Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 2103 - Habitable Rooms

(a) Habitable rooms used for sleeping shall have natural light by means of at least one exterior window that, if it can be opened, has screening with a tight fitting frame. Natural ventilation shall be provided by exterior openings that can be opened or, in lieu of exterior openings, a mechanical ventilating system.

(b) Habitable room exterior doors shall be tight fitting and outfitted with door sweeps.

(c) Interior walls, ceilings, and floors of habitable rooms may not be damaged or cause exposure to outside elements or exposed earth.

(d) Habitable rooms shall be provided with electrical switches, outlets, and at least one electric light. Electric components in a habitable room shall be installed to state or local building codes and maintained in a manner that does not endanger the health or safety of the occupants.

(e) Habitable rooms used for sleeping shall be provided with battery operated smoke detectors that shall be maintained in working order. An emergency evacuation plan shall be posted in backstretch worker housing areas as provided under Rule 1928 of this division.

(f) The dimensions of a habitable room shall not be less than seven feet in any direction and shall provide not less than 50 square feet of space per person.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 2103

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19440 and 19481.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19481.5, Business and Professions Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19440 and 19481.5(b), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19485.1, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 5-7-2002 as an emergency; operative 5-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 19). Pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 19481.5(b)(3), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-7-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-7-2002 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 8-19-2003 and filed 9-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 39).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 10-14-2004 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2004, No. 42).
4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)-(e) and amendment of NOTE filed 6-26-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).