Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-145-73 - Sleeping accommodations

(a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour ventilation system approved by the state or local health department. Heating facilities shall be sufficient to maintain a room temperature consistent with existing department of health services' guidelines. Separate sleeping quarters shall be provided for children of the opposite sex six years of age or over. The facility shall provide each such child with a single bed with adequate linens and covers suitable for the temperature, and a locker, dresser or other storage space for the child's private use conveniently located in or near the child's sleeping room.

(b) Sleeping quarters for children under 12 years of age shall have a minimum of 300 cubic feet of air space per child, or a minimum of 70 square feet of floor space. Sleeping quarters for children aged 12 and over shall have a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space, or a minimum of 70 square feet of floor space per child.

(c) Sleeping quarters of staff shall be separate from those of the children but near enough to afford proper supervision.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-145-73

Effective February 1, 1994