Utah Admin. Code R501-15-8 - Physical Environment

(1) Each therapeutic school provider shall provide indoor common areas for group activities, that may include a gymnasium, recreation area, cafeteria, classrooms, library, and lounge.

(2) Each therapeutic school provider shall comply with the following regarding the physical aspects of the facility:

(a) each common area space contains at least 30 square feet per client;

(b) there are at least three feet between beds and two feet at the end of each bed;

(c) each bedroom ceiling is at least seven feet high;

(d) each multiple-occupant bedroom contains at least 50 square feet per client, and each single occupant bedroom contains at least 80 square feet per client, excluding storage space; and

(e) each client has at least 30 cubic feet of private storage space.

(3) Each therapeutic school provider shall provide a school desk or table, light, and chair for each client.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R501-15-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/6/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-09, effective 4/15/2024