Nev. Admin. Code § 449.218 - Bedrooms: Floor space; windows and doors; privacy; storage space; bedding; personal furnishings; lighting
1. A bedroom in a
residential facility that is shared by two or three residents must have at
least 60 square feet of floor space for each resident who resides in the
bedroom. A resident may not share a bedroom with more than two other residents.
A bedroom that is occupied by only one resident must have at least 80 square
feet of floor space.
2. Each
bedroom in a residential facility must have one or more windows to the outside
that can be opened from the inside of the room without the use of tools or a
door to the outside which is at least 36 inches wide and can be opened from the
inside.
3. The combined size of the
panes of glass of the windows in a bedroom in a facility that was issued a
license on or after January 14, 1997, must equal not less than 8 percent of the
floor space in the room.
4. The
arrangement of the beds and other furniture in the bedroom must provide privacy
for and promote the safety of the residents occupying the bedroom. Adjustable
curtains, shades, blinds or similar devices must be provided for visual
privacy.
5. Each resident must be
provided:
(a) At least 10 square feet of space
for storage in a bedroom for each bed in the bedroom; and
(b) At least 24 inches of space in a
permanent or portable closet for hanging garments.
6. A separate bed with a comfortable and
clean mattress must be made available for each resident. The bed must be at
least 36 inches wide. Two clean sheets, a blanket, a pillow and a bedspread
must be available for each bed. Linens must be changed at least once each week
and more often if the linens become dirty. Additional bedding, including
protective mattress covers, must be provided if necessary.
7. Upon the request of a resident, a
residential facility may authorize the resident to use personal furniture and
furnishings that comply with the requirements of subsection 6 if their use does
not jeopardize the health and safety of any of the residents of the
facility.
8. There must be a light
outside the entrance to each bedroom to provide a resident with adequate
lighting to reach safely a switch for turning on a light fixture inside the
bedroom. Upon the request of a resident, bedside lighting must be
provided.
Notes
NRS 439.200, 449.0302
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