Section DHS 50.15 - General Requirements(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) A facility shall comply with the state building code requirements in chs. SPS 361 to 366, and any applicable local ordinances or municipal building regulations.(b) The YCSF shall maintain the facility in a state of good repair and in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.(c) A facility must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.(d) Any YCSF that shares a facility with another program must, at a minimum, meet the facility requirements in ss. DHS 50.15 to 50.18. The YCSF must be securely separated from other programs.(2) EXITS. (a) Habitable rooms on the second floor shall have access to at least 2 exits. At least one of the exits shall be a stairway to the first floor or to grade.(b) Habitable rooms above the second floor shall have at least 2 exits that are both stairways to the second floor or to grade or that are to one stairway to the second floor and one stairway to grade. Windows and balconies may not be designated as exits.(c) Habitable rooms below grade shall have at least 2 exits. At least one exit shall be a stairway to grade or a door that is below grade level that leads to grade level by an outdoor stairway. The second exit may be either a stairway leading to a first floor above grade or a window that can be opened from the inside without the use of tools, is at least 22 inches in the smallest dimension, is at least 5 square feet in area, and has a lower sill not more than 4 feet from the floor and a window escape ladder for use in an emergency evacuation.(3) WATER AND SEWER. (a)Water supply.1. The facility shall have an adequate and safe water supply.2. If the facility's water supply is from a private well, the well shall be approved by the department of natural resources. Water samples from an approved well shall be tested at least annually for lead and bacteria by a laboratory certified under ch. ATCP 77.(b)Sewage. The facility shall have an adequate sewage disposal system.(c)Water temperature. The facility shall be equipped with a water heater sufficient to meet the needs of all youths. The hot water delivered to the facility's sinks, tubs, and showers shall not exceed 120° Fahrenheit.(4) HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATION.(a) All rooms, including bedrooms must be provided with adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation.(b) Portable space heaters shall not be used.(c) Bath and toilet rooms shall have either a window that opens or be equipped with exhaust ventilation to the outside.(5) LIGHTING. All habitable rooms shall have electric lighting sufficient to meet the needs of the facility and its youths.(6) SPACE REQUIREMENTS. The YCSF shall ensure compliance with all of the following space requirements: (a)Bathroom requirements.1. Bathrooms shall be indoors.2. A bathroom that can be accessed only through a room used as a bedroom may not be counted as being available for use by youths who do not occupy that bedroom.(b)Bedroom requirements.1. A bedroom that is used by one youth shall have at least 80 square feet of floor space.2. A bedroom that is used by more than one youth shall have a minimum of 50 square feet of floor space for each youth.3. The minimum space between beds shall be at least 2 feet.4. Each bed shall have a clean mattress that is covered with a mattress pad and a waterproof covering when necessary, a pillow, at least 2 sheets, a bedspread, and blankets adequate for the season.5. Each youth shall be provided their own bed.(c)Kitchen or food storage and preparation area. The YCSF must have a refrigerator, a food heating appliance such as stove or microwave, cooking and eating utensils, and any other appliance or utensil that may be required to meet the needs of each youth. Appliances must be kept in good working order.(d)Lounge requirement. A YCSF must have a common area for a youth lounge.(e)Study area. A YCSF must provide adequate quiet area(s) for educational study. A youth's bedroom may be used for this purpose.(f)Laundry. Laundry facilities or services shall be available to meet the needs of all youths. Any laundry equipment in the facility shall be installed and vented in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 50.15
Adopted by, EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8/1/2020