Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-14.018 - Sleeping Facilities, Beds and Bedding
(1) Sleeping facilities shall be available to
each migrant labor camp and residential migrant housing occupant. Barracks type
facilities which are designed or operated for both sexes shall contain separate
sleeping facilities for each sex. Sleeping facilities shall consist of beds,
or, cots or bunks complete with mattresses. The operator shall monitor the
sleeping facilities to ensure the areas are clean and that bedding is clean and
free from rips and holes. All mattresses must either be replaced or cleaned
when soiled or include a clean protective mattress covering made of a material,
such as cloth. The covering shall also be smooth and easily cleanable. The
covering must be designed to remain intact and protect the mattress from
getting soiled. Bed coverings shall be kept clean and in good repair. The
owners and operators of the migrant labor camps or residential migrant housing
will be responsible for ensuring the protective mattress covers remain intact
over the mattresses in use during the periods of occupancy.
(2) Weekly inspection of beds and bedding by
the operator shall be made to ensure control of vermin. When vermin are found
or reported, effective extermination measures shall be undertaken
immediately.
(3) Every bed, cot or
bunk in migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing covered by this
chapter shall be elevated from the floor. There shall be a clear ceiling height
of not less than 36 inches above any mattress and there shall be a clear space
of not less than 27 inches between the top of the lower mattress and the bottom
of the upper bunk of a double deck bed in facilities regulated under this
chapter. Triple deck facilities shall be prohibited. Single beds or bunks shall
be provided for each of the occupants in barracks facilities.
(4) Single beds, cots or bunks shall be
spaced not less than 36 inches laterally or end to end and double-deck
facilities shall be spaced not less than 36 inches laterally or end to end. A
minimum of four feet of clear aisle space shall be provided in all barracks
type facilities.
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