9 CAR § 31-904. Living unit — Health and safety

(a)(1) Each living unit shall have a bathroom, kitchen, and other standard features for living independently. (2) Any exceptions, for example, laundry arrangements, shall be noted in the case plan or accompanying documentation. (b) The living unit shall be accessible to community resources, including public transportation, if necessary. (c) Living units shall not be shared by different license types. (d) There shall be no more than four (4) residents in a living unit. (e) The living unit shall be: (1) Clean; (2) Safe; and (3) In good repair. (f) There shall be operational smoke alarms within ten feet (10') of the kitchen and each bedroom. (g) There shall be an operational chemical fire extinguisher readily accessible near the cooking area of the living unit and the youth shall be instructed in its use. (h) The living unit shall have an operable telephone, or the youth shall be provided with an alternative means of emergency communication, for example, cell phone. (i) Any pets shall: (1) Be approved by the caseworker; and (2) Have rabies vaccinations as required by law. (j) No firearms, dangerous weapons, or illegal substances shall be permitted in any living unit. (k) If the participating youth is the parent of a child living in their care, the parent shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification and an approved childcare plan. (l) Each living unit shall be occupied by members of the same gender. (m) Overnight guests shall have prior approval of the caseworker and cannot include unrelated members of the opposite gender.