9 CAR § 31-1014 – Sleeping arrangements

(a) The facility shall provide bedrooms for the children.
(b) There shall be no more than four (4) children per bedroom.
(c) There shall be at least fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) of floor space per child in each bedroom.
(d) No child shall share a bedroom with a child of the opposite gender.
(e) Each child shall have a separate bed with a mattress, sheets, pillow, pillowcase, and adequate cover, all in good condition.
(f) No child under six (6) years of age shall occupy a top bunk.
(g) Bedding shall be changed at least weekly, more often if needed.
(h) Each child shall have an area to store personal belongings.
(i) Room arrangements shall be based on characteristics of each resident in order to ensure the safety of each child.
(j) Beds shall be positioned to ensure that all children can easily exit the room in case of an emergency.
(k) Beds shall be positioned to minimize the opportunity for physical contact between children.