Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
PHYSICAL SITE
Section 6500.79 - Individual bedrooms

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6500.79

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) An individual's bedroom may not be located in basements. Any level from which there is a standard door leading from that level directly outside to grade level is not considered a basement.

(b) An individual sharing a bedroom shall have a minimum of 50 square feet of bedroom space, measured wall to wall, including space occupied by furniture. An individual with a single bedroom shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of bedroom space, measured wall to wall, including space occupied by furniture.

(c) A bedroom shall have at least one exterior window that permits a view of the outside.

(d) Bedroom windows shall have drapes, curtains, shades, blinds or shutters.

(e) Bedrooms shall have doors at all entrances for privacy.

(f) In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following:

(1) A bed of size appropriate to the needs of the individual. Cots and portable beds are not permitted. Bunkbeds are not permitted for individuals 18 years of age or older.

(2) A clean, comfortable mattress and solid foundation.

(3) Bedding, including a pillow, linens and blankets appropriate for the season.

(4) A chest of drawers.

(5) Closet or wardrobe space with clothing racks and shelves accessible to the individual.

(g) Beds and cribs, with solid sides over 12 inches high or with closed domes or tops, are not permitted.

(h) An individual 10 years of age or older may not be required to share a bedroom with a person of the opposite sex.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.201 (relating to exceptions for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.202 (relating to exceptions for emergency respite care).

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