N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37A-8.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10:37A-8.11 - Occupancy and use of space

(a) Every rooming unit occupied for sleeping purposes by one consumer shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor space. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one consumer shall contain at least 60 square feet of floor space for each consumer. Doors for privacy shall be provided and maintained. Means of egress to the rest of the home shall be direct and not through any other bedroom.

(b) At least one-half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of at least seven feet. The floor area of that part of any room where the ceiling is less than five feet shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissible occupancy thereof.

(c) Sufficient closet space for storage shall be provided. The storage space shall be uncluttered and sufficient for clothing and supplies.

(d) Rooms shall be of adequate size for the number of people, types of activities, and storage.

(e) A room located in whole or in part below the level of the ground may be used for sleeping, provided that the following requirements are met:

1. The walls and floor that are in contact with the earth shall be dampproofed; and

2. All requirements of this section and 10:37A-8.12 through 8.17 applicable to habitable rooms shall be satisfied.

(f) In family care homes, consumers shall be allowed to share sleeping rooms/accommodations only with other consumers.

(g) In supervised residences in single detached homes, bedrooms above the second floor shall have access to a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is a window, the window shall open onto a fire escape permanently attached to the building.

(h) Basements may be used for storage, heating and water supply equipment, other utilities such as washers and dryers, and as activity rooms. A second means of egress is not required.

(i) The PA shall maintain all residences that it owns, leases, or contracts in a manner that ensures the health, safety, and welfare of consumers.

(j) Each residence shall be sufficiently furnished to allow for all consumers to comfortably eat, sleep, relax, and to store their clothing. All indoor as well as outdoor furniture shall be safe and in good repair.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37A-8.11

Amended and recodified from 10:37A-6.11 by 48 N.J.R. 1636(a), effective 8/15/2016