N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:15-4.3 - Equipment and furnishings requirements

(a) The licensee shall provide equipment and furnishings which support daily activities and do not endanger resident health, safety, and well-being.

(b) All equipment and furnishings shall be durable, clean, and appropriate for their intended function.

(c) The facility must furnish each resident, whether an adult or a child, with a clean bed (or cribs for infants) a minimum of 27 inches in width, solidly constructed, and in good repair which has clean and well-constructed bedding.

(d) Each resident shall be supplied with:

1. Sheets;

2. A pillow case;

3. At least one blanket;

4. Towels;

5. Soap;

6. Toilet tissue; and,

7. A toothbrush and toothpaste.

(e) Bed linens, blankets, and towels shall be clean and washable; and sufficient in number for changes when necessary.

(f) All operable windows must be equipped with screens and locks.

(g) Light fixtures must be shaded to prevent glare. All electrical outlets accessible to children must be adequately protected.

(h) Dining areas must be furnished with dining tables and chairs appropriate to the size and function of the facility.

(i) Living rooms, sitting rooms, lounges, and recreation areas must be furnished with tables, chairs, lighting fixtures, and other equipment appropriate to the size and function of the specific area and of the facility.

(j) Heating systems must be maintained in good working order and shall be able to maintain a temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit.

(k) All family shelters shall insure that all painted interior areas are free from chipping, peeling or flaking paint and that all paint used in these areas is lead-free.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-4.3