Section 16.04.18.431 - SLEEPING ROOMSSleeping rooms in a building used to house children must meet the following:
01.Size. Space requirements are as follows:a. Seventy (70) square feet in a single occupancy room, exclusive of closet space.b. Forty-five (45) square feet per occupant in a multiple occupancy room, exclusive of closet space.c. Existing multiple occupancy sleeping rooms may be approved relative to square feet per occupant until the room is remodeled or the building is extensively remodeled.d. Three (3) feet between the sides of beds when situated side by side, and two (2) feet at the end of the beds, when situated end to end. Beds may be placed against a wall.02.Window Space. There must be sufficient window space for adequate natural light and ventilation. Emergency egress or rescue windows must comply with IDAPA 24.39.30, "Rules of Building Safety (Building Code Rules)."03.Restrictions. A child over the age of one (1) cannot share a sleeping room with an adult. A sleeping room must not be in a stairway, hallway, unfinished attic, unfinished basement, or in a separate building apart from staff supervision. There must be separate rooms for male and female children. Except for adult restrictions, sleeping room arrangements may be determined by the facility's professionals to best meet the needs of the children. Sleeping rooms must be near adult supervision.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.431