Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025
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.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)).