access at all times to food, safe and hygienic food storage space, and a kitchen; and

(iii) access to laundry facilities;

(4) lock boxes for the storage of medication by residents.

(e) Certified recovery residences shall provide a safe and healthy environment by:

(1) providing a substance free environment (excluding medications lawfully prescribed or dispensed);

(2) providing safe, secure storage options for residents' medication and medical supplies;

(3) identifying and having relationship agreements to facilitate referrals to supportive treatments, physical health care, mental health care, social services, harm reduction services, and other services available in the community;

(4) collecting and maintaining emergency contact information; and

(5) providing for regular, optional meetings of residents for recovery support.

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