55 Pa. Code § 6500.69

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 6500.69 - Indoor temperature
(a) The indoor temperature in individual bedrooms and life sharing areas may not be less than 62°F during nonsleeping hours while individuals are present in the home.
(b) The indoor temperature in individual bedrooms and life sharing areas may not be less than 55°F during sleeping hours.
(c) When the indoor temperature in individual bedrooms or life sharing areas exceeds 85°F, mechanical ventilation such as fans shall be used.
(d) If an individual's medical needs indicate an indoor temperature that is different from that required under subsections (a)-(c), the medical recommendations for temperature shall be met.

55 Pa. Code § 6500.69

The provisions of this §6500.69 amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this §6500.69 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).