SECTION 448.1205. Space, Furniture and Supplies

(a) The facility shall have areas for leisure and dining with adequate space for the number of residents.

(b) Sleeping areas shall have at least:

(1) 80 usable square feet per individual in single-occupancy rooms;

(2) 60 usable square feet per individual in multiple-occupancy rooms (or 50 square feet per individual if bunk beds are used); and

(3) 40 usable square feet for each child 18 months and older and 30 usable square feet per infant under 18 months.

(c) The facility shall provide adequate personal storage space for each client, including space for hanging clothes.

(d) The program shall make at least one phone available to clients.

(e) Each client shall have a separate bed of solid construction with a mattress. Clean bed linen, towels, and soap shall be available at all times and in quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the residents.

(f) All clients shall have access to laundry services or properly maintained laundry facilities equivalent to one washer and dryer per 25 clients.

Source Note: The provisions of this §448.1205 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842