Section 17-174-3 - Standards for community residences(a)General conditions.(1) The facility including general equipment and the sanitation and maintenance of the home shall insure the health, comfort and safety of the residents at all times.(2) Adequate housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services shall be provided.(3) Provisions for visiting shall be as liberal as may be consistent with good resident care.(4) Any accident, disaster or other unusual occurrence in the residence shall be reported promptly to the office of mental retardation placing facility responsible for the assignment of the resident.(5) In the absence of the licensee a competent person shall be present on the premises at all times when the resident is there responsible for the conduct of the residents until the return of the licensee.(b)Physical plant.(1) The buildings shall be of sound construction and shall provide adequate and proper space and equipment for resident accommodations.(2) No more than four individuals shal be allowed to regularly sleep in any one room.(3) Minimum square footage, exclusive of closets, toilets, lockers, or wardrobes, etc., shall be adequate and proper subject to the local fire marshal's approval.(4) Each room for sleeping purposes shall have an outside exposure above grade level and have windows permitting adequate ventilation and light and allowing emergency exit.(5) There shall be a minimum of one complete bathroom, including lavatory, water closet, and tub or shower for each eight occupants.(6) There shall be appropriate wardrobe or closet space for each resident's needs.(7) There shall be a dining area available so that all residents may eat at a table or tables with suitable provisions accounting for the needs of each resident.(8) There shall be, within the home, activity space available to allow for such educational and diversional activities as each resident may require other than in bedrooms.(9) Proper heat, hot water, lighting and ventilation shall be maintained at all times.(10) Private water supplies and/or sewage if installed shall be in accordance with the state public health code (regulations 19-13-B39, 19-13-B50, 19-13-B51) and with written approval by the director of health.(c)Medical supervision. When medical supervision is not furnished by the office of mental retardation or in the event of an extreme emergency or illness of a resident, the licensee of the home or the person in charge is responsible for obtaining the services of a physician on an emergency basis.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-174-3