Section 59. Dining, Recreation And Indoor Activity Or Multipurpose Rooms

A boarding home shall have common rooms, including a living room, dining room, den or other recreation/activity rooms for the resident’s use. The furnishings shall be well constructed, comfortable and in good repair. A. At least one such room shall be available to residents for relaxation and visitation with friends or relatives, and which can be closed for private visits. B. A dining area shall be provided for meals and shall have tables and chairs to accommodate the residents. C. Each activity area or common room shall have a minimum net glazed area (window) not less than eight percent of the floor area of the room served. Boarding homes in existence as of the date of adoption of this section must have at least one activity area that complies with this requirement, but are not required to make structural changes to all activity areas. 8.370.15 NMAC 27 D. Total Area: The combined floor space of common rooms shall not be less than 25 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby sitting areas, exclusive of traffic areas, shall be categorized as living room space.