N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 3A:53-4.4 - Rest, bedroom, and sleep

(a) Space requirements for shelter facilities:

1. Any bedroom containing a single bed occupied by one child shall provide a minimum of 70 square feet of floor space, including space that is occupied by furniture.

2. Any bedroom containing single beds and occupied by more than one child shall provide a minimum of 70 square feet of floor space for the first child and 50 square feet of floor space for each additional child, including space that is occupied by furniture.

3. Any bedroom containing bunk beds or any combination of single beds and bunk beds shall provide 50 square feet of floor space for each child, including space that is occupied by furniture.

4. In addition to the minimum square feet of floor space, as stated in (a)1 through 3 above, any bedroom shall not be less than seven feet in any dimension.

5. Any bedroom used by a child shall provide a minimum ceiling height of seven feet and six inches.

(b) General requirements for shelter facilities and shelter homes:

1. Every child shall be provided with a standard household bed or crib, as age appropriate, in sanitary condition.

2. Every set of bunk beds shall be limited to two in height.

3. Every bed or crib shall be equipped with a firm, sanitary washable mattress and waterproof mattress cover.

4. Every child shall be provided with sanitary bed linens that are changed weekly and a blanket or other suitable covering that is cleaned or replaced, as necessary.

5. Two or more children shall not share the same bed.

6. Children, other than infants, shall not share the same bedroom with an adult.

7. A child shall not sleep on the same bed or crib that another child has occupied unless the bed linen is changed.

8. Children five years of age or over shall occupy a bedroom only with a member(s) of the same gender.

9. Any bedroom occupied by children shall have natural light and ventilation provided by one or more windows opening directly to the exterior.

10. An unfinished attic or basement shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

11. All rooms used as bedrooms shall not be used for any other purpose.

12. Each child shall be provided with a chest of drawers or some other permanent arrangements for storage of clothing and other personal belongings, including closet space or the equivalent.

13. Children under the age of five years shall be provided with a separate sleeping room from children five years of age and older.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-4.4

Amended by R.2016 d.033, effective 4/18/2016.
See: 47 N.J.R. 2613(a), 47 N.J.R. 2695(a), 48 N.J.R. 649(a).
Section was "Rest, bedroom and sleep". In (b), inserted "shelter" preceding "homes".