Utah Admin. Code R432-300-7 - Physical Environment

(1) The licensee shall ensure comfortable living accommodations and privacy are provided for residents who live in the facility.

(2) Bedrooms may be private or semi-private. The licensee shall ensure the following:

(a) single occupant bedrooms have a minimum of 100 square feet of floor space;

(b) multiple occupant bedrooms have a minimum of 80 square feet of floor space per bed and are limited to two beds;

(c) beds are separated by three feet;

(d) the licensee's family members or staff may not share sleeping quarters with residents;

(e) each resident has a separate twin size or larger sized bed;

(f) a room ordinarily used for other purposes including a hall, corridor, unfinished attic, garage, storage area, shed or similar detached building may not be used as a sleeping room for a resident;

(g) each bedroom and toilet room has a trash container;

(h) reading lamps in each resident room according to the individual needs of each resident are made available;

(i) each bedroom has:

(j) a window with an insect screen that opens easily to the outside; and

(k) a closet or space suitable for hanging clothing and personal belongings.

(3) The licensee shall ensure that toilets and bathrooms provide privacy, be well-ventilated, and be accessible to and usable by any persons accepted for care.

(a) Toilets, tubs, and showers shall have grab bars.

(b) If the licensee admits a resident with disabilities, the bath, shower, sink, and toilet shall be equipped for use by persons with disabilities.

(4) The licensee shall ensure:

(a) heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems provide comfortable temperatures for the resident;

(b) heating systems are capable of maintaining temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F). in areas occupied by residents;

(c) cooling systems are capable of maintaining temperatures of 72 degrees F. in areas occupied by residents; and

(d) facilities comply with ventilation and minimum total air change requirements as outlined in Section R432-6-22 Table 2.

(5) The licensee shall ensure residents are housed on the main floor only, unless an outside exit leading to the ground grade level is provided from any upper or lower levels.

(6) The licensee shall ensure at least one building entrance is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-300-7

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/9/2023