Rule 15-16-1-48.18.2 - Bedrooms1. Location. a. All resident bedrooms shall have an outside exposure and shall not be below grade. Window areas shall not be less than one-eighth (1/8) of the floor area. The window sill shall not be over thirty-six (36) inches from the floor. Windows shall be operable.b. Resident bedrooms shall be located so as to minimize the entrance of unpleasant odors, excessive noise, and other nuisances.c. Resident bedrooms shall be directly accessible from the main corridor. In no case shall a resident bedroom be used for access to another resident bedroom nor shall a resident bedroom be used for access to a required outside exit.d. All resident bedrooms shall be so located that the resident can travel from his/her bedroom to a living room, day room, dining room, or toilet or bathing facility without having to go through another resident bedroom.e. Resident bedrooms shall house no more than four (4) persons each.2. Furnishings. a. Single beds shall be provided with good grade mattresses at least four (4) inches thick. Cots and roll-away beds shall not be used.b. Each bed shall be equipped with a pillow and clean linens to include sheets, pillow cases, spreads and blankets. An adequate supply of such linens shall be provided at all times to allow for a change of linen at least once a week.c. Chest of drawers or similar adequate storage space shall be provided for the clothing, toilet articles, and personal belongings of each resident.d. Adequate closet space shall be provided for each resident.e. An adequate number of comfortable, sturdy chairs shall be provided.f. At least one (1) mirror, a minimum of 18" x 24", shall be provided in each bedroom.g. The opportunity for personal expression shall be permitted.h. A resident shall be permitted to use personal furnishings in lieu of those provided by the licensed facility, when practical.3. Floor Area. Minimum usable floor area per bed shall be 80 square feet.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.18.2
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