Utah Admin. Code R392-501-6 - Sleeping Room Contents

(1)

(a) The operator shall provide each occupant of the labor community with:

(i) a bed and mattress with an impermeable mattress cover; or

(ii) a cot.

(b) Each bed or cot shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair.

(c) The operator shall ensure that each mattress, mattress cover, quilt, blanket, pillow, pillowcase, sheet, bedcover, and other bedding is kept clean and in good repair.

(d) Beds or cots shall be elevated at least 12 inches from the floor.

(2)

(a) Except in Subsections (2)(b) and (2)(c), an open bay type sleeping area containing four or more beds, the operator shall separate beds by a horizontal distance of at least five feet, reducible to three feet if beds are alternated head to foot.

(b) If a double stacked bunk is used, the minimum horizontal separation shall be a minimum of six feet.

(c) If a partition is utilized to preclude face-to-face exposure between beds, spacing requirements may be modified to a minimum separation distance of three feet between adjacent beds upon approval of the local health officer.

(d) Triple deck bunks may not be used.

(3) The operator shall provide each labor community occupant with a:

(a) locker or closet;

(b) three feet of rod and shelving;

(c) a dresser; or

(d) equivalent storage space.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-501-6

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-19, effective 9/10/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-06, effective 3/10/2022