DHS 50.15(6)(b)1. 1. A bedroom that is used by one youth shall have at least 80 square feet of floor space.

DHS 50.15(6)(b)2. 2. A bedroom that is used by more than one youth shall have a minimum of 50 square feet of floor space for each youth.

DHS 50.15(6)(b)3. 3. The minimum space between beds shall be at least 2 feet.

DHS 50.15(6)(b)4. 4. Each bed shall have a clean mattress that is covered with a mattress pad and a waterproof covering when necessary, a pillow, at least 2 sheets, a bedspread, and blankets adequate for the season.

DHS 50.15(6)(b)5. 5. Each youth shall be provided their own bed.

DHS 50.15(6)(c) (c) Kitchen or food storage and preparation area. The YCSF must have a refrigerator, a food heating appliance such as stove or microwave, cooking and eating utensils, and any other appliance or utensil that may be required to meet the needs of each youth. Appliances must be kept in good working order.

DHS 50.15(6)(d) (d) Lounge requirement. A YCSF must have a common area for a youth lounge.

DHS 50.15(6)(e) (e) Study area. A YCSF must provide adequate quiet area(s) for educational study. A youth’s bedroom may be used for this purpose.

DHS 50.15(6)(f) (f) Laundry. Laundry facilities or services shall be available to meet the needs of all youths. Any laundry equipment in the facility shall be installed and vented in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

DHS 50.15 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.

DHS 50.16 DHS 50.16 General safety precautions.

DHS 50.16(1) (1) Electrical systems and appliances shall be in good repair and properly protected.

DHS 50.16(2) (2) Tubs and showers shall have safety strips or other non-slip surfaces applied to prevent slipping.

DHS 50.16(3) (3) The indoor and outdoor premises shall be free of hazards.

DHS 50.16(4) (4) There shall be no visible flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces.

DHS 50.16(5) (5) No lead-based paint or other toxic finishing material may be used on the premises of the facility.

DHS 50.16(6) (6) Stairways, halls, and aisles shall be maintained in good repair, adequately lighted and free from obstacles.

DHS 50.16(7) (7) Stairs shall have a non-slip surface.

DHS 50.16(8) (8) Each stairway and walkway ramp shall have a handrail.

DHS 50.16(9) (9) Exterior stairs, walks, ramps, and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and free from the accumulation of water, ice, or snow.

DHS 50.16(10) (10) Dangerous equipment and harmful substances unnecessary for the operation of the YCSF may not be kept on the premises. All necessary but potentially dangerous equipment, toxic substances, and medications shall be kept inaccessible to youths.

DHS 50.16(11) (11) All areas of the facility must be free from mold.

DHS 50.16 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.

DHS 50.17 DHS 50.17 Fire safety.

DHS 50.17(1) (1) Smoke detection.

DHS 50.17(1)(a) (a) Each facility shall have a smoke detection system. The system shall be an electrically interconnected system listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory or a radio signal-emitting system which has at least one centrally mounted alarm horn which, when activated can be heard throughout the premises.

DHS 50.17(1)(b) (b) A smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations in the facility:

DHS 50.17(1)(b)1. 1. Head of every open stairway.

DHS 50.17(1)(b)2. 2. Next to doors leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level.