R501-18-8. Building and Grounds

In addition to the physical facility requirements of Rule R501-1, the provider shall: (1) maintain a client to toilet ratio of 1:10; (2) maintain a client to tub or shower ratio of 1:8; (3) adhere to the following if a fire clearance is not required from the local fire authority: (a) a bedroom on the ground floor shall have a minimum of one window that may be used to evacuate the room in case of fire; and (b) a bedroom that is not on the ground floor shall have a minimum of two exits, at least one of which shall exit directly to outside the building that may be used to evacuate the room in case of fire; (4) provide either equipment or reasonable access to equipment for washing and drying of linens and clothing; (5) maintain an environment free from non-prescribed substances and alcohol; (6) ensure client mail addressed to the program site is opened by the client in the presence of program staff to ensure that no contraband enters the program; and (7) ensure any unlawful items found on-site are turned over to law enforcement and a critical incident report made to OL.