(a)
- (1) Each living unit shall have a bathroom, kitchen, and other standard features for living independently.
- (2) Any exceptions, for example, laundry arrangements, shall be noted in the case plan or accompanying documentation.
- (b) The living unit shall be accessible to community resources, including public transportation, if necessary.
- (c) Living units shall not be shared by different license types.
- (d) There shall be no more than four (4) residents in a living unit.
(e) The living unit shall be:
- (1) Clean;
- (2) Safe; and
- (3) In good repair.
- (f) There shall be operational smoke alarms within ten feet (10') of the kitchen and each bedroom.
- (g) There shall be an operational chemical fire extinguisher readily accessible near the cooking area of the living unit and the youth shall be instructed in its use.
- (h) The living unit shall have an operable telephone, or the youth shall be provided with an alternative means of emergency communication, for example, cell phone.
(i) Any pets shall:
- (1) Be approved by the caseworker; and
- (2) Have rabies vaccinations as required by law.
- (j) No firearms, dangerous weapons, or illegal substances shall be permitted in any living unit.
- (k) If the participating youth is the parent of a child living in their care, the parent shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification and an approved childcare plan.
- (l) Each living unit shall be occupied by members of the same gender.
- (m) Overnight guests shall have prior approval of the caseworker and cannot include unrelated members of the opposite gender.